Agitation

[Mirium]

Does anyone have any tips on how to overcome agitation without resorting to sedation. I am managing my depression pretty well but the agitation seems to be getting worse. I used to use coping mechanisms like relaxation techniques, listening to music, excersise but nothing seems to help. I feel so knotted up and tense inside that relaxing seems impossible. The only thing that helps at the moment is a priesthood blessing but don't have easy access to the priesthood. I do find talking to people helps but again don't like bothering others. I do have alot of stress in my life right now that is unavoidable. I know I am being spiritually strengthened by my trials and am learning alot about endurance but these episodes of agitation and tension are really hard to deal with and very unpleasant. Sometimes as a last resort I will take meds but it leaves me feeling groggy and then I find it difficult to function, also I don't want to become dependant on them.

[JanP]

Staying away from sugar and junk food helps me overcome my agitation tremendously. When I eat poorly, my life could be stress free and I can still become severly agitated and anxious.

Also, journaling helps me a lot.

I hope that you can find worthy priesthood who are able to help you.

[rampion]

Mirium, you are doing the right things. Keep doing them. Try other relaxation techniques, prayer, meditation, yoga, a warm bubble bath, and anything that helps you.

What I would add is that you are getting agitated for a reason, and if these things aren't helping, then you need to address the source of the agitation. That is likely to mean getting some therapy and working through the things that are stressing you, both now and if there is something in your past that interferes with your ability to cope now. Those things don't go away all by themselves.

TC

[Elgama]

can you meditate?

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[lusciouschaos]

Foods with Tryptophan are supposed to be calming. The Top Ten Good Mood Foods: Eat These to Lift Your Spirits and Your Energy Levels

All the best.

[Guest Alana]

I feel agitated a lot. Most of the time I become agitated about being agitated:P I have a little exercise that works wonder for me. First I picture a circle. Outside of the circle are all the negative ways I think. I tend to exaggerate negative things, so outside of my circle are words like 'never' and 'horrible' 'worst ever' etc.... all my negative thoughts. I imagine myself inside the circle. My circle is the world of 'is'.... in the circle is how things are, how it really is, without exaggeration. So then, in my circle I say how I feel. Example. I feel angry, i feel annoyed, I feel craptastic... I do this without any judgment. It's ok to feel angry or agitated.... no judgment, no complaint about how I feel, this is just how I feel. Then I contemplate what i can do about it, what actions can I take. Usually 'nothing' is one of these options. Then I choose one of those actions and do it. Inside my little circle of the world of 'is' I imagine A.C.T. to help me run through those actions. A--Accept feelings, without judgment or complaint. C--Contemplate choices T--Take an action.

A little random, but it works for me. I feel better about how I feel no matter what it is that I feel by just acknoleging it, and it being ok. Stops me from being angry that I'm angry or more aggitated about being aggitated. Also, taking an action, even in a situation I can't completely control helps me feel better also. That's what I do.

[Guest Alana]

Foods with Tryptophan are supposed to be calming. The Top Ten Good Mood Foods: Eat These to Lift Your Spirits and Your Energy Levels

All the best.

Top Ten Good Mood Foods

• mung beans

• lobster

• turkey

• asparagus

• sunflower seeds

• cottage cheese

• pineapple

• tofu

• spinach

• bananas

Serve me lobster and I'll be in a great mood!

[Hemidakota]

Does anyone have any tips on how to overcome agitation without resorting to sedation. I am managing my depression pretty well but the agitation seems to be getting worse. I used to use coping mechanisms like relaxation techniques, listening to music, excersise but nothing seems to help. I feel so knotted up and tense inside that relaxing seems impossible. The only thing that helps at the moment is a priesthood blessing but don't have easy access to the priesthood. I do find talking to people helps but again don't like bothering others. I do have alot of stress in my life right now that is unavoidable. I know I am being spiritually strengthened by my trials and am learning alot about endurance but these episodes of agitation and tension are really hard to deal with and very unpleasant. Sometimes as a last resort I will take meds but it leaves me feeling groggy and then I find it difficult to function, also I don't want to become dependant on them.

Same here with people who never listen...

[Hemidakota]

Uplifting music is a good source to listen when agitated.

[Hemidakota]

Staying away from sugar and junk food helps me overcome my agitation tremendously. When I eat poorly, my life could be stress free and I can still become severly agitated and anxious.

Also, journaling helps me a lot.

I hope that you can find worthy priesthood who are able to help you.

Meridian Magazine : : Healthy Outlook: Sugar, the Great "Food" Deceiver

[countrygirl66]

I have on the computer in word a document for each of the things or people that cause stress or agitation. I write in them depending on what is going on. I helps me to express some of what i am feeling without having to talk to a person directly. I also often feel heavenly father and my parents close at times when I am expressing myself. Take care.

[bytor2112]

Vigorous exercise.......