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Posted by Incubusfan on January 2, 2009, at 14:13:28
Who else here goes through the "Cycle"? You start a new job, you feel great, depression and anxiety subside. You feel great going into work everyday, accomplishing things, etc...
Then, a few months later, that anxiety and dread starts in. Gradually, it tears away at you, you can't comprehend what's causing it, and can't stop it. Eventually, you can't take it anymore, quit working, become a bum for a while, and restart the cycle.
This has been the story of my life with both work and school. Anyone have any coping strategies to stop the whole downward spiral due to anxiety?
Thanks!
Posted by nfc on January 19, 2009, at 4:23:15
In reply to The 'Cycle', posted by Incubusfan on January 2, 2009, at 14:13:28
hey Inc,
sorry to hear of your difficulties. the only other thing i can think of is to analyze what causes your anxiety to come back after a calm period to a point where u drop doing things in life.
Do your meds plateau in effectiveness after sometime and u change meds? or do u have to up it when ur anxiety comes back? a lot variables in your story so you'll have to go to the drawing board and really look at things. A friend told me only you yourself know how to best help yourself. I didn't know what he meant really when i really did need help from others but for the analytical part is where its good to get help and viewpoints from the outside and when u formulate your final plan is when u have gathered all your info and plan to put it into place. that formulating your final plan, usually done by yourself then u can read it off to somebody who you can confide in. oh boy i am going off on a tangent, sorry. hope it kinda helps and take care + hang in there.
nfc
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