How do you cope?

Welcome, you found a great forum. The people here are very supporting and full of helpful advise. Please know you are not alone, all of us here have some kind of anxiety. There is a thread on top that is pinned with alot of helpful links, I suggest reading some of them.

Welcome Sarah!

So sorry you are struggling. Yes, all of here do know about anxiety.

It's good you're seeing your doctor. Anxiety is very treatable but it doesn't go away overnight & will take some work to treat it. Most of us do therapy (counseling), take meds, practice self help skills (like the ones listed on the top of this forum), or one or all of them. Everyone's treatment is individual so we all may not do the same thing.

Since you're new to anxiety, it's important to start educating yourself about it. Anxiety really stinks but it can serve as the beginning of becoming a stronger, more confident person.

I know more people will comment but it's the day before Thanksgiving here in the states (huge holiday), so a lot of people are busy traveling or preparing food so you may not get many responses in the next couple of days.

Know you're not alone & you can & will get through this! We will support you through your struggles

Best wishes-
Lisa

Hi SL and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your recent anxiety struggle...but so glad that you have taken some great steps toward help! It is great that you are going to be getting some therapy help...hang in there until your appointment. It is worth the wait!

It is also wonderful that you have reached out here.:) Support is in and of itself healing! We understand, and are here to listen always...so keep posting with us!

Here are some great self help exercises that can reduce your overall anxiety levels, and symptoms if practiced regularly. The are from our Resources that A.L. mentioned.

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

 

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

I was in your shoes about a month and a half ago. Work was a huge struggle. It's good your seeking counseling but yes sometimes it takes awhile to get it. I too have gerd and believe there is a correlation between that and anxiety. I think you will find the resources on this site helpful, I know I have.