Who has overcome anxiety disorder?

You need a professional. To handle it yourself, you'd have to be exceptionally clever (no offence).

Alright, which specialist would you recommend?

And that's the hardest part. You need to find a good psychotherapist in your city based on reviews from real people. Essentially, the working methodology isn't important. Pay attention to feedback from other doctors.
PS: Most doctors, especially online, are complete nonsense, mediocre practitioners who can't do anything.

Humor helped me. Somehow, I detached myself from the situation and looked at this grotesque scene with laughter.

I, the author. Mexidol helped me - 3 tablets a day, with the third one to be taken before 4:00 PM, otherwise insomnia will occur. It was prescribed by a doctor. They are available without a prescription. The course of treatment is 2 months.

Actually, a specialist is needed, preferably working in a group to see how another person reacts to the same situation.

What may be anxiety for you, another person might react to differently. That's how you learn.

Atarax helped me, giving up alcohol and coffee, having a close person, nature... naturally, I don't work.

The best remedy is travel!

The doctor didn't help me, nor did any of the prescribed pills (I was like a vegetable) or procedures (I slept through relaxation sessions because of those same pills).
I had panic attacks due to my new workplace, and nothing was helping.
I forced myself to go (had no appetite, felt nauseous, unwell—basically the whole package), and after two weeks, my condition improved day by day. A month has passed, and now everything is excellent.
Try to overcome this state and don't give in to it!

Mexidol, Phenibut, brisk walking, and, of course, a trip to Adler by the sea have helped me. Sometimes, though, it still gets to me, but rarely. Generally, be cautious with pills—consult doctors, but a good neurologist isn't easy to find. At the clinic, they don't care who you are, and private ones will drain your money for a bunch of unnecessary tests. I don't believe in psychotherapists. So, exercise, fresh air, swimming, getting a dog to run with—health to you!

Above all, don't worry and understand that anxiety disorders are successfully treatable. Meditation and other practices won't help; consult a good psychiatrist. You'll need to undergo a course of antidepressants, as anxiety is often the primary symptom of depression. My recovery took 1.5 years. It's a long time, of course, and you'll have to take a maintenance dose for another year or two. But your health is worth it.

Ladies, feelings of anxiety arise because our actions and thoughts are the result of past negative actions or decisions on our part that have led us to disharmony. It's necessary to analyse and understand our own mistakes. But truly, better than any psychologist or psychiatrist is a spiritual father, to whom one should confess their thoughts and deeds, holding nothing back—this is confession. And to partake in communion. Typically, anxiety, fears, and all negativity fade away. But it is hard work on oneself.

Why won't meditation help? It is recommended to everyone for stress and neuroses as an additional relaxation technique. After meditating, I feel relaxed, and the trembling in my body subsides, albeit temporarily.

No one can ever completely rid themselves of anxiety issues on their own. Temporarily, yes, it might ease up if you force yourself through it. But without working through it, it won't go away.

I'll share my experience too. I was diagnosed by neurologists with anxiety-depressive disorder. They prescribed antidepressants and tranquillisers. I had terrible insomnia, which I still experience sometimes. If I drink coffee in the morning, I won't sleep at night; my nerves are completely frayed. But I'm a reasonably intelligent woman, and though it took me some time, I eventually figured out what was going on and sorted myself out. The main thing for me was to find the REASON – why did this happen to me? And I found it.
Although it was quite straightforward – I experienced a major psychological trauma in one day: the funeral of my beloved aunt, who was essentially like a second mother to me, at a young age, and on that same day, my own mother betrayed me, and I realised she had never loved me. As my psychotherapist later explained, my subconscious had always known this, but on that day, my conscious mind understood it. Before this trauma, I had spent a year and a half raising two small children entirely on my own, with no help whatsoever. I was completely drained and exhausted. Physical illnesses started to appear. And that was it – my mental health went downhill!

It lasted for a couple of years. But I decided not to take antidepressants. I turned to the Church on my own, as others here have rightly mentioned, went to confession, and it helped. Check out the forum antivsd.ru. Many people there write about similar problems. A psychotherapist also helped me. I only went once, and that was enough for me, though they also tried to put me on antidepressants. And the priest told me – why are you complaining? You have a husband, children, build your own life and destiny. In short, everyone has their own individual story. I think what really helps is a course of massage, mild sedatives (like Valerianachel, tea with motherwort – these are natural remedies, not chemicals, and they genuinely calm you down). But the most important thing is to find the CAUSE of your condition. Why was everything fine, and then suddenly – it wasn't! I also think that numerous stresses accumulate throughout life but are always compensated for, until eventually – the body's reserves are worn out. Meditation helps too, especially Boyko's Shavasana – download it. And you also need to understand – this is an obstacle that fate has sent you, and you must overcome it.

Another book that greatly helped me was Dale Carnegie's "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living". I read it during my teenage years, but now it reads completely differently.

Take Afobazol for a month - read the instructions online. You'll feel like you've been born again

For over ten years, I suffered from panic attacks and all the symptoms of vegetative-vascular dystonia: dizziness, blood pressure spikes, heart palpitations in the mornings. I was afraid to stay home alone, terrified of the metro, travelling—essentially, my entire way of life. I had turned all these symptoms into a constant state of anxiety! I even admitted myself to psychiatric hospitals, which only drained my finances without yielding any results. Through an acquaintance, I learned about a young psychotherapist at the time, and she pulled me back from the brink! As it turned out, she had been through it all herself! She studied, understood everything from the inside, tried everything on herself—from medications to various doctors and PhDs. She took the most essential insights from them and helped herself! She taught me so much! And I had something to compare it to. Just a few sessions set me back on my feet! And compared to the other charlatans, her prices were completely affordable for me. I would have asked for more for such work! What was most important to me at that time was that the psychologist always stayed in touch. At the slightest sign of an attack, I could message her on Skype, call her—she would always respond, offer advice, and guide me through exercises. So, that was my experience of going through hell. I don't remember her number, but her personal Skype is still saved somewhere; let me check... Here it is: Ksyusha_grim. If you happen to contact her, please pass on my greetings and words of gratitude! Nastena.

Nastya, what city are you from? I need a psychotherapist too, but I don't know if I can find a good one in Astrakhan. It's very difficult, my head isn't working properly, anxiety and worry can last all day, obsessive bad thoughts torment me. I try to push them away, can't work. My soul hurts, I'm exhausted.

Oh, it's just awful. I had a severe downturn in 2009 and underwent treatment. The cocktail of medications left me with an extra 20 kilos... But that foggy state seems to have lifted. Afterwards, I lived for a long time with an obsessive fear that the illness would return. I almost stopped leaving the house, all my best years wasted. After a few years, things seemed to stabilise, and I was even able to work again. Then I switched to a better-paid job but with horrendous stress. Just the management alone is a nightmare—they can't lead, piling on a hundred tasks at once and shouting obscenities. In short, after a couple of weeks in this madhouse, I feel the panic attacks coming back. With all that entails... I spent the whole weekend just crying; am I really going to relive all that horror again? And get treatment once more? And how I'm supposed to go to work tomorrow in this state—I don't know. How is someone with a fragile psyche supposed to live in the modern world?

Nastya, which city are you from, and do you have the phone number of the psychotherapist who helped you?

Hello everyone... lying here at night and writing... how to survive this hell of an anxiety disorder... I have no strength left to fight!!!! I feel like some kind of invalid... others are living their lives, while you're just existing...

Hello. What's your current condition like? I can't cope with morning anxiety. And what city does your psychotherapist live in?

I have suffered from anxiety disorder since childhood due to a lack of self-confidence. There's a fear of being judged by others, a fear of being ridiculed and humiliated. My nature is shy and suspicious. It's hard to accept myself as I am, which leads to even more breakdowns, thinking that I'm an adult but often behaving like a child. I feel embarrassed and blush easily. Because of this, I struggle to find long-term work. It's difficult for me to adapt to a team; I'm afraid they'll see me as different and laugh at me. This makes me withdraw. I go to public places and everywhere else alone, wherever I need to, and I used to have panic attacks in crowds but managed to overcome that on my own. However, I'm still afraid of teams, especially since they're often female-dominated and tend to gossip and discuss everyone... which feels somewhat alien to me. As a result, I'm not always accepted in female teams, plus with my striking appearance and creative way of dressing, there's backbiting. It upsets me. I withdraw and leave because performing tasks in front of them becomes difficult—I shake as if struck by lightning, my thoughts get confused, and I nearly faint immediately. Even basic actions become hard to carry out. Since childhood, I've taken everything too much to heart. I'm learning to react differently, but it's a struggle. Often, I think about becoming a monk because I've become completely and utterly disillusioned with people and have no desire at all for collective contact. Is there anyone who has suffered from anxiety since childhood and is now an adult? How do you cope?

