What does the word "help" mean to you?

[Hopeful_wish]

Hey there,

I'm so glad I came across this support group. It truly let's me know that I'm not alone, but I couldnt help but wonder what is helping everyone.

Even though I've made progress I still feel lost. I've taken the proper steps and have seen a therapist to help with my agoraphobia and anxiety. But its been months and I just want to be me. She helped me clarify but I'm super anxious still. I've decreased my caffeine intake... I've been taking deep breaths when I feel faint but I dont feel like it's enough. Going to my cousins graduation and my brother was an eye opener. I was so nervous because of all the people, and when we were asked to stand for the national anthem I was shaking and felt like I'd faint, and my heart felt as if it was stuck in my throat. What made these feelings worse was seeing everyone enjoy themselves and I could. My heart was beating so fast. My family acted like everything was normal, and it makes me feel embarrassed to say that something so simple could not be done w/o worry like why.

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Help can be seeing a therapist, reaching out to friends and family, looking to God. I think help is different for everyone. To me I get help from God, some wonderful people here, my job that I love and my babies smile, she's 12, but still is my baby. I don't do meds anymore or therapy of any kind. I try to just manage one thing at a time and pray every night and come here.

What does help mean to you?

[Hopeful_wish in reply to Hidden]

That's very true. I agree help can mean different things to different people. I just hope to gain knowledge from others experience. This way maybe I can be guided in a better direction.

Thank you,

- blessings🌷

[Hidden in reply to Hopeful_wish]

Good for you for seeking knowledge for a better life.

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Please, don't feel embarrassed. I definitely can relate. It reminds me of a wedding I attended while in the midst of a really isolated and depressive time. I did not want to be there but was determined to go for my old friend. So, I drove there, witnessed the ceremony,walked to my car and drove home. I only spoke to the person sitting beside me. My friend, the bride, said she didn't think I came until she saw my name signed in the registry. I was like a ghost!

[Hopeful_wish in reply to Hidden]

Lol, that's exactly how it is, but I guess it's good to get out and show face too. I feel good that I got out because I wouldn't be doing anything anyway. I just want to get over this. Thank you for sharing.

Blessings🌷

[Hidden in reply to Hopeful_wish]

You're welcome.

Have a good night!