Well here it goes

[futuretrick]

So I have been suffering for about 4 years now from severe anxiety and panic disorders. It has cost me jobs, going out, and it has hurt my relationship. I have tried everything I can think of including medication. However it feels like my life is a roller coaster. I go through good stretches then bad ones. I just feel alone and dealing with something my friends and family cannot seem to understand enough. I am thinking about trying yoga and meditation. I was wondering if anyone has any other things that have helped them. Something has to give because this is just depressing. I want to get back to being as normal as possible and not become a hermit. Hope everyone out there is having a good day, mine is above average today so that's a plus.

[deborah27]

did something happen four years ago that might have triggered your anxiety?

[futuretrick in reply to deborah27]

The only thing I can think of is my relationship. I've been with my girl for about 6 years and 4 years ago we got serious and bought a house and she has 2 kids. Maybe too stressful for me?

[deborah27 in reply to futuretrick]

it sounds as if there may very well be a connection, doesn't mean that you can't keep what you have... but, it sounds as though there may be different ways that you could manage your anxiety. you could be right, taking on a lot of responsibility and trying to do too much. maybe you could look at things and make some changes that would help you and your family to enjoy some relaxing time together. you know that saying, 'stop a while and smell the roses'

[futuretrick in reply to deborah27]

Thanks! Yeah I think maybe I just need to slow down sometimes. Just hard when my brain is constantly racing. But I will try.

[deborah27 in reply to futuretrick]

good luck, i hope you can find new ways to enjoy your life with your family. keep posting, i have learned so much here and it has helped to put things in perspective for me too.

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I've done mindfulness training and that did help somewhat, it teaches you to get away from your anxious thoughts but if it's severe it difficult to overcome those.

[Calm_mama]

Hi futuretrick,

Check through the site- so many resources from folks who have been there! I have my favorite resources on my profile. Dr. Claire Weekes has helped so many people- do check out her first video(audio) link that I have there. Anxiety and panic can be "cured"- people do "recover". That doesn't mean you become anxiety-free. No one is 100% anxiety free and that's a good thing. But you can learn to accept your anxiety and all it brings. - and that really is the key to feeling so much better and truly recovering. First you must learn all about what anxiety really is, and how to begin having a totally different relationship with your anxiety. Check out the resources - they can help so much. Yes, Yoga and meditation can help. These are supportive. So is good diet, regular exercise, some people take vitamins, etc. But the foundation of recovery is acceptance. Wishing you all the best!