Guest AnxietyZone Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Hi I just joined the forum and wanted to say hello to everyone. I have suffered from a variety of anxiety related disorders over the years and I know they can take a tremendous toll on a person's life. I have been "officially" diagnosed (among other things) with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Hypochondria, Panic Disorder, Depression, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and have dealt with these conditions for the better part of ten years. Many of my family members are also sufferers to one degree or another. I take "benzos" and SSRI's but it still is'nt always easy. Anyway, glad to be here and that I found this place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klanger Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Hi and welcome AnxietyZone, they all seem a great bunch of people here and its great getting to learn new stuff and to hear differing opinions too. Hope you enjoy your stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramin Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 I feel ya AnxietyZone. