I am so ANGRY

RosieM · Post by **RosieM** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:11 pm

I am so sick and tired of having an anxiety disorder. I use to do things and visit people and now I have the hardest time driving the 5 mile radius around the block! I have done the attacking anxiety program 2x one time with a coach. I see a psychiatrist, I also have a full book shelf full of self help books mediation, anxiety, religion, abandonment, etc. I just want to wake up one day and do whatever I want without having to think about how it's gonna make me feel! Lifes not suppose to be this hard at least when I see people out and about they seem to enjoy life. I have never taken any Meds nor have I ever met anyone in person who is recovered! Do meds really help? Is it really possible to recover and be 100 percent better? Really?

Lawgirl01 · Post by **Lawgirl01** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:25 pm

RosieM,

You have to believe, put yourself first and trust in GOD. you are here for a reason, and we are here for you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:49 pm

thank you for listening.

BTTRFLY · Post by **BTTRFLY** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 3:02 pm

rosiem, Ihave been on meds. for 23 yrs. and they have given my life back, but i still have some issues so I'm going through the program hoping to one day stop the meds.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:03 pm

Rosiem, Yes the meds do help especially if you have never been on them. I have been on some sort of meds for over 18 years. I am currently on Effexor have been on Zoloft and Paxil. They are helping me every day. I hope to be able to get off them someday but I know what you are going through and it sucks, big time. When you listen to the Cds don't try so hard and just take it day by day, hour by hour. Thats how I handle it. I give myself something to look forward to every day. Whether it be an email, even just a return response, a desert I bought like heavenly hash ice cream, or a nice long hot bubble bath. Feel free to im me or email me at any time. Carla

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:19 pm

Wow, you are all awesome. This is my first time doing the program. My first time being in any kind of chat room, much less one to do with anxiety and depression. Anyway RosieM, I too have been on Lexapro for three years and it has helped me immensely, don't be afraid to get what you need to help you. I am only on session two but I already feel confident that this is helping and will help me to get off the meds eventually.

jessanxious · Post by **jessanxious** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:24 pm

RosieM I totally sympathize with you on this. i've been through the program twice, once with a coach, same with you. i'm still not fully recovered, i still have major issues with the whole agoraphobia thing, and i still have panic attacks. i know its hard to believe that you'll ever recover, i have the hardest time thinking that i ever will. i'm sick and tired of it too, its been almost 4 years having this and its soooo hard. i still have some hope though, there has to be some becuz otherwise why would we have been put on this earth ya kno? all you can do is try your best. everyone has their off days and days when you get so fed up with anxiety and you just want to stop struggling, but just keep trying. you're gonna be one of the strongest people in the world when you're done with this, i kno i will be one too. i mean we've been through so much. whatever you do just don't give up against the fight of anxiety. i know i never will, im gonna have peace someday, and when i do im going to appreciate it more than any normal person who never had to struggle and thats gonnna be the greatest feeling in the world.