Overwhelming anxiety

melda · 10-01-2009, 11:28 PM

For the past 3 weeks I have been suffering with strong suicidal thoughts, but now they are starting to go a bit. But I have noticed that my anxiety levels are through the roof. I just try and ride it out, but it is getting to annoy me because the anxiety is always there. I wont let it stop me from doing things, but sometimes the anxiety is there even when Im not doing something. I dont really understand it and it is getting too much. I dont know what to do about it. I have tried the breathing techniques, but they just dont work when I get really worked up.

Any suggestions?

teenytineytori · 11-01-2009, 08:36 AM

do you have something that help you feel grounded like an actual object? Maybe you could get something like a peice of fabric that is soft to the touch and you could keep it on your personand rub it to help calm down. Also, the breathing techniques need to be done consitently not just in crisis to be effective so keep at them. Are there any anniversaries coming up that are triggering? IS there anything out of the ordinary that could be causeing the increased anxiety and suicidal feelings? Also, are you on any medication or do you see a counselor? It sounds like you may need to see a counselor the anxiety coupled with the suicidal thoughts is quite serious and I would hate for you to be in a dangerous situation without any support. ((hugs)) take care

melda · 13-01-2009, 05:33 PM

It is a good idea to try the breathing techniques even when Im not anxious, I will try that. There aren't any anniversaries that are coming up, but I am due to be discharged from the day hospital that Ive been attending. So that is making me anxious because Ive been there for 4 months. I am seeing a psychotherapist and have a CPN, so I am getting support and I know I can call the crisis team if I need to.