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FreddyB

New Member

Joined : Aug 2013

Posts : 2

Posted 8/28/2013 4:53 PM (GMT 0)

Hello all, just introducing myself....

A little info about me:

I have been battling anxiety now for a little over 2 months. I'm suffering from everything from intrusive, irrational thoughts to rumination. I don't really want to take any meds because i'm scared of the side effects and i've been getting a little better over the past few weeks. I'm also seeing a doctor about my issues since this is all so new to me and it has scared me beyond words. I often get the fear of going crazy and losing control and that worries me the most. I have also had a lot of stress placed on me over the past few months starting at the beginning of the year and now I'm dealing with new issues so I'm wondering if the onset of all of these events happening caused me to fall into this pit of anxiety.

I've read many post on here and i'm glad to be apart of this forum!

Scaredy Cat

Elite Member

Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 8/28/2013 5:39 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Freddy and welcome!

We are glad that you have found us too.:) Although I am sorry that it is because of the recent anxiety that you have been experiencing.

I am glad that you are consulting your doctor in this regard...has he/she made any recommendations for you in the way of self-help or a therapy referral?

We have a great Resource section here on our main page (1st post) It is full of great ideas like breathing and progressive muscle relaxation exercises, informative articles, book recommendations and more.:)

Keep posting with us as well. Support is key for recovery, and you will find much understanding and care here among our members...welcome aboard!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

lgm1942

Veteran Member

Joined : Feb 2013

Posts : 6016

Posted 8/29/2013 4:14 AM (GMT 0)

Freddy lots of good people here we all kinda lean on each other to get by, You are welcome! Peace

Larry ***

FreddyB

New Member

Joined : Aug 2013

Posts : 2

Posted 8/29/2013 8:45 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks to you both!

And ScaredyCat, my doc has started me with CBT so I'm going to see if that works out for me.

Scaredy Cat

Elite Member

Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 8/29/2013 11:03 PM (GMT 0)

Great news!! It should really help.:)

It does take time and effort, but if you are patient with yourself and the process, and do your homework...you will do great.

Keep posting!

S.C.

Joshua88

Regular Member

Joined : May 2013

Posts : 390

Posted 8/30/2013 3:04 AM (GMT 0)

Freddy

CBT is great, I did a self-help course on it. My biggest piece of advice is to go about your normal day, DO NOT give in to agoraphobia or fears about situations or going places. If you do, its going to get worse. When you feel aweful horrible like you are going to die, go to a crowded public place anway! Challenge your anxiety and kick its ass.

Also I recommend do not put pressure on yourself to resolve this quickly, it takes a long time, be prepared that your body knows how to heal itself, all these damaged nerves and once you start getting your "quiet mind" again, it still takes time for the body/spirit to heal itself.

For me, it took about 6-8 months, and slowly step by step I was feeling better and better. There were times I would break down and cry from being overwhelmed and times where I would have to take Xanax just to get out the door.

But I threw myself into scary situations on purpose and decided to live my life as normal. Because only you get to experience this special hell, nobody else can see it. So why live in hell, come out of that and live with the rest of the world around you.

It will go all go away one day, keep up the positivity and know that many people have been where you are today. It is NOT easy, but then again life isn't. Don't pressure yourself into expecting instant healing from CBT, it takes a long time.

Hope you are feeling better soon, stay on this journey of wellness, the other option is to stay in your special hell. I'm sure you don't want that.

Joshua

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