Hello

[canadagrl]

Hi everyone this is my first post to the group. Argh what a way to get ready to ring in the new year but with anxiety! Ugh. I've suffered on and off over the last 25 yrs with GAD. I have had good years with no outward anxiety. Maybe the occasional negative anxious thought or two. But also have had those years when it seems I have a good month or two then as you know those overwhelming thoughts which lead to anxiety!!! It's so frustrating I want to scream at it and tell it to piss off! I'm 45 yrs old now enough already!!!!!!
Anyways my name is Kelly and I look forward to chatting with you guys and hope that I may be able to help support many of you with your anxiety as well receive support for mine. God Bless you and keep you together we shall conquer this!!!

[sandyrdh1]

Hi, welcome. When did your anxiety start back up? And are you on any meds for it?

[alankay]

Welcome and I hear you. At least you know what it is, how it acts up, what to do and it will get better over time. A spike in anxiety do to a busy Holidays season likely.:(
Alankay.

[canadagrl]

Hi, welcome. When did your anxiety start back up? And are you on any meds for it?

I am on 10mg Paxil. Very low dose I am stubborn about meds. I don't want to rely on them! I want to conquer it once in for all (lol don't we all)

[SunnieDebris]

Hello, and welcome! I'm glad that you found us!

[MainerMikeBrown]

Canada Girl, I hope you find that sharing your issues with anxieties will not only benefit others, but will help you as well.

[1Goofy1]

Hi, welcome! I have only been a member for a few weeks and I wish I would have found all of these wonderful peeps a long time ago. It really helps to bring me back down to earth to jump on here and know I am not the only one with this.

[star1234]

Hi and welcome! Glad you found us. I've been suffering from OCD for many years. It was only until recent that my anxiety and panic attacks kicked in. I'm 44 years old and I feel I'm to young not to do anything about it. I am also here trying to learn from others and I hope they can learn from me. I do have to say keeping physically busy is the best therapy for me because I don't space out as if I was watching a movie or surfing the web. For example, my chest pains came back on Friday after two weeks of being fine. When I'm resting I feel it more. So today I decided to take down all the holiday decorations and clean. Hopefully I will be tired by tonight and get some sleep. When I go to the gym I also feel at my best. No chest pain.

[canadagrl]

Well it's near the end of February and its been a restless,anxious filled time. Ive had good times and incredible anxiety filled times........

I have shared with a few people my anxiety but they just nod. I do not think they believe me.... I'm kellY, the funny one,the crazy laughter filled jokes one...that's the mask I wear. I feel I have to hide "me" because I don't want anyone to see me at my worst. But argh eg: this weekend we are on a bus trip to a ski resort its put on by a local radio station. It's a party hearty weekend. Last year I was carefree and had such fun..... This year I've spent a lot of time being miserable as 3/4 way on bus I had a bad anxious time.... It freaked me.. That's consumed me this entire weekend. I had an anxious moment or two yesterday at lunch... I avoided going out last night with everyone... Made my excuses!! My poor hubby misses out! Now it's 6am and our bus leaves at 2pm today and I'm afraid! It's a
four hour ride home!! I need to relax I need help! Argh so if anyone is avail for chat in about 8-10 hrs from now that would be awesome!!