Anyone attempt to fix their anxiety?

[Thom]

Just wondering, because I feel like it's all rooted somewhere. What inspired me to post this was overcoming my own problems. About two years ago I started losing interest in everything and just constantly worrying. I was wondering why this came about suddenly. I hated having hair loss before but suddenly it would consume me and I had hundreds of phone pictures comparing my hair every week.

My problem I found out was caffeine. I was drinking a good 800 mg a day for two years, not knowing that it was heightening every one of my worries. Anyway, I kicked the habit and feel back to normal all the sudden.

Im just wondering what the root causes of your anxiety are. If you search hard enough I'll bet you could fix it. Millions of men lose hair but don't react like the people here so there has to be more to it.

 

[Quantum Cat]

if you already have low self esteem, low confidence and BDD to varying degrees balding will hit you far harder. Some men just seem to brush it off and get on with life.

 

[Thom]

But sometimes I think there's other causes that magnify our issues you know? Maybe medical, maybe some bad habit like what I had.

 

[seb]

Some form of personality disorder for me(extreme neurotic tendencies). Probably always had it, although years of emotional/mental/spiritual torment from society has magnified it.
Or perhaps its just due to the fact I dont like the processes of life and humans.

 

[ghg]

Some form of personality disorder for me(extreme neurotic tendencies). Probably always had it, although years of emotional/mental/spiritual torment from society has magnified it.
Or perhaps its just due to the fact I dont like the processes of life and humans.

I can relate to you, I really can. I generally dislike people.

 

[uncomfortable man]

There are a few here who can relate with me. I feel like the ones who don't understand me not just need to experience being NW5 but also having moderate to severe depression, being bi polar, having BDD and social anxiety disorder. Only when seen through that lens can these people begin to relate.

 

[Thom]

I didn't know you had those extra afflictions UM. That makes me understand you more. That's a load to handle for sure. I considered anxiety meds but I don't get those problems since stopping caffeine.

My anxiety was never fear based, Im one of those Oklahomans who will stand outside watching tornados but I would constantly worry about the future to the point of driving myself crazy. Minor OCD too.

 

[Exodus2011]

the whole point of anxiety is fear tho.

 

[Thom]

For me it's more worry, like I don't have a fear of danger or anything.

 

[Exodus2011]

For me it's more worry, like I don't have a fear of danger or anything.

worry about what?

worry generally means you are afraid something is gonna go wrong. "gonna" go wrong meaning its focused on the future

 

[seb]

I have no future, really ready to depart now to pastures new.

 

[Thom]

Well yeah, it's fear based, I get your point. Im just saying, Im not afraid of physical pain or social interaction. I live in a pretty ghetto area so I can't be ha.

I would just get stuck in this rut of thinking my best days were far behind and obsess over why I didn't enjoy certain things and hobbies I used to enjoy. I think I was just going through a mid twenties crisis haha. Now Im chill as can be.

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I have no future, really ready to depart now to pastures new.

I know nothing I could say would help but why don't you seek every alternative you can? Shrink, meds, nothing could hurt.

 

[uncomfortable man]

What we need are others who understand and validate the fact that we are victims not only of our genetics but of a culture that hates us. If you can't recognize that injustice then I don't know if I can open your eyes for you.

 

[seb]

Prescribed drugs wont work. They will only mask the problem, not get to the root cause I might as well sniff the white stuff, go out, give a single mum a knicker loosening lecture, and then proceed too take her up the tail-pipe.

 

[OnCollinsAve]

I have personally struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember. I also had the problem with the overintake of caffeine and cutting down on it and drinking green tea instead did wonders for my nervous system.

Other really great methods that have helped me is reading self-help books on being more present, like 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle as well as meditating. Believe the hype, it's so worth it.

Good luck!

 

[swingline747]

I take lexapro. I used to have insane temper and anxiety issues plus insomnia. I'm much better now but tend to slip up here and there. Mine it's hereditary.

 

[swingline747]

I took Lexapro during my first major depression due to hair loss.

It worked very well, but at the time the minoxidil was doing its magic for me and I went way above baseline in the space of a few months.

I don't know if it's the Lexapro, but I continued taking it while I was not depressed anymore and I started to have a lot of manic episodes.

Hence my weird behaviour on this forum in 2011, for those who were around.

It seems that taking an antidepressant while not depressed mimics the manic episodes people suffering from bipolar disorder have.

I had some embarrassing moments in the Summer of 2011. I was talking to everybody and couldn't feel shame anymore.

I guess you have to be careful with antidepressants side-effects.

Yes I've noticed this on them as well. You start becoming much more sociopathic and just do things or blurt things out with little regard.
I actually like it more to be honest. Makes you care less about everything..... Even hair

 

[shookwun]

male pattern baldness makes you more anxious, and develop social avoidance type behaviour. It varies upon individual, but it does have an impact on almost everyone to a certain degree.

Hat prisoners for example, always get anxious, and worried when they are sitting down, and people are behind them, and walking around them. 'hope he/she doesn't jokingly take my hat off'.

Comb over enthusiasts hate wind, and rain like the plague. Sun has it's impact also on varying days.




This disease puts a security wall between what you want. Decisions become based upon the security, and disguise of your hair. Rather then doing what you want, it starts to revolve around the well being of your hair.

 

[scorpiolove]

My anxiety is beyond reason, it even overshadows my depression.
I just wanted to say that I empathize and respect you all for being so open about how anxiety affects you, I can relate to a lot of what was said on here about anxiety. I hope us all well.

 

[doublebatman]

male pattern baldness makes you more anxious, and develop social avoidance type behaviour. It varies upon individual, but it does have an impact on almost everyone to a certain degree.

Hat prisoners for example, always get anxious, and worried when they are sitting down, and people are behind them, and walking around them. 'hope he/she doesn't jokingly take my hat off'.

Comb over enthusiasts hate wind, and rain like the plague. Sun has it's impact also on varying days.




This disease puts a security wall between what you want. Decisions become based upon the security, and disguise of your hair. Rather then doing what you want, it starts to revolve around the well being of your hair.

When I first noticed my balding I was extremely anxious that people were looking at my bald spot, I would always turn to face people and try not to look down.

Of course I'm still bothered but it's pretty obvious I'm balding with a shaved head. It isnt going to be a shock when they notice my slick bald vertex.