Frustrated with symptoms
 

Hi I am new here. I am 50 years old and I struggle with OCD and GAD, I have notice that when I am stressed out that my systems get worse hard to control. I was wondering if anyone experiences that before and what coping skills has helped. I take Luvox and it does work for me, the stress makes it harder for me. thanks take care.

Hello Sandy,
Welcome to NeuroTalk. :)

I'm sorry you're dealing with OCD and GAD. Is this something new or have you always had anxiety like this?

What do you mean by ' systems ' ?

HI there Lara,
thanks. No I always had OCD and GAD. It just when my stress level gets high my symptoms of my illness.Sorry I spelled the word wrong. take care.

Thank you Sandy.
I fixed the thread title for you.

Thanks so much. take care. hugs

Hi Sandy65

I have no experience of OCD or GAD but I do live with MDD.

As well as medication, I have found that using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness/meditation methods, which my clinical psychologist taught me, helpful.

I used to go to a therapy group for people with mood disorders. Other group members, with OCD and/or GAD, reported that these methods were beneficial for them.

Perhaps they are options which you could consider?

Thanks so much. I have heard about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I am going to try it out. I will mention it to my therapist. again thanks. take care. hugs

Hi Sandy,

I suffer from severe Anxiety/Panic Attack issues, probably tied in with a Genetic Predisposition and a Personality Disorder.

Like a fair many Members here, I use Meditation to strengthen my mind and calm my thoughts at the end of the day. Although I still suffer - due in the main to an irresponsible Psychologist - I would be far worse without this practice.

I cannot take the beta blockers I used to rely on any more as my Cardiologist changed my heart meds, so I am med-free where Anxiety is concerned.

If you would like to expand, talk about triggers or anything else that you may find helpful I am always around.

Dave.

thanks Dave, I will talk to you soon,promise, need to relax,my anxiety is bothering me tonight, just hanging in there. you can write to me anytime. take care.