Kitt, I couldn't have said it better, Worrying about things others would not give a second thought about. Or even a first thought for that matter. That too is a blessing and a curse....
Hi laurel, I wish I knew that answer also. I truly believe I was a nervous nelly in the womb. I have always worried about everything. I can remember worrying when I was as young as 4. Yes, I do...
Thank you so much Kitt. It would be wonderful if it disappeared overnight! The last time I had regained freedom from it's evil clutches that's exactly how I remember it happening, just poof one day...
Hello, I don't post here very much, But I read often. I 'am 37 yrs old and live in Va. I have had anxiety since I was around 10-11. I have had OCD since I was 14. I have had periods in my life that...
aww sounds like a busy day! Hang in there, and just remember you're giving/making childhood memories they will always remember! :) That should make it all seem better :)....
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I long for the days of 100% total independence from a safe zone. Oh man this just really hit home with me. I have those thoughts every single day. I know it is achievable, I have done it before. I...
Hi fairy, I'm sorry you are going through this and the anxiety. I have been through what you are going through, but it was with my husbands parents. What it took me understanding was I was near my...
Hi Tnkr, Glad to know you are ruling others things out. It does sound like A/P. The best thing you can do is to not stop, Keep going and try to focus on your new job. As hard as it will be, it will...
Hello all! I was just wondering if anyone else holds back from posting "good" moments/accomplisments you have, in fear of jinxing yourself? I know I have many times [img]/community/emoticons/sad.gif...
Verit I could have written your post!! I feel for you, I really do. My SIL has made a few years the most miserable. And it also took me those few years to say "OH WELL" I would take her abuse and out...
I know the feeling! I have the exact same problem when it comes to taking medicine. Right down to an advil! Those sometimes can be worse than one that comes on its own. Sometimes I have to laugh at...
Virginia here. It's been pretty warm here, but I love it....
Hi Tammy, I don't know about lexapro. But I do know that I have to get a certain amount of hours of sleep with my anxiety/panic. If I don't, I have anxiety all day long. If I go to bed at 12 and get...
Hi Zomese, I can't help with the meds. I can only support. Try and stay calm (hard I know). Is there a Dr. or Pharmacy you can call to find out about the dosage and effects? Maybe that would help....
Hi wanna, I can sooooo relate to the whole store episodes! Big Stores I flat out stay away from. I have tried and tried to go in them, but no go for me. Smaller stores are on a day by day thing. Some...
Way to go Spice!!! It's the best feeling in the world!! It's having your FREEDOM again!!! I know you are just loving it!...
Hi Jacquie and Welcome to HW. I can totally relate to what you are saying. Some days I'm wonder woman other days I'm the little engine that can't. But I know I have to just keep going. I have been...
/community/emoticons/sad.gif osie, I have been going through the exact same thing. I have always read that fear is one thing, but when it rules your life there is a problem. Well, It has been ruling...
Anxiety and panic is like having a nightmare, You just want to wake up and it all be OK....
Hi pannicu, Did you already have a "shot" phobia? Or did it just come out of the bue?...
I think it depends on the when and where you have the attacks factor. My fear of driving is because the first BAD one I had as an teenager was while driving at night. It was on a 2 lane road with big...
Turkey is all we use for hamburgers, spaghetti, chili, tacos etc. It has WAY less fat and grease to deal with! And after so many years (6) of using turkey only, on the rare occasions we do eat...
I forgot to add that my a/p goes through the roof when it's that time also....
Hi Janet, My sister who also suffers anxiety, when she hit 40, she had severe sweats till she was 42, She still has them off and on now she is 44. But she had hot flashes that would last hours and...