"You'll always have anxiety disorder." - my aunt, who is a licensed psychologist. This was the hardest thing I heard when I was struggling with anxiety disorder and agoraphobia for the year of 2010, the worst year of my life. But it's true. And the second I stopped looking for a "cure" and tried to accept reality and still live life to the fullest is when I started feeling better. Much better. Since then I finished my degree, moved to Washington DC, interned at the White House, had a rewarding job for two years, and am now backpacking around the world before graduate school. I've slept in the jungle without a tent, climbed volcanos, and met the guy of my dreams. It took years to get where I am (without medication.) I still get bouts of anxiety. But I take it as a signal, why do I feel this way? Generally, something is out of wack. I'm seeing someone bad for me. I'm stressed as I'm about to move. I take care of myself and I am gentle with myself. Everyone has a struggle or two or three in life. Mine is anxiety. And I know full well that I could have another flare up. But I also know that there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Anyway, I thought I would post to let people know that there's hope and with acceptance anything is possible. Don't give up or give in. Get off of these forums and start living your life. No one ever posts the success stories anyway
This is a great post, so I will add my success with it! I had health anxiety last November, as i found a lump on my chest and assumed the worst. It came to an end within a month and a half after I went to a bunch of doctors and accepted my health. After that, I felt back to myself. Last week, I had a slip up because someone I knew passed away, but I progressively adjusted and got through those anxious thoughts. As cliche as it sounds, control your breathing, and most importantly, condition your thoughts! Whenever Id get an ancious thought, I would flick my wrist, and breathe, and occupy myself. As time progressed, id think about it less and less. You will all get through these anxiety attacks!
Thank you for this post!!!! This made me feel better I know I'm going to get better!!!