Anxiety Forum

sl87 · Joined: 01 Feb 2010 Posts: 3 Location: Canada

*Sorry in advance for the amount of text*

Hi
Im 23 and I have been suffering from anxiety for the last few years. I see myself and a rational person, so it is hard for me when I can't think my way out of the anxiety. I have tried a few meds for it, but none seem to help - atleast not for long.

Im wondering if there is anyone on here that has progressed from depression to severe anxiety. At this point, I dont go out of the house very often and when I do its out of necessity like walking the dog or maybe the once every few weeks to spend some time with family. I dont like to be around people, I do have a few friends but we dont see eachother often because we dont live close. but I like it that way because it gives me control for when I do see them.

My biggest concern now is my husband will be starting a new job soon, and he will be away for weeks at a time. That is not the part I have the issue with, I fear that something will happen to him and no matter how much I tell myself im just worrying for nothing I cannot stop thinking about it. I think about death a lot, most of the time its about my husband, my dog (hes only 3 and very well taken care of) and my mother. If anyone has dealt with this and has been able to control it, I would really appreciate all the help I can get. Thank You

Beachgirl · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:44 am Post subject:

I'm not agoraphobic, but I had horrible anxiety attacks and health and social anxiety and meds helped some but were never the answer for me. I think I was on the raod to becoming agoraphobic as I was afraid to go to more and more places where I had anxiety attacks. The good news is I 'm better now thanks to my cbt group I went through a couple years ago. Try reading the cbt book by Sam Obitz called Been there, Done that? Do This! If you do the exercises in it like the TEA form one they will retrain your brain to eliminate anxiety. It was a struggle to get at first but the benefits have lasted a long time already and I'm not planning on ever going back Grin

kewiodibe · Joined: 29 Jan 2010 Posts: 4 Location: United States

If anyone is familiar with Sikora out of Atlanta he had an album with a song by Kosheen called "Catch" I cant remember which album/mixtape it was on for the life of me. Any help would be greatly appreciated

tmays · mucho contributor Joined: 16 May 2009 Posts: 110

sl87 · Joined: 01 Feb 2010 Posts: 3 Location: Canada

Thank You. I was looking for the first book mentioned and im not able to find it, im in Canada and I checked Chapters and I looked on Amazon but again no luck. Does anyone know where I could order a copy?

Also, since I dont have a lot to disctract me, i have been thinking about getting a part time job, extra money would be nice and I think it will be helpful so i dont have to worry so much

squirt · Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 3:59 pm Post subject:

Beachgirl · Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:28 pm Post subject:

I see squirt already advised you and I agree on the part time job also. It's good to keep busy Grin

tmays · mucho contributor Joined: 16 May 2009 Posts: 110

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squirt · Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:27 pm Post subject:

How are you sl87? You never checked back. I hope you got the book and have been benefiting from the TEA forms smile

Let us know how you are doing?

Beachgirl · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:21 pm Post subject:

tmays · mucho contributor Joined: 16 May 2009 Posts: 110