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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Hey everyone,
I've been suffering with mental health issues for years, ever since I was a kid. I've been through my GP, had CBT and I'm heading for another round of therapy soon if all goes to plan.
But recently I've been really suffering with my anxiety and I have traits of OCD. Does anyone have any advice on how to combat some of the symptoms whilst I'm waiting to be seen by my GP and possibly a therapist? I've tried taking my mind off things by doing stuff I'd normally enjoy, but that just isn't working at the minute... I weirdly prefer talking to a complete stranger about it all, so any help / advice would be appreciated.
Sorry if this is in the wrong section also. |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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I’d recommend using the forum search like Nell suggested. A few people have mentioned books and other online resources within them that might help you.
Could you contact MIND and see if they could recommend anything? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"There are a few MH threads that address this. Just do a forum search. Hopefully you'll find something helpful."
I'll do a search and go through them, thank you. I wasn't too sure if people opened up about MH on here... Looks like I was wrong! Appreciate the info  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’d recommend using the forum search like Nell suggested. A few people have mentioned books and other online resources within them that might help you.
Could you contact MIND and see if they could recommend anything?"
I'll have to take a look at MIND's website, I've never really been the type to contact any organisation like that... I've always thought someone else needs them 10 times more than I do. But needs must at the minute with everything going on, so thank you x |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
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"There are a few MH threads that address this. Just do a forum search. Hopefully you'll find something helpful."
I'm sure there's room for another one, after all there's a "who has the willy?" thread opened almost weekly.
Great idea to check what great advice has already been given but I get the feeling that the open is looking to talk about it as well. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"There are a few MH threads that address this. Just do a forum search. Hopefully you'll find something helpful.
I'm sure there's room for another one, after all there's a "who has the willy?" thread opened almost weekly.
Great idea to check what great advice has already been given but I get the feeling that the open is looking to talk about it as well."
Haha thank you. That's what I was getting at and some of the reason why I posted, but I obviously don't expect anyone to really talk about it with me or whatever... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Have you tried CBD products?"
I tried some liquid CBD that you put under your tongue a while back, tasted rancid so I chucked it away. I'm unsure of what the good brands of it are though... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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You might want to give yoga a try. Yoga is mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation / relaxation. It may help reduce stress, etc.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"You might want to give yoga a try. Yoga is mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation / relaxation. It may help reduce stress, etc. "
I'll end up falling flat on my arse trying that for the first time, but I've got no doubt you're right about it being helpful for reducing stress and stuff. Might have to give it ago |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Wotever u do my friend I hope u find peace and can get through this tough period .stay strong stay focused x "
Thank you mate, appreciate the support!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You might want to give yoga a try. Yoga is mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation / relaxation. It may help reduce stress, etc.
I'll end up falling flat on my arse trying that for the first time, but I've got no doubt you're right about it being helpful for reducing stress and stuff. Might have to give it ago "
Joy will help to develop equanimity of mind. Take time to find a good yoga school and simply practice. Alchemical precept - Through repetition the magic will be forced to rise.
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Have you ever tried mind fullness there are apps etc to help but it about trying to give your brain some down time. Yoger is good you dont need to fall over or do anything to much even just laying on the floor and just focas on you breathin can help
Good luck with going forward. you reaching out and that is the start to coping with this.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Have you ever tried mind fullness there are apps etc to help but it about trying to give your brain some down time. Yoger is good you dont need to fall over or do anything to much even just laying on the floor and just focas on you breathin can help
Good luck with going forward. you reaching out and that is the start to coping with this.
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I'm looking into stuff now, and have seen that there's a few mindfulness apps out there... just need to see which is best! And thank you! |
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You're doing the right thing by getting professional help & not being afraid to talk. As you know there's no silver bullet & no one size fits all. I go for the fresh air & long strolls in the countryside approach mainly. Its essentially stripping out the noise & making life simple. My fall back is to go for the mindless task approach. Mine is cleaning the car to within an inch of its life ! Good luck. |
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"You're doing the right thing by getting professional help & not being afraid to talk. As you know there's no silver bullet & no one size fits all. I go for the fresh air & long strolls in the countryside approach mainly. Its essentially stripping out the noise & making life simple. My fall back is to go for the mindless task approach. Mine is cleaning the car to within an inch of its life ! Good luck."
