Two weeks

[Jodi_S]

Today is a milestone. It marks two weeks since my last panic attack! I feel great. I do sometimes feel a little anxious, but nothing I can’t handle. So I’m writing to tell everyone that this does get better!!

What at my worst, I was having up to three panic attacks a day. By blood pressure would spike. I would walk around all day in a brain fog. My bp has remained a healthy 120/80 average. The brain fog is gone.

I take 20mg of celexa daily. I was seeing a therapist. Once I see my doctor at the end of the month and I am reassured that my A1C no longer shows prediabetes and my potassium has remained stable, I will start to wean myself off the meds. I am feeling so good that there is no reason to believe my blood work will not show my progress! I am not nervous to get it, but excited because I know it will show positive results. With the weight loss, anxiety control, and lower bp, I have done everything I can do. I am confident I made the necessary changes.

I’m here to offer support and say to never give up. Everything has it’s season. Just like the seasons, this will pass. You can do it. I was deep into anxiety and never thought it will get better. It did. It will for you.

[Agora1]

Hi Jodi_S, we needed to hear about your journey to success. Everyday someone wonders if this will ever end. It's hard to believe "someday" or "in time" but when we actually hear from those of us who have succeeded, I think that means more.

You did very well in addressing your issues and it worked. You now have the tools necessary to continue going forward. Wishing you a Happy Life! xx

[Hidden]

Congratulations, Jodi!

I have been feeling the same and want to shout if from the roof tops!

A life free of extreme anxiety is attainable.

Many blessings!

[Cat33]

Great positive post

So thrilled for you

Wishing you a happy life ahead 😊

[Crochetbaby]

Hi I’m feeling deep anxiety at the moment. I’m struggling to get through the day. My whole body is wired and like jelly I cry all day and can’t function properly. I have panic attacks and convinced I need to be on the floor and I’m going to die.

How did you conquer it?

Regards sandra

[Jodi_S in reply to Crochetbaby]

I sought help from a therapist and I was blessed with a wonderful support system in my husband and a couple of great friends. They made me get out of the house and reinforced the fact that nothing bad would happen if I left my home.

It wasn’t easy. I honestly felt like I was having a nervous breakdown and I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. But I also knew I couldn’t live like that and also refused to accept it.

The best thing you can do, not mater how hard it is, it to accept your panic attacks and instead of fearing them, allow them to happen knowing that when that attack is over, it’s over. That you have survived 100% of the attacks before and you will survive the next one. Decide that you will no longer allow your anxiety to control you. Let it come and face it and beat the beast. You will get stronger each time and they will come less frequently. My last panic attack was August 27th. I haven’t had one sense. That’s not saying I haven’t felt anxious because I have but I accepted how I was feeling and said to my self if it manifests into an attack, that I’ve got this. Taking control is the hardest thing I ever did, but it is possible. This may sound kinda silly, but I named my anxiety Harper because it always harped on me. Lol. For me, putting a name to it, I could address it was the true, living thing that it is. I could face it, with a name, and tell her to screw off and leave me alone. Again, I know it’s silly, but it really helped me.

Don’t give up. You had a life before anxiety and you will have it again. I promise. I’m always here if you need to talk.

[Crochetbaby in reply to Jodi_S]

Thank you I just havnt got ant strength to take control. I think for one second that I have and then I’m crying again saying how I can’t cope feeling like this anymore. I have a good support network. I’m just so scared and full of fear for nothing

[Jodi_S in reply to Crochetbaby]

You do have the strength. Your anxiety is just making you believe you don’t. You’ve got this!