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Does anyone else feel this way. there are many days, more than none, that I have to find reasons to go on. Like, whats this all for. My life seems ok at times but most of the time its a mess. Its been this way as long as I can remember. I fear I will eventually not be able to find a reason to keep going. I even had panic attacks as a small child, as young as 3. I just feel at time this will never get better. Any input would be appreciated.

I think probably all of us have felt like that at times - sometimes for extended periods. The thing I've learned is that the feelings always pass. Our natural resiliency comes through and the cloud lifts. If you do nothing at all, you will likely get through this time.

However, I'm finding that the program is making those types of episodes really short, if they happen at all. It has been such a blessing to learn that I can control my thoughts and my moods. The more I practice, the better it gets.

Keep trying - you are worth fighting for.

I feel like this a lot, your really not alone. I also had panic attacks since a child, i remember having an anxiety attack on the way to kindergarten, so i must have been about 5 years old. Have you tried meds yet? I have tried a whole bunch of meds, none of them have worked. But they work for a lot of people, i think its worth a try. I just started taking Fish oil, because that is sopposed to help mood.
All we can really do is believe that things are going to get better. and keep trying whatever is available.
I do agree with Unicorn, that these feelings do eventually pass, and then there is usually some sort of good period. I find that it does help to be positive, although when your feeling awful thats really hard to do.
I guess my advice would be to go to therapy, if your not in it already, it takes the edge of some.
Hang in there, i hope things get better for you soon.

Thank you for responding. I have been on meds for over a year. Seems they are no longer working well. I know therapy would help. I need to find a group or individual. Also, I hide the way I feel from friends & my kids. So I feel somewhat alone in this. Once again, thank you.