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[Laykonyde]

Im Laykonyde. Diagnosed with social anxiety a few years ago. Of course im new here. I would love to hear your wonderful stories about anxiety. Hopefully I can learn a lot from it.

Cheers!

[Agora1]

Welcome Laykonyde

My anxiety goes back many years. Actually I was a very excitable child growing up but never displayed physical symptoms and panic attacks until I was in my 20's. I had severe anxiety disorder (GAD) that eventually went into Agoraphobia where I was home bound for 5 years.

It was at that time that I learned a lot about my disorder and went on medication, had therapy and discovered other methods to help me recover. It took a lot out of me but today I am myself again, anxiety is under control and I'm here to pass my success forward.

I'm glad you are here with us and a part of this amazing virtual family of friends. xx

[Laykonyde in reply to Agora1]

Thanks for the warm welcome Agora1.

Nice to know you are now able to manage your anxiety.

Some days are better than some for me, may be that the same with you.

There is strength in community.

Once again, thanks Agora1

Xx

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Hey there, LaykonydeMine is a persistent one. In fact I know when I will have it because it is caused by a particular person. So, when I will see this person or hear from this person, I prepare my breathing exercise and then do them just in time and when they leave, I'm usually fine because I already know I will have them. I don't think it will go away, so I have decided to work with it instead of fighting it. I am interested in hearing ur story.

[Laykonyde in reply to Hidden]

Hi Zoom12345,

Nice to hear from you. Just like myself, mornings can be very tough. Was a time it hit me so bad I stopped looking forward to seeing each morning.

Meds have helped a wee bit. I'm now happy getting outta bed however, I still get morning anxieties. With each Monday morning where I get no anxieties, its a sign the week is gonna be superb 👌 😎.

[Hidden in reply to Laykonyde]

I think it is good to know the things that cause enxiety so that we can enjoy other times, you know, especially with us who suffer enxiety, happiness is usually taken away from us by it. Nice hearing from u

[Laykonyde in reply to Hidden]

Nice hearing from you too Zoom12345.

✌