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Anyone have high anxiety? What do you do to help?

Posted by ginnysnow @ginnysnow, Sep 15, 2025

I have high anxiety every day? wondering what to do

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | May 2 11:57am
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Hi, I have had anxiety for years. Was able to cope initially but lately it is out of control. Not sure what to do next. Antidepressants scare me. I take occasional Ativan when it is intolerable. However I am aware of the addiction profile so very careful. Miserable & Exhausting. Any suggestions that you have tried?

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@cooper1990

Check out the research link that I posted above your comment.

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david707 | @david707 | May 2 2:20pm
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Hi, I have had anxiety for years. Was able to cope initially but lately it is out of control. Not sure what to do next. Antidepressants scare me. I take occasional Ativan when it is intolerable. However I am aware of the addiction profile so very careful. Miserable & Exhausting. Any suggestions that you have tried?

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@cooper1990 I started CBD oil some years ago. Without the THC high, it calms my system even to the point that I have a difficult time getting things done. But I manage and everything is like no big deal. Give it a try.

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cooper1990 | @cooper1990 | May 2 3:05pm
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@cooper1990 I started CBD oil some years ago. Without the THC high, it calms my system even to the point that I have a difficult time getting things done. But I manage and everything is like no big deal. Give it a try.

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@david707 Thank-you! I will definately try it. Have a lovely day!

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cooper1990 | @cooper1990 | May 2 3:18pm

So sorry! I suffer as well. Miserable! I try to manage with the usual exercise, mindfulness, breathwork regime. Hot & Cold exposure. Sometimes it works sometimes not at all. I have emergency Ativan on hand. However very careful with it. Scary - highly addictive as we know. My therapist is good but I truly believe if you have not experienced extreme chronic anxiety you can't imagine the hell of it. Wishing you well, feel free to reach out at any time.

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sallyo420 | @sallyo420 | May 2 7:59pm

Therapy and online groups to find out why you have anxiety. 98% of who we are is unconscious and as Jung said, The trauma and abuse from our childhood that isn't brought to the consciousness will become our fate. Medicines are supposed to help with the anxiety while you do the work. There is no pill that will fix your anxiety.

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