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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cls1988 12/03/2010

I just wanted to let all of you know that I gave into one of my biggest fears today. I took a new medicine. I was at my lowest point this week. I felt like I had nothing to live for anymore. I dont mean I wanted to hurt myself, just that nothing made me happy and i was being very mean to everyone. That is not mean. I hated who I have become. After talking with my counselor today I realized I have nothing to lose. I didnt want to live this way anymore. Dont get me wrong I still hate taking medicines but I did give into because I am that bad that I have no other choice. I wish I would not have let it go so long but we will see how this one works. I just know I cant keep feeling this way. I hope all of you out there with this same fear can find the courage or what ever I found to take or try new meds. Heres hoping for the best :)

deleted_user 12/03/2010

cls, I am rooting for you and I am in the same boat. Near suicidal and decided to give into taking an SSRI. I was terrified but realized that my fears of what the meds would do to me were nowhere near as bad as living with anxiety. Message me if you ever need to talk. I am crossing my fingers for you :) It took a lot of guts to take the meds when you were scared. Give yourself credit for that.

deleted_user 12/03/2010

I have yet to be able to force myself to take my own meds, but I just wanted to say that I am proud of you for being able to take yours!:)

cls1988 12/03/2010

Thanks to both of you for the support :) So far just day one but no side effects.carlybob hang in there. it took me so long to be able to do this but i was at the point i couldnt take the anxiety no more. i am sure tomorrow wont be fun when it is time to take it again but i am going to try it again. i worked myself into a panic attack before taking it and have felt drained all day from it. i just pray for all of us to bid rid of this terrible disease!!! I mean that from the bottom of my heart.

deleted_user 12/03/2010

So proud of you! Now I have to do the same thing tonite with my new med. You and few others on here have given me the courage, not to mention my mighty and awesome God. Take care and let us know how you are doing. My prayers are with you.

deleted_user 12/05/2010

That's fabulous!! My doctor has been trying to get me to take Cymbalta for about two years, but all I will take every day is Xanax. Congratulations to you for overcoming your fear!!

deleted_user 12/05/2010

I don't take anything for anxiety because I don't want to depend on pills plus like you I hate taking meds and worry about side effects. I think it is funny that when you read the side effects to some anxiety meds it says could cause anxiety lol.. Hope it works for you with no side effects.

Redgoblin 12/05/2010

I'm glad you took the medication and overcame the fear, that is brave. :)

I don't think meds are always great. But my advice would be to take them, and if they offer a chink of light in the proverbial door of freedom that make things more easier, that can only be a good thing.

All the best

cls1988 12/05/2010

Thanks my friends for the support. It is now day 3 and still doing ok. I have more good news. I found a support group in my area for people with Anxiety disorders and Depression. I start tomorrow. I am very excited about it. I love this site but it is not like talking to someone in person. I hope this helps me as well. I know it cant get any worse as I feel i have hit the bottom. Wishing you all well.

naturegirl65 12/05/2010

this is great to hear. that is good about the group.

I procrastinated for a long time before getting help and taking meds. I have depression and anxiety disorder. meds can be life savers. they have helped me. I don't take anything for depression now and I take only Ativan for anxiety on an as needed basis.

It is all about quality of life and how much one is able to put up with. I would go back on medication in a heartbeat if I feel I am getting overwhelmed again and cannot manage.

Well done and I hope you continue to get better and enjoy life more.

deleted_user 12/05/2010

Kudos for you!! You know that's my major fear too!! Gives me hope in myself that I can take meds too!!

Good for you buddy!!

cls1988 12/05/2010

You all are so great on here :) I hope each and everyone of you that are struggling to take your meds find the courage to take them to see if that is what is right for you. I will pray for all of that are still struggling. I still think i will have a problem if he has to change it again but i pray not. Thanks again. You are all very special people in my life :)

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