Guess who’s back.

[Christory77]

Hi everybody. Long time no see. I’ve tried periodically to come on here and see how things are going. Provide some insight, and help when I could, but knowing I couldn’t be around as much as I wanted because many things still trigger me. I suffered hard for a good year and a half. It was a struggle just to try and do anything. I found my way through that and started living my life again. About a year ago the anxiety started coming back. Slow at first but over time more and more. Fast forward to now and I’m noticing that I’m scared all the time and just fear everything. It’s certainly not a fun or fulfilling life.

Where I see improvement is in how I process and handle it now. Does it scare me? Yes. Does it suck? Yes, but I know that all of these feelings I have had before and I will get through them. I decided to reach out last night to see about medication. Medication has been a real struggle for me. I’ve been prescribed many meds over the years but could never find the courage to try one. I think that has changed. I’m going to try under the hopes that any relief would be welcome. I would love to hear your stories with meds, preferably good ones, and how it might have changed your life.

[Agora1]

Hi Christory, good to hear from you :)I had always been afraid to take medications and yet got dependent on benzos for 30 years.

When they no longer worked, I was safely weaned off them and put on Lexapro. It was

a blessing for me. Actually, I was in patient when starting on it, so it offered me more comfort knowing I was in a secure place.

I knew it would take about 4-6 weeks to reach full efficacy which it did.

Between getting off the benzos and being put on Lexapro my life became so much

clearer. I was no longer tired and sleeping all the time. It definitely wouldn't have

happened had I not taken the chance in finding something instead of just staying

in that circle of fear.

Of course, it takes more than medication and therapy Christory. I changed my life

for the better by accepting anxiety as not harmful. By using other methods to regenerate

and relax. For me it's been meditation and breathing. With these tools in place, I overcame

Agoraphobia as well. Now the world is mine once again. Too bad Covid came along but

it hasn't stopped me from living each day and not just existing. I wish you well xx

[Christory77 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you so much for replying. I’m also seeing a new therapist and working on lifestyle changes, and mediation as well. I’m excited to be on the other side of this. Thank you again.

[Agora1 in reply to Christory77]

Your response made me smile. You've got this xx

[Darryl Partner]

Welcome back. Thanks for your authentic sharing.