What helps your anxiety?

[namechange59574]

I've had anxiety for a long time it's a running joke that I worry if I have nothing to worry about. It is becoming debilitating again. I sometimes can't get myself to think rationally.
Years ago I was on anti depressants which did help I came off them and felt better even for a couple of years after.

It's creeped back again now and I ideally do not want to go back on antidepressants. I've had counselling which didn't really help.

Has anyone got any advice/recommendations? I often wonder if it's hormones as I definitely have lows and peaks. Some weeks I am fine others I feel like a dark cloud is following me.

Hi I'm struggling at moment had my baby girl taken in to foster care I'm a good parent and there meant to support need my baby girl back I'm really struggling anxiety I'm on setraline but don't no if there working I'm just worried about court as well if they was out my life and my girl was nk with me I'd be calm it hurts to much 😰😰😰😰

@namechange59574

I've been diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder and I've got PTSD and also I've got a history of depression.
What helped me come off antidepressants was a dog! I was forced to go out every day. I take strong vitamin d capsules which also helps.
Getting outside even just for half an hour really helps me. As does yoga, but energetic yoga.
Writing down my worries and putting a time limit on it, training myself to "worry later".
So writing my worries on a piece of paper and then putting it to one side to worry about it later. Usually by later the worry has gone anyway.
Time limits as well so "Will I be worrying about this tomorrow/ next week/ next year." If not then what's the point in worrying about it now?
Also when I'm worried about something legitimate like not having enough money or being able to pay my bills I tell myself "this is a season. It won't last forever"
The last bit really helps me to not spiral so much.

Sorry for all of you suffering, anxiety is horrible.

These things have worked for me;

Exercise - I do yoga stretches at home
Slow breathing in and out through the nose
Getting outdoors, even just sitting with a hot drink and looking at nature in the garden
Walking outside
Listening to uplifting music, it's best on headphones
Reducing caffeine consumption
Tv like Gone Fishing or The Repair Shop
Guided meditations for anxiety- I use Insight Timer which is free
Writing down or voicing worries, then mentally putting them to one side
Practicing gratitude
Writing in a journal or gratitude diary
Eating well, avoiding sugar and processed food, eating vegetables and home made nourishing meals like stew or soup

You should start your own thread in legal. Maybe others could help with your situation?

Sounds very stressful and you need the right advice asap.