hi

Welcome!! from another Newb 8)

Carol, I have had what you describe, I was in a Customs Investigation and I was on the hot seat, started
your symptoms about 30 minutes before the meeting, I'm sure glad I did not have a polygraph hooked up to
me because I would be in jail now. Yes I was innocent but I don't think I could have proved it at that time.
Thats a long story anyway, yes several of us have had your symptoms, please read as many of our different
posts as you can, you may even want to reach out to some of us and we will love your input.
Just keep this in mind, what you have been dealing with is not new, it will not kill you, and being here
will give you strength to fight back and one day will win over this condition! "Remember, read".
Larry ***

Carol, evidence of survival.

I am 71, had this crap half my life, I am stronger today than I was at 40.

Prayers!

Larry ***

That is what this place is all about!

I too have found so much healing and support here.:)

Keep posting!

S.C.

Ladies, I just moved from a town called Jean, Texas, not even a four way stop, dirt streets, I',m
goin crazy here in Fort Worth.

Larry ***

Thank You Carol
I use to have those deep feelings of something is wrong, never really got to the answer, I finally have learned
to submit to God's Will, not an easy thing to do. I use to have this thought that would make me laugh, I
wanted to totally submit to the Will of God, so I would visualize this scenario.
God would knock on my door and I would answer, Oh please come in and stay forever I just want to live
Your Will forever. Then I would go out the back door and come around the house and come up on God
waiting for me to come back, and I would push Him inside. lol "some patients"!
"like you I get deep peace from scripture". "I like to read scripture until I go to sleep"
Larry ***

I think stress is harder for us as we get older. Do you agree Larry? I'm only 57, but I think it gets really hard to deal with unhappy family members. Living with a 32 year old daughter who has depression has been hard too, it's like it rubbed off on me. She doesn't drive and never goes anywhere, and my Dr told me to get out and walk it off, which I try, but I have the hardest time finding shoes.

Arggggg!

If it's not one thing it's another.

So appreciate your interest in my dilemma

Carol

My Dear Friend, as long as you speak your mind and heart the wonderful people on this forum will not
do anything except Love You! We are all struggling with different things in our lives, the anxiety is kind of
something we all have in common along with other problems. We cling to each other like being adrift at
sea with no rudder, we are dependent upon the winds and current to bring us to a common shore called
Peace. The fantastic Moderators are like tug boats of Hope and thats what they offer us, Hope!
They have been through the storm and found their way to the other side of turmoil, and fear now they are sharing with us guidance and Hope. They are willing to share everything they have in the way of knowledge so we can one day begin to reach out to others and multiply that Hope over and over. Know this one thing within this forum is the Spirit of Hope, Peace, and Love for Brothers and Sisters! Don't be afraid to Share your pain, your fear, and the determination that you will never give up or quit, because we have a big
job to do called "Life"
Peace!
Larry ***

Post Edited (lgm1942) : 4/23/2013 6:17:35 PM (GMT-6)

You are not alone! I too am struggling with anxiety/depression symptoms lately due to several changes in my life. Stay strong! I discovered this forum two years ago, and it has helped immensely!

Hi Carol, i'm glad you found this forum it is a fantastic place to open the flood gates and ask for help without feeling like your being judged. That's how i feel anyway when i post here i don't feel self conscious about my issues because i know there are people here who understand and want to help. We are not alone in this.

-Sezz

ps: Larry, your post was fantastic, you really have a way with words very inspiring

Sezz, thanks! i just wondered if it is ok to have a long thread? I've looked on here and not very many have more than one page, I know that's not the point....support is the point and I love that. It's just that I am new and don't know if I should start new threads or if it even matters.....I love the support and can say this site has been a wonderful thing. You have helped me already. I think I just needed somebody who understood. Thank you for caring and sharing.

Larry you're such a blessing.

Carol

Post Edited (Carol57) : 4/24/2013 7:47:36 AM (GMT-6)