Hi. I too lost my husband 15 months ago. I'm not normally an anxious person but I did experience some anxiety on occasion. Deep breathing worked for me. You may want to look into relaxation techniques. I would never recommend anti anxiety meds as I know several people who have had very bad experiences with addiction to them. Also therapy may help if you haven't tried it yet. I wish you peace on your journey. God Bless I do hope things improve for you

We had been married 41 years when my husband died in November. I try deep breathing and another technique which sounds strange, but seems to work for me, is pushing my feet firmly into the ground. A Counsellor recommended that one. Love to you. K x

verni, I'm sorry for the loss of your Love.. I lost my husband Dennis, 19 months ago..I think anxiety is the worst..four months in my daughter made me a doctor's appointment..I didn't want to go, but I did and I'm glad I did..I've never taken anything than an Advil..But my doctor talked to me and told me sometimes it's harder on your body not taking something for it..especially the stress it puts on your heart and not sleeping..I took something for anxiety for a few months, and only when I needed one..I no longer take anything..So don't be too proud to talk to your doctor..Sometimes we just need to be kind to ourselves too..We were married 50 years, High school sweethearts..I miss him everyday and I miss Us....Remember as fortunate as you were to have had him in your life, he was also just as fortunate to have had you in his...My grand daughter said, one day when I was really down..remember grandma if you and grandpa hadn't got married, I wouldn't be here and neither would my cousins and most of all my Mom and Aunts..Kind of put it into perspective as too why we are here....;-)
Take care Verni, and let us know how you're doing...Peace and hugs...Gail..

I meditate on God's Word and trust Him to honor His promises, He always does.
1Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. 7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
There are promises for everything that we face in life, when we realize that no matter how strong we think we are, there are just some things in life we cannot handle in our own strength, if we turn to Him for help, He will provide all that we need to get through any adversity in life, that doesn't mean we will never feel the pain of the loss, it just means He will provide us with His peace in the midst of our storms so that we can bear it. He will remove our fear and anxieties and give us His peace. http://www.amazingfacts.org/news-and-features/news/item/id/13631/t/are-you-grieving-here-are-9-bible-verses-to-comfort-you-

It's been 3 years for me that my husband died. There are still anxious moments but not as frequently. It's important to keep busy, participate in activities you might have curtailed, explore new avenues. As we adjust to the change in our journey, faith will help us succeed, whatever our needs are.
He is faithful
jdp

Hi,
It's been almost 4 months for me. I am on medication and have been for years for anxiety. It is sort of out of control right now but I am trying to handle it. I also agree with the deep breathing. I have had anxiety since I was about 10. Back then there were no meds or even anxiety disorder. So all you had was breathing and constantly telling yourself "I am ok" over and over until the it would pass. Maybe you should consider medication just to get you through, it may really help and then you can always go off of it when you feel stronger. Take care sweetie :-) Jeanne