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hey all. Its been quite a while since ive posted a discussion. Iv been doin quite great thislast month. Benn doin things i didnt think id be doin, having fun, making new friends, goin out....just bein me! Its great. I didnt even really think about anxiety, so thats a great thing! Now this past few days or so, ive been starting with the thoughts again, then a few symtptoms...Im trying not scare myself about any of this but sometimes it seems i cant hep it really. Woke up this morning anxious and talked myself out of it a couple times, then finally decided to just get out of bed. My question is, what's the reasoning for the sudden onset of anxiety or feelings of reression? Ive learned alot this past month and am grateful for being anxiety free during this time, however, im curious what may bring this on again.
I DO have alot going on in my life right now. Well not in my life but in others and its affecting me. My sister was arrested and charged with a felony, and my boyfriend told me he has PTSD and is afraid of it. Its alot to take and that was over a week ago that it happened and i remained calm for the most oart during all of it. Is this why Im starting to feel like im regressing? It started with the thoughts, then symptoms and Im more curious than anything. Also i think im aboutt o start my monthly lol, which may contribute. If anyone has any advice or feedback as to how or why or even how to let it go, please respond.
Thanks, and God bless,
Crystal

i must add too, that im not as scared as i used to be, but im scared of being scared if that makes sense lol

Hi Crystal,

I guess the question you really need to ask yourself is "what is really bothering me?" because that is at the root of the anxiety. Plus, you have to allow yourself to have a few bad days. You have generalized anxiety disorder and you can learn to cope with it and be anxiety free but during stressful times, it can flare back up because you have the disorder. We all do. And it sounds to me like you have had a lot of stress. What happens is that people with anxiety tend to take others problems on as their own and thats probably what you are doing. Allow yourself to have anxiety. Get to the root of the problem and picture yourself floating through the anxiety. You'll be back to "normal" in no time.

HEY GREAT JOB...you asked for help before things were way out of control!!!!!Thats Giant.

I can only tell you what I do...I force myself to get up and deal...I remember this to shall pass and that I knew hard times would come.

Can you call a friend that will not enable you?
Can you journal?

I agree also you have to ask yourself what you have to be anxious about or depressed. Realize it, use some positive talk and move forward.

You will be ok...in fact you will be great again..GOOD LUCK...hang in there