Hi Maz, I hope you're feeling better soon and are able to get some sleep! I'm sending prayers your way. Hugs -Mel...
Chinese proverb: Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. Thomas Paine: The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection. Helen Keller: Keep...
Hi Brazilgirl, I know you will connect with someone someday. Maybe you are supposed to find your way out of this pit of anxiety knowing you can do this on your own and then that special person will...
Hey guys, I'm so glad you posted this Treester! I have a 4 year old son (almost 5) and I constantly worry about him and if he will be anxious like me. So far he seems ok other than being a little shy...
I hate those little bags with wool, lol. I never knew what to do with those things. LOL Apparently I should keep them in my sock drawer with my knife. /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
LOL, I need to get a nightstand. I'm picturing your pets watching Oprah, too funny. We got some lucky, spoiled pets. The things we do to make ourselves feel better. /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
I'm glad i'm not the only one Raniah! My light bill is a little excessive but hey it eases my mind. lol I also hide a kitchen knife in my sock drawer in case of burglers but not sure what good that's...
You guys are so funny, I can relate to almost all of these, it's scary. /community/emoticons/wink.gif You know you have anxiety when you leave a light on and a tv on all night because you're...
Hi Lyn, I'm really happy for you and cait! Sounds like she finally took out the trash. /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif ...
Hi Dawnie, I'm sorry you are going through so much now, I will keep you in my prayers. Things will get better from here! Hugs -Mel...
Glad to hear everything is going well with Nikki. Get better soon Garen! Hugs...
Lyn, I hope you are able to make some new happy memories this week. /community/emoticons/smile.gif I hope everyone here can, it seems like a lot of people are grieving right now. I look forward to...
I learned how to relax a little bit more using meditation. I just hope i don't forget to use it now! /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
I have a friend that I should talk to more but will go months without talking to because i have phone anxiety and will usually wait until they call me. I agree with Treester about email... i will...
Hi Donna, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry you're feeling so bad right now. I know what those darned brain zaps feel like and it's so scary. I'm on lexapro right now and it doesn't seem to be...
I'm on lexapro but thinking about switching back to zoloft. It doesn't seem to help me much with my anxiety but like others have said, everyone is different. Lots of people really like it. Good luck!...
I'm so sorry for what you and your family are going through. Sending you lots of HUGS. -Mel...
Hi Tara, I just wanted to say hi and welcome. I'm sorry you are having a rough time right now. One thing I do before bed to help relax is to take a hot bubble bath and maybe light a candle and have...
Hi Kitt, I feel the same way. It's hard to get motivated when you're feeling down. I used to go to the gym everday with a friend from work during our lunch hour. Going with a friend really did help...
Hi Krista, I just wanted to let you know you aren't alone... I've been having those symptoms everyday lately. Mornings seem to be the worst. I'm fine when i'm asleep but when i wake up the symptoms...
Hi Justen, I have suffered from anxiety and panic since I was 5 so i know what you are going through and so does everyone here. I currently take meds and CBT therapy. Have you ever tried any therapy?...
Haha..that made me laugh Frances. Holler! Sam that's a great idea about the campaign, I'm sure you don't have enough to do and don't mind starting that right? LOL Just kidding. Hope everyone is...
Hey Julie that sounds just like me. /community/emoticons/smile.gif I do walk sometimes but I find it hard to get up when my anxiety is high and that's an important time to exercise I know. I need...
I will be praying for you! You will feel so much better after you have all this done even though it's scary right now. Good luck and let us all know how you are this week. Lots of HUGS -Mel...
I've always had anxiety and panic but after i had my son it came back like a ton of bricks. I'm going to a hormone seminar with my mom where they test your hormones for you. Maybe they will test and...
Most of them are me too! I'm working on it though. Some days are better than others. I'm going to have soo many post it notes all over my house to remind myself of all the good things about myself...
