Does Anxiety really go away, even after yo... - Anxiety Support
Does Anxiety really go away, even after you think that you have hopefully overcome the struggle, is it a continuious process of monitoring?
For me anxiety has been a continuous presence in my life since I was 12. However, I have had long periods when it has been quiet in the background and I can go about my life forgetting that it has ever been a reality. At other times it is a constant and threatening presence which prevents me doing very much by myself and I become dependent on my partner. For example travel used to be a huge problem and I was afraid of flying but I overcame that and have flown to Australia and New Zealand - not alone but nevertheless I was able to do it with relative ease. Now, it would be more difficult to do that as I am not feeling very good at the moment and can't travel alone anywhere, even going to the supermarket is a bit of a nightmare. I think one of the problems with your question is that people who come onto this site are in the full grip of anxiety so you might not get the answer that you are hoping for because people who have fully overcome anxiety wouldn't be reading these question and answers! I think of anxiety as a chronic condition with relapses which with the right care and treatment can be managed so that it doesn't ruin your life. Good luck.
Yes, last time I was really poorly was 2008. In march I was in spain, and last year went London on my own to see the sights. At the moment find it hard to go out, although I do go nearby during the day, I'm scared of having another panic. It just seems never ending when your in the middle of it. Feel really lonely today.
I'm in a similar situation to paw, I find my anxiety has peaks and lows. I have been on holidays abroad even though i have difficultly with crowds and airports, its not easy sometimes but depression and anxiety should not control you, all the best.
I'd say it's always within you but at different levels.
I've had literally years free from Health Anxiety and many years with it bothering me from a mild nag to a full blown attack off and on.
Anxiety is part of life, without it we couldn't function, we all know we need that adrenaline rush when we are needed to perform certain activities in life, but it is when it becomes out of control, and worry about everything and everybody. It is best to know your triggers, but as others have commented it shouldn't control us, but easier said than done.
I found relaxation and meditation helps, as does swimming. I wish you well.
Sadly my anxiety came to full force on Friday and I had to come home from work. This hasnt happened for a very long time and I dont know what sparked it off. I had to take a lorazapan and just rest. I felt exhausted, yesterday was better, but this morning mid morning the old fears overcame me again, so yet another lorazapan. This is the first time I have had to take one for over 25 days. But I am determined it will be beat me. I have been researching diet especially through Patrick Holford and I am trying my hardest to g sugar free though this is very hard. WE WILL ALL BEAT THIS. GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY, GREAT SUPPORT. Does anybody recommend any vitamins or supplements
Hi all
It's an interesting question and one I was desperate to know the answer to last year when it just took over my life. Looking back I have always been an anxious person - I jump at everything and had low self esteem. My counsellor said you normally continue to have some level of anxiety - which was REALLY not the answer I wanted to hear!! I want to know it will be done and dusted and gone. However - with her support I've begun to 'listen' to the anxiety and learn when to (try to!) push through it and when to rest and listen to my gut instinct. This has been invaluable.
I spoke to a nurse the other day who said that it was VERY important to make sure multivitamins contain chronium, magnesiun and zinc....I'm gonna make sure these are in the next lot I buy. Also omega 3 oils are very important for brain function and are recommended. ..
All that said - I know i really need to improve my diet!!!
bebushka - good on you for the cutting out of sugar!! I know it's supposed to be a good thing.!! Bet it's not easy!! Hop you've had a restful weekend x
I think it depends on the type of anxiety and reason for it, if there is a reason!
I personally dont think it will ever really go away for me, Ive been fighting against anxiety since i was about 14 and im now 31, only now am I starting to realise that I have to learn ways to manage my anxiety rather than hope for a cure as it were so it doesnt prevent my daily living acitivities as much as it has done over the years and still does.
One day at a time and little weekly lists of reasonable tasks to achieve seems to be the way im living at the moment :0)
xx
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