I have an anxiety-depressive disorder, suffering for eight years, and only now have I sought help from specialists. I've been on antidepressants for about six months, feeling a bit better. You can't overcome this on your own; it's not just anxiety—it's a disruption in the biochemical processes in the brain.

Is there any way to contact you? Would like to chat with a 'fellow sufferer' 😊)

How can I find you on social media? Similar problem

Exactly the same problem. Striking looks + a pleasant voice, the ability to express myself clearly—and the entire female team already despises me. For some reason, they think I'm a bitch. But I'm actually fragile, insecure, I worry over trivial matters and take everything to heart. I can't ignore someone else's trouble; I always try to help. My psychologist said I need to have a healthy dose of selfishness. But where do I get it? I've been like this since childhood. Now I work from home, but that's not a solution—I need social interaction. Wishing everyone well.

Hello! For seven years, every day from morning till night, I've been experiencing constant nausea and obsessive thoughts. I've worked with a psychologist and a psychotherapist, but it hasn't helped. Sometimes it feels like a curse. I've looked for a grandmother who could heal it but haven't found one. Every day is torture; only at night when I sleep do I not feel the nausea. In the morning, as soon as I open my eyes, within 5-10 minutes, the nausea starts. Because of the nausea, I've developed depression, hysterics, and fears. It seems like this nausea will never go away. Has anyone encountered such a problem? Please write or call me on WhatsApp or Viber at +79626841693. Thank you in advance.

You don't necessarily have to work in a female team.. find a job you love.. and see a psychologist..

Sorry.. I'm trying to shield myself from communication with my past.. I've come a long way in my recovery.. I don't want to remember the past.. but it can be treated.. definitely see a psychologist!! 😊

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Friends, I'm really keen to hear genuine advice from those who have overcome this issue. Methods, medications, perhaps some life experiences (did a happy event turn your life around 180 degrees?). Please do share. I want to believe in the best. I'm willing to share contacts; if anyone is on the path to recovery, shall we fight this together? 😊

I'm also your partner in this misfortune, my number is 89635984457

I have the same problem. Nausea, anxiety, fear. Have you tried taking any tablets?

Marina Kashtanova
Today at 17:47
Severe neurosis, deep depression, fear of death

Hello, I am suffering from severe neurosis and deep depression, feeling as though my entire digestive system has shut down, as if I'm dying a slow death while all my test results come back fine. I have already sunk into depression. Some people say that depression is just a bad mood, that I should pull myself together. Yet they don't understand what a person goes through; it's indescribable in words, something one can only experience firsthand—this dreadful state where thoughts of death consume you! My depression didn't come out of nowhere. It all started with nausea that has lasted for eight years, every single day from morning till night, constantly. It's comparable to Chinese torture; it all began with vegetative-vascular dystonia when doctors stuffed me with pills instead of telling me to see a psychotherapist, or perhaps it was profitable for them to sell expensive medications. Enduring this has dragged on, and I don't know how to escape this state. If it weren't for this nausea, I could pull myself out of depression, but naturally, feeling this almost round-the-clock nausea, constant tinnitus as if a daylight lamp is buzzing—is this even a life? It's torment. How could there not be depression? My husband either drinks, sleeps, or sits in front of the TV. He doesn't ask how I'm feeling all day. Everything seems painted in dark shades. When I wake up, I think about the night because at night, I don't feel the nausea. Three years ago, I buried my son. My hair started falling out, I have a fear of death, I can't relax, I'm afraid to go outside, I hate doctors because they killed my son—first, they caused an infection, then they watched as my child died. Yesterday, the nausea was somewhat bearable; I felt like I was flying on wings, as joyful as a child who's been given a toy. Today, I feel awful again, to the point of hanging myself. Could the nausea be due to unexpressed emotions? I feel that my husband doesn't care about me; he doesn't understand what it's like to be nauseous almost 24/7—this isn't living, it's surviving.

