Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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anchorbird 07/11/2015

Hello everyone, I am new here. I have been struggling, dealing, managing, trying to manage (you know how it is) with anxiety and panic attacks since I was a kid, following some childhood abuse. I refer to my anxiety as "The Beast" and am always trying to tame it. I took Prozac for years with much relief but went off it Oct 2014 thinking I would be ok. I was, sort of, learned many other natural methods to ease the pain, EFT tapping being one of them. Sadly though, after a major panic attack that left me in the fetal position in my closet, I realized I just couldn't do it on my own and went back to the doc yesterday to get back on Prozac. I will still do all of the things that take the edge off, being here with all of you as one of them.

heatherhurts 07/11/2015

I am glad you are here. Thanks for sharing from the heart. I am new here, too. I am sorry to hear of your horrible panic attack.

I am glad you are back on Prozac. I stopped my Abilify and had to quickly return to it.

Please take care.

kristawolford 07/12/2015

Hi there, I'm new as well, Panic is a beast and it is horrible. I try to take one day at a time. I am in the process of switching over to Prozac from Lexapro. Its been a little hard, but I am trying to stick with it because Ive been on Prozac before and remember it being really great for panic. Trying to stay strong here!

snuffykb 07/12/2015

Welcome! I joined just over a month ago and reading different posts and the supportive replies, helps me feel less alone. Been doing the "eft tapping" to help relieve the anxiety. Also, working through Adventure Guide's series on anxiety. I too weaned myself off my anxiety meds, but a trigger made me realize I was going to need some help to beat back "The Beast".

dancinintherain 07/12/2015

Hello, I'm new to the group, as well. Sorry to hear you are struggling. It's good if the meds can help you. I had a terrible time with meds so i am trying get through this without them. It's so hard! It helps to know we are not alone in this.

gramybear 07/12/2015

Welcome to a wonderful group of people who I call family. You will find love, support, and very caring people here. I took Prozac for years but it never helped my anxiety. I didn't know it was given for that. maybe I should talk to the doc again... I am trying to find something to help as we speak. I just had horrible side affects from both Seroquel and Risperidal. I don't know what else to try. I hope the Prozac gets you back on track again, and once again, a very big warm welcome! Hugs Gramybear

kristawolford 07/13/2015

Hugs and peace to everyone today. :)

Ejf1986 07/15/2015

I've suffered through panic attack since I was 13. I wasn't sure what was happening to me. I'm not on any medication, although I should be. I'm really happy to found a place like this because since being here I don't feel so alone :)

jacks07 07/16/2015

Hello. I am new to this site as well. Been suffering from anxiety for a little more than 11 years. To say the least it stinks. I have been to several therapists and been on several different meds but not finding much relief. I am currently taking Xanex as needed and seems to help for the most part. Thankfully my family has been supportive to an extent but I still feel like an outcast when I try to talk to them. My anxiety hits in the mornings when I wake. It comes on full swing and hard for me to get my day started. I look forward to chatting with you all and hope to help each other thru our rough patches. Happy days ahead!!

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