Relapse

[anxiousalexis]

Im back to being hopeless. My anxiety about growing up and being terrified of the future is back. Idk how.. but I’m tired guys. Am I constantly gonna keep being like this? That scares me more. I need a cure for this. I can’t do it

[Denhans]

Hi Alexis, I am on a ‘hopeless one’ at the moment too. I think we are in charge of our own destiny and our future!! I’m really not feeling it right now. Although I can only live in the moment. Have you heard of cognitive behaviour therapy?? I went on it (6 week course) It helped me with my anxiety and the intrusive thoughts I was having at the time. But it was before I finally told my mum and siblings that I had been sexually abused by the oldest brother!! I I carried that secret for almost 50 years. I’m going to get myself signed up for another. Maybe this could help you, on your journey. As for a cure?? If I find one I’ll let you know... 💐💐some flowers for you 🌸

[anxiousalexis in reply to Denhans]

Thank you so much. Im sorry about your past. Ive done CBT but I just started feeling like a broken record. I was doing well for about 4months. But I always had the thoughts in the back of mind, they just haunt me, “Im no longer a child, my parents will eventually die, I’ll be old one day, I’m gonna have to take on a lot of responsibilities soon.” Im terrified of the future and I know I shouldn’t be, which upsets me more. I’ve had this anxiety disorder since I was 6 years old. Im now 18, almost 19 and dont want to be a grown up yet. Im scared. But im willing to try anything to rewire my brain and just enjoy life. This is no way to live. We’re in this together and will hopefully find peace. You’ll be in my prayers

[Denhans in reply to anxiousalexis]

You’ve touched my heart, no one has ever said that to me before ( i’ll be in your prayers) bless you Alexis, you have lifted my spirit and made me feel there is hope. Becoming an adult is scary, I’m not going to lie, but only because it’s the unknown. You are probably stronger than you think. You’ve struggled for a long time from a young age, like myself! And you’re reaching out on this site.Well done! You can make a change! I’m here for you and I hear you. Mandy 😃😃🌷

[CopingwithEx]

Hi Alexis, you're not alone I'm in the exact same boat! Reminiscing on a time before anxiety and how much it's ruined things for me! I've always had anxiety on and off but this is the worst it's ever been and I have been dealing with constant anxiety since April, suffering about 3/4 panic attacks a day worrying about my health. Anxiety is a shit thing (excuse my language) but you're not alone! One day you will not cure your anxiety (if only it was so easy) but each day will get easier until you almost don't notice it anymore, stay strong , you've got this!

[anxiousalexis in reply to CopingwithEx]

Thank you. I appreciate hearing your story and hearing that everyone is dealing with something. It gets frustrating. We’re literally in a constant battle with ourselves and it’s hard to win. We’ll find a way out of this. Praying for you 🙏🏼