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У меня прошло после массажа 2.3 часа в день.через месяц.+ таблетки ад

My psychotherapist diagnosed me with anxiety-depressive disorder. I'm taking Zoloft. It seems better, but sometimes it hits me. She says I will work with the doctor later.

Could you possibly share your contacts? The thing is, I've got the same thing and was prescribed the same meds

I have the same problem.

Wow, look how many of us there are here. I've also had things not quite work out since childhood. Those I wanted to be friends with pushed me away. Then there was unrequited love. I've thought a lot about it, and I believe the reason was being overweight. Being fat – you're not like everyone else. You get rejected, you withdraw into yourself. You lose trust in the world, you stop expecting anything good from people. You look at others with suspicion, and they avoid you. And no one can help, not even a psychologist, if you feel worthless. I think the way out of this situation is the same as the way in – lose weight, become a normal person. But I can't manage it. That's my story.

Why can't I lose weight? After giving birth, I gained 15 kilograms. I couldn't fit into any of my clothes. My eldest daughter even started feeling embarrassed by me and asked her dad to go to the parent-teacher meeting at school instead. But I set a goal for myself. Gradually, the weight started coming off, kilogram by kilogram. The most important thing is to start taking action. If you just keep whining about how bad everything is and that nothing can be done, nothing will help you.

Tanya, where did you start from?

I went to see doctors. Endocrinologist, neurologist, gynaecologist, had tests done. Everything was normal, but they prescribed me Normotim. It's a vitamin-mineral complex containing lithium. At first I couldn't understand why I needed it, but I just trusted the doctor that it wasn't prescribed for no reason. And then I started looking into it, read that although lithium is present in our bodies in small amounts, it plays a very important role. It affects nerve cell impulses, normalises their function, so it stabilises mood, dampens overly strong emotions - both positive and negative, reduces excessive excitement and anxiety. That's why it's taken for stress and depression. Moreover, during depression lithium levels in the body drop, so additional intake is needed. In nature it's found in water and nightshades - potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco. In ancient Rome, people with mental disorders were recommended to drink mineral water and take baths with it. And that's why the Russian intelligentsia loved going to Baden-Baden to take therapeutic baths. But lithium isn't in water everywhere. And when I tried to lose weight, I cut potatoes from my diet, and I felt absolutely awful. My appetite became even stronger and I walked around angry as a dog. But when I started taking the tablets, I stopped getting angry, my mood improved, and I started eating less. I got my energy back, started going to the gym, then exercised on my own.

Normothym is actually excellent tablets. I'm currently losing weight on them too. I saw them on WB, read about lithium, wanted to try them, and ordered. But I didn't dig so deep, very interesting, thank you. The body is such a delicate system; everything in it should be balanced. And a deficiency of certain elements or trace elements can lead to unpredictable consequences. We compensate for this deficiency, often to our own detriment. If there's a lack of serotonin, we indulge in sweets. If there's a lack of lithium, we smoke packs of cigarettes, as I used to. But once I started taking the tablets, I almost quit smoking, and I don't constantly crave sweets. They also relieve tension well and have a calming effect.

I lost weight, it didn't help.

For anxiety disorder, I was taking Lasea. These tablets help reduce excessive nervous system arousal, alleviate inner anxiety, and normalise sleep.

Everything gradually normalises by itself, but very slowly. Anxiety is very high during the most difficult period - the initial acute period of depression, when anxiety reaches its peak after waking up regardless of what time of day you wake up. This acute period lasts several months, then internal mechanisms that suppress anxiety kick in and this appears as numbness with a temporary absence of any thoughts in your head (also several months), but all obsessive and suicidal thoughts disappear. The next stage is complete restoration of thoughts, but without extreme negativity towards yourself and the world. The last stage is the longest - complete restoration of emotions, you completely return to your former self, but stronger and especially in relation to the type of fears that caused the extreme increase in anxiety. This whole condition can be divided into two parts: 1. Extreme anxiety (first acute period) and 2. The brain's protective mechanism that lasts through all the remaining periods - depression. Everything will be fine if you distract yourself with useful work and trust your brain with this reboot. Don't make it worse - your brain will return to its former state by itself!