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Hi im Ant, been suffering with AP for nearly 2years now. All started wen im my last year of Uni. Thinks hav got alot better since finding HW altho been finding it tough recently. Taking citaelopram which works for me.

Jus wanna use opportunity to say thanks to every1 for bein ther, dunno what i would do wiv out u

p.s Moving house in July, wil finally hav the internet. so expect more posts then

p.p.s i discovered new distraction technique will share all tomoz

 (random smurf)

Coltsfan

Thank you so much for sharing.  I thought you like little horses.........lol.  You name :)  No, I got it and I am a Queen.......from the land of the Vikings.

Everytime I read someones story I am touched by how much people endure and yet here you are today still able to post here and trust us to help you.  You have come to the right place.

I am sure you have gone through so much with your daughter and you that it triggers you anxiety whenever you are exposed to certain things.  Stick with us and keep posting, we are family here and we will do our best to help you .

Gantle Hugs
Kitt

I'm Krista (Georgie Girl).  I found this site about three weeks ago and frequent both the Anxiety and Panic Disorders forum and the Bipolar Forum. 

I have been on antidepressants for years but early this year, my depression got worse and then in March I began dealing with debiliating anxiety.  I was hospitalized, a week that I don't remember, and don't remember the three days before I was hospitalized or the two days after I got out.  My diagnosis code means Bipolar I Mixed with Psychotic Features. 

When I got out of the hospital my overwhelming anxiety returned and after three weeks, went away when my doctor added Zyprexa to my drug cocktail that already included Lamictal, Lexapro, Buspar, and Depakote.   (Buspar has since been stopped).   I don't like the weight gain side effects of Depa and Zyprexa but I can't go back to having that horrible anxiety - for me felt like someone was kicking me in my chest and stomache.

While the anxiety is now gone, I believe my depression is still present as every day seems long and unbearable. 

I am starting Weight Watchers next week to avoid weight gain (I hope). 

Welcome to HealingWell and I am glad you took the time to share your story.  It helps immensely when getting to know one another to know a bit about your background.

You do have a lot of reasons that may trigger your anxiety but you seem to understand the disorder well and you have a positive attitude.

Keep that going and stay in the moment, don't dwell on yesterday or worry about tommorow.

Kitt

Dear Celey,

Hi there, this is Kitt and I am glad you felt comfortable writing about yourself.  It is good for the soul to get it out and down on paper.  You are safe here and we will do our best to help you.

First of all you come from a dysfunctional family and that is no ones fault and certainly not yours but because of it you have been through a lot for someone so young.

You have a good head on your shoulders and you recognize that your chronic condition, Crohns, is a probable reason for some of your depression.  I would agree with that. My hubby has Crohns and it has affected his life in major ways.  I can tell when he is feeling down but I don't push him as he handles his feelings in his way and it works for him.

Psychiatric side effects, such as mania, depression, and psychosis, are well known when taking drugs such as prednisone.  I am not a professional so talking with your physician about your depression and how you are doing seems like a good idea.  Perhaps a new antidepressant may work better for you.

I see where you are struggling with your family situation with your siblings being separated and your fear for your sister that is on her own. I think that is very normal for you to feel worried and concerned for them.

If your sister is going to join the service that may be a good thing for her as Boot Camp will be a great help in dealing with any alcohol or drug problems.  The service has a way of identifiying these people in need and they are helped with their problems before they go through regular boot camp.

Celey, people who are emotionally healthy are in control of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They feel good about themselves and have good relationships. They can keep problems in perspective. Have you looked into the CBT online for free.  It may help you until you can get into therapy.

Here is the link for you:

the MoodGYM:  http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome

Keep posting and the posts you have left for others have touched my heart.  You are a good and kind person.  Let us help you.

Hugs

Kitt

Celey, I'm not sure if I have welcomed you yet (I know you have been around, but we haven't chatted I think?) to I will err on side of caution. Welcome! Thank you very much for sharing your story.  We all grow from sharing and supporting one another. You, m'lady have had one tough ride, and the fact that you are working to help other people through knowledge speaks volumes about the kind of person you are. Very special.

I am sure that you will turn all that pain into something constructive.  I believe that.  I don't have depression so I will not try to understand, but I do not shun medication as a part of our recovery.  Paxil may just help you to get out of your dark thoughts.  Kitt is right about the CBT, it can be a major mood adjuster and perspective changer.

I wish you all the very best and hope to get to know you better. You are one strong woman. I respect that.

Hi

I am Sue, age 58, soon to be 59 next month.  I usually post in the Fibro thread, since I was dx with that last Dec. I have suffered from anxiety and panic since age 13, but was not diagnosed until I went thru a very early natural menopause at age 38. Is genetic, my mom and aunts did the same.  So, I was put on Xanax, which was a God send for me.  I could leave the house.  My boys were only 4 and 5 at the time I went thru a severe depression.  For many years, I was ok, until last May.  Then the anxiety sky rocketed.  I ended up in ER three times in three months last summer, with non cardiac chest pains and pains in my entire body.  Finally in Dec I got the dx of Fibromyalgia. I cannot take anti depressants, they make me wacko, so I depend on the Xanax.  Feel guilty about that, but it makes my life bearable. I see a psychologist every three weeks, and thats ok. Hasnt really helped. I just take one day at a time, pray a lot, and am thankful for every day I can get out of bed.  This anxiety is the fight of my life, and there are days I dont feel like I will make it, but I have and I WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT IT.  Thanks for this thread