Has Anyone Gotten Better?

[Rdiz777]

Has anyone on here ever gotten back to normal? I remember what it was like to just feel regular. I still had problems but I was a normal person with problems. I haven't really been to the doctor, but feel like my brain chemistry has been off for several years.

[Dolphin14]

I'm getting better. First I need to figure out the root cause.

Now I am working with that in therapy.

It's been a lot of work, emotionally draining at times.

I have a great md and two great therapists guiding me with this.

It can be done

[Hidden]

Yes, I got better years ago.

I decided to get on with life, do things and achieve things and move on.

Now I am fine.

[Indigojoe in reply to Hidden]

what turned the tide for you?

[Hidden in reply to Indigojoe]

I think I got so busy that I didn't allow it time to creep in, it's like I got out of a bad habit.

I did more with myself, set myself goals to achieve, learned new things.

I have been ok for years now.

[Hidden]

I’ve got better. Taken antidepressants which have got me through this and am still taking but feeling better than I have in years 😊

[Indigojoe in reply to Hidden]

which drug makes you feel so much better?

[Hidden in reply to Indigojoe]

Hi there. I have been taking Escitalopram (Lexapro) 10 mgs for 4 months. Although it took a good while to kick in properly 6/8 weeks I now feel a new me!! 😊

[LilyAnnepuppy]

I’m beginning to feel better. I call it “an even playing field.” In fact I believe the experience with pain and struggle has made me even better than I was before. I have much more compassion and empathy. I accept vulnerability to a larger degree. And the push to do better than my best has subsided a lot. Hang on (or let go), there is hope.

[Hidden in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

Great to hear! 😊

[Rubie1996]

In some ways yes, I used to be anorexic but after cbt, working with a dietician, group therapy and medication that feels like just a bad dream now anxiety and depression is still bad but I know that I can continue to battle on through them because I was able to overcome something I never thought possible

I hope you're alright, have you ever thought of trying counseling? There's many different types and they can be so helpful to be honest it is okay to not be okay and if you don't feel normal then don't worry because I don't think anyones "normal" however it's not okay to be suffering, if you feel your brain chemistry is off maybe anti depressants could help if you wanted to try that option if you don't already have them?

[KevinManchester]

Yes I am back to living a normal life, I am off any meds and feel fine. It was hard work, don't rely on drugs alone, I combined various techniques distraction, CBT, I focused on a new hobby, I read many books on anxiety and fought it back. I never gave up, try to focus on something not related to anxiety and you will beat it. Hope this helps

[Agora1 in reply to KevinManchester]

Me too Kevin. It wasn't easy but so worth the work. xx

[Want2BHappy3]

Ive been normal seems like Off and on for most of my Life? I'm 64, I'm Scared of being HAPPY, that's Not Normal to me, I'm scared it will be short Lived that something will go Wrong?

[Rdiz777 in reply to Want2BHappy3]

Yes, I fear relaxation

[Miniwheats]

Yes, absolutely. CBT, learning about how anxiety operates, this forum, and focusing outward vs inward. Also benefited from finally talking to parents about it and their response was generally "what the heck why are you freaking out like this? You're analyzing way too much..you were never like this before. Just forget about it and carry on with your life" and while most anxiety sufferers find this reaction condescending I was incredibly reassured by it.

[Jojo519]

Something my therapist told me when I was first diagnosed is anxiety is treatable...not curable. You will always have anxiety, its just a matter of how you deal with it. I've been on medication for the last 2 years and it has helped a lot, along with cognitive behavioral therapies. I still get attacks once in awhile, but I have learned how to manage them and get through them without letting them take over your life.

[RoseyViolet]

I got serious with God and realized my only hope was in Him and placing my life/thoughts/emotions and wellbeing into His very capable hands as He created me and knows me best anyway. Before doing this I struggled. I struggled with the why of my abuse, the unfairness of family members and how difficult life was, but what I soon realized is this... we were never intended to do this life alone without a rescuer. Its simply impossible.

When I realized I was a sinner from birth and hopeless without a savior to rescue me from myself and my poor choices, that's when I began really living and healing and began to have hope in my future. I pray for you friend! There is a "get better" waiting for you, his name is Jesus and He loves you so very much! He sure helped my "headspace" become a whole lot clearer.