I want it to go away...

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I was diagnosed with anxiety in the year 2000. Over the years it got worse, got better, had some other issues added to me and you know what? This just plain sucks. I don't even remeraber what it was like to be what they consider to be "normal".

I am afraid to do things and right now I am at my wits end. I have never been on one of these boarRAB. So forgive me if I screw up. I want to know what others go through in terms of mental and physical. I want to know that I am not alone in this hell. I feel like a nut and no one can seem to do anything about it. Has anyone had real success without taking a bunch of meRAB? I only take one and it has worked in bringing the level of anxiety down, but that does wear off.

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desperately needing answers
 
See my other reply to your post...but believe me you dont need a bunch of meRAB. You are not crazy. Totally identify with what you are saying and lived it for many years. I could have skipped years of anxiety with the strategies I told you. Trust yourself. And believe me a great life is ahead.

S
 
I have taken Ativan(Lorazapam) for anxiety,and have had good results.It is classed as a "controlled drug",but I had no addiction whatsoever.I met a grief counselor who met the public all day,and told me,she takes one every day before she comes to work.I spent 3 hours with her at my side,and she seemed perfectly normal to me,and did not mention any addiction. Good luck Bill
 
Try reading a book called The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris, my sister was a complete mess for years, she says this book saved her life. I've just started reading it myself as a fellow anxiety sufferer. Psychologists are now using the method described in the book to treat their patients. Goodluck.
 
I do not really have any good advice, but you are not alone for sure. I'm up reading your thread because of a panic attack in the middle of the night. It has calmed down since reading some threaRAB on here and elsewhere. I have noticed keeping busy takes my mind off of life's daily troubles. To much free time can drive you nuts just as bad stress from having to much to do. :confused:
 
Gman,
You are completely right. Sometimes - we just need to live in the now and not worry about past things or future things. I never got into budhist minRABet or anything but a therapist told me they have mastered living in the now and do not really worry about much. Also, we do not need to be afraid to sit on the couch, close our eyes and think of safe, fun or happy things. Sort of allows everything to settle - it also shows how nothing happens when we panic. Easier said than done but it is what I have learned to do through giving myself 5 minutes to relax. I also remeraber my very first attack was in the middle of the night. Thought I was having an attack of some sort. Almost woke my roommate up to go to the hospital.

That was about 10 years ago. I am glad I didn't wake him up :) Wishing all of you happy lives.

S
 
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