Anxiety

[Irie7812]

Yes, I also go one day at a time. At least I try too, Some days it’s a real struggle. I’am full of anxiety although I take meds for it. Sometimes the meds work and some times not so much.

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Hi and welcome!

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Welcome to the forums! I also suffer from anxiety and understand just how debilitating it can be. I feel for you, Irie.

[Dolphin14]

Welcome to the group. You are not alone. Many of us here are going through the same thing.

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[Kelkel00]

welcome! You will find many supportive and caring people here!

[Irie7812]

Thank you so much. Very nice to know I’am not alone.

[CAGgmb]

You're not alone. There are so many of us going through the same or similar things. I've had anxiety issues since I was a child. Been on medication since 2005, but it stopped helping, so I've been switched to a different SSRI. Just started it, so I'm looking at 4 or 6 or 8 weeks more for it to make a difference. It's not easy, it takes so long, but just keep going and keep fighting and looking for help. Good luck.

[Agora1]

Hi Irie7812 and Welcome to a comforting and safe community.

Medication can be helpful but the "key" to relieving our anxious

thoughts comes from within our mind.

Learning to retrain our mind in not allowing anxiety to take control

can help immensely. Accepting that Anxiety is but a lie coming from

our negative thoughts can also be beneficial.

My foundation in healing was from the wise words of Dr. Claire Weekes,

a psychiatrist who herself suffered from Anxiety.

She found a theory that Acceptance of the fear would eventually lessen

the symptoms and mental negativity.

Have you seen a therapist who can help you address these fears??

Working on why you are anxious can be a big help in being able to

push those thoughts to the curb. Afterall it is your life and not Anxietys.

We are all here to help you through these steps. I'm glad you are here

with us new friend. xx

[Irie7812 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you so much Agora 1. Very nice words from you to help me through the day. I will remember what you said throughout my day. Thank you again.

[AnxiousSilver]

Welcome.

[Chinaadventure]

Welcome to the boards! I understand exactly where you're coming from. I too am on medication with a recent change so my body is just adjusting. So every day is a roller coaster ride I have my eyes my lows and then my mind just runs away with me. Trying to do the best that I can taking it one day at a time and that is all we can do. It's so nice to to know that I'm not alone in my struggle and that there are other people out there who feel exactly the way that I do. It is such a shame that some people don't understand mental health in today's society and still frown upon it and it's not something that can be easily discussed with family and friends. Find out who your network of support is and stick with them that is what I am doing. Reach out whenever you need somebody to chat with. Stay strong 💪🙏❤️