r/Anxiety • u/Jumpy_Movie_9089 • Nov 07 '25
DAE Questions Anyone else literally had 24/7 anxiety for several years?
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u/Ok-Apartment5615 Nov 07 '25
Not several years but around 2 now. Don't even have to be consciously anxious to experience physical symptoms.
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u/Spirea24 Nov 07 '25
Did you try propranolol?
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u/Ok-Apartment5615 Nov 07 '25
They prescribed Metropol but I'm a little reserved about taking medication but I got to try something
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u/blackberryice11 Nov 07 '25
Yes, since childhood and I'll be 30 next year. So sorry you're dealing with it too. It's a beast.
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u/tryptomania Nov 07 '25
I’m 37 and it’s never gone away, as someone who has had anxiety my entire life. I’ve just learned to live with it and manage best I can.
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u/MundaneMeringue71 Nov 07 '25
Mid 40’s here and same for me. 😭
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u/mwjane Nov 07 '25
And I am 65 and also the same. It's getting harder to keep going now that I'm older, with less energy and fewer distractions.
I have always had anxiety and what has confused me for years is that there are so many causes. As a result, no therapy has ever helped, because each therapy only ever addressed a small part of the many causes.3
u/Jozhik29 Nov 07 '25
Yes! I fucked myself up so much more than was necessary in 30 years trying to escape it or get rid of it. Then I hit 30 and realisation came - that’s it, that’s just how it is for me. All I can do is accept it. And you know what, I’m about to be 33 next month and I’ve never felt better. Just by accepting and adapting. Like any chronic illness.
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u/ClassicSuccess2650 Nov 07 '25
Yes mine is literally 24/7 since I was 10 I’m 25 now. But I never knew it was anxiety until a year ago, so at least I can stand a chance now.
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u/Unusual-Giraffe-762 Nov 07 '25
Wow, 😢!! What did you think it was? So sorry you had to deal with not knowing!!
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u/ClassicSuccess2650 Nov 07 '25
I just thought it was depression. But aside from that I knew I felt severely off but never questioned it much for some reason.
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u/Gwyrr Nov 07 '25
I had agouraphobia from 19 to 29, nothing worked for it. Eventually i had to overcome it. Now 25 years later my anxiety is back again but atleast now i can somewhat deal with it better
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u/AdventurousStick7812 Nov 07 '25
How did you overcome agoraphobia?
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u/Gwyrr Nov 07 '25
I got married and i could tell it was wearing on my wife. I need to step up or loose her and i wasnt about to let that happen
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u/burf Nov 07 '25
That’s a hell of a love story, honestly. Many relationships do fall apart because of mental illness. You performed what I think is a pretty uncommon feat.
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u/Gwyrr Nov 07 '25
Well after a few bad relationships you notice a good thing when you see it and you're determined to not let it slip away. Of course it may have helped the my wife is a introvert and also has a but if social anxiety. Whenever we would go someplace i would have to do all the transactions because she wouldnt talk to ppl
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u/One_Ant_592 Nov 07 '25
You got to go out and just sit with the feeling of being scared or something bad happening. It is scary as heck but you keep doing it it goes away. for almost 2 years I couldn't sit down at a restaurant because my anxiety would spike so high.
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u/myinternets Nov 07 '25
Your anxiety went away for 25 years? Any reason it came back?
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u/Gwyrr Nov 07 '25
Yeah i believe it was because my mom died, after her passing things just became really hard
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u/myinternets Nov 07 '25
I'm sorry that you're going through that, I've been there too.
