Do you think she was deliberately trying to be mean and kill your hopes? That is not how I see it. I don't think she meant to be inspiring. I think she was just sharing her story with you because she felt like she could relate to you and like you would understand.

lilly i get the point...but i was having alot of hope and askn for mrd advice and thats what i hear...idk sometimes if this group is helpful or hurtful...i wuld never tell someone that was askn for help "i never got better" i mean how does that help?? and no i dont think she was tryn to be mean...but people need to think before they speak...

I agree. Not everyone feels "hopeful" and can offer alot of advice. She felt inspired to share her story with you and wasn't trying to dampen your spirits. She didn't feel alot of hope in her story. Not everyone has the same experience and people will share positive and negative experiences here. That is why we have freedom of expression. One can't "read" into everything others write.

And even if she felt she didn't get better. You can turn that into a positive for yourself and say no matter what I am going to be better! Use it as a challenge. We can't look to everyone outside of ourselves for advice at times. And we can't always expect others to respond how we want them too. :)

im sorry guys....just so upset....im just hutn so bad i want it to go away....hurtn so bad...i have a 7 yr old thhat needs me,,, i cant give up on her and i need to get better for her :( im sorry

Oh, don't be sorry! I don't think you meant to be mean either! You are just stressed out right now and how you feel is completely understandable. I totally agree with Summer though. Just because she isn't better doesn't mean you can't get better. Anxiety recovery is like being on a diet. You get out of it what you put into it. Not everybody is strong enough to lose a hundred pounds....hell I can't even lose 15...lol.......and not everybody is strong enough to stand up to anxiety and put the work in to get better. You just have to decide what your choice is. I know I asked you this before but what are you doing to make your anxiety better besides meds. I am here to tell you that if you don't make a recovery plan for yourself, you are fighting an uphill battle. Anyway good luck and don't be upset. You are fine!

idk what else to do...if i could atleast find a med that will help me function i wuld be able to do more

Well, if you feel that meds are the only answer for you, then I wish you all the best and I hope you find something that can help. Just stay strong and don't give up!

thanks lily....im sein a theripst so hopefully she can help

Things will get better. I think we grow everyday. Everything is a process. Hugs!!!

I don't know what post you are talking about but I DO know, that recovery in full is TOTALLY possible. I was really bad, as in innpatient, medical leave off work, suicidal, crying everyday, lost 20lbs, not want to leave my house bad. And I got better eventually. The good news is recovery is totally possible and probable if you work a program.
Don't put too much emphisis on the meds, in my experience it's not just that that will get you out of the woods, its everything.

Some stuff I do is
good diet (eat really healthy, frequently to keep blood sugar up), Sleep (I Make sure to get full nights uninterrupted rest. If you aren't sleeping well, have your doc prescribe you something non addictive),
Meditate every day (i just sit in silence for 15 minutes, focusing on breath. Nothing mysterioius about it, it just FORCES your brain to quiet down)
Therapy with someone you trust, Cognative Behavioral Therapy worked great for me.
If you are having panic i suggest STOP COFFEE and all caffeine. that just wires me up.
Vitamins, Fish Oil, any supplements are good (talk to your doc about this)
Excersize- 20 minutes at least four times a week cardio- this gets your heart rate off and burns off the anxiety. Its other level.

In my experience, when I work a program, I recover. I'm here now in a relapse because I stopped working the program (and taking my meds!! Like a dummy!!!) But I know I've been thru it before, and I came out the otherside, and I will again, it's just a matter of time, and working my program.

Hope that helps and feel free to message me off line if you want to chat. Part of this depression is the hopelessness you feel. But there is no ground for it. I'm sure you lived many years without anxiety & depression, and you will live many more without it!!! There is no evidence that says you won't make it thru this, in fact, the fact that you've probobly lived most of your life anxiety free supports the contrary.

In fact, when you get to the other side of this, you are going to feel such a joy and appreciation for life being that you just went thru this Hell, that you will probobly be happier than you've ever been.
Just need to give it time, and have a little bit of "mental toughness"

thank u so much anxious chick....im just so tired ya know i dont know what else to do

yea i know how it is for sure. Just keep hanging on, it will get better. Feel free to message me if you want to talk. I've been there toots!