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Posted 4/21/2013 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
Today my anxiety is getting the best of me. I have been off balanced all day. Its so scary even though in the back of my mind I know that its just anxiety. I have alot on my mind and I know its making matters worse. I just want it to go away so that I can be normal again. It is seriously interrupting my daily life. I cant focus at school. I cant focus period. My P.C.P told me that this is a life long disease. To hear that crushed my spirit. cry
Posted 4/21/2013 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
Liza, I think your PCP should have phrased that statement a little more carefully, I never had it until I was
48, I let it eat me alive for a long time, but its been over 10 years since a panic attack and 2 without
any meds for anxiety, I think its unfortunate that the PCP is trying to fit everyone into a worst case
scenario. You can get better with therapy and some kind of med please don't be discouraged you are
very intelligent and a Mommie, this will not beat you! "Trust me".

Larry ***
Posted 4/22/2013 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
she was so blunt about it...shes like just get cbt good luck...ugh...im glad u got over it...did u go through therapy?
Posted 4/22/2013 3:06 AM (GMT 0)
Part of anxiety recovery is 'Staying in the Present'...so while it is important to have realistic expectations about anxiety and healing...I think that projecting into the future and only seeing an uphill and constant battle is damaging.

I am sorry that this statement crushed your spirit:(

Let's see if we can come up with a better one!:)

How about:

"Although anxiety can tend to be a chronic issue for some...I am learning many ways of dealing with it. I expect to get much better, and will learn to manage my anxiety very well!"

Thinking positively and saying mantras that are hopeful and rational is powerful medicine! Keep saying this when you are feeling down or fearful about the future.

Hugs,

S.C.
Posted 4/22/2013 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
Liza, yes i went thru therapy, I couldnt afford the one on one so I found group therapy, went to several
and it was the best help ever. Now remember that was before computers and there were no forums
like this, I think that if I had this for me back then with all the resources it might have been a much shorter
trip to recovery.
Liza you will not fail to get better, please bask in the glow of Motherhood and thank God for the new Love
coming into your life, a new chapter in the Book of Liza! You are stronger than you think! "Just be".

Larry *** ps:You and Your Children are in my Prayers!
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