Anxiety

bluefox
bluefox Community member Posts: 647 Empowering
in Mental health and wellbeing
Does anyone else think anxiety can cause self care issues much like depression can?

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,462 Championing
    I think many people have different forms of anxiety, that have different effects. Distraction techniques work well sometimes.
  • camalapen7
    camalapen7 Community member Posts: 28 Connected
    Anxiety and depression are generally closely linked. 
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    I think it would depend on the type and severity of the anxiety @bluefox, but I'm no expert.

    Is this something you've talked about with your GP or mental health team, or just something you're curious about?
  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 4,128 Championing
    I have really awful anxiety. 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,906 Championing
    I think anxiety can effect self care, for example if you feel so anxious about leaving the house, do you get enough fresh air and sunlight? What are your thoughts?

    @Strawberry1 Sorry to hear your anxiety is awful, do you have support around you? 
  • camalapen7
    camalapen7 Community member Posts: 28 Connected
    The symptoms of anxiety are awful. I suffer from anxiety and depression. I sometimes would be sitting in a group and all of a sudden I would become extremely anxious, where I will be sweating. So embarrassing. I think with anxiety, I found the only way to improve your confidence is to put yourself in uncomfortable situations and ride it out. The worst thing that could happen is you remove yourself from the situation  (Fight or Flight)
  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 4,128 Championing
    Hi @Hannah_Scope and @camalapen7 , yes anxiety can effect self care in many ways . I suppose I could put myself in uncomfortable situations but eventually I would be worn down with it . I would just crumble unfortunately.  Despite talking about things to therapists etc I just don't deal well at all . I am terribly sorry.  Please take care of yourselves.  Thanks again for your time. 
  • camalapen7
    camalapen7 Community member Posts: 28 Connected
    Therapy such as CBT is quite beneficial for anxiety. Also which personally helps me alot is exercise. Once I do a workout, I feel more positive and confident. 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,906 Championing
    Don't be sorry @Strawberry1 It's good to hear that you have been able to talk about it with therapists :) 

    I find sometimes that can help and others you just don't really want to talk. We are always here if you fancy chatting :)
  • camalapen7
    camalapen7 Community member Posts: 28 Connected
    https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a43334202/mindfulness-ideas/
  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 4,128 Championing
    A massive thanks to @Hannah_Scope and @camalapen7 , I appreciate your input I really do . I'm sure I will get there even baby steps are better than nothing . THANKS 😊 
  • Agnia
    Agnia Community member Posts: 945 Connected
    Hi my anxiety is really high and I have depression 
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 8,572 Championing

    @Strawberry1
    You will get there, and you’re doing amazing on here chatting with us all. We value you a lot keep your chin up.

    Take care ❤️
  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 4,128 Championing
    Thank you so much @Lou67 take care of yourself too 💗 

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