You will be able to deal with it! Look at all of us. It will turn out ok. Not perfect, but you will be fine! Joe

Today was better for me than yesterday, and the day before. Last week I was crying out to God, "Why can't I feel 'normal'? Why am I always afraid?" Now today after finding this site, being on Xanax for about 2 weeks, and going to see a counselor on Wednesday I feel mucho better.

The one bad thing about people like us that when we get better we think we can quit what is working. "I don't need this medicine anymore, I feel good. I don't need to exercise today cause I feel good. I can drink caffeine, chocolate, or alcohol today cause I feel good."

Next thing you know we're back at square one crying out to God for help.

Think of this. If you had to tell someone how to live their life so they "WOULD" have panic attacks what would you suggest? Then, do the opposite.

All will be well. Good luck on your journey. :)

Hi, Rolly

I understand your pain. But, it will get better. I've gotten a lot better since I have been in recovery. You should seek professional help if you haven't already.

i was thinking about going to see a shrink or something mabey that would help

Well in a way the statement you wrote saying you are beginning to understand anxiety is already stating that you are starting to deal with it just by simply understanding how it works. I think in time everyone finds little ways to deal with anxiety. I find it very helpful to read posts from all the memebers in this group. Lots of new ideas and ways that people cope is an excellent way to test yourself and your own anxiety. Hang in there and keep on researching and trying different steps. There may not be a complete cure out there for anxiety but there are most definitly ways to make life better and easier for you:)

seeing a coucellor, physc doctor and using self help on a daily basis is what gets us through this, some days are just better than others.
We just have to work harder at life than others, it,s a daily process to keep ourselves on the up.
If your not on meds i would reccommend it along with therapy where they teach you coping skills for anxiety.
Feel better Soon!
Hugs.

i'm on meds but still

I wish i new, i too understand it, but that doesnt seem to mean shit! Yesterday i had my first panic attack in over six months!! I thought i beat this, well NOPE! I drove across Cananda & didnt get 1.
WTH???
SO not fair.
BUT i wont give up i'll keep fightin it.

depending on how severe and your general makeup (psych and genetic), you may be able to do fine.

however, I think 20 years ago I played off anxiety and panic as "Stress", and self-medicated with weed and booze.

the fact that you're here now seeking help and support, gives you a big edge on 'beating it', however that's defined. keep a cool head, you'll be all right, man.

The mind is a powerful thing. It is the cause of all thoughts, feelings and emotions. Learning to control your mind is the difficult task at hand for everybody. I would recommend talking to a professional, (If you can afford it). Finding the root problem might help you face your problems. I personally believe medication is a synthetic solution, and only masks the underlying cause. We all have traumatic times in our lives and some of us, (like myself) can't let go of the past, or the bad things that has happened to us. I would love to talk to somebody with an unbiased point of view, to help me with my problems. However, by 12/31/08 I will have no health insurance and I'm unable to get health insurance. Thats our lovely health care system for you. Unable to provide people health insurance. Anyways, we're here to help. I'm willing to help anybody in need. Have a good weekend!

Anxiety is complicated and sometimes hard to deal with b/c it has so many triggers, but just take one day at a time and lean on us b/c we are exactly where you are..... so your not alone.