Help and advice dealing with anxiety

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I need some help and advice on how to deal with anxiety. I am now on anxiety/depression medication. But, I still get nervous and anxious and have been sweating like crazy. It make me so anxious that I sweat more as I feel that people at laughing at me and judging me. Has anyone else had issues with anxiety, or are there any saints that I can look to for help. I have everything, great wife, baby and a good job. I just cannot relax as I never feel good enough about myself. God Bless and thanks for any help provided.
 
Have you tried any breathing techniques? “square breathing” is a popular tool to regain some control during an anxiety attack. Also, a “mantra” to slowly repeat in your mind can be helpful, too…you could use a favorite prayer or psalm, or anything that brings you comfort. These could both maybe, in some abstract way, be considered a part of eastern mysticism or some such thing, but I think you’d be in the clear. (someone else here could probably better advise to that).

This is all stuff from a lay perspective, of course…I am no therapist. I did, however, have a spate of anxiety attacks about ten years ago, and did go on medication for a couple months. However, mine was more related to a difficult situation, which helped as far as 'light at the end of the tunnel". I know it must be particularly frustrating for you, since your conscience tells you everything is right in your life, yet, the attacks continue. Give yourself plenty of down-time, if you need it.

But this breathing technique and repeating “something good” did really seem to get me through the worst of it. Hope this helps, and will pray for you.
 
Please contact a mental health professional. Medical advice cannot be given or received on CAF.
 
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