sb129 Posted May 19, 2007 Posted May 19, 2007 sb, yes, my anxiety is related to my depression, too, and I'm being treated for both. It's weird how the two conditions are so often related! When you understand how the brain and its chemistry works, its not wierd at all! Alot of the same hormones and chemicals (or lack of) that work in the brain are involved in both depression and anxiety. Are you getting drug therapy for the depression? I feel that, with more time passing and processing of my life changes and getting more stable, my anxiety will lessen. It has really been helpful to me to know other people deal with it, too, and how it has affected other people. Sometimes you can feel so alone! I know, I know. the biggest step for me was admitting "I am not OK" to my family and friends. I was so scared they would think less of me. Actually they ended up thinking more of me I think.
beautifulearth83 Posted May 20, 2007 Posted May 20, 2007 You have to learn to love the fear!!!! Somebody once told me that and it feels good to think about. Anyway... exercising helps. Also, you seem to have very healthy emotions being able to cry as much. That is actually a good thing. Maybe find a good way to channel all those feelings perhaps through art/music or a hobby. Do something you haven't done for awhile! Enjoy. Good luck.
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