is your anxiety going away??

[kate0530]

so we all know what anxiety feels like, but is it getting better for you???

[WendyLady03]

My anxiety has gotten much better. I still have days where the anxiety creeps up, but it's nothing like it was before. A year ago I was in a constant state of panic, I couldn't go to work, drive, or even walk to the mailbox. Now I'm basically back to "normal", whatever that may mean. I've gone on road trips and I'm getting ready to fly on a plane soon, which is something I thought I'd never be able to do again. I know my anxiety isn't 100% gone and it never will be, but I'm better at dealing with it now so it has never, ever been as bad as it was in the beginning.

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

hang in there Julie you can get out of it, each day try and do something a little different than you did the day before . try and go out more it will help you and you must havea support person to be with you or help you in your really bad times. if i was there i would be that person. my hubby has been mine hes awesome and he helped me to get back on my feet. plus a little help from klonopin but only took two weeks than off for 5 years now .yes i still have it a little like today just feel like i dont want to do anything little worry about chest hurting but pretty sure from my back. so am dressed and going out to mall just to get out and enjoy my day. hope you do to. Barbara

[Julie359]

Over the last two years I've boxed myself into such a restricted corner that its becoming harder and harder to see the way out.  At this present time I don't have much of a life, but haven't given up on trying to end this suffering.  I wouldn't wish this on my worst enermy but ironically I am my own worst enermy.  My faith and my children keep me going, I just wish the powers that be would help me out of this hell.

[JaneDoe2222]

Joining a Gym is a good one. Or League Sports like softball, kickball, soccer.

[rls27]

It's a constant work in progress. It takes discipline to keep doing the things I know are good for me ie., regular exercise, getting out of the house, forcing myself to get out and do things I enjoy at times when I'm really anxious etc.

One of the biggest challenges with anxiety is you start to live your life to accomodate your problems/worries, and as a result, your life becomes narrower and narrower--less flexible, until you've boxed yourself into a corner and you are no longer living your life.

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

its very very inportant to have a support person, you feel safe with, can talk to , can hold you when you need it , just o sit by and know they are close. my anxiety house rid me and i was so scared all the time, but my hubby of 27 years has so helped me out, hes there for me whenever i need him, i live a normal life again so it can be done.

[Megs215]

I can relate to all of your posts. Take it all day by day! Have to learn how to just cope, it will forever be with us. Im still trying to remind myself that daily.

ugh. its not easy though :(

[JaneDoe2222]

It never has got better. I always believed as a kid when I had this issue in my teenage years I would outgrow it all. Just now some days are better than others and I cope or deal with it.

[lynn57]

It's hard to have good moments with constant GAD.  Luckily we have meds to help us through the unrelenting anxiety.  Then when things get a little better so do those moments.

[Alisonj29]

I was very close to being absent of anxiety and then a few life events caused it to return and cause depression as well. It wasnt severe but this morning I awoke anxious and that is something I havent had for awhile. Just keep going and focus on every good moment you have. If you stay in the moment and not relive past or worry about future it makes things easier

[Matthew1986]

I'm half n half opinionated on that, i've had some highs of feeling fine but, these past few days i have felt incredibly ill, i guess in most cases you just have to hang in there!

[DJ873]

the anxiety is some better but the overall phobias and insecurity and not trusting myself are still there. Knowing anxiety is just anxiety and will pass has kept me from a full attack for some time but i still feel mental