Is this going to end...

[Queeniemylove]

I have been dealing with anxiety..cough cough...exposing to panic. I am a very strong person however.it is exhausting. I have snapped..unraveled..exploded and wished it was the end. However.I keep going (somehow)

[RiderontheStorm]

It will end. This will pass. Now would be good. I kept telling myself this and it did. Thru self soothing, reading and changing thought pattern. It was so horrible being so strong and having panic and anxiety attacks. Heart arrhythmia, sweaty hands, dizzy, etc. I carry Ativan and heart meds in my pocket for emergencies. I did not want to pass out while on my motorcycle or Pick up truck! I hated the side effects of meds so don't want to use SSRI/SNRI's. They cause problems later on for many and don't work for 50% of those who take them. Live your truth, authentically.

[Jeff1943]

Queeniemylove, You don't have to put up with anxiety disorder, you know. It doesn't have to be a life sentence. But you have to have a recovery plan.

First you need to understand anxiety. It isn't life threatening and cannot disable you or send you mad. No death certificate ever had 'anxiety' down as the cause of death. Anxiety can make you think you have all sorts of serious illnesses but they're not real: they are actually anxiety impersonating heart disease, cancer, what have you.

Anxiety is an imposter and its power is limited. It occurs in the first place because we have gone through a period of stress, over work, worry, loss, shame or grief. Finally our nerves reach anxiety overload and suddenly everything seems ten times worse than it is. Minor aches, coughs and other symptoms must be cancer or heart disease. But they're nothing of the sort.

Other incarnations of anxiety are agoraphobia, derealisation and strange obsessions.

With understanding comes reassurance that we are not dealing with some incurable affliction.

Recovery plans can include medications, talking therapies or self help methods. They all compliment one another and its worth trying them all if you get the chance.

To free ourselves of anxiety disorder we have to stop frightening ourselves to death every few minutes. Fear is the enemy and over sensitive nerves thrive on fear.

Queenie, if you can frame your mind to overcome fear then you are well on the way to recovery. Without fear your frazzled nerves calm down and recover and life is normal once more. All problems become solvable, the bad feelings disperse, your nerves are waiting to recover naturally just like your body self heals itself from infection or physical injury so it does from anxiety.

But first you need to plan your return to normality as spontaneous recovery is rare.

[lovetodance2018]

I am sorry you are struggling. Unfortunately, anxiety can affect the strongest person.

Have you seen a counselor? It helps to work with a professional to learn skills and strategies to help with anxiety. Medication can also be helpful. I am glad you reach out on this site. It helps you know you are not alone, there are others struggling with similar issues. Here is a great article about anxiety and how to cope when you struggle with anxiety. bit.ly/2X0LBXa

I will be praying for you. Please continue to reach out here. We are here to support one another and encourage each other. Sending lots of hugs! God Bless!

[lovetodance2018]

How are you doing this week? You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs!