anybody anxious or depressed over nothing really?

chadrukus · Post by **chadrukus** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:29 am

I have days where i am just anxious and can't snap out of it. This leads to a hopeess feeling and more anxiety. Sometimes it can get really bad to where i feel like paniking but most of the time it is jsut a prolonged feeling of uncomfort. but there is not a specific obvious thing that triggers it. It's almost like my mind will attack my own good feelings to keep me worried. Anybody know what im talking about???

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:48 am

Yep, you are Not alone with this one!! You sound like me..I have not a worry in the world..I have a great kid, a wonderful husband, no job, no stress...and I am a mess! I will wake up feeling great and before long I have myself scared to do anything that makes my heart rate beat faster..sometimes just walking a across my living room freaks me out! I don't get it sometimes...some days I am awesome, no anxiety at all...it is so unpredictable because my life has no drama or stress, so I never know when it is going to hit me!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:25 am

I am also the same was and its furstrating. I also have a great husband, no job, four kids and anything I could want but am still freaking out about freaking out

I just went to GNC and asked about the vit B complex I have heard others talk about and the guy there recommened GABA instead, has anyone heard of this? I want to try all avenues before getting on meds and don't know what to do. Keep your head up and things will be Ok. Bobbie

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:06 am

I have the exact same thing. I have been asked by a therapist in the past and then again in this program to look at whats really bothering me...and the answer is NOTHING but this stupid ocd/anxiety. I have a a good job, a finace who is the love of my life, two dogs and a great fmily. I had a wonderful childhood. It just seems that it comes out of no where. I mean yeah I have the everyday stressers bills and things like that. However "real problems" dont bother me. I dont worry about the bills over and over because I know that it always works itself out. I also find that its not even just the randomness of it that bothers me but the fact that it seems to know when I am in a great mood and in like mid laugh it will pop up and try and ruin it. My mother has always said that if I dont have somethining to worry about I will find something to worry about.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:51 pm

You are completely right about finding something to worry about when there is nothing to worry about. I do this all the time and wonder if something is wrong with me because it's hard to be happy. Lucinda referred to this as a 'dark cloud' that follows you around.

My personal problem is three-fold
1. I have a technically-complicated job, am in school full-time for my master's, own a home by myself that I am constantly renovating(I'm a 26 yr old female), have several pets, and spend 5 days a week at a personal trainer! When I have even a minute of down-time I think I get BORED and find something to worry about! Or, I assume eventually there will be something to worry about, so I better prepare myself. Totally senseless!

2.When I have something stressful or bad happen I am too busy to take care of myself and slow down. If work gets difficult I don't take even an evening for myself. This pattern has caused me to bottle up stress until it hits me like a ton of bricks, but then I distract myself with anxiety and obsessive thoughts because I am too busy to slow down long enough to address what is going on.

3. Only after going through Lucinda's program have I realized I am an over-reactor. It may be something I experienced the previous day, or something I heard on the radio, a mess my dog made, etc... but it never fails that I over-react. I don't yell at anyone (or even my dog) or get angry externally. Instead, I get anxious inside and feel completely wired (in a bad way).

I think you are just doing something similar to one of these things that I do, it's just really hard to recognize it of yourself. If you find yourself worrying about something, get in the habit of reminding yourself to get rid of the dark cloud! Coming to stresscenter.com (which I haven't been doing enough) always reminds me of this.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:51 pm

Thanks for all the responses. It's good to know I'm not alone. I just started reading a book called Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer. I would encourage anybody to check it out. Thanks again

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:32 pm

For years I would have illnesses with no known physical cause. Doctors would tell me to "reduce stress." I never could figure out how to do that because as far as I could tell, I had the most stress-free life of anyone I knew (good job, good family and friends, no husband or kids, nice place to live, hobbies and interests).

Since finding this program, I realize that I am one of the many who suffer from general anxiety. It doesn't really need a trigger - it is just there about all the time.

Fortunately, it is all treated the same. This program is great for finding ways to reduce the anxiety.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:43 am

Hi I am 3 weeks new, and realy getting into the program. I too over worry. We put a lot on our self. It is hard to slow that down. Thanks for all the input from everyone. You all sound wonderful!! I tend to worry and get lite headed and sweeting palms. If I keep busy it helps.
We are trying to put our house on the market, just adding on the stress!!! Well. maybe this is a good time to start the program. Thanks Knitting girl