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...
Well I've been off this site for almost a year because I've been feeling a lot better, so anyone who wonders if recovery is possible, DAMN STRAIGHT IT IS! Because if this fool can do it, you can too. I was a complete basket case . A year ago TODAY- I checked into the Loony Bin with severe anxiety and depression. Took six weeks off work, and was seeing a shrink 1-2 times per week.
Anyhow, my anxiety finally subsided last January, with a few ups and downs, but nothing unmanageable. I got the guts to do a lot of traveling and get my life back. I got sober, not that drinking was a huge issue for me, but it wasn't helping with my anxiety/depression.
But about two months ago I decided I was so good i would take less of my Prozac...BAD MOVE..., and stop going to counciling. BAD MOVE... This chronic anxiety CAME BACK!!!
I feel more able now today to deal with it. I realize that acceptance, and not trying to avoid it helps soften the sting of this pain. I know that this won't last forever and I will be feeling better soon. I started back on my full dose of meds and I've gotten thru this to full recovery before and I will again. I just need to keep hanging on.
Anyhow, my anxiety finally subsided last January, with a few ups and downs, but nothing unmanageable. I got the guts to do a lot of traveling and get my life back. I got sober, not that drinking was a huge issue for me, but it wasn't helping with my anxiety/depression.
But about two months ago I decided I was so good i would take less of my Prozac...BAD MOVE..., and stop going to counciling. BAD MOVE... This chronic anxiety CAME BACK!!!
I feel more able now today to deal with it. I realize that acceptance, and not trying to avoid it helps soften the sting of this pain. I know that this won't last forever and I will be feeling better soon. I started back on my full dose of meds and I've gotten thru this to full recovery before and I will again. I just need to keep hanging on.
U say u traveled a lot... alone?? how did u managed it??
i guess the worst about GAD its the fact that its difficult for us to have real fun...!!!! the best part of my day its when i go to the beach...!!!
i need a hobby... any ideas??