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[EJohnson0788]

Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum and currently struggling with anxiety. I was diagnosed with GAD and ADHD at age 5 (I am now 25.) I have taken all kinds of medication through the years, but am currently on Lexapro. Recently I have found out that my wife and I are having a baby girl, we are in the process of buying a new house, and I started a new job. My anxiety the past few days is almost unbearable. I feel on edge and am super jumpy from the time I wake up until the time I fall asleep. Does anyone have any advice or could point into the direction of something I can try to reduce this chaos?

[melissa90]

Welcome EJohnson0788 - I feel bad I don't have any terribly useful advice for you.
Congrats on the baby girl

[Enduronman]

I was diagnosed with GAD and ADHD at age 5 (I am now 25.) Recently I have found out that my wife and I are having a baby girl, we are in the process of buying a new house, and I started a new job.

I also have GAD, SAD, OCD, PTSD, IED, ADD, ADHD, and a bunch of other things too but I made it, and so will you!
Realize that what you're feeling, is just "life" friend..minimize all of those things to equal one thing. Life.
Congratulations on the baby girl too! A time to rejoice. You're going to be a great Father. No worries friend...
Have a great day E!

E-Man :)

[JustaGal]

Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum and currently struggling with anxiety. I was diagnosed with GAD and ADHD at age 5 (I am now 25.) I have taken all kinds of medication through the years, but am currently on Lexapro. Recently I have found out that my wife and I are having a baby girl, we are in the process of buying a new house, and I started a new job. My anxiety the past few days is almost unbearable. I feel on edge and am super jumpy from the time I wake up until the time I fall asleep. Does anyone have any advice or could point into the direction of something I can try to reduce this chaos?

I think journaling your overwhelming feelings would help relieve the stress. Anyone with all new things would be stressed. Remember to give yourself compassion.

[EJohnson0788]

Thanks everyone for the kind words and advice. Maybe I can overcome these miserable feelings :)

[leather_couch]

Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum and currently struggling with anxiety. I was diagnosed with GAD and ADHD at age 5 (I am now 25.) I have taken all kinds of medication through the years, but am currently on Lexapro. Recently I have found out that my wife and I are having a baby girl, we are in the process of buying a new house, and I started a new job. My anxiety the past few days is almost unbearable. I feel on edge and am super jumpy from the time I wake up until the time I fall asleep. Does anyone have any advice or could point into the direction of something I can try to reduce this chaos?
I read your post and let me start by congratulating you on the wonderful things you have coming into your life. A child and a new home are obviously big and exciting events in any person's life. That said, because they are such important things, it is normal for them to trigger feelings of stress and anxiety even for people who don't have anxiety disorder. In your case you obviously have another layer, but do not lose hope...It is important to recognize that even positive life events can trigger unease in someone with a disorder. I know for me, any big transition since about the age of 13 has ramped up my OCD and general feelings of seriousness. Sometimes, in the midst of change, I forget there is a trigger and so I give in to anxiety provoking habits...My best advice is to try to be present with the sensations that come with the anxiety. That means not trying to analyze them or drown them out but to be with them. It sounds counterintuitive, but part of what makes anxiety so potent is attending to the thoughts and trying to get rid of the uncomfortable feelings. Breathing exercises are a great way to practice being present. The Internet, particularly YouTube is a great resource for exercises that help center oneself and handle the sensations. I would suggest searching for valsava breathing exercises. Stretching helps as well. These aren't cures, but are means of managing the symptoms, which make anxiety so tough. Jon Kabat-Zinn is a resource some people use. He teaches mindfulness practice to correction officers of all people. If he can have success with them, perhaps you could benefit from some of his techniques, which also can be found on YouTube...Good luck, my friend. Good for you for reaching out.

[JohnC]

Congrates on the expecting.