Debilitating Anxiety: Seeking Quick Fixes

@JeanGrey1820 I definitely get the feeling. I've had panic attacks off and on for the last several years, and anxiety bad enough that I had to stop going to school for my bachelor's degree. It wasn't until recently, as in the last couple of weeks, that I finally think I pinpointed what it was that kickstarted my anxiety and depression, but of course knowing that doesn't magically make it go away. You might want to talk to a doctor, because the right medication can definitely help. I don't think I'm on the right medication yet, but what I have is better than nothing. Like I said, I took a lot of it into my own hands because my prescribing doctor was very useless, and I found those gummies, and fidget toys, and started reading that book I mentioned, and I downloaded a self-care app called Finch, though any self-care app can help. Basically, even if you feel stupid, deep breathing exercises help, and sometimes journaling about the situation can help you make connections that you didn't notice before. One big tip that the book I'm reading mentioned is when you're in that panic mode, force yourself to take deep breaths and focus on doing your breathing. It takes your mind away from the panic, and alleviate some of the hyperventilation, etc. Also, just making time for something that you enjoy can really reduce the anxiety. I really do get what you mean about not having very many people you can rely on, so you don't get to interact with very many people. I'm exactly the same way, and yet for some crazy reason I decided to start going to group therapy. Lol seriously though, therapy of some kind can help, and just having people to talk to who understand. If you ever need anything, feel free to message me.

@JeanGrey1820 another thing that sometimes helps when I'm able is to use physical labor to get the restless energy out. Like I'll clean the house and play music really loud and scream along if i need to and that helps, but again it's not a cure