My anxiety is getting worse and depression won't let me live my life, how do I overcome this?

Firstly, it's very important to seek medical help now. Seeing your doctor and having a chat with him will be a relief to you in itself. He/she might advise that medication will help and refer you to a specialist, therapist, counsellor or any other service that he/she feels might help you. It might be a appropriate to tell your partner, family and friends that you're not feeling so good at the moment. If you feel able, having a chat with a close friend might help. In the short-term, if you have to wait for appointments to come through, use the listening service on & Cups - expert help is also available on the site. Sometimes just putting life on hold can help, if that's not possible (if you've got kids or other responsibilities) try to get some support or just do the essentials until you're feeling better. It's important to care for yourself first. Overcoming not being able to let your live your life because of anxiety and depression might take a long time, but it does become manageable.

Anxiety and depression are very fierce enemies. I have fought them myself, and i have to say it is hard, but not impossible. You would first need to asses how much they impact your daily life. After the initial assesment, you will need to start looking for help, either here or on other places. With patience, a strict life regime and trust in yourself, you can most definitely overcome this. Speaking to other people helps a great deal. Reading about how to handle it helps alot too. But in my opinion, what helps to get through tough times is keeping yourself busy. This way you can focus on finding a solution without being haunted by the negative thoughts.

I non't this feeling all to well. I was once in a state of depression that effected my entire life including work and home. I went thru several relationships looking for something and i didn't even know what it looked like. I spent my entire childhood in an emotional lock down pretending i was okay, when in fact i wasn't. I say that to say this, depression is something we have control over. I realized that i was creating my own state of depression. I hadn't dealt with my trauma and i was using my childhood tactics to portray someone being strong and can deal with anything. Right now Im currently writing a book to help me thru those traumas and i must say it does get better everyday. I hope this touches you well.

I believe that a good way to overcome this is by completing breathing techniques which sometimes my be hard but will help to reduce the stress of everything that is going on around you and to focus on yourself. Another way I believe is a good way to overcome anxiety and depression is by talking to others. This helps to relieve the bottled up emotions that you may be feeling and they may be able to help you through your time of need. This will help you to remove those negative emotions from your system and to feel better about yourself.

Sorry to hear this. It will hundred percent get better when you are in control of ur mind and ur mind is not in control of you. It requires a lot of effort to get back on the track but if you put in the effort things will get better. The secret to your future lies in your daily habits. Create a support circle around you, get your emotions out by talking to people you trust, come up with a plan to keep yourself healthy, do things you like, tap into your hobbies, and really invest in yourself. Depression is the result of the past and anxiety is worrying about the future. live in the moment and take back your control.

I hate to hear that you are feeling this waym. Anxiety and depression is overwhelming to say the least. I can't imagine how you feel if you feel like its not easing. You know your situation best. What do you think would help you overcome this or at the very least alleviate it. Do you have sources or situations that make your anxiety worse? I am here to help and support you. Is there something I could do today to help give you some relief. I am here to listen. Please share

You have to find coping mechanisms for yourself. Having anxiety and depression is not so uncommon. The struggle that comes with it is quite something to deal with. In these times you can have help from your friends, surrounding yourself with good people and therapy would definitely help ❤ finding some hobbies, sticking to them might be helpful too. Open up to someone close to yourself about anything you feel like is bothering you and triggering your depression. Asking help is not only very normal but it actually helps you in your situation.also you will be surprised to find out how many are willing to help

Some anxiety is a normal part of life. It’s a byproduct of living in an often-chaotic world. Anxiety isn’t all bad, though. It makes you aware of danger, motivates you to stay organized and prepared, and helps you calculate risks. Still, when anxiety becomes a daily struggle, it’s time to act before it snowballs. Unchecked anxiety may greatly impact your quality of life. Take control by trying out the ideas below. Stay active, Don't drink alcohol, stop smoking, sleep well, Ditch caffeine, maditate, eat natural diet, practice deep breathing, Try aromatherapy, Studies have shown that aromatherapy: helps you relax,helps you sleep, boosts mood,reduces heart rate and blood pressure

Having depression and anxiety both is the worse combination ever. I would suggest you to deal with both of them individually as they are two separate mental issues. When it comes to depression, you can start by questioning why you feel this way and what makes you feel this way. Did something happen that made you feel depressed or it could be inherited your genes as well. Going to the root of the problem really helps. When it comes to anxiety first you need to categorize the kind of anxiety you have. Is it social anxiety or Generalized anxiety disorder? You could try different grounding exercises accordingly. In my opinion seeking professional help or even support from friends and family can make a huge difference!

To overcome anxiety, i just lay in my bed and hug something. Sometimes its a pillow, or blanket. I like feeling in control, so by hugging an inanimate object I'm able to rest my whole body on it. As for depression, I find it best to talk with close friends or family members. Its important to have a great support system. I am blessed to be able to vent to my family and friends. I did attend a support group once it I found it empowering. I felt as if I wasn't alone and it was nice to hear how other people were able to overcome it.