Can use a little help here....

[Megs215]

Hello All,
I havent posted in a few months. WOO-HOO. I hadnt a need too! The last two days though Ive been feeling my anxiety creeping back in..its been around but not as prominent as it has been in the past. Small recap im 28yr female on zoloft 100mg and ativan prn, diagnosed with GAD & PTSD, with some OCD tendencies. I try not to take the ativan unless its needed, well its been a few of those days. I broke up with the on again off again boyfriend I had been dating for about a year and a half. We have been thru more than most couples should ever have to go thru (his dog bit my face & were in the process of an ugly lawsuit). Hes been like my rock my safe haven, Im not playing innocent I sometimes would flirt with other men & act like I was single...Well i made up my mind & ended it. Im so blah now. Im afraid that without him around my anxiety will return and make my life a living hell as it has in the past.

I guess my real question is, does anyone else just get anxious thinking about there anxiety & the return of the stupid little intrusive thoughts! Any insight is great! I hope your all well!

Thanks for reading, because this site..just writing this down I feel a bit better!
:)

[lynn57]

No matter how well I feel, I always try to remember what it was like before the meds.  I have a tendency to want to go off them thinking the anxiety is gone, but it usually creeps back in within a month off meds.  I always try to think:  I am taking my meds, I feel great and will until I change my routine.  Even when stressful situation hit, I say My meds and the place I'm in will keep me grounded. Of course we will feel emotions.  That's just normal.  Think of it that way. " Anyone would be stressed out in my situation, but that does not mean my anxiety will return.  I will be upset, the situation will get better and my emotions will be happy again!"  Good luck .  Relationship changes are rough enough without complications but you are strong and you will get through.  We are all pulling for you.

[greenpc]

thinking about my anxiety coming back definitely comes back but I've implemented things into my life like exercise and meditation to keep those thoughts where they belong.

[innerchild09]

I would say yes. I think its normal for people with anxiety when they are feeling better and stuff to worry about it coming back. I know I have been there and felt that way. I would try not to think about it. Dont let it effect you anyway. I would try to enjoy the good times with no anxiety as best as I could. At least try. its all you can do really.

[loveymom3]

I think I speak for everyone who has ever experienced chronic anxiety that you will always have that fear of the anxiety returning. I feel like I am always looking over my shoulder to see when it will catch back up to me. I then remind myself that my good days way out number my bad days and I think back to how far I have come. Earier in the year, I could not even leave my house without getting anxiety. Don't let those thoughts back in, look forward and keep on walking...you are strong enough to find your way!