Christmas past

[Ollie33]

Hi everyone I have been feeling good lately with my anxiety but as we approach christmas I am starting to have flash backs of how much of a mess I was last year before I knew I had anxiety . The flash backs scare me and are bringing on anxiety on ::: just sad that I worry each day and I will never be completely better

[Beevee]

You will get better by accepting the flashbacks which is memory and habit at work. Memories come and go and can be triggered by anything, such as a smell that reminds you of something. It's normal and Acceptance of all symptoms of anxiety will lead to recovery. Learn to be ok with the flashbacks and not add more fear which will almost certainly make you feel anxious. Break the cycle by learning to not care about the flashbacks and they will disappear. By genuinely not caring about any of the symptoms of anxiety, you are accepting and will gradually lose your fear which is the single reason that keeps the anxiety alive.

[Justneedpeace]

I had a mental break down last November 2015 and I could say that I'm pretty much like 75% better . Every single anxiety ever had in my life came back with a vengeance and then I developed depression till spring time of this year.

That I too am scared because last year was absolutely horrible and I sometimes get those feelings that I felt but they're not as traumatizing.

Just know that you're not alone