First of all, thank you allso much for your help! This community has been so helpful and you all make up the fabric of it.
I did take about 3 days to myself after the dreaded appointment. I was mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. I stayed in my bedroom and was a bit down because I was on a high from defeating my fear and then it was like 'ok what now?' I almost never let myself be happy because I feel the rug will get pulled out from under my feet without notice.
But, today I'm feeling better. I came out of my room and I'm less dependent on my wife -which I'm sure makes her feel better. I've been doing my chores and talking with family more. I know now that my fears are worth defeating and will continue to leave my home. I see the light and that's so beautiful. ✨️
It's my time to pay it forward and that I will. **************
So, for anyone feeling hopeless, it doesn't last. You will get better, you will have better days. Work on you and be selfish. Have hope. Mental illness is sometimes something you need to take control of and tame. It's still there but within your control. If you're having a hard time well, I am proof that it gets better. Sure, you'll have crappy days, but, you can face it.
After the pandemic, we all had to adjust to leaving the house and being out in public again. I know I did. And it does become easier the more you do it! Time and patience are the secrets! I am glad you have taken this step with success!💗
So true, and thank you! It wasn't easy. I've always been moderately active so it wasn't like me to hole up and disengage. I mean I'm not very social due to anxiety but, I used to be able to at least go to the store. The pandemic made me paranoid as heck to the point of extreme fear. I wish it was discussed more widely. But, here I am 🙂
Hi there, what a nice post, thank you very much... It is always nice to share experiences ... Hope is or should be indeed the last but permanent resource ... wishing you all the best
Last week the day after I survived that crowded bus I had feelings of comedown as well but managed to go on the bus to swimming in the afternoon though.
Thank you so much! I'm not completely out of the woods but close enough for now and, maybe forever but, that's ok. Definitely makes me feel better to read comments like yours 😊 The success stories give hope ya know? Thanks again 🙏 ✨️✨️✨️✨️
I've probably mentioned before but just incase, one of the things that helped me the most with anxiety/panic was learning what was really going on and the constructive way to deal with it. You might check out the DARE Anxiety book and youtube videos and the website/youtube of Paige Pradko, they both have good, practical information and methods for dealing with it and agoraphobia. You may also benefit from medication at least temporarily to help you, I found klonopin helpful for me in calming me down some and allowing me to focus on healing.
Those are solid resources, thank you! I'll look it all up.
I am prescribed and do take Klonopin as needed but hate feeling out of it, foggy, and sleepy but, will take it if needed ya know? Idk what I'd do without it honestly. Sometimes medication is 100% warranted. I take a ton of (prescribed) meds and, if I didn't, I'd probably be in prison or an inpatient facility forever, God's honest truth.
I do have a good idea of where most of my anxiety comes from, the root. I'm working on it but it'll be grueling and long.
You're very welcome, hope you find the info helpful. Another good book that helped me is "At last a life and beyond" by Paul David, he had major anxiety and agoraphobia and overcame it. Knowing where your anxiety comes from and the triggers for it is very helpful but the biggest thing for me was learning to never believe the anxious thoughts and now that they are lies and were originally there to keep myself safe but now that i'm an adult, I no longer need that kind of safety and I can take care of myself.
Right on point you are!!! I've heard some of the nations most sought-after professionals say the same things. I'm gonna screenshot this advice. Thank you 🙏
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Just had my first appointment with my new local therapist!!
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