Hello Ms Marie. I feel your pain and I am so sorry you have to go through this. I have obsessive thinking too and it can be so horrible. I found a spiritual teacher, Byron Katie, who had a monumental...
I understand your feelings. I get anxious before certain work events and days that I know will be hard. I usually try to envision the day being over and seeing myself relaxing at home, with my...
Welcome NYM. I am new here too and have already found such kindness and support here, especially on the dark days. You must be a very brave person to have survived such an injury. I would try to be...
Thank you Lisa. Such a great post to read. gives me hope! I have done dating sites many times over the last years and for me, personally, have come to the conclusion - they are not the right place...
WOW! a shot of kindness and support such can lift a dark mood. You guys are all so sweet. Thank you so much for taking the time to give me support and validation. You are right- I do not put myself...
I am new here. I woke up with such sadness, loneliness,and dread. I did not sleep well. I do not have a partner or children . I have my beloved dogs that mean everything to me. My mom , who I am very...
I thought of doing a cleanse some years ago and my therapist strongly recommended against it. I had anxiety then too and she said what I needed more than anything was sustenance , not to withhold my...
I hope the Lexapro starts working for you soon. I know your pain! Prayers and good healing thoughts coming your way. Kathy...
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God is shining on you this very moment. I know it. The Light is coming to you. I am in deep sadness today for feeling so anxious and scared - I will pray for you and your family and for me. The...
I am new here and I totally and fully support whatever decision you and your husband come to. This should not be a place to argue about abortion. This should be a safe loving nurturing place to voice...
Jason- I have no wisdom here , I just wanted to say I know how this hell feels! The getting off side effects are so terrible for me, it has always been the one reason I hesitant to ever try meds...
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HI and thank you so much everyone. I have taken every med under the sun and gave up on them a year or so ago but then decided to try them one more time- just started on Lexapro at super low dose,...
HI everyone! wow, such wonderful thoughtful replies. Thank you so so much. Cornell- to answer your question- my coping skills around my business are imperfect at best. I also have a weird type of OCD...
I am scared. so scared. what if this is my life? I am 45 and what if this is how I feel for the rest of it? worry, fear, unease every day. most of the day. I cannot imagine the next 40 years like...
Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.- Kahlil Gibran. My quote to share with all of you strong souls. Thank you so much for welcoming...
I am new here. I will prayer for you today. You are not alone. The presence of God is with you every moment. This too shall pass. Find the mighty presence within you that is the Stillness of God- and...
yes. I had this happen about 3 years ago, while I was driving! I was under extreme stress and anguish that day. It happened for about 1-2 seconds . I could not believe it. I have never forgotten it....
Thank you everyone. Can anyone tell me if they have experienced increased anxiety when starting a new med? the timing makes me wonder. I wake up with full body anxiety, with no specific "cause". it...
Thank you Larry. My name is Kathy and I am happy to have found this site. love , compassion and caring are all the best medicines....
HI everyone. I am a 45 year old single woman with 2 successful california small businesses and I suffer from excruciating generalized anxiety. I have tried every med out there to no avail. but I...