Hope

[Marisa04]

You know anxiety and depression are horrible illnesses. They zap the life out of you. It makes you feel like you are alone and that the world is against you and you just want to die to end the pain! That is a big fat lie! Your negative thoughts will scream this to you constantly! It is time we take control and start trying to fight these diseases with meditation, self love, exercise, prayer, medication and counseling if necessary. I take Celexa and Xanax and I have no shame! I have also seen a counselor which has helped me tremendously! She made me see that I am not crazy and I have MANY unresolved issues from childhood that have led to self hatred. That is why I work on self love everyday! That is so important and it has led to so much healing! PLEASE PLEASE if you take anything away from this post, it is to love yourself and believe in a Higher power that can help you!

Sending love and healing prayers and vibes my warriors!

[Kat63]

I, too, am doing things to try to help myself. Meds, therapy, and a 12-Step program.

And I should warn people - it DOES get better. BUT it will be back and forth. I’ll feel very healthy for a while. But anxiety, obsession, and depression are always lurking in the background, just looking for a way to sneak back into my mind.

When I’m having a bad day, I need to make doubly sure to do all my recovery stuff - and to reach out for help.

[Srivet4]

I also struggle with anxiety and panic disorder after being stalked by a customer at work. I'm actually taking celexa, hydroxyzine, and Xanax but I take the last sparingly. So it seems we're going down similar treatment paths and I wish you all the luck in the world. Self love is so important, thank you for reminding us. Just always remember to be kind to yourself!

[Man_Down]

Sounds like you’re doing well. I’m sure it’s a relief. So hard to fight those negative feelings to find self love. Some days may be a battle, but keep your chin up.

[art62grammie]

Very well said. You go girl.

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I trekked a 1/2 of Xanax the other day and it made me feel so drowsy that I got more anxious !