Fellow Missourians... Kansas is 15 minutes away from me and I'm now considering moving there. /community/emoticons/tongue.gif Maybe they are less anxious on that side....
You know you have a panic disorder when you cancel your vacation to florida because being that far away from home throws you into a panic. and just thinking about the hotel beds is scary enough. You...
I'm sure all is well but it would have been nice if she had said something more comforting in her message like 'nothing to worry about but...'. so as not to worry you. At least you don't have to wait...
1. How old is your tree? Middle aged 2. Where is your tree located (in a garden, on the beach, yard, etc. etc.)? Yard 3. Did you have to redraw your tree? No 4. Are there any fruits, birds, flowers,...
Hi Dawnie, I'm on 20 of Lexapro after being on 10 for a year. I really didn't notice much of a difference, no noticable side effects for me. I think you will do great on 10! Good luck Hugs...
I"m in Missouri too Celey! It's 60 today and will be 70 tomorrow and it feeeeels goooood. All the snow from last weekend is finally melting away. My fave thing about spring is being able to ride...
I get those every once in awhile and they scare me everytime. Hopefully they will go away for you soon, they are noooo fun. LYN, I will have to try the hot milk and I'll just pretend it has chocolate...
Well I made it to work and i'm trying the positive self talk Nikki. I think i'm just really hard on myself and have no self esteem. Thank you so much for your posts, they mean the world. I'm sure...
I'm having a really bad morning and I have to go to work. Anxiety panic attacks non stop and I'm even getting sick because i'm so scared. Does anyone else ever get that scared? I just can't think...
Thanks Sam for this post. My hobbies are reading and letting my son entertain me. Sometimes I will scrapbook and I used to do the family geneology because i thought that was fun. I tried gardening...
Well today was kind of rough... i think i took a step backwards because last week I had seemed to be making some kind of progress. Like you mentioned Aries I am watching myself, everything i do or...
Thanks guys, you are always so helpful. /community/emoticons/smile.gif Maybe I should get a new hobby besides reading although I don't know what that would be. I'm not real motivated right now to do...
Well I had a panic attack yesterday morning and I took a pill to help relax me only it made me really tired and spacey (usually doesn't) but I managed to calm down last night and I feel like i'm...
Well there is sunshine here but a ton of snow. I'm looking forward to this week though because it's supposed to be 70 and springlike. One of the things I love about spring is being able to drive down...
Hey BrazilGirl, you are too funny, hot guys are usually the best distraction so I'm almost positive you will be fine tonight. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Good for you for going out during this...
I'm not confident most of the time although I do think I gained a little more assertiveness after I had my son and had someone else to think about besides myself. I'm working on raising my confidence...
Hi BrazilGirl, I think the dreamy/unreal feelings are called depersonilzation and I think it's mostly just scary and won't hurt you. I know that when you're going through this it always seems like...
Thanks CC. I know what you mean about two steps forward and one back. I find myself feeling better and then my ego or whatever it is is like hey you can't feel better you're supposed to be anxious,...
Thanks Kitt and Aries8! You've all been a big help and I'm feeling a bit more hopeful about being able to 'kick it to the curb' like you said Kitt. /community/emoticons/smile.gif -Mel...
Thanks Junebug and Nikki, You know it's silly that I feel this way because i"ve been in this situation before (Usually once a year and I think I've had A/P my whole life) and everytime I think it's...
Thanks Sam, Yeah i'm doing the CBT therapy but I've only been once and I'm supposed to go again next week. I'm hoping the CBT will help out a lot put I'm sure it'll take some time. I'm sure glad I...
Thank you Tony (and your Texas boots) for your kind words. It made me cry, but in a good way /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Hey guys, I've been having anxiety it seems everyday almost all the time since last month when i had a big panic attack. I've been to the doctor, therapist and i'm on meds and I'm still struggling to...
Like Julie and Aurora I love books and I always carry one with me. I tried to knit once and the person trying to teach me was just in shock at how bad I was I think. lol Everyonce in awhile I do...