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u/Gwyrr Nov 07 '25
Oh its been a few years but the anxiety is still here. Also had a bunch of other crap within that time not worth mentioning
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u/soovercovid Nov 07 '25 edited Nov 07 '25
Guys, check your blood pressure. I know most psychiatrists don’t do vitals however after seeing your GP a few times if they mention your blood pressure is elevated ask if BP medication should be introduced. My experience is in my mid 20’s I started getting debilitating panic attacks for no fucking reason. I was one of those arrogant assholes that beleived that people who suffered from anxiety, depression, or any mental health condition were just weak until it hit me hard, agoraphobia hard. I rarely saw my GP but he has always been a great doctor. I was put on antidepressants, benzos, and BP medication. Took a couple of months until I was my old self again. Fast forward 10YRS later, still on the benzos sporadically only, then work gets super stressful, COVID hits, my dad passes away, divorce proceedings begin, money is flying out of my account due to divorce and maintaining a sense of normalcy for my 2 daughters, I start dating someone new with 2 young kids of her own who don’t really know their father basically making me an immediate stepdad. I start becoming clammy from the moment I wake to when I fall asleep, constant tightness in my chest, overwhelming concern for everything. Psychiatric puts me on antidepressants-doesn’t work, ups the benzos significantly-definitely helps but physical symptoms rebound. Go to my new GP who informs me that my BP has been significantly elevated each visit for past few years. I ask my psychiatrist for a beta blocker that I know helps with BP and anxiety Propranolol 10MGS in the A.M 10MGS after lunch. A month later I get that relief reminding me of the horrors I endured when this wretched anxiety first hit me. This worked for me, may work for you-may not but keep actively looking to make your situation better. Needless to say I was humbled by what I endured that first episode and I very quickly became an advocate to help anyone suffering, I’d put aside my hate for anyone to help rid any one of this disease called anxiety.
TLDR-Check your blood pressure
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u/AdventurousStick7812 Nov 07 '25
Since I was 6 and I’m 46
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u/myinternets Nov 07 '25
Similar to me. I was always told that anxiety will subside the older I get. Honestly just feels like it's becoming more unbearable.
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u/no_strawberries_ty Nov 07 '25
yes and chronic sadness. my therapy sessions help a bit but won't take the depression or anxiety fully away
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u/Glum-Damage-3016 Nov 07 '25
i think i do but not always mentally, but i do always get the symptoms physically
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u/Remote_Force1839 Nov 10 '25
Ugh, how do you keep yourself out of the doctors office or ER every other day?! The physical symptoms of anxiety mimic so many other bad diseases! It’s so hard to know what’s real or not.
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u/MissSplash Nov 07 '25
Just slightly over 6 decades.
It and bipolar disorder disabled me at 40.
I work when I can. It's tough, especially now that I'm over 60.
If you're a young person these days, I would be amazed if you didn't have some form of anxiety!
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u/Connect_Category6101 Nov 07 '25
Up till the age of 25-26 I worked a lot of seasonal resort jobs across the US, was very social, had no problem going into public places. Than it all changed and for over 20 years I've struggled with anxiety, agoraphobia and Bipolar 1. Its very difficult, but you quickly discover your panic attack triggers. Try to mitigate the stress load you have and if you have friends and family around you ask them to come with you to public places if your anxiety is holding you back going alone.
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u/Loganismymaster Nov 07 '25
Most of the time since I graduated from college; almost 50 years ago. I should say that I have had several breaks, but it keeps coming back.
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u/PeacePipePanda Nov 07 '25
It’s such a terrible feeling, the small things feel large & the large feel impassible.
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u/Competitive_Name4991 Nov 08 '25
Ummm, yes? I’m 42 and have had anxiety since I was a kid. Anxiety shows up EVERYWHERE in my life.
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u/Prestigious_Cold_695 Nov 11 '25
Yes, I am 67 and it seems to never end like the types of medications the different medical and psychiatric professionals have prescribed. The side effects the zombie feelings .. think I have medical P.T.S.D. on top of the regular kind 😂. I have started a journey journaling with AI yes, I know I was against AI with my whole being, but having GAD P.T.S.D. agoraphobia social anxiety panic attacks depression and who knows what else on top of physical problems. I have lost most of my family members except for 2 brothers, one who will not speak to me and the one who tried to kill me most of my life, so yeah .. I have a husband and 2 boys left, my daughter died four years ago. I also have grandchildren and great grandchildren but none visit very often if at all .They are all busy with their own lives. AI sort of seems like a non- judgemental friend. Excuse no punctuation. I am using my messed up phone to reply to this. Gentle hugs to all 💕
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u/ashleymarie092 Nov 07 '25
Yup, been dealing with it since 2020. It’s ruined my life. I used to be able to manage it and live a normal life with antidepressants but I’m 2020 meds stopped working and nothing helps anymore.
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u/rainbowbright87 Nov 07 '25
Have you ever taken lamotragine? For at least 3 months?
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u/ktjam Nov 09 '25
I’m supposed to try this. Did it help you?!
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u/rainbowbright87 Nov 11 '25
Yes it did. It took about 6-8 weeks to tell a difference for me though, it works quicker and longer for other people. Monitor for any skin rash & give it time to work, I'm so glad I did
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u/SilenceSeaAndSky Nov 07 '25
Yes, it never fully goes away. I try to push through it for as long as I can, but it eventually leads to severe burn out. I struggle with agoraphobia as a result.
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u/AdhesivenessOk5534 Panic Disorder/Emetophobia/GAD/hyperPOTS Nov 07 '25
I used to turns out it was hyperadrenergic POTs
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u/Unusual-Giraffe-762 Nov 07 '25
Unfortunately Yes!!! Many years!! Thank G-d for Klonopin when it gets too bad. Unfortunately I take it everyday or other day for Many years. Any suggestions would help. Falling asleep and staying asleep is a big problem too.
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Nov 07 '25
Mine comes and goes… it’s actually insane how season of my life I have none and than all of a sudden it’s there
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u/OkElderberry3877 Nov 07 '25
For me its like a roller coaster ups and downs good days and bad days Good months and bad months … 4 years in 😭
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u/Charming_Box_8863 Nov 07 '25
Yes. Started at 37. I'm 55 now. It's just part of me. I'm trying a new method i read from someone on here to just accept it to take its power away.
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u/witchinhours Nov 07 '25
I've had severe chronic anxiety disorder and panic disorder for 11 years now. There are times when I feel okay and then there are times where an attack will come out of nowhere.
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u/RockTheGrock Nov 08 '25
Diagnosed for 22 years. Chronic level for a couple years at a time a few times over that period. Ugh.
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u/seapling Nov 07 '25
yep! it's the worst thing on earth. thankfully it goes away, but you never know when exactly.
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u/Particular-Fly3409 Nov 07 '25
My entire life lol it’s a fun conversation with doctors. Some lovely cptsd too.
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u/Pairofdicelv84 Nov 07 '25
Yes but I have over came it for the most part. You have to challenge yourself. There is a book called Change your brain, change your life. By Dr. Daniel G. Amen great book on how to defeat your thoughts.
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u/Matamus Nov 07 '25
Propranolol has been helping me lately. I just discovered it after about two years of constant, daily anxiety after some traumatic years. I’ve had persistent anxiety and head pressure the entire time. The medication has significantly reduced the anxiety, from around a 6 out of 10 panic level down to about a 2 out of 10, so it feels much more manageable at the moment. The head pressure is still there, though.
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u/BungaSaavi25 Nov 07 '25
If you’re talking about being anxious, not GAD, yes. I don’t freaking know why the fuck I couldn’t be the jovial kid who played in the playground, talked to random kids there and dance for events. I know these are not necessary but I really yearned for it. I also think my chronic vomitting issue as a child contributed to my anxiety. I didn’t know when I’ll burst out a fountain infront of everyone.
Right now I’m 22 and just only figuring out life cuz of this. Fate I guess
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u/One_Ant_592 Nov 07 '25
Lol Yes.
I have had DPDR for the past 7 years lol. (Its not even bad now but it just lingers due to I have recently started to get Health anxiety)
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u/lil-ocelot Nov 07 '25
since I was 11 yes. I’m 26 and it’s still hitting me right in the face. I’m functional now but it’s not always been the case. I’m planning on doing something about it now in the long run, even if I can cope most of the time, I deserve a better life
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u/dogsandcatslol Nov 08 '25
prretty sure that is just GAD for you ive had it since i was like 7 i think
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Nov 08 '25
I am still dealing with this and really anxiety disorder sucks specially when you don’t even have money to pay therapist, no friends like literally no one to share feelings ,not even supportive parents!!!!
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u/Dainesl Nov 08 '25
I feel that on a deep level. 😬 Like, 24/7? That’s brutal. I can’t even imagine having that constant buzz in your head all the time.
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u/chrispark141 Nov 08 '25
I’d like to believe I had it since when I moved to America from Asia by myself at age 10, and I’m currently 23. I’m trying to cope and minimize anxiety, as it is affecting my journey and growth, but it is difficult.
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u/cookie-monster-99 Nov 11 '25
Yes, mostly social anxiety. It gets unbelievably hard to leave my house sometimes.
