Anxiety sneaking back

[guynfl2chat]

I have been doing so good for the past few months. I always think that I have "conquered" my anxiety. Then all of a sudden a few days ago it starts coming back pretty hard. I have been taken very little xanax over the last 2 months (2-3 pills in total) and now I feel like I need something to quiet it down. I am trying to understand why it keeps coming back. I think I have it managed and I am eating better, but it still sneaks back in to my life.

[Hidden]

I think anxiety is like Diabetes in That it has to be managed or it will flare up. I don't think it ever goes away. It's kind of like a personality trait. But it can definitely be kept at bay with certain techniques and meds.

[Xena13]

This is nasty stuff but you will feel better again. Be nice to yourself!

[cortisolqueen]

I find this so frustrating, I too will feel good and think it finally over, then I will wake up and either be in a panic or so depressed I just want to die. I don't know what else to do, I have been this way for almost 4 years now. Before that I was a very happy woman. It is like I have forgotten how to be happy. I am so sorry you are going through this. It really sucks!

[marheart]

Remind yourself every day about at least one thing that allows you to feel grateful. After 21 days, pick up the pace to express gratitude every AM and every PM.

My talk Therapist suggested this. It is working. I'm in month two with varying expressions of gratitude that range from two/day to 4 per day.