Back again

Hi, i havn't used this site for 4-5 years but i wanted to pop back just to say hello and let u kno how I was going on. I wana say thank you to all the ppl here who supported me thru some really hard times and taught me i wasn't the only person with anxiety. So big THANK YOU to all the peeps including but exclusivly Kitt and Lyn :P.

I married now and have a one yr old lil girl. I dont take meds anymore. I used to take citaelopram but had extremely bad reaction to it switched to escitaelopram and worked jus fine with side effects i cud handle. I have an anxiety disorder and its everyday part of my life but it doesn't control me and TRY to not let it stop me doing things.

Kinda recently, i have noticed the anxiety has been creeping up on me altho I havn't had a panic attack in along time, I have become alittle bit stuck in the "stinking thinking" and Im debating wether to go back on meds to stave off any possible dip into an anxiety episode or just to work thru it the hard way. Either way i do kno things will get better as I have noticed tht the anxiety is becoming a bigger prob so can deal with it.

I dnt end this on a negative note, things are going well for me i have a good job and a loving family and tht is in part down to the support i got here in the dark days. Stay strong.

Badfish

p.s sorry for long post

Hi Badfish, and welcome back! I did the same thing...coming back after a few years, and I am so glad that I did:) I have met so many amazing people here, and really love this community.

I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well! Your positive attitude and determination to manage your anxiety really show throughout your post.

Congratulations on your marriage and new baby girl...what an exciting and fufilling time in your life it is right now. We are happy for you!

Kitt is still around here, and I am new to you, and we have many new members as well as some you may recognize, so stick around:)

It is wise that you recognize the warnings of possible anxiety comeback, but with your tools to fight it and support, you will be able to handle it. You did it before, and this time will be easier!

Take care, and let us know how you are doing soon,
Scaredy Cat

Hey Badfish,

Hello there and reading your post made me smile to know you have done so well. I am so glad you have come back to HW and now your married and a Mom too.  What great moments for you.  (((((((((((Hugs))))))))))

Lyn has not been around much this year.  She had a tradgedy in her life as her son was killed in a car accident.  I will always keep her in my prayers and wish her well. When your child dies, the immensity of still being alive strikes at your core. Your focus shifts back and forth between the grief you have and the gift you had. I hope she sees your post and realizes how much she meant to so many here in HealingWell.

One of the best remedies for anxiety is to talk about it. Here's where good friends and family can come in. The old adage "A problem shared is a problem halved" ~ remember we are family here for you and we  care.

Instead of focusing on doom, stay in the moment. Give yourself breathing space. Consider what matters to you. Establish a few manageable goals, then take small steps toward achieving them. CBT is always a good idea and if you need to see your Dr. do not hesitate as your right and you remembered well.  You have anxiety, anxiety does not have you so kick it to the curb 

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt