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[Twitch7119]

Hi there I'm new to all this online support stuff I've struggled with anxiety and depression since I was 9 I am now 28. I'm on medication and I see a therapist once a week but its hard I worry about so many things all the time. Health anxiety is a big fear of mine along with just anxieties of like am I going to get from my job out of the blue or if my house going to burn down. I just think it would be nice to hear from others who struggled day in and day how but keep pushing forward in their fight with anxiety and depression.

[Hb2003]

Firstly welcome to this kind and and support community ☺️ I get really bad health anxiety when I get sick or when i feel unwell . I think of the worst possible imaginable scenarios in my head sometimes and that’s when my anxiety goes crazy . i have asthma and other health problems therapy and medication has been helping me a lot and i have learned strategies or coping mechanisms to deal with my anxiety . Lots of peace love kindness and support to you 🙏 - Hiba

[Agora1]

Twitch7119.... Welcome new friend. I am so glad you are here with us as we learn fromsharing each other's experiences. As someone who had Anxiety/Agoraphobia for 30 years,

I can tell you that fighting the symptoms was not the answer. I too was on Medication and

Therapy which still was not the complete answer but only a crutch to get where I am today.

Anxiety under control.

There is no magic wand but there is a "key" to healing and getting your life back.

So much to tell you that I don't want to overwhelm you on the first night. Keep coming back

to this safe forum. We are a virtual family of friends who support each other in our time of

need because we care and we understand. xx

[Roxylox in reply to Agora1]

I wish you could share any key solutions with me for my cousin. She is 35 years struggling with anxiety

I would guess a lot of hers is situational

She has not had an easy life through no fault of her own.

I feel of no use 'cos anxiety is not one of my issues.

Any helpful hints l could pass on would be much appreciated.

Apologies Twitch7119 for cutting in on your post.

Welcome to the forum.

I am simply delighted to discover someone got a handle on anxiety.

[LFCKate]

I struggle with social anxiety. Makes it really difficult to do the jobs that I want to do and of course now I am nervous won't get something else. Also new here, but happy to know that such a support platform exists. Wish you well on your day to day journey

[Folco]

New here also, but it's nice to have someone else to talk with. Take care

[Twitch7119 in reply to Folco]

Always here if you need to talk.

[catch_the_music]

My mind like to worry at times too. When that happens I try to give my worries to God - through prayer. I know I can trust Him to lift the burdens off of me - in time I stop worrying. Even if something happens - I know He will be there with me. I like to study passages in the Bible on worry - it really helps. So does listening to Encouraging music on Christian radio - like KLOVE radio. God Bless!