Hi People!

[Saz83]

I am 32 years old and I have suffered from panic, anxiety and depression since I was 17.
i have recently been diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder due to a bout of severe anxiety.

Looking for help and support which I hope I can offer in return.

[Saz83]

Has anyone found any useful ways to cope when you have times of anxiety?
I am taking meds, having counselling, hopefully starting yoga soon too, got some relaxation techniques. It isn't easy but I guess it's a case of time.

[MiST]

Hi and welcome aboard, CBT is great, and also any books by Dr Claire Weeks have helped many, many people.

[Saz83]

thanks MiST, Iv registered for CBT and my counsellor is psychotherapist which hope will help! Thanks for the advice on the books, I'll check them out.

[Mjdeffend]

Hello! Just looking for support and here to offer support as well. Hoping to find people who go through wha I occasionally go through!

[Saz83]

Hjdeffend, thanks for joining the thread. What's your history?

[Tala202]

I just joined the forum and am hoping I won't chicken out from this too. I've turned to a lot of different sources for help but have ultimately been my own greatest source (thankfully). I've had a lot of time to think about everything and may be able offer a thing or two to help others as well. Whether I can help or not, I look forward to trying to rise above this within a community. If you wanna talk more about your history/situation, I'd be happy to listen!

[cloudy black]

yes anxiety is a tough one to deal with. today its really bad along with depression. there is no cure just manage it is the best that i can do. it would help if it wasnt such a taboo subject still. and really people in my experience just cant/wont even go there. so i have added isolation to my list. "there aint nathing worse than a needy person" so i have mastered the art of bullshit in my en devour to "appear normal"