Happy Belated Birthday, IM! Glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. It's the one time of the year that all of us eat way too much, I think.

Ours was a stay at home small gathering, and it went well.

Here's to having a beautiful cake, double celebration, and enjoying food as a pleasure!

Thank you Mid. I did have a nice Thanksgiving/Birthday. Yes I agree I ate Thanksgiving dinner. And the next day a birthday dinner with cake.

Ours also was a small group. And was a lot of fun.

Cake was really nice. And yes got to celebrate twice. Lots of food and lots of fun and laughs.

Glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving too.
And everything went well. Good to hear.

Thanks again for your comment. Your such a sweetie. Hugs!!!!

And Mid,
I guess it's on to the next holiday to eat some more. Lol

I also have bipolar and medication has been crucial to my recovery and stability.
It took over five years to find the right meds. Recently Buspar has helped me get rid of the worst symptoms of anxiety. I still get anxious but nowhere near as bad as in October and previously. I also have. Vistaril prn for anxiety and it really helps.

Hi Kisses,
I don't know to much about bipolar, but I know it is treated with medication. My aunts friend also has it. And she takes lithium. I know medication is crucial with biopolar. I'm glad you take something that helps you.

That's frustrating that it took so long to find what works. Sometimes it just does. It's trying to figure out what works for each individual. Everyone responds diffently.
Glad you found something to help with your anxiety.
I'm so happy you are feeling better. Glad you found the right combo that helps you. Happy healing too you. Italianmomma4ever

And Kisses,
I hope you and your mom and dad and doggie had a nice Thanksgiving.

HI italinamomma4ever,
Your welcome for my comment and my feedback. Anything i can share dealing with my own battle and experience that can help someone else, i am happy to do so. We are all hear to support one another, to make our day as good as possible. Having good and positive energy and thoughts, to keep moving forward, and finding resolutions Not! complaining and Boo Hooing each day, will help you with your journey.
Thank you as always for your nice and positive comments and thoughts on my post and comments back is most appreciative, and inspiring.
We seem to share similar ways that helps us each day dealing with Anxiety and i agree talking with someone who gets you and makes you laugh is even sweeter LOL

HI again italianmomma4ever,
All that you mentioned that you do are all great and productive ways,to help with Anxiety, Keep up the good energy and work you can never fail! Excellent!
PS,
Yes i had a nice Thanksgiving, thank you. had some macaroni and cheese with tomato rotini soup and a slice of all chocolate fudge cake, was good. Didn't Gooble, Gooble, but it was all good! LOL
Glad you had a nice one and didn't indulge in too much Turkey and made room for a nice and Yummy sweet treat LOL
You only life once, as i say Go for it and Enjoy! LOL
Stooges.

Hi Stooges,
Thank you for sharing with me and everyone else. It is much appreciated. And yes we are all here to support and give everyone the best advice we can. Definitely keeping positive thoughts is a must. And thank you for commenting on my post. You have a upbeat attitude that I like. Sometimes with everything that's going on today in this world it's hard. But we all must stay positive and get through each day and things will get better. It's gonna take time and patience on our part. Thank you again for your nice comment. It was great talking with you. And laughter is the best medicine. Lol. Italianmomma4ever

Thank you Stooges. I'm glad that you liked all of my suggestions that help with anxiety. That was very nice to say. I appreciate it. Just trying to help everyone. Everyone has their own way of dealing with anxiety/depression. Remember what works for one doesn't always work for everyone. Sometimes medication and therapy are crucial in people's recovery. I say whatever it takes to get better, Go for it!!

Glad your Thanksgiving was good for you too. Mine was a double celebration. Thanksgiving and my birthday. Ate way too much. And had a beautiful birthday cake too. Yes I say you only live once and have a birthday once a year, so might as well enjoy it. Lol

My clonopin has been a godsend for me. I'm prescribed it as needed. I can go a week without any, or have a week where I take it 5 out of 7 days. But just the thought that I know it's there as a Plan B if I can't calm myself down is very comforting.

Hi Ash,
Glad to hear that your medicine helps. That's good that there are times that you don't need it or have to take it. But like you said it's good to have when you do need it. That's reassuring. Thanks for your comment. Good to hear from you. Italianmomma4ever

And Ash,
Glad to hear you had a nice Thanksgiving.
I just read your message.

Medication has been so helpful for my anxiety. I really never knew what calm was before the meds. Exercise and relaxation techniques also help.

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving Italianmomma.

Hi Secouya,
Glad to hear that the meds help you. And that's great that you are staying calm. That's a good feeling.

Exercise and doing relaxation techniques I think really help out to. I know you do Tai Chi. I like yoga and meditation and deep breathing exercises. Those are my go to relaxation tips. Among others.

Yes I did have a nice Thanksgiving. Thank you for asking. Hope you had one too. Thank you as always for your comment. Stay well and safe. Italianmomma4ever