10 year anniversary soon.

[Dnel82]

I haven't been on this thing in forever. Joined back in 2018. Had my first massive panic attack that sent me to the ER in 2015. Panic and anxiety decided to stick around and be a part of my life since. Hard to believe it's about to be 10 years. I only really think about this place when I'm really struggling. The last three weeks has been a nightmare. My journey the past 10 years has been a rough one. It's hard for me to really put into words my reality. I wish I can say that I've learned something but I haven't. I still always feel trapped. I always ask myself "when does it get better and how many more years of this?" Wishful thinking I guess. Anyway happy anniversary to me. Stay uplifted and do what you can to make yourselves feel better, grounded and achieve clarity. Stay blessed to all ✌🏼

[gajh]

Does it help you when you are active here? It helps me so much. Welcome back.

[TXanxiety74]

Stay strong my friend. I have had anxiety since 1996 with panic attacks varying as the stress levels in my life change. Panic attacks can bring about depression because of the fear of not knowing when the next one will happen but you already know this. I just want to say, keep yourself grounded. Take time to go for walks and be present in your surroundings. I am glad you are here to share your stories and help others. I am not sure if they ever go away but medicine has helped me go for longer periods of time with no anxiety or panic attacks. As my son is out ob his own now the attacks have increased as he was unemployed for an extended period of time. I like to think that our anxiety will get better. Just know when you are in a dark place, there are people that are willing to listen.

[mariarosa]

I can relate, there will be bad days and then there will be worst too. I was feeling like you since i guess forever, and 2017 really hit me hard that hurricane Maria, it made my anxiety and fears worst. But now im brushing everything off my shoulders, life goes by too quickly , i refuse to be worried and fearful about how life will turn out, that feeling is the only thing dying in me, l am living the now and here, tomorrow will be dealt with as it comes. So u know what? Breath in every single second u have, cause just waking up in the morning is a miracle right there already. Today went by, tomorrow will bring who knows what, but hey in this present moment we are breathing so lets grab that breath of air and do something good for ourselves whatever it is that makes u feel good as long as it doesnt hurt anyone or yourself. Live life in the present.Like i mentioned b4 Hurricane Maria hit us real ugly, I am an NDE survivor i can tell you how much i cherish every breath i take which is what we all should do too. Anxiety and panic will try to haunt u always, do seek help if u need to, but over all, love yourself, be kind and compassionate to yourself we are only human and we go through many emotions its human nature, maybe we can fix ourselves at least a bit. The mind is an amazing instrument and can work in our favor.

[In-progress431]

Bro what?

You've dealt with anxiety for 10 years without any intervention with medication?

Man that’s legendary stuff! Amazing.

Change your handle to “Goliath” or something.

Always remember you’re an inspiration to somebody, somewhere.

Take care…