Just when you think its gone !

[Jax27]

I was doing sooo good and boom like a ton of bricks my anxiety hit me . I pray it goes away and stays away . Like all who struggle we want to be be freed from these chains . I know this will pass . Gotta stay positive as much as possible . Any advice on what to do when triggers hit ?

[TrustnGod]

I wish I had the answer for you. I was doing so well too and then I had a horrible panic attack in the car. I hate anxiety!

~Lia

[Jax27 in reply to TrustnGod]

One day it will all be gone . One day . For now the fight is on . And I gotta trust and have faith that it will get better .

[MRawPR in reply to TrustnGod]

We all wish and hope that our anxiety would disappear forever and ever. I was free of it for 2 years and thought I had been 'cured'... but not. In May after having pneumonia... BOOM... it appeared like a thief at night. I don't like using the word "hate" because it is a very strong word. I am the one with Anxiety Syndrome in my blood, in my genes, and unfortunately it is hereditary, so I pray that none of my 4 children or 9 grandkids have to experience this awful c disease. If I hated the disease is like hating myself. I just wish you peace in the midst of the tremendous insecurity we feel during one of the episodes. And if you need to talk to someone, I'm here to help you ride it out. Take care. M

[TrustnGod in reply to MRawPR]

Hello Meg. I’m so sorry to hear that. I pray you have a quick road to peace with this return of anxiety. My anxiety is also hereditary. I never in a million years expected to get it but here I am. I suppose you’re right. I don’t hate the anxiety. It’s taught me a lot and strengthened my faith but o just don’t like how difficult it is to come to terms with and deal with.

~Lia

[sandersonchandler92]

Same thing is happening to me right now. How are you feeling now man? Anything helping/helped?

[TheBooG]

I’ve been having an attack all day. Hopefully i win this time.

[MRawPR]

Jax27... Anxiety attacks hit me when I am the happiest. At this point of my life, I am as happy as can be...I have a great life, but I still struggle with bad panic attacks. What advice can I give you? I take .05 Xanax after breakfast and . 05 after dinner. That keeps my life balanced. Sometimes, if there is something triggering it or a special event or situation, I might have to take an addition .25 mg. I know Xanax is addictive and 'bad for us'... but the panic attack is worse and I will not let it ruin my happiness at my age. I have heard from this group that there are multiple other meds that are not addictive and could work. I have tried them ALL. Chemical and natural, organic, and vegan. You name them and I have tried it. Due to the many times I have moved because of my work, I've had multiple Psychiatrists. They are very strict and do not believe in natural medicines to control the severe panic attacks. I do take natural teas to alleviate stress and sometimes to be able to go to sleep.

However, if you are seeing a Doctor, talk to him and see what is best for you.