Positive overcoming stories?

[acoates]

I’d love to hear some positive stories from people who have made it out of their anxiety and depression. Having a really hard day and in need of some hope. Xx

[Kevin160]

Im not gonna lie , im not out of my anxiety it still comes and goes , but for me its a progress story , i used to be very anxious all the time , im a severe hypochondriac and i suffer many panic attacks , but realizing that there is hope always like a support system , talking about my problems def helped , knowing regardless of how i handle this there will always be a solution , like a doctor , this website , even apps like simple habit , writing my problems and breathing techniques help sometimes ..i still have anxiety but its certainly less now , i feel like im dealing with it more , and im not as fearful i feel like im slowly geting into my normal life and that things will be alright after all eventhough i have to face this and be strong but it will be fine eventually , hope you feel better because there will always be a solution just because you cant see it doesnt mean there isnt one ! Be strong and talk to me if you want , i also need someone to talk to and maybe we can help one another , ((hugs))

[jkl5500]

I suggest watching Dr. Claire Weekes' videos on YouTube on how to overcome anxiety and depression. Her books are even better, but you can watch the videos today.

[Stilltrying_]

I overcame my problem eventually after over 40 years in the mental health system. We are all different but in my case I realised that trauma had instigated my problems and the myth I had grown up with that I was inherently flawed and weak just simply was not true. There are numerous people who have recovered and many different methods. Medication helps some, counselling/ psychotherapy others, alternative health treatments, good friends online support they all work towards understanding and healing these difficulties.

It's definately possible to get better xx

[KevinManchester]

Hi I made it, I had bad anxiety, I had all the symptoms people write time and time again on this website but realised that it was anxiety and not health problems. I beat it using many techniques combined together, so distraction, CBT, counciling, I took up a new hobby, I refused to stay in the house, plus medication. Now I do not take anything and live a normal life, so there is hope but it is down to you to beat it, don't blame others, dont expect that medication alone will beat it, yes it helps but you have to have a positive outlook, good luck

[art62grammie]

I am 56 and recently recovered from 40 years of Anorexia. I have been in treatment for six years. I will continue to recover daily. I suffer from PTSD from childhood. I take Zoloft for that. I want people to know that there is the truth about being able to heal the mind. I did and totally possible. You can heal Anorexia as well. I did. I know Anorexics are severely lonely and depressed. I lived it 40 years. I actually lived lonely and depressed most of my life even before I became ill at 14. The PTSD that I suffer is why I became ill in the first place. I just recalled two years ago of my past. I had repressed it all. When I gained my weight from Anorexia. My mind begin to heal as well. I was raped by my father from ages 5-11. I have the best mother ever. She was married to dad forty years. Way too long. Me and mom and 3 siblings were are tortured by that man. Now, I am 56 and free and no more depression nor anxiety. I am free, happy and living for the first time ever. I want others to be free and happy. How can I help.

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I still have anxiety, panic, and occasionally am depressed. The most important thing I would say for those of us who haven't found the answer yet is we've found better ways to manage it. Whether it's a medicinal regiment, meditation, counseling....whatever. I am still searching for the full answer, but I'm getting critical pieces to the equation. I think I feel more in control of the smaller things. I've welcomed practices I was skeptical of (meditation, mindfulness, and acupuncture) that have truly made a huge difference. I have a blog entry up on my latest acupuncture session if you're interested. For me, it's the best hour of the week. I joined this site the last couple of weeks which has allowed more positive vibes into my life with more people who get "it" and the suggestions they have.

You can and will make it out, but it'll take time, work, and patience. Kindness, self-love, and some tough days. Things get easier and I'd say better with just some occasional trip ups. I don't expect to be 100% better on any specific day, but if I can feel the slightest bit better, relieved, happy, or whatever I may need, it seems to be there more frequently now. I wish I had a Disney-like anxiety story where it just went away and all was well, but I don't mind where I'm at all

As always, we're here, let us know. If you need an ear, suggestions, a place to vent, ideas, or whatever it might be, feel free to ask. There's so much hope and promise here, I'm sure you'll feel a lot better about things in the long run. Best wishes, gives yourself a break (you deserve it), and hope you're feeling a bit better

[Cat_cat44]

I didn’t think I would overcome my last bout of depression (if you read my post you’ll see the trauma i’ve gone through the last few months), but going to therapy on a weekly basis to speak it out without judgement, which built my confidence, taking my meds everyday, (and started birth control which keeps my hormones low), and spiritual, slowly but surely gave me baby steps to look for jobs and go on interviews again, which got me hired, which gave me the confidence back to go back to college. Even if we have two very different paths, its possible to get back out there and come out of depression and anxiety!! You got this!!

[RAYOFHOPE88]

I was so depressed at one point that I wouldn't eat, take a bath, go outside, couldn't work, suffered from severe constipation, had a foggy mind, had migraines daily and avoided any contact with others. Ever symptom is gone except for occasional migraines. Depression has lifted. Anxiety comes and goes. I still experience panic attacks when I get really stressed. Muscle stiffness and shortness of breath are my two panic attack symptoms. I'm still prone to suffer from depression but it's been 5 years since I've been depressed. I'll probably always get anxious but there are ways to lessen the chances of having a panic attack.

[Oneseedatatime]

Wow! What a great request!

Yes, I have! I have had several disappointments, heartbreak, loss of an almost 5 year relationship, my home flooded, financial burdens, struggles with my daughter, and a few other things over the last year and a 1/2. In that year and a half there were countless sleepless nights, crippling fear, too many tears, so much worry that it affected my diet to where I could not eat and lost too much weight. I struggled with getting out of bed, going certain places, listening to my favorite music, enjoying God's countless blessings, and more...BUT GOD! I relentlessly sought God, His word, His promises, His truth instead of Satan's attacks. I went to church even when I did not feel like it, I prayed even when I felt like God was not listening, caring, or answering, I poured my heart out into my work, into others that I could help, and worked diligently to stay focused on what God could do for me. Today, I sleep like a baby...I am graduating with my Master of Social Work in May, I have watched God restore my daughter's life, my relationship with her, restored and renovated my home, increased my savings, my health could not be better, I have traveled enjoying God's wonders like never before, give of myself to others the way God has equipped and prepared me to do, and KNOW that God can restore and rebuild when we seek Him, obey Him, and TRUST Him with everything! This does not mean that I won't face more struggles, I do, I am, and I will... but through these I have learned to rely on God not others, not medication, not substances, no temporary fixes, nor give up! God is GOOD and He is GOOD all the time in all circumstances using them to grow us, equip us, and best of all use us to help others!