without meds

[milo1]

i know i have asked before but is there anyone out there doing this med free is it really working or are we just fooling ourselves is anyone having any sucess i am really struggling x

[rouri]

I am not taking any meds, I am convinced that anxiety is a state of mind and behavior learned by being anxious all the time, you have to train your mind not to be anxious anymore. easy said then done, I am not having bad anxiety anymore, some days are not bad, some days are a bit gloomy but getting there.

what kind of anxiety you have? when do you struggle?? any specific time of day?

I am happy to answer your questions???

[milo1]

hi rouri about 22 months ago i had a terrible dizzy turn i was holding on to kitchen sink every thing went black but did not pass out ended up in a and e told me it was panic attack i dont agree i have severe arthritis in my back and neck and i think it was lack of blood supply to my head however since i have had this attack i admit i am now very anxious actually too scared to be alone i have now got an appointment end of july with neurologist i think i have developed health anx i am frightened as soon as i wake up x thanks for answering x

[bebushka]

I am not meds free, but for nearly 12 months I have reduced my meds from 225mg to 75mg it wasnt easy but I give myself a daily pat n the back

[rouri]

have dizzy spells every day, with anxiety is very complicated, it is not like broken leg with pain and you know that in six months it will disappear, the same thing for me when I open my eyes I start thinking about anxiety and how my day will be, i try very very hard as I have to work and commute to London every day, I don't know how I am doing it but thx God.

the GP will never be able to tell you that in six months/one year this will disappear, far too many theories about anxiety that is getting very confusing to most people, not enough studies done on it which is sad, it wouldn't kill so I guess they don't care.

Bebushka I am happy for you that you were able to do that, you should be very proud

God bless you all xx

[Mandy26]

Hi Milo. I haven't been taking meds or doing any CBT etc. I had an attack a week or so ago and got so sick I went to the doctors but they were terrible so I thought I am just going to do this by myself, because at the end of the day, I know it's in my head and is a frame of mind.

I treat myself and bought myself a new coat (a small thing but I got in a rut of wearing a horrible one and it got me down) and it really perked me up that I had treat myself to something. Another step I took was going out for a good few hours. I always feel a bit panicky when I leave the house for anything other than work, but I used to walk alot with my bf so we decided I would push myself and go with him on a walk Saturday just gone. It was a bit odd, I was almost waiting for an attack or anxiety to kick in, and it didn't. So we had a lovely walk and it felt great to get some exercise. I'm going to purchase a yoga DVD and start doing some exercise every morning at home. I'm changing my diet to be a lot healthier than it is, and I'm putting money away to give myself little treats every now and again. I feel really positive at the moment but I know anxiety can rear its head whenever it feels. I'm hoping I can keep it at bay though. x

[milo1]

HI MANDY i am just so frightened at the moment i did go out this morning with my son but i can not do anything alone dont know what i am going to do i hope you continue to get stronger x