I'm getting really tired of not being my old self.

[Anxious2befree]

I just want to be me again. I just want to feel like I'm the same person as I was 4yrs ago. I'm sick of worrying over nothing and getting these horrendous symptoms. I just want to go to work and have my life back to go out and enjoy myself without these feelings that are ruining me

[Icanbeathis2016]

Same here

[Jeff1943]

O.k., Anxious2befree, but what are you actually doing about it, to become your old self once more?

[Anxious2befree in reply to Jeff1943]

Hi Jeff I am seeing a psychologist, doing mindfulness online, reassuring myself I'm ok, checking the foods I'm eating so it's a healthier lifestyle and exercising more. I don't know what else to do. I have had exposure therapy which got me back driving again and I'm doing what I can to get back to being me again but I feel every step forward something happens and I take 3 steps back.

[Jeff1943 in reply to Anxious2befree]

Yoy're doing what you can, maybe it's 3 steps forward and 2 steps back which is still one step forward.

[Lostjoy]

I’ve felt this way for awhile now. If you find something that works, please share.

[Anxious2befree in reply to Lostjoy]

Im trying everything I know. Xx

[Dragon1940]

I know how much we as people like to look back on how we behaved in the past & consider it our true selves & which fuels the regret that you hold today, but think about it? What was it about your "old self" that you treasure so much? Say for example being a hard worker, well then that is completely in your control & I know you can restore yourself to being a hard worker if you put in the effort to do so although if by old self your referring to an event that is out of your control say being with someone, being with friends, etc. well I apologize for you being led to believe that your current self is less worthy than your past self but you can get much better! Simply wake up everyday, look yourself in the mirror, & say to yourself I am the best me I can possibly be no one's changing that so sadness how about you just leave? I hope you feel better!

[Anxious2befree in reply to Dragon1940]

I used to be outgoing, could drive anywhere, worked full time and was happy. I know it's in my control but these symptoms are just horrendous. It's so hard to get through each day and just driving to drop my son off at school and pick him up. I suffer severe eye strain on top of the severe anxiety and panic and PTSD. I appreciate you replying xx

[Dragon1940 in reply to Anxious2befree]

Wow you see now that is not in your control, you can't exactly choose how your afflictions affect you but it is great that you still manage to be happy & strong at given times! perhaps you should take some time off? Unless that isn't an option in which case I would recommend perhaps finding a side hobby to keep you busy? Which could be you know literally anything even just counting sheep in your head while you sleep! it is my pleasure to reply & assist you in any way!

[Anxious2befree in reply to Dragon1940]

Thank you I have had the last 6months off work 3months of that I couldn't drive due to eye strain that was severe. The last 3months I have got back to driving again slowly and in between my anxiety and panic I have been going to see a psychologist and doing some mindfulness online. I'm looking into hypnosis to see if it would be beneficial.

[Dragon1940 in reply to Anxious2befree]

Wow I apologize for those 3 months they do sound terribly miserable & painful but hey at least you are rebuilding for the now 3-4 months after! So that's a great step in a positive direction! Wow hypnosis sounds interesting do post about how it goes when you undergo the process!

[Anxious2befree in reply to Dragon1940]

Yes I will

[Anxious2befree]

Thank you

[Dragon1940 in reply to Anxious2befree]

My pleasure!