I cannot remember what used to be normal!

This is going to sound crazy, I have only being dealing with anxiety for about 4 months and I am trying to remember what/how I used to feel 4 months ago. I cannot remember what feeling "normal" used to be. I think this is how anxiety tricks us and that is how it is able to stay with us for so long. What used to be "normal" does not appear to be "normal" anymore. I hope this makes sense!


Thank you!

Josh

Oh it makes perfect sense.

I hear ya...


...but I think that we also need to be careful as this way of thinking can be a trap...

Everyone has times in their lives when they consider things to have been better...the 'good ole days' so to speak.

Life is ever changing...and our ability to adapt to what is presently before us determines our flexibility, mental health and happiness.

That is not to say that we just let the anxiety have its way...not at all!

Rather, when we accept our present situation...and yet combat the anxiety through our chosen treatment...that is where we find our peace and power! :)

S.C.

Josh- I hear you. Ditto to what you said. What I will say, as I've been through this before, is it does eventually go away. I chose the medication and therapy route. That's what helped me in my past.

Im currently still on the road to recovery trying different combos of meds. That's frustrating bc in my past (I'm 43 & have had 3 previous bouts of anxiety/depression), I just took an AD & was better w/in 2 months. This time for me it's taking longer to find the right med combo.

But it will end with effort. Meds, therapy, etc. What are you currently doing to treat it?

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I'll stay on my anxiety meds forever if they continue to help me like they have, same way I am on high blood pressure meds. I'll stay on those too if I need them. :)

I know exactly what you mean. I don't enjoy things anymore. Don't crave food. Don't look forward to doing anything. And don't joke around anymore. It's been 4-5 months and I can't remember what it was like.

I understand that we need to live in the present, but maybe we can find a way back to those feelings. Need to find the path. Need meds to work and continue physical activity and other therapy.

Hawk