First Time here.....Anxiety and Panic Disorder

Hi everyone, this is my first time here....I found this website through a search of someone to talk to and to get advice and maybe help someone with my experiences. I am 40 years old, and have been battling anxiety my whole life. It has stopped me from doing what I wanted to do with my life and still is.

I have been diagnosed with major depression, anxiety, panic, and mood disorder, and PTSD.

I see a counselor about once a month because I can't seem to motivate myself to leave my house. I have isolated everyone again and feel like I have no one. I am married, but he works a lot and I am by myself quite a bit. I got rid of all my friends, one by one, and my family really doesn't want much to do with me. I guess I never made enough of myself to please anyone.

My husband has depression and anxiety, and my 14 year olf daughter has been diagnosed with social anxiety, depression, and gender indentity disorder. We are all struggling and it's hard to help others when you cannot even help yourself.

My anxiety has increased even with medication.....I just need some encouraging words and a friend to talk to that understands. I don't have that. No friends is heartbreaking, but I have essentially pushed them away.

Anyways, I hope someone reads this and can understand what I am going through......Thanks in advance!!!

Hi, a big welcome to you dear. This is an amazing forum.. We understand you, you are not alone.. I have been suffering from anxiety on and off for 7 years now as far as I can remember, but last year is the worst anxiety until now and end up I got panic attack.. Went to my doctor and ask for a higher dose of Xanax, I just have .25mg but she won't let me.. She prescribed me Prozac,took it for 1wk and quit.. Now I'm taking natural remedies, do exercise (breathing,relaxation,walking,do the cardio) I always eat, because empty stomach is not really good.drinking plenty of water...Been searching also who can understand me, good thing I found this website. I am enjoying this forum..They help me big time..they won't let you down, they give you all the support you want

You are not alone, we are here for you.. Keep posting..

Hi, a big welcome to you dear. This is an amazing forum.. We understand you, you are not alone.. I have been suffering from anxiety on and off for 7 years now as far as I can remember, but last year is the worst anxiety until now and end up I got panic attack.. Went to my doctor and ask for a higher dose of Xanax, I just have .25mg but she won't let me.. She prescribed me Prozac,took it for 1wk and quit.. Now I'm taking natural remedies, do exercise (breathing,relaxation,walking,do the cardio) I always eat, because empty stomach is not really good.drinking plenty of water...Been searching also who can understand me, good thing I found this website. I am enjoying this forum..They help me big time..they won't let you down, they give you all the support you want

You are not alone, we are here for you.. Keep posting..

Hi

First of all a big welcome to the forum I am glad you have found us we understand what you are going through and here to support you so don't feel alone you are part of the HW family now.

Sorry to hear of your struggles with anxiety/depression I know how hard that is to live with on a daily basis. As you can see you will get good support here from the members who will be able to relate to what you are going through.

I am pleased to hear that you are seeing a counsellor as talking with someone really is the best way to beat your anxiety and depression. As some others have mentioned CBT really is a good therapy and gets great results so maybe something for you to look into? Also have a look into Mindfulness as that also get great results.

In the meantime check out our resources thread which you will find on the main page first post for some useful links to self help sites and keep posting here we are here for you.

Hibee

Hi MWP and welcome!

We are so glad you joined us, and welcome you to the HW anxiety family.:)

I am so sorry to hear of your family's struggles..but extremely proud of you for reaching out and seeking the help that you have for you and your daughter! Keep up the good work in that regard...and never stop striving for recovery!

The CBT that the others mention is a therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) that is very effective in changing negative thought patterns, which feed into our anxiety.

Definitely check out our Resources here, and see what could be beneficial for you and your family.as well...

Keep posting with us too! Support is key...and we understand, care and are here to listen anytime.")

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

Thank you Scaredy Cat for replying! I will check out the CBT, and ask my counselor about it next week. I have my Drs who are there for me, but they do not live in my everyday life! lol :)

My feelings are so confusing sometimes, I do not even know how I feel!! I guess I base my feelings on how others around me are feeling! That's not good...and I know that. Plus with the isolation, I push people away, then cry and complain I'm all alone. It's like somethings missing and I don't know what It is!! UGH! Frustrating! Anyway, I'm trying to figure out these boards so I can post more and you will be seeing more of me once that happens! I would have thought by now I would have it figured out....but life throws curveballs at ya, and then.....there I go, back down hill.....hate it!

Thanks again..... Oh, btw How do I turn on alerts saying that I have a reply?? Can't figure that out yet lol! Thanks!

Jen