When you think no one understands ....read this.

[saydiex]

I have only ad anxiety for a few weeks and its so crazy how my life has changed.. it really is hope one day mine can ease off!

[Abbey25]

This gave me something to smile about a little bit of hope. I am new to the whole anxiety thing, so it's great to know you can get help!

[JustWant2bWell]

Beautiful post man.  I would donate a kidney to be without the symptoms I have or to be able to produce a simple, elegant, and efficient story such as yours.  No joke.  I'm happy for you.

[quietonehfx]

Thanks very much for your post. It can be so hard to stay posative. Feeling alone and like a burden to family and friends. I am trying meds for the first time and looking for a therapist. Some days are better than others and I am very thankful for that. It is always good to know you are not alone.

[Peter Schmenge]

I do not understand the following portion of your posting:
"Then, as all was lost, something wonderful happened. He smiled as he shifted in his chair and offered me hope, like a desert thirsting for rain. He said he understood. He said its a common mental ailment. He talked about therapy and medication, who i now call Med my friend. It brought me freedom to walk ,think, smile, breath, and live again."
What were you given? Was it a medication? Was it herbal? Please let me know.
Thank you.

[Stuckinside]

Thank you for that. I have the exact same problems. Nobody seems to understand, and they look on me with pity as if I'm a mental case.

[bcb78]

Nice to know I'm not alone.

[anxiety_stinkz!]

That was beautiful tiger! I love to hear from people that are on the positive side of anxiety cus its lets others kno that it is possible to live with anxiety n b happy!  My anxiety has calmed down alot but has crept back in lately due to stress im sure so im jus hangin in there n havin faith that it to shall pass.  Ur post was very inspiring!!

[BrotherIsiah]

I know I am just one more person with nothing new but this is a wonderful thought.  I have great trouble sometime accepting that I need the biochemical balance supplied by a medication-- and I am a scientist in the medical profession!!! You would think I would know better.  Thanks again for such a  beautifully expressed thought for all of us.

[CanadianGuy87]

Very inspiring story! It gives me hope to know that I am not alone in this, I think I might see a psychiatrist just because of this story. Maybe I can get a new one through my doctor, thanks a lot!

[Keith66]

This was encouragement I needed... Thank you!




So you found meds that have helped you? Please let us know.

[Eva314]

Thank your for writing this. It helped me to read it.

[MeAgain]

Many years ago now if only i had the chance to read this instead of feeling so alone.Well done you and everyone involved in this site for being that crutch that we all need.I cant thank you enough.As for questions by others was it meds what? sometimes meds are not even needed even someone finally saying "yes" i understand is the turning point ...

[For_the_horde]

This reminds me so much of my psychiatrist. I've been dealing with
Anxiety for 14 years (I'm 16) and nothing worked until I got referred to him. That man really did help save my life.

[ratdog1218]

God, I am glad I found this site. It feels so good knowing I am not alone... Thank you!!

[KAngel108]

Thank you for that, it is a struggle but we must keep pressing on and never give up. Never give up because we will get better and live normal lives again. I am happy that you are now living a normal life again. I see that this post was written years ago...I hope you are better now. You have inspired many with your post here.

Love from KAngel108

[MissBadAnxiety]

WOW!!! This really helped!! I am getting better and better at realizing im not alone. Your story is inspiring! Thank you for sharing it!! 

[Tiredandscared]

I'm new here. I have had anxiety for years but two weeks ago I had an attack that sent me to the ER. For the past two weeks, anxiety and panic has consumed every thought and minute of my life.  I have three little girls that I am trying to take care of so they won't notice the change in me. My husabnd is wonderful but he needs his sleep (it's 3am as I sit here watching TV and working on my computer trying to keep my mind off of ME!!) I just want the old me back.  I've tried to make appts with a psychiatrist but they either don't take new patients or can't see me for a month! I can't wait that long. I cant eat, sleep...smile. This post made me feel a little better-thanks.

[michimouse]

I feel as though just people understanding that this is a common medical ailment-i tell others who don't understand my anxiety and why i need to take pills,-you wouldn't tell a diabetic to not take their medication, it saves their lives,it helps them,this is why i take my meds, it helps me, if i had a cast on my arm people would understand that i had broken my arm-but i have no cast for my brain-this is why i think it is hard for people to understand-it cannot be seen, some days are good some days are bad, and when it is bad -it really sucks.This is just my opinion, and how i deal with explaining my illness.