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Posted 8/29/2015 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
I think it has gone quite well. In addition to figuring out the right dose of my medicine and weaning off the diazepam to a more acceptable level, I think I've come quite far in terms of anxiety being reduced. I haven't been around much recently as I feel like I was reading too much about anxiety and its various symptoms (not just here, but books and another forum I visit).

So I tried to live as close as possible to how I would before I started getting panic attacks, which essentially was only reading and doing stuff not related in any way to anxiety.

I hope everyone is doing well.
Posted 8/29/2015 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
:)

all my best-best of luck!
Posted 8/29/2015 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Awesome NC!!

I am so happy for you, and wish you continued progress! !

Post when you feel it is beneficial for you...no pressure.:)

High fives, and come talk when you can,

S.C.
Posted 8/29/2015 11:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi NC

Thanks for the update.

I am pleased to hear things are better for you and you have found therapy useful keep up the good work.

Hibee
Posted 8/29/2015 2:31 PM (GMT 0)
Good for you! :)
Posted 8/29/2015 2:36 PM (GMT 0)
So happy to hear all is progressing and going well!!! Wishing you health and happiness!!
Posted 8/29/2015 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
Nightcrawler I'm so proud of you, I remember when you first came here and you have come so far since April. It is for sure great for people to read success stories. :)

I wish you the best and all the happiness in the world. Please don't be a stranger and keep us updated or just drop in from time to time to say HI!!!
Posted 8/29/2015 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the kind words, everyone.

I wouldn't say I've fully recovered, but I'm definitely feeling more in control than I was when I first joined.
Posted 8/29/2015 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
awesome! and I get it with having to back off from all the info ;-) it can go into overload!
Posted 8/29/2015 10:26 PM (GMT 0)

Nightcrawler65 said...
I think it has gone quite well. In addition to figuring out the right dose of my medicine and weaning off the diazepam to a more acceptable level, I think I've come quite far in terms of anxiety being reduced. I haven't been around much recently as I feel like I was reading too much about anxiety and its various symptoms (not just here, but books and another forum I visit).

So I tried to live as close as possible to how I would before I started getting panic attacks, which essentially was only reading and doing stuff not related in any way to anxiety.

Congratulations on getting to this point.

I understand the feeling of needing to stay clear of some things as you can fall into the trap of spending so much time reading about and dealing with anxiety that in itself creates a problem. You get stuck in a rut of anxiety being the centre of everything. I strive to reach the point you're at now and get my life back on track. Care to share how you succeeded on successfully getting to this point with someone who's struggling with this? Any handy tips?

Sending good wishes and the hope you remain as anxiety free as you possibly can and enjoy the life you wish to lead. turn
Posted 8/29/2015 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
Throw yourself into keeping busy as much as you can. A brain that is occupied can't, or at least is less likely to, wander off into territory that brings on anxiety.

Doesn't matter what you are feeling up to doing, just something that engages the brain and is also a little social. I don't know your specific situation, but nothing too overwhelming at first. Having a couple of friends or family over for dinner or something seems like a good place to start, and focus on what's happening in their lives and what they have to say.

Unfortunately, I'm not really sure on how exactly I reached this point, otherwise I'd be sharing the secret with everyone. All I know is I just tried to live each day as best I could. If you have a bad day, write it off and go to bed with the belief that it's just one day.
Posted 8/30/2015 11:04 AM (GMT 0)
Way to go, NC!!
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