Guys, does anyone else have this situation where anxiety gradually increases and it seems like it's because of everything? I've been feeling on edge lately: work, family, everything is falling apart. Even ordinary things, like washing dishes or taking out the trash, are difficult. I constantly think that I haven't done something or have done it poorly. This makes me procrastinate, then I get angry at myself and nothing helps at all. Does anyone cope with this without pills? Maybe there are some apps or methods? I would be grateful for advice, I really need to do something about this.

I had a very similar experience, and I also didn't want to run to the doctors right away. I came across an article - liven app reviews - I decided to try it. At first it seemed strange, but there is a really cool system there. There are surveys, a mood tracker, and you can plan your day so as not to overload yourself. Short courses on anxiety were especially helpful. They explain where it comes from — for example, perfectionism or low self-esteem. And the app also recommends pleasant things like "walk the dog" or "write down 3 gratitudes." I began to better understand where these states come from, and it really became easier.

I wouldn't say that anxiety is something unexpected. It gradually fills you from within, until you notice that nothing makes you happy anymore. I think a lot depends on how a person organizes their day and how well they can notice signals from their body and mind. Probably, any support — even in the form of an app — can help, especially if it is unobtrusive and tailored to you. You just need to try different things, because something different suits everyone.

Apps can definitely help track symptoms but sometimes medication is necessary too. When my anxiety got really bad, tracking alone wasn't enough. My psychiatrist ended up prescribing both Wellbutrin and Adderall which seemed weird at first - two stimulating meds together? But apparently it's more common than I thought. The Adderall helps with focus issues while Wellbutrin addresses the underlying depression without the sexual side effects of SSRIs. Took some adjusting though. Reading https://unitedrecoveryproject.com/re...-and-adderall/ helped me understand why doctors combine them. The first few weeks were rough with sleep but once we got the timing right, it made a huge difference in both my productivity and mood