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Hello,

I am new to the group. I've been looking around at the posts. I've noticed so many with similar symptoms to mine. I have frequent panic attacks, a constant fear of a heart attack, insomnia, etc. due to my anxiety disorder and PTSD. Although I've been dealing with bipolar and anxiety for over 30 years, I've only recently begun dealing with a childhood trauma (I'm over 50), and it's increased my anxiety to the point that I have trouble doing anything. I've become terrified of going outside my house and am dealing with a ridiculous amount of fear (of dying, of the world ending, of going insane).

I am married, and my wife is amazingly supportive; however, my therapist suggested that I join a support group to talk with others who are experiencing similar symptoms and challenges.

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Adamj

Welcome to our wonderful community!

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Imanxious in reply toAdamj

Thanks

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Balloffur2468

Welcome!

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Imanxious in reply toBalloffur2468

Thank you.

Some of your limitations sounds similar to my OCD. You should search up Mark Freeman on YouTube. He has someone cool tips about dealing with uncertainty which sounds like you have a problem with in regards to health. Living with uncertainty sucks, I'm with ya.

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Nice. Thank you. I will look him up.

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Dolphin14

Welcome to the forum. Yes, we have lots to share here. I'm glad you joined.

I also have PTSD. There is a site for that too, you can join both for different focus if you like.

I also suffered childhood trauma. Surprisingly my issues came to light when I was around the same age. I knew there was " stuff" but I didn't realize the depth of the pain.

Your symptoms all resonate with me. So, know that many of us can relate and we share and support each other here.

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Imanxious in reply toDolphin14

Thanks. Yeah, it's so strange to know there was something, but I just never said it out loud until last year.

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Dolphin14 in reply toImanxious

Yup, I always answered things were ok. I guess it wasn't one of those things you tell as an adult? Who would have known the impact it had on our whole lives.

I've done quite a bit of inner child work. I never really thought about that as being a real thing. I'm not sure if that makes sense. But connecting with the pain really opened my eyes.

You will get there. It's baby steps and it's never giving up

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Imanxious in reply toDolphin14

Thanks. I've been working (with a therapist) on just trying to get the anxiety under control, so I haven't even gotten to the childhood stuff yet in any real way. I am hopeful, though.

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Dolphin14 in reply toImanxious

You will get there. Getting the acute things under control first will create a balance for you. Then you can tackle more.

Feel free to message me if you ever need to chat about it. I've been down the road and I'm doing so much better

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Blueruth

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