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Posted 8/13/2013 4:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Guys,

  Sorry to vent but I'm having a really hard time with my anxiety right now and I can't figure it out. I feel like I could start crying and am verging on a panic attack but there's nothing triggering it. I am exhausted because I don't sleep anymore, I just think and stress myself out over trivial stuff all night long. I feel like anxiety and related emotions have totally taken over my life. Medication works temporarily abut then it wears off and I am back to feeling like sh**. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm exhausted, I don't know how much longer I can fake a smile and tell people I'm fine but its my only option because I can't let people see that I am losing my mind.

  Thanks for listening. Sorry this was a lot of rambling. 

Posted 8/13/2013 5:03 AM (GMT 0)
WAID,

I understand how you feel, as I was at the same place at one time.

There is hope however! I kept at my therapy, did a lot of self-help work on my own, kept posting here...and gave it time...being patient with myself and the process of healing.

Find what works for you...or the combination of things that work. Explore all of your options, and once you find something that starts to help...go all in.

For me it was CBT, and reading about every book my library had on anxiey self-help, and taking what was helpful for me, from each one.

You can and will get better if you go after your recovery actively.;)

We are here to cheer you on along the journey

S.C.
Posted 8/13/2013 11:19 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you S.C. I appreciate the support!

  I have read a few books and articles on anxiety. They helped for a little while but then panic returned... It ALWAYS returns. Do you have any self-help books that were particularly helpful for you?  I will definitely keep posting and chatting on this site, its nice to read about others who actually get what I am going through.

Posted 8/14/2013 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi WAID1984, I understand how you feel, I battle with it too every night. Please go see your doc for
regular meds taken daily. I was afraid to take them but it has helped me in just a few days.
It will be ok take action for yourself, this site has helped me and I only had a few replies. Your not alone.
Posted 8/14/2013 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Elaine,
I have seen my primary doctor and as a result I am on medication (Xanax) which I take as needed... Not sure if it actually helps but I'm taking it. Thanks for taking the time to respond. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this
Posted 8/14/2013 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
Here is a good list to take a look at...

I can't remember specifically the books that I read...sorry it has been awhile, but this list should give you some good choices to consider.:)

S.C.

http://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Disorders-Mental-Health-Books/b?ie=UTF8&node=11128

 

Posted 8/14/2013 3:17 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you
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