Yet basic mindfullnes is sort of easy once you know but hard to get to the next level. I can play a game on my phone and the word is gone but laying down and trying to totally clear my mind I find so hard life presher in the modern world is stresfull and causes mental unease. |
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Thats why my methods are diametrically opposed. I can fill my mind with negativity when I'm walking as I'm giving my mind the necessary space. Thats when I go to something more task orientated where I'm concentrating on something & not giving my brain the opportunity to go off at a tangent. I should say that both are a temporary fix. I've yet to find a permanent solution but I will keep on looking. |
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"I'll have to take a look at MIND's website, I've never really been the type to contact any organisation like that... I've always thought someone else needs them 10 times more than I do. But needs must at the minute with everything going on, so thank you x "
Your needs are just as equal as the next person. I too am having CBT and I have been diagnosed with social anxiety. Hang in there and take care xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'll have to take a look at MIND's website, I've never really been the type to contact any organisation like that... I've always thought someone else needs them 10 times more than I do. But needs must at the minute with everything going on, so thank you x
Your needs are just as equal as the next person. I too am having CBT and I have been diagnosed with social anxiety. Hang in there and take care xx"
Thank you, I did get an emergency GP appointment in the end and I'm on a different drug now. Hopefully I can get some more CBT too, time will tell. Same goes for you x |
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"I'll have to take a look at MIND's website, I've never really been the type to contact any organisation like that... I've always thought someone else needs them 10 times more than I do. But needs must at the minute with everything going on, so thank you x
Your needs are just as equal as the next person. I too am having CBT and I have been diagnosed with social anxiety. Hang in there and take care xx
Thank you, I did get an emergency GP appointment in the end and I'm on a different drug now. Hopefully I can get some more CBT too, time will tell. Same goes for you x "
Good luck help is out there and in hear if you just need to chat having a bad day.
Please don't keep this to you self we are all hear for you even if only to listen.
Good you got an appointment.
And thanks for the up date. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'll have to take a look at MIND's website, I've never really been the type to contact any organisation like that... I've always thought someone else needs them 10 times more than I do. But needs must at the minute with everything going on, so thank you x
Your needs are just as equal as the next person. I too am having CBT and I have been diagnosed with social anxiety. Hang in there and take care xx
Thank you, I did get an emergency GP appointment in the end and I'm on a different drug now. Hopefully I can get some more CBT too, time will tell. Same goes for you x
Good luck help is out there and in hear if you just need to chat having a bad day.
Please don't keep this to you self we are all hear for you even if only to listen.
Good you got an appointment.
And thanks for the up date. "
Thank you, I appreciate that. Means an awful lot |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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"I'll have to take a look at MIND's website, I've never really been the type to contact any organisation like that... I've always thought someone else needs them 10 times more than I do. But needs must at the minute with everything going on, so thank you x
Your needs are just as equal as the next person. I too am having CBT and I have been diagnosed with social anxiety. Hang in there and take care xx
Thank you, I did get an emergency GP appointment in the end and I'm on a different drug now. Hopefully I can get some more CBT too, time will tell. Same goes for you x "
Glad to hear this OP, give it time x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hey everyone,
I've been suffering with mental health issues for years, ever since I was a kid. I've been through my GP, had CBT and I'm heading for another round of therapy soon if all goes to plan.
But recently I've been really suffering with my anxiety and I have traits of OCD. Does anyone have any advice on how to combat some of the symptoms whilst I'm waiting to be seen by my GP and possibly a therapist? I've tried taking my mind off things by doing stuff I'd normally enjoy, but that just isn't working at the minute... I weirdly prefer talking to a complete stranger about it all, so any help / advice would be appreciated.
Sorry if this is in the wrong section also. "
Look into guided meditation or mindfulness exercises to distract away from the thinking that drives those feelings |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Look up a guy called Wim Hof on YouTube, his breathing techniques will sort out anything that isn’t too deep within but the trick is to keep practicing. I found yoga and Tal Chi helpful back in the day but never really carried on with either for more than a few months. I do recognise what triggers my slight anxieties these days and I just try to avoid those places/situations if I don’t feel 100%.
Good luck |
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