Hello

[DrStrangeluv]

My name is alex, i recently was diagnosed with GAD. I'm looking for some comforting words

[Kuma]

Hey Alex. I guess the most comforting thing I can tell you is that many of us with anxiety found ways to deal with it and go on to lead fulfilling lives. GAD can be challenging, but you can overcome the challenge. There is no one approach, but there are a bunch of options, including therapy (one type of which, cognitive behavioral therapy, has shown particular success with anxiety disorders), medications, mindfulness/meditation, and other tactics. I personally think a good support network (friends, family who are supportive, even discussion boards like this one) can be useful. If you have no idea where to start, you could talk with your primary care doctor or whomever diagnosed you with GAD about how to deal with it. Don't let it beat you! Best wishes, Kuma

[Dahila]

Welcome to the forum, and please try to read some sticky threads, we have a lot of people here who are very supportive:)

[DrStrangeluv]

Just wondering, I have tried to post something on the Medication forum, but i'm not seeing it posted, am i missing something?

[Dahila]

I think you need to have at least ten posts to post a new thread. I am not sure about this number but usually it works that way. :) do not worry you will post in no time. :)