Has anyone completely been relieved from chronic anxiety?

That last 15% is hard for get rid of. I want to know what normal feels like. For me its also seasonal. I dont get bad winter depression like I did years ago, I get some just because I dont like the 6 months of life/living everyday changes winter brings. Winter is a big hassle, but better than hurricanes and widespread fire- thus, Im not moving. My anxiety will certainly increase from lack of daylight, and like clockwork, its slowly knocking at my door this last few weeks losing 2-3 min of daylight each day.

This used to be really bad for the decades I had lyme (from that forum), and I learned many ways to help with the nastyness of anxiety thru natural health and supplements. Lyme magnifies whats already wrong with your body , in addition to its own symptoms, becoming a complete body illness. What is does to the nervous system and possibly of developing autoimmune issues is what the lasting affect is all about in "chronic lyme".

Ive helped many people on that forum deal with this, but dealing with it and eliminating it are different. Ive come so close but the last remainder may (will) require a different approach than suppliments that only go so far and might create their own issues.

There are many "Anxiety programs" online, and most seem like scams. They ask for your e-mail and your bombarded. Anyone know of anything good in that department?

I'm the type of introvert who can only handle so much on my plate. I need physical and mental space. Yes, I joke that I'm a space Cadette lol!

Ive dumbed down my job choices to simplify my life, job boredom is not good, but is better than stress and unachievable modern deadlines. I have many hands on hobbies/interests which is both good and bad. With moderation it keeps my mind happy doing things I love, but I get get so much going on sometimes that I'll make my own anziety.

As far as relationships, anxiety and my space requirements kills it. I find the constant effort, maintenance, and extra cost required equals more daily anxiety, so its just not worth the effort for me. Its easier for me to just be alone which kind of sucks but thats the honest truth (wish it wasn't). I can easily entertain myself easily for free, just go outside or get lost in my shop projects (simple, logical, down to earth, "crazy skills/ engineer", introvert here).... with anxiety.

Its funny how the better you get from a chronic condition (lyme), the more 100% normal you still crave. Its like 80-90% well is not good enough anymore.

thanks for any thoughts/ideas. Ive only been on this side on the forum a few times.

Post Edited (astroman) : 9/20/2020 9:16:35 PM (GMT-6)

For me, I still get the "feeling" every once in a while, especially in the AMs, but instead of a 10 on a scale of "10". it feels more like a 2 or 3 - and I simply self-talk my way out of it and it usually clears after I get up and get breakfast. Look for the thread titled "Anxiety First Aid" which I wrote, it may help you - it helps me. Best of luck!

I do not think I would actually be cured. Some periods of time are good and calm and then suddenly out of nowhere I feel really anxious. With mine I do get lots of physical symptoms so I think it has helped that I am not as afraid of them anymore. I try to get distracted and do something else and not concentrate on the actual scary feeling. Sometimes, I just cry to let all out. I also do spend a lot of time alone because sometimes it just takes too much effort so I understand.

For anxiety programs, I watch sometimes the anxiety guy videos in youtube and they do help.

Good luck

Curious, what supplements helped your anxiety?

here is my list of herbal suplements that helped with my anxiety. in order of effectiveness. 1st kava. 2nd chamolile capsules. 3rd L theine. kava is the atom bomb and is almost = to a benzo. however its safety is questionable . use at your own risk and read up on it before you try it. . biggest suprize was the chamolile. really works!

astroman said...
That last 15% is hard for get rid of. I want to know what normal feels like. For me its also seasonal. I dont get bad winter depression like I did years ago, I get some just because I dont like the 6 months of life/living everyday changes winter brings. Winter is a big hassle, but better than hurricanes and widespread fire- thus, Im not moving. My anxiety will certainly increase from lack of daylight, and like clockwork, its slowly knocking at my door this last few weeks losing 2-3 min of daylight each day.

This used to be really bad for the decades I had lyme (from that forum), and I learned many ways to help with the nastyness of anxiety thru natural health and supplements. Lyme magnifies whats already wrong with your body , in addition to its own symptoms, becoming a complete body illness. What is does to the nervous system and possibly of developing autoimmune issues is what the lasting affect is all about in "chronic lyme".

Ive helped many people on that forum deal with this, but dealing with it and eliminating it are different. Ive come so close but the last remainder may (will) require a different approach than suppliments that only go so far and might create their own issues.

There are many "Anxiety programs" online, and most seem like scams. They ask for your e-mail and your bombarded. Anyone know of anything good in that department?

I'm the type of introvert who can only handle so much on my plate. I need physical and mental space. Yes, I joke that I'm a space Cadette lol!

Ive dumbed down my job choices to simplify my life, job boredom is not good, but is better than stress and unachievable modern deadlines. I have many hands on hobbies/interests which is both good and bad. With moderation it keeps my mind happy doing things I love, but I get get so much going on sometimes that I'll make my own anziety.

As far as relationships, anxiety and my space requirements kills it. I find the constant effort, maintenance, and extra cost required equals more daily anxiety, so its just not worth the effort for me. Its easier for me to just be alone which kind of sucks but thats the honest truth (wish it wasn't). I can easily entertain myself easily for free, just go outside or get lost in my shop projects (simple, logical, down to earth, "crazy skills/ engineer", introvert here).... with anxiety.

Its funny how the better you get from a chronic condition (lyme), the more 100% normal you still crave. Its like 80-90% well is not good enough anymore.

thanks for any thoughts/ideas. Ive only been on this side on the forum a few times.

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I hope you find positive results as Anxiety is no fun - My anxiety was so bad I couldn't leave the home to check my mailbox or even do groceries or and would starve - I like in CA and found out about a 2 year social anxiety experimental program at Stanford University where they used CBT to reprogram your thinking and track your progress. They had me do things like go to starbucks and start conversation with one stranger a week , or when crossing a sidewalk pause and wave to a driver facing you (its weird but they wave back)

The CBT helped me a lot . Another thing which helped was learning NLP. The NLP was good because i can pull up some tools and use them in a highly stress situation . Joining Toastmasters was one the best things I think toastmasters (it took me many months of driving round the building to build courage enter for my first meeting) - This really really helped me build up a lot of courage to put myself out there - Toastmasters is also free - look for one in your area they are all over the world ). I also joined a small improv group which really helped also and an acting group. I still have anxiety but its been reduced by about 70% . if I was to pick one thing that really helped me the most i'd have to say "toastmasters". After a toastmasters meeting i felt a buzz throughout like i could face the world head-on for the next few hours of the day .
good luck ,

Hi Aalfredo,

I am glad you found a group that helped you. It must be empowering to work with others striving for the same results.

Keep up the good work and keep us posted as to how you are doing.

Hugs, Karen...