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i have been taking birth control for at least 8 years lately i have read that my anxiety can get worse when i have been on this medication for many years. Anyone in this group who has knowledge of this topic or if anyone has gone through the same thing.

would be a great option to improve my crises

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I can't relate to the birth control, but I wanted to respond to your post. I want you to know that you are not alone with anxiety. I am so sorry you are in crisis. Are you on any medication for the anxiety?

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Clover8 in reply to gajh

I used to take meds for a year … but I realized that is not a solution so I don’t want to take meds again.

I try to do different a things I would like to know how can difference between a illness or a panic crisis to don’t waste my time in at hospital

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gajh in reply to Clover8

Have you read the book Hope and Help for Your Nerves End Anxiety Now by Claire Weekes? It is a really good book. It talks about the initial fear that of the panic attack versus the second fear which is the fear of the panic attack. If we can just accept the feelings of the panic attack instead of fear that they mean something medical is wrong with us. It helps with understanding what the symptoms are of panic and then knowing that those symptoms can't actually hurt us. I know this is much easier said than done. I haven't learned it myself, but there are people here who have learned acceptance and have overcome their anxiety. It is very encouraging to read their posts. I do highly recommend the book, if you are interested. It is great if you are able to do it without meds.

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Clover8 in reply to gajh

Thank you for your time.. I’m going to buy the book and let you know if works for me.. bless you

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gajh in reply to Clover8

Great I look forward to hearing your progress. Keep me posted.

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