What are some items i can wear to help slowly conquer my anxiety

[jonny_woods]

like rings rubber bands etc   stuff i can use as a nice distraction  :)
im trying control it big time

[jonny_woods]

last  session she did the test thing  

[brice1967]

Your therapist should be teaching you ways to work through the "roller coaster".  You need to learn/identify triggers and then be equipped with the tools to properly deal with the anxiety.

Have you been given a proper diagnosis regarding your depression and or anxiety?  From our previous discussions, it sounds like you are often down in the dumps, but now you are describing a "roller coaster" which to me would be good moods followed by bad moods.  I am not qualified to diagnose anything and no good will come from me trying to diagnose anything.

I get the feeling that you just don't think you feel as good as you should feel.  If that is the case, I understand.  You can work on it.  It's also important for you to remember that nobody is completely joyous all of the time.  Sometimes, as I mentioned earlier... things just are.  Not bad, not good... just there, and that is life, man.  totally and completely normal.

[jonny_woods]

first few days of taking pills i felt very depressed for some reason ...
my therapist said its normal   but she didnt tell me about being sick

[jonny_woods]

nooo the rubberbands for anxiety  
its a distraction to snap myself out of the circles
i have experianced emotions but recently on these pills its been a rollercoaster  
one sec i feel something next sec its  hard to explain  day 16
ive recently been anxiety free for 4 days now  
the rubberbands a security item  
iduno anything about beating depression :/
my therapist hasnt told me much yet  but shes helped me with anxiety

[brice1967]

And as for wearing something to combat depression.  You're looking for a magic unicorn to solve your problems.  If anyone could just put on a ring and beat depression, there would be one hell of a lot less depression.  If snapping your wrist with a rubber band worked, again we'd have one hell of a lot less depression.  

If your therapist is not teaching you things to do, its time for a new therapist.  If you are not doing what your therapist is telling you to do, its time you start taking his/her advice.

This will not go away on it's own, and no "one thing" will get rid of it, mate.  it takes a lot of work and a lot of attention all of the time to change your life, how you think, how you process information and your perception.  it takes a conscious effort all day every day and if you focus on the problem more than the things you are being armed with to fight the depression, your hindering yourself.

[brice1967]

Hey mate, you frequently say you cannot feel emotions but in an above post you clearly describe anger and depressed.  When you are "depressed", how do you feel?  Sad?  Helpless?  Worthless?

I don't know what you mean when you say you need to "reconnect to anger to fight anxiety".  Anger is probably a byproduct of your anxiety and being angry won't help....

[jonny_woods]

i need to reconect with anger to help fight  anxiety as well :)

[jonny_woods]

Maybe i have had emotions all along :/
i was just super depressed thinking i had something wrong with me from drugs that the drs gave me
i have trouble  with anger these days :/  i use to hate alot of tv

[jemma116]

Thank you for sharing information that you have found that has helped you.

I have read the info on the link you have posted, and it does NOT say for people to wear a rubber band on the wrist..  It in fact says that there is a "thought stopping" technique about snapping a rubber band against your wrist and that this is NOT the kind of help you need and also goes on to say that it does NOT WORK.

In an answer to one of your posts in a different forum, I have written for you techniques that DO work and which I have tried that were taught to me by seeing specialist counsellors (that were not after my money) that I had been referred to by my doctor.  

You have to remember, that although one technique (like tapping and visualization directed by a specialist counsellor) may suit you, it may not work for someone else.  In my view, the reason for this may be that the person who has a severe anxiety issue or someone who has been through a very traumatic experience (more than experiencing temporary pain) will require help by a trained professional to help guide them through the process and this can take a very long time, depending on the issue.  

Everyone will at some point in their lives experience anxious times and this is quite normal.  Anxiety issues become a big problem, when a person is not able to live without the constant fear and worry and cannot enjoy their life to the full.  Having the right counsellor to work you through the thought processes and breathing techniques can help.

But everyone is different so what technique works for you, will not necessarily work for someone else.  Breathing correctly is always a good way to help to calm down when in an anxious state or when having a panic attack.

I am glad to know that you are trying to find ways to help you to deal with your anxiety issues.  Accepting that you have a problem is the first step in the right direction to help you to get better.

Best wishes.

[jonny_woods]

rubberband on your wrist works but most importantly ...
everyone who reads this   http://www.anxietycoach.com/anxietytrick.html
give it a shot because its helped me alot

[jonny_woods]

happier ?

[jemma116]

You'll start to feel better

[jonny_woods]

These pills make me feel less then before  
day 8  
what is it like after they  work finally ?

[jemma116]

jonny,

You have been given lots of good advice from quite a few posters in the different forums that you have posted your questions.

Lack of emotions is a typical symptom of depression.  The medical profession can give you advice and offer medication if needed.  You have to follow the advice given, this is very hard to do when you have lack of emotions and loss of enthusiasm and lack of motivation.

Unfortunately there is no magic wand and no miracle cure.  It takes time for your mind and body to heal.  You have to feed your body and mind not only with good nutritional food and plenty of fluids, but also with some form of physical exercise.  Avoid very stressful situations and people who make you feel bad, run you down emotionally, make sure you have a good sleep routine and so on.

Even when we get over depression, there is always the risk of slipping back into it without realising.  But once you recognise the symptoms, you can help yourself (with the help of the doctor, therapist, good friends etc), exercise,  to help you not to fall into a deep depression again.

The most important thing too, is to stop dwelling on yourself to the extent of making your self ill.  Find a hobby to take your mind off your self, do voluntary work or whatever you choose to do.  This will give you a purpose.  

Once you start to come out of your depression, your emotions will come back.  

I did talk to you in one of your other posts about EMDR and other specific counselling that get to the bottom of your "emotionless" feelings and the right and good counsellor would be able to get you to express and feel emotions again.

You did say in another post that you have been prescribed with an antidepressant and are seeing a therapist.  Antidepressants need to be  taken for a few weeks before you will notice any benefit.  If you do experience any side adverse side effects, then these do need to be reported to the doctor who would, no doubt, change the medication to one that will suit you.  

Everyone is different, so when one type of medication works for someone, this does not necessarily mean it works for you.

[jonny_woods]

Thank you elise  
for a year a thought i had brain damage or something
but aparently this was just depression from trauma
have you managed to beat it ? :)

[jonny_woods]

i gripped my thumb and let go ... anxiety vanished .. its now been 30 mins

[Embrace123]

I think playing a game on your phone or one thing my theroiust told me is to count everything that's around you and count it over and  over again