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Posted 12/9/2010 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
I have suffered with anxiety and depression for years, have self medicated with alcohol (don't do that anymore) and have been in therapy and rehab in the past for help. Things were fine until this past 6mo when my life has made a drastic change and now the symptoms are all back. Thought I had this licked and know all the things I should do to help but sometimes I just need others who really understand and can help me. Thanks
Posted 12/9/2010 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome,

Anxiety is not  caused because you are a weak person in either mind or body.  All of the members here in the forum have some type of anxiety so we know where you are coming from.

No one knows what it's like to go through an anxiety disorder unless they've gone through one themselves. And, of course, it becomes even harder because for many of us there is no one to share the pain and the victory with who will truly understand.  Joining a support forum was a wise decision so keep on talking to us.

 

Perhaps going back to therapy is something you should consider.

 

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 12/10/2010 12:09 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Kitt, but unfortunately I cannot afford therapy at this time, hense my life change situation. My Husband lost his job of 21yrs, where he was in management and made alot of money. We had lived in Ill most of my life and in the same home for 28yrs. Kids grew up and moved away so we accepted a transfer to GA. Loved it there, had our dream home on 5acres of timber with a pond and all the nature you could ask for. But our 2 sons live here and one is in CA (an officer in the Navy) They are wonderful sons so we packed up and moved to be closer to them. My husband is now working a temporary job with very LOW pay, but it gets us by, but now he may have to go to a job with this construction company hrs away and we may have to be apart......This I just found out last nite. My depression and anxiety is getting worse, it scares me so much. I cannot work because of a back injury I got from an accident a few yrs ago. I am hoping by talking to other people here it will help me.
Posted 12/10/2010 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, and welcome!

This is definitely a supportive and understanding forum. I'm so sorry for all the abrupt and unpleasant changes you're facing. I imagine there's a lot of grief too, for the things of value that you've lost. The shock of the recent news about his job must be at its most extreme right now also.

I'm so glad, though, that you've had the experience of overcoming your anxiety in the past. That means you have proof for yourself that it is possible for you to beat it, and that this very painfully rough patch in your life is something you have the tools to face. They may seem very rusty to you now, and you may have to adjust and adapt them to deal with the new challenges. And of course, anxiety will not just roll over and make it easy for you, but you can try to get through just one day, or hour, or even just a few minutes at a time. I just did the "few minutes" thing tonight - in a very low place right now - and it didn't make my life miraculously better, but it made me feel a tiny bit better about *me* facing my anxiety.

Please do continue to share. Other members will probably be along soon to welcome you and offer support.

percycat
Posted 12/10/2010 4:27 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome! I am sorry that things have been challenging, and that your anxiety has returned. This is a great place, full of so many fabulous people who indeed know what you are going through, and are ready to care for and support you.
This community has certainly helped me, but I do have a couple of other ideas for you to consider in helping you recover from this latest setback.
Since you have been through therapy before, you could really benefit from a free on-line version. It will probably seem familiar, and be easy to navigate on your own. There are two that get a lot of press here:MoodGym and E-couch. I have tried MoodGym, and found it to be a sound program. The other thing that really helped me, was getting a CBT workbook (Amazon, or stores such as Barnes and Noble/Borders) This would give you a 'booster shot' of therapy to get you through this rough patch.
I hope that you will stay on here, and please let us know how you are doing soon.
Take care,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 12/10/2010 4:30 AM (GMT 0)
Oh, forgot to mention that the chat rooms make me anxious too! I can't type fast enough, and I don't know, I just get so nervous! I am really social, it's just something about those rooms...hardly ever 'go in', I prefer to post!!
S.C.
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