Hello,

I know there are tons of articles and videos about this topic on the internet. But I think I need to interact with real people with similar struggles (feel free to share articles and videos that have helped you, though).

I’ve always had anxiety problems, even as a kid. I got diagnosed late (at 30) with ADHD, depression and social anxiety, and I started taking meds for those. The meds helped, but after a year or so I stopped taking them, mainly because I was feeling better and they were too expensive. Unfortunately the cheaper options gave me too many side effects.

I can function without the meds. But this year is being really hard on me and my wife, and my anxiety is starting to get out of control again. I’m getting some panic attacks and they make me feel like shit.

Can you share some tips on what works for you when you are feeling anxious?

Thanks a lot and wish you the best.

  • exscape@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    While I certainly sympathize with the situation of having no safety nets, and can certainly see how that would cause additional worry… as someone who does have and rely on such safety nets, let me tell you it doesn’t magically fix anything. I’ve still had major issues for about 16 years. I know I’ll have money to live a decent but boring life and won’t end up on the streets, sure, but I can still be anxious about literally anything else.