Update on me and my anxiety

I was having a hard time for about 2 months and could no longer do it alone anymore. I was on xanax .25 3-4 times daily and all I would get is rebound anxiety. After my 25th time in the er in the last 2 weeks they finally figured out something else was going on so they sent in the crisis team and we talked and decided I needed to be treated inpatient so I went to a facilty where you are supposed to be there for 5-7 days but I was there for 15 days I learned so much on coping skills, how to deal with my depression and anxiety which unfortuantly come together and they started me on 20mg celexa and .5 xanax XR I got up to 3mg of the xanax XR and I feel so much better I went back to work after 2 months of not leaving the house I feel like me again I still have some bad days but I use my coping skills and everything I learned. I was so afraid of side effects from medication I wouldnt take them when I was home but to my suprise I have had no side effects at all. There is help out there for everyone so please dont give up WE CAN BEAT THIS NASTY DISORDER. I felt like there was no hope left and now I know there is.

Laura

Congratulations, Laura on the amazing progress you have made. its always nice to hear someone have a positive attitude.

Take care, Maz XX

Laura
Thanks for sharing your story
It is so good to hear the positives steps ppl make

LYN

Hi Laura

Thanks for your story, sounds like you have made big improvements with dealing with your anxiety and depression which is great to hear stay positive.

Take care

There are alot of coping skills that I use now. The ones that work the best for me are as follows.

1. I write in my journal everyday

2. I know now that I can not change anyone but myself so why dwell on it

3. Breathing tech is very important

4. I live in today and am thankful when tomorrow comes. I try to only deal with today and not think about anything else but what is happening in that day.

5. I tell myself I am not gonna let this control me I have control. When a negative thought comes in my head I replace it with 3 positives.

Hope this helps

Laura

Laura

That is great and thank you for sharing with us. I am so glad your medicine is working for you.  I love your positive attitude and remember we are all here for you.

Hugs

Kitt