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talking helps massively but who to?

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alfiy309
alfiy309

Hi, i have had anxiety since 2006. 2006 and the first half of 2007 were horrible but since mid 2007 my anxiety has been very mild so life has been pretty normal which was great. However in february this year i ended up in hospital due to a non related issue and since then the anxiety has got worse and yesterday and today in particular has been preety bad, in my early suffering i found talking to people, fellow sufferers extremely beneficial as a help each other tool. What do others think about this? I would love to help others and others help me as non sufferers do not understand. Just incase any confusion i mean talking by telephone. I was lucky and am lucky that i do have a form of telephone support but it is fairly infrequent and talking really helps me. What does everyone think? 😄

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  • mrs.wife24531
    mrs.wife24531 alfiy309

    Posted

    Feels good to hear the word normal lol that's what i'm striving for being normal again
    • alfiy309
      alfiy309 mrs.wife24531

      Posted

      We are normal, just with alot of background rubbish trying to confuse, i have got through it before and i will get past itagain just got to re apply wot worked last time. How long habe you suffered?
    • mrs.wife24531
      mrs.wife24531 alfiy309

      Posted

      For a month 1/2 yea it's only the bbeginning but i have a one year old baby and a husband we're just starting our lives together and now it feels like our hopes and dreams are over sad but my religious leaders and friends are really encouraging me sometimes i just feel like im dying but i can't think like that because i have a lot to live for
    • alfiy309
      alfiy309 mrs.wife24531

      Posted

      wow you are new to this but beleive me your hopes and dreams are not over, getting through anxiety is quite simple when you can see it for what it is, i have 2 beautifull daughters and a lovely wife who need me so i will move forward through this and im sure you will too. What help have you had so far?
    • mrs.wife24531
      mrs.wife24531 alfiy309

      Posted

      I take anxiety medication and i see a counselor every week. Other then that church and my family are a big help. Sometimes i can be feeling good then i get brought right back down i keep praying. My family are so important to me and they need me and i need them
    • alfiy309
      alfiy309 mrs.wife24531

      Posted

      Does the counselor help, i had cbt along time ago but i found i knew more than her !. are u in the uk ?
    • alfiy309
      alfiy309 mrs.wife24531

      Posted

      Stick with whatever works for you, do u know what caused your anxiety?
    • alfiy309
      alfiy309 mrs.wife24531

      Posted

      thats the same way mine started in 2006 but at that time i had never even heard of panic and anxiety so i thought i was going crazy, anyways that was a long time ago now, dont look back look forward, do u work?
    • mrs.wife24531
      mrs.wife24531 alfiy309

      Posted

      Sadly i had to quit my job but i havea one year old so thank god i can be with her
  • SkyeBeth
    SkyeBeth alfiy309

    Posted

    I totally agree with you Alfiy, talking to other people who understand what you are going through is hugely beneficial.  I joined this forum less then a week ago and I think it has really helped me.  There are so many inspirational stories on this forum, so many wonderful, courageous people who are going out of their way to try to help their fellow anxiety sufferers.  I've taken all their advice to heart and am applying it daily to my life.  Even though medication has also helped me I'm finding it is still a constant battle to keep in control of my anxiety, but day by day I'm getting there.
    • alfiy309
      alfiy309 SkyeBeth

      Posted

      Hi skyebeth. Forums are great, can i ask what meds you take as i never have had any so unsure what may or may not help?

    • SkyeBeth
      SkyeBeth alfiy309

      Posted

      Yeh, I take 50mg of Quetiapine before bed and 20mg of Paroxetine.  They are a little heavy duty but they are working for me.  Wishing you the best.
    • alfiy309
      alfiy309 SkyeBeth

      Posted

      I have never taken anything for my anxiety, glad yours are working for you. Are u on any program of any sort?
    • SkyeBeth
      SkyeBeth alfiy309

      Posted

      No, but will be seeing a psychologist soon.  Not too keen to go as I don't know what help she'll be.
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