will it get better?

smt

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Posted 12/9/2012 8:45 PM (GMT 0)

i've had anxiety and agoraphobia for 9 years following a family tragedy. been on various a.d's and been on the waiting list for cbt for 2 years, i can't get to the clinic because of agrophobia. i have got to a managable level, i gave a up a lucrative career when it all started but i now have a part time job locally which i am grateful for. I am just sick of being afraid of everything, winter/christmas makes things worse tbh. i have a young daughter and want to be well for us both and give her the childhood she deserves. Thanks in advance for any advice. x

groverpower

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Posted 12/9/2012 9:43 PM (GMT 0)

Hello, may I suggest a book to you? The title is: Things might go horribly, terribly wrong by Kelly Wilson.

It is a very easy to read book written in a very personal, friendly and conversational manner which uses the ACT as a model.

I found this book to be very helpful. Good luck.

peppermidnight

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Posted 12/9/2012 11:45 PM (GMT 0)

i know exactly how you feel i have to go back to work tomorrow for the first time in a couple of months because of my anxiety i am so scared and just want to be my old happy self again especially for my little girl who is 3 i feel so sorry for her at the moment because i feel like such a let down i hate anxiety so much i know when i go to work tomorrow i will be ok it is just the getting there part of it the big build up to it but i have to do this for my daughter

JPE004

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Posted 12/10/2012 8:14 AM (GMT 0)

I completely understand wanting to get over this anxiety not only for yourself but for your child(ren)!! I've dealt with anxiety/panic attacks for 12 years & I fear everything mainly health related & I become limited to what I do such as even going to the grocery store! I'm currently going to a therapist once a week that uses CBT technique and that is helping some so far. I'm working on positive self talk & have been reassuring myself "I've felt this before & was ok, I will be this time too, its just anxiety!" I work full time & some days its a huge challenge to make myself go to work because I've already gotten myself so worked up with "what ifs" that I'm literally terrified to walk out the front door. Regardless I make myself do it because I have two small children to look after & I tell myself anxiety has limited me enough & I'm going to win this battle! Push yourself little by little & if you don't succeed completely your first attempt just try again next tome but acknowledge yourself for trying!

smt

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Posted 12/10/2012 8:24 AM (GMT 0)

thanks for your responses. it helps to know that there are others feeling the same x

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 12/10/2012 5:10 PM (GMT 0)

Hi smt and welcome!

I am sorry to hear about your anxiety troubles (and the tragedy that caused them)...but commend you on making positive changes for you and your daughter!

Keep up the good work, and hang in there until you can get into the CBT program that you are waiting on.

In the meantime, doing some self-help techniques...such as the book that was recommended in the above post...or other books/programs that you can do at home, is a great start. We have some good Resources in our Guide (main page, 1st post) that can be put to use right away.:)

Keep posting with us as well. It is healing just talking with others who care and understand what you are going through. We are here to listen and support.:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

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