Dealing

Welcome Colitiscucumber2! I'm sorry you are struggling with anxiety, I know first hand it is no fun at all. I'm glad to hear your RX are helping, do you see a therapist? Therapy along with meds is the best way to work on getting rid of anxiety. Take a look at our resources there is alot of really good information there. Post anytime, I look forward to getting to know you better.

Here is the direct link to our resources.
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

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Fibromyalgia, COPD, Bipolar II, GAD, sleep apnea, arthralgia, insomnia, paresthesia-bilateral feet, degenerative disc disease, diastolic dysfunction, GERD, Hypertension, lumbar disc disease, urinary incontinence, Peripheral neuropathy, Bells Palsy

Hi CC and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your dx...and the subsequent anxiety that you are experiencing.

This is a natural reaction to what you are dealing with currently, as you work through the process of accepting and learning to manage a condition that is new and overwhelming in the beginning.

I agree that a mix of medications, therapy and self-help coping skills is going to be your best combination of tools for managing the anxiety.

So look into all that you can do to feel your best!

It is great that you are talking with us...and I assume our UC Forum as well...as support is key!

We have many members who post is dual or several forums as they deal with both a physical CI and anxiety...so keep posting if you find it helpful!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat