Dealing with anxiety

[Owl]

depression and anxiety are different alcohol takes away anxiety but makes depression worse

I don't see how that's a solution

[Doink]

I don't see how that's a solution

I had anxiety about wearing a costume in public  and Freezie pointed out there must be something wrong with me if that's the case. Nobody here is perfect remember that

[Doink]

I don't see how that's a solution

it was a question not a solution

[Freezie]

I had anxiety about wearing a costume in public  and Freezie pointed out there must be something wrong with me if that's the case. Nobody here is perfect remember that

You're great at twisting words around doink, as I never once said there is something wrong with you. I did say it shouldn't be that hard as I do it with ease (and have social anxiety - wasn't said though on the thread), but never said you are imperfect and had issues. Please do not twist my words.

[Owl]

it was a question not a solution

You offered drinking alcohol as a solution

I had anxiety about wearing a costume in public  and Freezie pointed out there must be something wrong with me if that's the case. Nobody here is perfect remember that

That's not what she said. She mostly said it wasn't that big of a deal to dress up in a costume in public. Not that there was anything wrong with you for feeling uncomfortable doing it.

[Doink]

You're great at twisting words around doink, as I never once said there is something wrong with you. I did say it shouldn't be that hard, but never said you are imperfect and has issues. Please do not twist my words.

you also,said you don't start drama in public forums and you have yet to message me in privet about this

[Freezie]

you also,said you don't start drama in public forums and you have yet to message me in privet about this

Doink I am not starting drama here i'm simply making sure the communication error of which you thought I said you had issues about suiting/because of suiting in public was corrected.

[Dru]

depression and anxiety are different alcohol takes away anxiety but makes depression worse

Sooooo not true dude. Just stop. please.

[Doink]

Sooooo not true dude. Just stop. please.

your suit is not ugly and neither is my cars it is defiantly time to stop arguing

[Dru]

your suit is not ugly and neither is my cars it is defiantly time to stop arguing

http://puu.sh/nBhoJ.png Really? did you just? You did

[Freezie]

your suit is not ugly and neither is my cars it is defiantly time to stop arguing

Maybe you should apoligize doink for running around insulting people giving you legit advice. We are not trying to argue. Sparkle's suit is worth alot of money and is well-made, insulting him about it was not mature of you as a 35yo proffesional 'head maker'. Please try to remain civil. We gave legit advice.

[Roady_McLoyart]

Whoa, whoa, whoawhoawhoawhoa...WHOA!!!  Time-out!

Let's get back on topic here, people.

Having dealt with anxiety quite a bit throughout my life, in particular relative to OCD, I've found that certain perscription SSRIs can actually help a lot.  You'd have to be careful if you want to go off of them though.  I've tried a couple of times and it REALLY messed with my head.  I'm talking paranoia on the levels you'll never be ready for.  I honestly don't want to go into the details, but I legitimately thought a particular guy I knew was going to hunt me down and kill me.  Thus resulting in a collapsible baton in my possession.

Vices really aren't the way to go unless you're going with medical weed.  The human body is practically built for utilizing various types of THC and CBD combinations with no withdrawal effects and no negatives if used moderately.  Nicotine?  It's a bitch to quit and never quite felt the same after getting hooked on it.  Four months clean, thankfully.

I highly advise against alcohol, as one who struggles with a drinking problem can say, you wouldn't want to reach a point where you start getting Delirium Tremens or DTs.  That's when things really go south for both your body and your mind if you try to quit.  Been there before and almost got disowned in the process.

All in all, when it comes to anxiety, we all have to find our own way by confronting it with constant exposure to the cause.  You will always feel that rush of adrenaline, the increase in blood pressure, and as the years go by the things that bothered you the most will seem like nothing compared to what lies ahead.  When all else fails, stay determined!

[Owl]

In less dramatic news one thing I started to do was manage my time a lot better.

Like I bought a white board some time ago where I organize my time on and list goals. I came up with a way to trick myself into looking at it every morning by making sure to write the current date on it each day.

[Shadow_Araña]

It's been around a month, how has is the anxiety doing?

I know the feels. I have huge anxiety when it comes to leaving the house, so much so I can't leave. So I'm agoraphobic now. I do go to conventions, but I need my mate with me first. Slowly be able to do things by myself.

Pills might help, but I'd look into therapy, or groups first. :) I hate pills personally, I have seen what they do, and they can work, but they also can have side-effects. Some may cause withdrawal, so best to do research, and ask your doctor about options! :) oh! I'm also a listener! So I can always listen to problems, or issues, or anxieties!

OWLS ARE AWESOME!!!!