Hello everyone, Hopefully this in the correct section! I just posted my very first post to the "welcome" section as well as my story along with it. My anxiety was triggered about 2 weeks ago stronger than ever. Let me start off by mentioning that I was not taking very good care of myself. 4-5 hrs of sleep, lots of coffee, no breakfast, more coffee, then a huge lunch (Usually fast food with tea or soda). Over eating & then junk snacks in between. No exercise, always sitting. I'm also moving closer to family for a year while my boyfriend is moving to Colorado for his job. So... all of a sudden it all hits me! The "perfect" storm! I was a mess. Pains were happening that were getting me even more worried as well! So you mix a poor diet, separation anxiety, health anxiety, moving anxiety along with the extras I've always had, driving anxiety, social anxiety, agoraphobia. YIKES! I've not been myself for 2 weeks, BUT I do feel a lot better the past 2-3 days. I still feel super tired even after 8 hrs of sleep, since my mind still does wonder too often with the "what ifs?". What scared me the most was when I was just filled with adrenaline all the time, having to move around and just sitting there anxiously waiting for something bad to happen. That lasted for a good 3 days. I started walking 40mins a day, getting more sun, eating better, no more caffeine, junk food or fast food. My appetite is shot, so I've had to force my meals, but I know after I eat I'll feel better. I want to ask how everyone's diet looks if you all mind sharing? What is your everyday food regimen like? Do you drink coffee? Sodas? FAst food? Do you eat clean? Are you vegan, meat lover? and most importantly I want to know who all is taking any kind of supplements (without meds)? I read about magnesium deficiency triggering anxiety, and with my previous "diet" regimen I MUST have so many deficiencies! One of them for sure is Vitamin D. I had been avoiding the sun since it's so hot!! Now I step out for a bit in the morning or evening and just let it hit my face for a few mins or I'll water my plants and enjoy the fresh air. I've got to say, the same day I took the magnesium tablets I already had a sense of calm thought my body. Not 100%, but noticeably feeling better. Placebo affect? Who knows, but I think eating better, exercising and all that jazz work together as a team! Taking it one day at a time, even though it's so hard! I've always been impatient, and this is definitely a test for me! What is your experience if any?



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