Welcome! I have had very bad anxiety all my life. Medication does help.
So does therapy with someone that specializes in Anxiety. I am 67 and
the last few years have been better. But I still have anxiety.

Thanks for the reply. I am glad to hear that the past few years have been better for you.

Hi! You’re not alone. This is a great place. Wishing you the best!

Thank you!

Hello. As you can tell many of us go through the same thing so hang in there. I would really like to recommend a podcast called The Anxiety Coaches Podcast with Gina Ryan. It’s been a tremendously helpful resource and I have discovered so many insights listening to it. When I get panicky I sometimes put it on and it can actually help ground me. I’ve taken all sorts of medications some work and some didn’t. Don’t be discouraged. It sounds cliche but a lot of this will be lifestyle changes and time. You will get through it! If you ever would like to chat, feel free to pm me. Best wishes!

Welcome aboard, Livi. Knowing I'm not alone with ^it^ helps my anxiety management considerable. Hope you'll feel safe to vent and sort here.

Bpswan
Thanks for the recommendation. I will definitely look into it.

Arfie thanks for welcoming me to the group. I am glad I joined.

Hi and welcome!

This is a great group to share stories, read previous posts for tips, and to get support.

I've been dealing with anxiety over 20 years.

Medications sometimes takes awhile to kick in, but hang in there with it.

Do you have a therapist too? I have found medication and therapy are a good combination in battling anxiety. And boy, is it a battle!

Thanks. No I don’t have a therapist yet. I am still looking for the best one for me. I agree it definitely is a battle!

I used to battle my anxiety. My warrior nature took the battle metaphor to literal extremes and I was the one who kept getting the worst of the black eyes.

I've gotten much further with anxiety management theories. Anxiety is an all natural part of the human genome and has an important function to serve. As with so much of life, the problems arise from bad management of this all natural phenom.

At least. . . That's my theory and I'm sticking to it for 20 minutes or the next media fad. Whichever comes first.

Welcome to the DS .
You will meet so many great people that will give you great advice.

Sorry to hear about your anxiety. I do hope you find relief from the medication.

And I do hope you enjoy the group. We are all like a family here. Best wishes. Italianmomma4ever

Thank you so much!

Welcome to the best group here on DS, you can talk as much as you want we are all here for some reason you will find everyone very helpful and friendly, you can make new friends so don't ever feel lonely. Stay safe both of you. :)

Thanks. I’m so glad I joined. You stay safe as well.