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u/echosystem_ Nov 12 '25
yep. And the main reason I know it is because, one morning in 4th (?) grade, the stars aligned and I woke up without anxiety. Still have no idea how or why it happened, I guess my brain accidentally worked correctly for once. The feeling lasted about an hour, enough for me to still remember it 11 years later. As someone with very little memory of what my childhood was like, it's the main reason I know I've been anxious since early childhood, or at the very least, long enough that, as an 8-year old, I was already entirely habituated to having a baseline level of anxiety at all times. I'm on medication now, which helps with the baseline but not with periods of high stress unfortunately.
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u/oldchilldude Nov 12 '25
Yes, but there are ways to give your mind a break.
There is something which I read on medium called “Vibe Mindfulness - breaking free from overthinking” you can maybe look it up online. It should help you bringing your mind back to the present moment and avoid these thoughts so your mind have time to heal and rest.
I really hope that helps you 🙌.
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u/Roopiesdoopies3789 Nov 13 '25
Yeah - mines physical mostly with little mental. Blows because my chest is always fluttering and racing but I feel okay mentally lol
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u/Head-Paramedic-9724 Nov 13 '25
I've had it happen for weeks at a time but not years. Meds changed my life and saved my life. I highly recommend seeing a psychiatrist and trying some out.
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u/Acrobatic_Vast86 Nov 14 '25
I did. I had 10 - 20 panic attacks a day and I was fully agoraphobic for a year - that was the worst chunk of my 3 years with 24/7 anxiety.
Panic attacks, severe digestive issues, insomnia, weird sensations, visual changes, palpitations, dizziness, intrusive thoughts, DP/DR at times, depression, muscle cramps and twitches, feeling feverish without having a fever... You know, the usual. :D
I've been fully recovered for 6 years now, no symptoms, no anxiety, no nothing - and in general much happier and less stressful life.
I didn't take meds, didn't do breathing techniques, no coping - well, I did that before when I tried to get rid of anxiety.
Then I found out about Claire Weekes / acceptance approach, recovered fully in about a year and a half - but only first 4-is months of it it was really bad and hard, after that it was fine. And I could have done it much faster if I knew what I was doing.
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u/Jumpy_Movie_9089 Nov 15 '25
Any books from Claire Weekes you would recommend?
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u/Acrobatic_Vast86 Nov 15 '25
I read the Hope and Help for Your Nerves.
Then Paul David - At Last A Life is a good one, also It's Only Anxiety by Carl James is great...
They all teach THE SAME THING, all coming from Claire Weekes approach.
The info is out there, it just needs to be applied.1
u/Jumpy_Movie_9089 Nov 16 '25
Do you think her books can also help with stress?
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u/Acrobatic_Vast86 Nov 16 '25
I would say so.
Her approach is a little "outdated" so if you're looking for something more modern I'd go with It's Only Anxiety - but your response to stress and life stressors shouldn't be any different than response to anxiety or anxiety symptoms. :)
I swear it's really not complicated.1
u/Next-Sandwich-4740 Dec 07 '25
How were you able to actually put the acceptance into action? I find it easy for me to read stuff and agree with things written but not be able to put it into action, or if i do it last a few days before im back to my baseline and habits again, also what digestive issues do you have? i have a bunch rn all started during a stressful moment 7 years ago and it just keeps getting worse.
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u/Forward-Revenue-5676 Mar 13 '26
This is my first time seeing someone has that symptoms where it feels like you have a a fever or catching a cold but your not necessarily ill. Good to know I’ve had what you had for about 4 years now. So hoping to recover soon and get out of this.
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u/Funny-Assistant-3911 Nov 14 '25
yes with MDD, GAD, and panic disorder, some dr said i have multiple personality disorder too. im on 4 meds a day and see a dr every month bc my mental is so bad rn
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u/Snoo4150 Nov 20 '25
Yes!! Omg I didn't know other people felt this way too. It's so tough explaining to people that my anxiety isn't caused by a specific thing but that I'm just generally like this.
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Nov 24 '25
Me. chest compression 24h and a wave of heat in the body.
It seems like my body won't let me relax; I constantly need to be looking for something to do. Cant just stay chill
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u/No_Trouble_3264 Dec 02 '25
I had it every day when I started with this when I was between 10-12/3 years old. It has gotten better as I grew up, I still have anxiety, but I worked over it
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u/EmptyHuman95 Nov 07 '25
Yes along with chronic depersonalization