Experiences with

Phobias

Some recent posts from people who are doing their very best to recover from debilitating anxiety and related symptoms (e.g. depression and a whole host of physical symptoms), have inspired me to jot down the following quotes that, with the benefit of hindsight, sum up what it takes to recover. 1. You

Life is busy for me. Go go go loud noises coming in going out But as I sit here alone in complete strange quiet as I ponder why I’m so depressed I realize I don’t honestly think I’ll make it to death without taking my life some day. I think about it so much. Every day. I hold off because of love... and

Lately at night I’ve been waking up with the feeling of terrible fear and can’t go back to sleep. I usually wake up and have no problem going right back to sleep. This is vey traumatic and have tried an extra dose of Klonopin last night. I took .25 mg. I read a little and soon was sleepy and slept

I’ve recently got a loan for a car, and I’m low key regretting it because I’m so scared about what the future holds. I’m worried that I will feel feel worse or that my mental symptoms won’t clear up. then won’t be able to work ect. The brain fog is making it difficult to think/see clearly and the depression

I have had a major health anxiety flare up this past week, and since I couldn't get in to see my therapist right away, to try to find some support, I looked online for techniques as to how to handle intrusive thoughts that send you over the edge (Im not new to this, have had it for years, with therapy

Hours spent obsessing over various parts of the body followed by time consuming compulsive behaviors. Sounds like OCD, doesn’t it? Sure. But it’s not. Although there are clearly many similarities between OCD and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), the two are in fact quite different and treatment needs to

I have been living in fear with my depression and anxiety. This week I screwed up big time. I have been between anxiety attacks and big lows of depression. Even writing this is taking a huge effort. My medication and coping skills are doing nothing. I just want to sleep.

I’ve taken for 15 days now and around 7 days in I was feeling the effects of them. No panic attacks at all for like 3 days. But now I’ve gone back to feeling worse again. I’m just wondering has anyone had this experience as worried they won’t work. Thank you.

What do you do for anxiety if Xanax no longer works? I’ve Valium an alternative? I take Paxil and won’t be coming off that anytime soon due to withdrawal symptoms. Thanks for any advice.

I desperately need help with my driving phobia. I have a bad anxiety when driving. Its worst over the smallest type of bridge. I am 48. This has been slowly going on over 8 years it's just worst now. I uber every where. Can't go to grocery store ..I am just frustrated

Okay so I’m a 21 year old male, I’ve dealt with depression and anxiety through most of my life and it has basically ruined my adolescence. I’ve only gotten therapy recently this year and have been on antidepressants and currently on my 5th ketamine treatment. But I am just as depressed and suicidal as

I was misdiagnosed for years... with bipolar after a breakdown 6years ago after a break up from my child father. Found out recently its maybe panick disorder. I lost faith in docters and am trying to do this without meds. I've tried hypnotherapy but it's to expensive to keep up with. I take string

I'm struggling so so bad with anxiety and depression... this time around I'm trying to do this without medication. My story is in my bio... could anyone please help or give advise. Thankyou!!

I have tried many different SSRI's for OCD without too much luck. Currently on Lexapro which is helping my anxiety but not totally my OCD. Has anybody used Anafranil before when SSRI's didn't work for you?

Hi everyone! I had a pelvic MRI scan yesterday to rule out infiltrative endometriosis. My consultant said she wouldn’t phone me unless there’s anything to report? I suffer with quite bad anxiety regarding my health so this isn’t the best situation with me. Anyone know how long MRI results take to get

Does anyone know how long it's supposed to take to work? I've had treatment resistant depression for 20yrs. Just started viibryd but my anxiety is unbearable. 24/7 panic attack and can't sleep. Dr gave me .5mg twice/day yesterday but hasn't done anything. I do nothing but cry. Anyone have any ideas

Hi all, I hope you’re doing well 🤍 My surgeon recently has recommended taking the pill on top of the IUD to try manage the endo/adeno pain that is coming back two fold. I’ve had the IUD for two years now and it worked initially for a short period of time but now it’s making my period last for up to

Hello Everyone, I'm 27 years old guy from Delhi, India. I want to share my story as an anonymous. I'm not sure whether the issues I'm facing falls under OCD or not, some of the compulsive disorders I have seems quite similar to OCD symptoms. I started facing these issues when I was a child, since then

Hi, I was placed on Prozac 10 MG abt a week ago & just wanted to ask if it was normal for it to heighten my anxiety before anything got better? I can’t say it’s made a change because I’d be lying. Still having panic attacks and obsessing over my fears. Any advice? No negative comments please. Thanks

I have heard the trite but true "resistance equals persistence" comment a number of times in a handful of ways. I find the idea of fighting anxiety without fighting counter-intuitive. I read Barry McDonough's DARE response book and I disliked his approach, much for the same reason I've had trouble with