Does anyone have any success stories?
I’ve been on this for a while and it’s good to know that others are in similar situations as me but it would be good to hear that something worked for someone or that they’ve overcome their anxiety and depression and it no longer affects them.
Thank you.
Oh most certainly! Recovery is within reach for everyone. I believe this with all my heart.
I have been through some intense, bewildering, incredibly uncomfortable years of anxiety in my life and, to a lesser degree, the depression that often comes with it, and these days I am feeling great. Now you may think that it's because my circumstances changed. They haven't really--- the same difficulties in life that can weigh down and surprise people continue to come my way as well, but my attitude towards life's difficulties has completely changed. My understanding of how my mind works is so much deeper now, and I therefore know how to keep my anxiety from running the show.
For me, the winning formula was the correct psychoeducation coupled with cognitive behavioral therapy (not necessarily formal- some people can do this on their own!), and lots of patience, time, acceptance and practice. The resources that have helped me the most are listed on my profile. I have a couple of helpful tips I'm working on to post. Little tricks I have used (and continue to use) to keep my mindset where it needs to be. I will post them soon and maybe they may be helpful to you or others 
Check out the resources. Dr. Claire Weekes in particular has ushered so many on the journey to such a better place. I'm wishing you all the best
Thank you for this! I’m very interested in cognitive behavioral therapy! Hope it works for me!
I still have anxiety. But through getting help for it I lead a better quality of life and stick up for myself.
Hey,
The past 2-3 years were tough for me. Anxiety and depression was working hand in hand, and it was killing me inside. I don't know if you're religious but I am a believer and that's what made it worse for me. Although I believe that prayer is powerful and having faith in God to restore is a must, seeking outside help will put you on the right path. You can't do it alone. I admit that I didn't get the professional counseling/therapy that I needed, I sought help from the people around me (husband, close friends, pastor and his wife).
The first thing I did was tell someone about it. Bringing it into the light. Second was be completely honest about everything to yourself and your supporter/helper. Then, as a believer, I continued my praying and reading, Bible and Christian based books. There's a book that absolutely helped me through the dark. It's Hope For The Troubled Heart by Billy Graham.
When my anxiety kicked in at night, I would get up and read or write in my journal. If I didn't do this, my thoughts would go on for hours. I didn't have much anxiety during the day. It always seemed to meet me at night when everyone was asleep.
My depression stemmed from a lot of different life events. To get rid of it, you have to find out what started it and uproot it. Mine was mainly from being a SAHM and having two children with a skin disease. It really took a toll on me. Having bitterness and pity parties for myself and children was what ate me up. I felt like I had no worth as a SAHM and a spiritual battle with my relationship with God. You can message me more if you are interested!
I continued to reach out to my support system. They didn't necessarily give me methods of how to better myself, but they were there to listen and care for me. I think that's a big part of what got me through it--having someone physically there to support and hear me out.
I wouldn't say that my anxiety is 100% gone because it lurks around every now and then. But I can say that I am no longer up until 4am with it! My depression is no longer here. I do get overly emotional from time to time about my life, marriage, kids but it is definitely NOT depression. I was a walking zombie with depression and there was no light at the end of the tunnel, while depressed. Now I can say that I always see a way out when the feelings of being trapped, numb or lifeless creeps up on me.
In the beginning you said being a believer made it worst. Why?
Who I was becoming was going towards the opposite of all that I believed. My personality changed and I was a horrible Christ model for my children. I would continue to attend church and participate in my ministries but everything seemed fake and I was living a lie. I always want to be real and genuine in my faith. I didn't want my situation to define Who God is to my husband, children and the people around me, if that made sense. I knew that He is sovereign, almighty and above it all, but I was going through something dark that I couldn't shake off by my faith alone.
I have been through the darkness. It feels as if God is not there, perhaps, even, never been there. I liken it to the Christ's journey in the desert, when he fought off satanic forces. In time the darkness receded, and I realized God was there all along. I realized that without His help, I would never have left the darkness.
My faith is being tested right now, again, in ways I never dreamed of. I pray to God almost every minute of the day, to help see me, and those affected, through this. Every morning when I awake, I thank Him for His many blessings. I hold tight. I don't want to ever see the darkness again. I pray for discernment, that I may recognize those who are deceptive, and have ulterior motives, and may be trying to use me for their own wicked purposes.
I am not sure why I am telling you this, but there must be a reason.
That you for that honestly. Jesus Christ is my lord and savior and I’m trying to have faith in him to get my through this.
The journey may be long and torturous, but in the end, faith will see us through.
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