I might be mis-remembering slightly as that part specifically was 2 years ago, but exposure therapy was an on going thing from the early Summer right through to October. It was hard at first but I...
I recently turned 27....
I'm so sorry you had to suffer that in your youth. But your willingness to win Is a great foundation to build on. If you want to read my story, have a look at this thread:...
I threw myself into distractions and activities that took my mind off of the problem. It had gotten to the point where I was constantly searching about symptoms, treatments, side effects and...
Hey everyone I wanted to make a post but I didn't want to seem like I'm bragging. At the same time, I thought a positive story might encourage people, as well as answer any questions people might...
Yeah, it's a vacation. Not done a lot yet, but just being able to relax somewhere other than my bedroom is more than enough. Going up to see the volcano in a couple of days so that should be good....
A bit far from the centre of the UK where I live. I didn't think this was possible a year ago. Just checking in to say I hope things are going well....
Firstly, hey everyone. I've been lurking about occasionally now and then (more on that later) and see some new names and some familiar ones too. I just wanted to pop by and post to explain what's...
I underwent CBT last summer for agoraphobia, and it's worked pretty well. For me, they had me do exposure therapy. It's tough, but well worth doing....
Had a bit of a breakthrough with this today. It's going to sound bafflingly simple, but when I was out doing stuff today, I opted not to wear my glasses. But of background, I was originally...
As long as you don't overdo it on the drink, you should be fine....
Good thread. DPDR has been the worst aspect of anxiety over the past year, but I've been getting more of a handle on it the past few months. The key for me is to throw all of your focus into whatever...
Not at all. Yes, I hate it too. It has gotten a lot better recently, I'll occasionally have a weird feeling of DP/DR that lasts 5 minutes at most. The trick is to not fall into the trap of believing...
If you're reading this, then I want you to know, even if anxiety is at its worst for you right now, that things can improve. Even if it seems impossible. I was in the same position in the...
It's quite daunting having anxiety strike and not having your safety net there to help. But great job on getting through the morning!...
I'm glad you seem to have worked things out with your husband. A friend shared an article on Facebook earlier, it's good for those closest you to read it....
Nothing looks out of the ordinary. I've been given some anti-spasm medicine they give to people with irritable bowels and if it doesn't improve, I'm to go back early next week....
Currently relaxing with a hot beanbag resting on my belly. Ugh....
Logically, from my history, you'd think it was my anxiety but that has been almost non-existent (or at least at the normal expected level from everyday life) since last weekend. There's no nausea and...
Only if I push hard does it feel uncomfortable, but that's expected regardless of pre-existing pain....
Hi, everyone. Wanted to pay a visit and let everyone know I'm doing OK. Prozac seems to be doing its job, panic isn't much of an issue at the moment. There are 2 main issues that are bothering me at...
Just really wanted to make a thread with that title. Hehe. Anyway, would just like to pop in for a quick visit. I'm trying to limit the time I spend reading and posting on here and similar places. My...
Despite a case of food poisoning knocking me on my backside the other day, something peculiar has happened. The derealisation/depersonalisation aspect of my anxiety has given me a break. Physically,...
Doing well again today. Anxiety hasn't been all that high. Was able to stomach a bowl of cereal this morning and a packet of crisps this afternoon. Now if this nagging shoulder pain would just go...
I'm doing a fair bit better today. Managed to get a decent amount of sleep last night and just woke up from an afternoon nap. Also managed to eat some toast and not bring it back up....
Hi Hibee Still not feeling too great. Turns out I have food poisoning. Lost count after the fifth time I had to run to the bathroom to be sick. Yes, I'm on ESA. I've had 2 interviews so far (one was...
Thanks S.C. I think I managed about half an hour of sleep, tops, since your post. Unfortunately, I have also vomited twice since then as well. Trying not to automatically assume the worst as I've...
After nearly 2 weeks without having to take any diazepam at all, I've taken 2x 2mg tablets this evening. As I write this, its currently 3am and I'm wide awake, agitated and restless. And as mentioned...
To try and keep this from being too long, I was making progress with anxiety in late winter/early Spring until someone I was interested in started a relationship with someone else. My self-esteem...
Because we are anxious, we give more attention to everyday but kind of weird happenings that we wouldn't have otherwise given a second thought....
For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, winter is coming (such a cool, ominous thing to say). It's kind of snuck up on me, doesn't seem that long ago I was complaining about the heat (I...
Got my haircut and rather than get a bus or taxi home, decided to walk as it is a nice day. Plus it would force me to confront some things I'd been avoiding for months. First thing is that ugly...
Recently, I keep having a recurring dream that I'm at school or college again and struggle to remember what classes I'm meant to attend. Or just realise I left years ago and just walk out....
Glad to hear that your results were clear. As I very definitely was convinced I had an underlying illness for a time, I hope this good news kickstarts your recovery from this facet of anxiety....
H.T, I wish you well in these tough times. I don't know what else to say, but we all believe you have the resolve to get through this. Hibee, I hope things aren't as bad as you feared and that you...
I do hope you are able to find a treatment plan that works for you and soon. When my anxiety was at its worst (around the time I first joined this forum), I was desperate for something that worked,...
Hi everyone. Recovery has hit a bit of a snag the past week. Maybe it's my body reacting to the change in meds (switched from sertraline about 3 or 4 weeks ago) but things have been tough. On the one...
I was about to take a Kalms tablet (they're a herbal based remedy to help with stress and sleeping problems) when I sneezed, making my jaw clench. Unfortunately, I bit into said tablet, and the...
Hi, everyone. Despite some upsetting events recently in my life, I feel I've made some massive improvements in my recovery process the past couple of weeks. I wanted to share them so that others who...
Good luck with your new treatment. It's perfectly normal to be hesitant taking a new medication, but from my own experience, it's more likely that what you experienced was just a result of already...
Hey GG. Sorry for not replying sooner, been a bit busy. Sorry that you are still having a rough time trying to find something that works. Medication isn't the only thing that can stop anxiety and DR,...
Zoloft was prolonging (or causing) some derealisation for me. Prozac had worked for me before. I was panic free and going to work everyday for the majority of 2014, as I was on Prozac from...
I really need to update my signature. I'm no longer taking sertraline (Zoloft), and I'm back on fluoxetine (Prozac) at 20mg. As for it helping, it can help with the physical symptoms and distressing...
I made this mainly to vent, and also provide a little insight for non-sufferers. What happens when an anxious person withdraws from everyday life to the point they don't have everyday stimuli to...
Heat never used to affect me until after my anxiety and panic attacks started. Now I try to avoid going out when it's very hot....
Today, we made the hard choice to have her put down. She was clearly suffering and tired, to where she could barely stand. She passed away 2 hours ago peacefully. It's only just sunk in and now I...
Thanks everyone for your well wishes and kind words. Today, she has seemed a little better - she's been moving around a bit more and getting more excited when people walk in the house, closer to her...
Some of you might remember me posting a couple months ago my dog being poorly and how I don't think she would last much longer. Just been told that we're gonna be letting her have a long rest (one...
Several glasses of Pepsi. Not a coffee drinker so drinks like Pepsi/Coca Cola are my only source for the stuff. Mercifully the rush was over shortly after I posted. Here in the UK, our long weekend...