Introducing myself

[saralara]

Hi everybody,
Just thought I'd say hello and introduce myself. I've recently been letting my anxiety get the best of me and turn into something a lot worse. I wanted to join a place where others truly know what I'm going through and can understand. One of the hardest things to do is try to explain to somebody what it's like to have an anxiety disorder. I'm very grateful that I've found this site and hope to make personal connections to a lot of you.

[Lexie1425]

Welcome! I just joined a few weeks ago and have found this site really helpful! I hope you do as well. When I signed up, I felt the same as you -- like anxiety was taking over my life. I was miserable. I've learned a lot these past few weeks. I started talking to someone about my anxiety, I've been practicing breath techniques, and learning about anxiety, like why it happens and why we have the feelings we do when we are experiencing anxiety. That has helped me a lot. I know I still have a long road ahead of me but I am starting to feel better and I hope you do soon too. Let me know if you ever want to chat, I'm here!

[jessy]

Hi guys , I have just joined today , for the same reasons as you . I have suffered since age 15 with anxiety & depression , I am now 31 & it's got to crisis point . I hope to find friends here that are suffering & battling the same problems & share our fears & just to know I'm not alone really . Xxx

[alankay]

No you're sure not alone. On any meds or treatment? Alankay

[jessy]

Hi , yes I'm on lorazapam 3-4 mg a day and Dothippen 150mg a day . Been on loads of different med's over the past 16 years . I've been on the lorazapam for years now , I used to be on a nu h much higher dose , I went into hospital to withdraw from the 12mg a day dosage . That was very hard.
I'm starting cbt also . Although I'm not convinced its the right therapy for me or the right time . I think I need more of a talking therapy .
A lot has happened in the last few months & I'm finding it all very raw & very difficult :)

[positivity]

Hi all :) I am new to this site too but for some reason I need 25 posts to start my own new thread?! I feel the same as most people here - glad to have somewhere to go to for support and realise that I'm not the only one feeling this way!! Here's to an anxiety free future to all of us :)

[jessy]

Hi , I find it comforting to know I'm not alone & other people are struggling aswell . I'm desperate to get better & have some sort of life , rather than just existing .
As soon as I open my eyes in a morning the anxiety & depression flood over me .
Sleep is the only escape .
X

[LR1]

Hi all- I'm new to the site too, and it's good to know I'm not alone- I've lived with this for 9 years, sometimes I think I've beaten this thing then wham it's right back out of the blue....
So good to know there are people around who can really relate!!

[jessy]

Hi Lr1 , you are not alone !!
I'm also new to this site & it's always a help to know your not alone .
I've been fighting this for 16 years , I have accepted I probably always will . It is a relentless battle & no one can't possibly understand unless they've suffered .
X :-)

[orachahalion]

Hey there, you are not alone in here, thats one thing for sure.

I hope that you find the help and support to get well again.