Encouragment

[Braveheartman]

It’s been a while since I was on here. I wanted to share how I was doing in hopes it would encourage anyone struggling.

It think it’s good to share where I was and where I am now. I’ve had anxiety and panic disorder for 27 years. 8 months ago I was having 3-6 panic attacks every day. My anxiety levels were so high EVERYTHING caused panic attacks. Showers, driving, meetings, sitting in church, getting a haircut, watching kids sports games; you name it, and I was having panic attacks. Some days seemed like one constant panic attack. I feared everything and trusted no one.

Fast forward to today. The last Panic attack was August 23 2019. My anxiety is practically non existent. It hasn’t been easy but a ton of work, meds, faith and support from some new and old friends and family I’m in my way to healing and transformation.

I believe that healing is different for each of us and the time it takes varies. But hang in there! You are loved and have purpose.

Peace

[lillyofthevalley37]

Wonderful news can you say what medication helped you ?

[Braveheartman in reply to lillyofthevalley37]

Daily cymbalta and Xanax as needed. I only took a Xanax to help me going into situations were I was still scared to go into out of fear of a panic attack. I’ve been able to use the Xanax less and less and able to overcome those situations and now can go into them without the help of Xanax.

[pink83737]

Good for you! ❤️