Hi I’m new to this group.

[Eva91777]

I’m new here. I have been suffering from generalized anxiety for the past couple of years. I have had some big changes in my life. - my mother died of Alzheimer’s 2016, I retired February 2017, my elderly father that I cared for died April 2017, broke my ankle Christmas morning 2017 needing emergency surgery and was laid up for 4 months. I believe I always had some anxiety and am a worrier but I think these life changes intensified it. I worry about every little ache thinking I have some fatal disease and I have a huge fear that I am going to get Alzheimer’s like my mother. To the point where I test my memory with everything. I have been talking with a therapist but hasn’t really helped. Recently started antidepressant in October but not working

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To help calm you and relax try guided meditation youtube just google or mindful meditation Takes 10 minutes or longer to do

[Eva91777 in reply to Hidden]

Hi, I try to do at least 10 minutes a day of some type of meditation and it does help.

[FearIsALiar in reply to Eva91777]

Keep it up 👍🏼

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The other is distractions watching nature programmes or listening to music that inspires you or art therapy or drawing or colouring in or cooking

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All interests to keep you interested and in good mood

[bonkers65]

Welcome to the group. I'm sorry you have had so much stress. It will definitly make your anxiety worse. Hope you feel better soon.

[FearIsALiar]

Welcome to the group Eva! I’m sorry you’re going through a difficult time. You’re certainly not alone in those struggles. Keep reaching out on here for support and we will help you as much as we can. I hope you’re able to offer others support as well 😊💗

[Catsamaze ADAA Volunteer]

Hi Eva. I want to join everyone in welcoming you to the group. Your anxiety has been fueled by a lot of events and circumstances beyond your control. But you took control today by taking the initiative to reach out and become part of this community . You’re already finding out that there is a lot of love and support here, and that it’s genuine. Sorry for the pain you’re in but you’ve come to the right place.

[Eva91777]

Thank you Catsamaze and everyone else who has send me good thoughts!

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Welcome to the community and dont worry after the rain storm there is always a rainbow