New here

[ccbloom]

I thought I would introduce myself.

I've been trying to cope with Anxiety for years now. I have good days/weeks/months and then bad days/weeks/months. At the moment, I'm going through somewhat of a bad few months.

Every time I feel a pain in my body; every time I don't feel 'right'; every time I cough - I worry. You all know what I'm talking about right? It's that constant worry that something bad is about to happen - or worse, that you're dying. I google my symptoms every time I don't feel right or something physical is happening and every single time the same result pops up - anxiety.

I probably shouldn't self-diagnose anyway, but my anxiety started as PTSD after years of sexual abuse. 14 years later and I can't help but wonder if I wouldn't feel like the way I feel now had it not have been for my past.

Anyway, I hope to be able to mingle more around here and maybe get some advice along the way.

Thanks for reading.

[SunnieDebris]

ccbloom,

I read your entry and just had to comment on what you wrote about diagnosing yourself. I think the only person in the world who can say where your anxiety came from is you. Doctors (and helpful support people) can help support you and give you suggestions, but only you can say what's bothering you. Do you have access to mental health resources? If so, I would highly recommend you take advantage of that. However, if you don't, there are books, support forums, and your friends. I hope you find what you are looking for.

Sunnie