Checking in! I have missed you guys!

Hello Healingwell Family! I know it's been too long since I have checked in. I hope you all are doing good. I received an email from TMA and it totally made my day to hear from her!

It feels so weird to be posting again. I used to love to just lay on my couch with phone in hand reading everyone's post... It was truly a therapy for me and helped me handle my anxiety issues. There's no doubt that God led me to this site. I found it at the height of my anxiety and it literally saved my life! Believe me when I say that I consider each and one of you a true friend!!!

I have been working on my business and we are doing really well. We now have 60 employees and continue to grow. We are in the process of acquiring another company in northern Ohio so I will be traveling a lot between two offices.

Sadly, my depression and anxiety is always there... Some days are worse than others. I continue to use all the tools that I learned here on HW but I find myself just struggling to get the through the day at times. This "anxiety thing" can be so tough. And to the members whom I haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet, I want each of you to know that I know exactly what you are going through. No one will understand your pain like the people here on Healingwell.

I am proud to say that I finally made it off the couch and into my bedroom! I have been sleeping in my bed for about 8 months now. Am I the only one who sleeps to fight anxiety and depression? I am finding myself sleeping way too much.....I have my windows covered in blankets to keep the room dark and I just sleep.... I hate it! Keep me in your prayers that I can get over this slump and get my butt out of bed and face the day! We should be closing on that other company next week so that should be a motivation to get out of bed! We'll see....

When I think of you all and this site, I have to smile! The "Healing Well" phase of my life got me through some unimaginable pain and anxiety. I have always said that this site has the best members and the best moderators! I will continue to keep you all posted!

Your friend,

Cornell

Hi Cornell and welcome back!

Wow! Great news about your business growth! That is awesome and I hope it continues to go well for you.:)

I am also glad to hear of the progress you've made in your journey and recovery. The fact you can now sleep in your bed without fear of panic is tremendous!

The challenges that remain will be part of the process of ongoing efforts, as we are all a work in progress.:)

I am glad you have decided to check back and join in the support here again...

...stick around if it serves you well.:)

With support,

S.C.

keep strong. i am now sleeping with the light off in the hall. i hear ya. tv in lounge still stays on. good 2 see you around.

HT

Hello ole buddy! So glad to hear from you! You're another reason as to why the anxiety forum is such an awesome place!

Glad to see you are still around here... Looking forward to catching up! Talk to soon my friend!

Cornell

Dear Cornellll! <3
I'm glad you checked in. Also glad that business is going fine :)

I had some living room couch issues long time before but returned back to my bed. I find that sleeping in a good sleep hygiene room helps with the anxiety issues.

You are gonna be ok Cornell, keep it up and be busy with work. All will be fine <3

Sending positivity and a bowl of mixed berries!