Hello 👋

[Fallin77]

Hi, we are all happy to have you in the group and share your insight. There is a very strong genetic component to this. My mom, brother and I all have anxiety and depression. I have been diagnosed with bipolar 2. I've tried ketamine tablets and found it effective but had to stop because it's costly. I take clonidine for anxiety because psychiatrists seem to be ok with that.When I get too many upsetting thoughts I do the EMDR therapy with the youtube videos. I've discovered you have to do whatever helps you cope and get through daily life.

[designguy]

Good for you that you have found what helps you and you keep trying new things. One of the things that helped me the most with anxiety was learning how to constructively deal with it and to be able to no longer fear the anxious thoughts or feelings even though they may be uncomfortable. I found the DARE book and youtube videos very helpful for a simple, practical and understandable way of looking at and dealing with anxiety/panic.