Introduction as requested.

Hi there
no worries yes you posted a new thread just great
now if you would like to maybe tell us more about youself that would b great too
this is a caring warm n supportive group here on HW
glad you joined us
huggs
lyn

Thank you for the welcoming comments, much appreciated.

I will start by saying I've been battling anxiety for almost 15 years. For me it was triggered by the loss of my father in a boating accident that him and myself were both in when I was 12. The anxiety didn't start for a few years later. I was in shock for probably a good 2 years afterward. When I was a teenager, there really wasn't a lot of help for me and I constantly felt alone and like I was crazy in this struggle. So naturally, I developed a fear of going crazy as well. The loneliness for me is the worst. Now I get anxiety while driving and I relive moments while I was in the water alone as a child when I'm in the vehicle alone.

I also have some social anxiety and I haven't traveled in so long that I'm scared to get on a plane, but these fears are so little to me in comparison to the above mentioned.

Other things about myself: I like to paint, draw, play video games, drink coffee, go for walks, ride my bike, and I love music. I am 28F from Canada.

I have tried medications in the past, but they seem to make my anxiety worse. So I don't anymore. I prefer to fight it naturally.

Hey there, Thank you for sharing with us. We lost our son along with his best friend to an automobile crash in 1990 and i still have flash backs as if it were yesterday. I am so sorry for the loss of your Father.

I do take medication as I also have Depression but I see a therapist regularly to help me learn how to put a positive spin on things.

I am so glad you found us and hope you stick with us.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

Losing a child parent friend is very hard to go thru
im really proud of you fpr getting the therapy you needed
be proud of yourself
huggs
lyn