Completely overwhelmed

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Hi everyone--

This is the first time I've posted -- I could really use some encouragement.

I thought my life was horrible before I divorced seven years ago, but I was not prepared for how hard it is to make it on my own, not having worked in nearly two decades while I was married.

My kiRAB are nearly grown and leaving home, I have some health issues (clearly anxiety is one of them!), I worry constantly about losing my job and health insurance (layoRAB due to the economy)...you all know the vicious cycle.

Is this how life is supposed to be, or am I just totally naive b/c I lived a very sheltered like for so long? If that is the case, how can I possibly survive in a world where just being yourself isn't enough???

I find that I am horribly paranoid; I think everything is about me and something bad is going to happen...it's totally out of control, but I feel powerless to do anything about not only the anxiety, but about anything else.

I have been hospitalized twice for anxiety disorder, but have not been on meRAB for several years. I have an appointment in just over a week at the psych. practice I used to go to, and am just trying to hold on.

Thank you so much for any input,
nj
 
Oh Nancy Jo,

I am sorry for what you are going through. I can relate because i just got divorce a few months ago from my abusive ex and life is so unfamiliar and terrifying.

How were you after the divorce until now?

Do you have support?

Try to stay away from meRAB except as a last resort. They seem to have made my situation much worse than it would have been.

Could you join some local support groups or clubs or take up a hobby you are interested in?

Try yoga, exercise and/or meditation if you can.

Pamper yourself, go to the movies, call people on the phone, volunteer etc.


I wish you all the best.
I am trying to do things but it is impossibly difficult.
 
Thanks for your response, Tulum; I appreciate it, and I'm sorry for what you're going through. I know is isn't easy.

I have been through this (anxiety) long enough to know when I need meRAB, and I needed them a long time ago. My insurance coverage just changed, making it possible for me to get some help. My appt. is a week from now, but I will be shocked if I'm not in the hospital by then.

Do you mind if I ask what meRAB you are on? I (unfortunately) have a lot of experience with them, so I pretty much know what might help me and what will make things worse. This time around is different, however, b/c not only am I having severe anxiety issues, but also some OCD issues. I don't know what they prescribe for that, so I am just going to try what is recommended and hope for the best.

I applaud you for getting out of that relationship, and I'm glad you are safe now -- no woman should have to endure abuse.

Take care,
nj
 
I have anxiety, depression, ptsd and ocd (more just o than c).

I currently am just taking ativan .5-1 mg a day.

I tried lexapro, zoloft, prozac, wellbutrin, lamictal, klonopin, xanax, etc

they all make me worse.
 
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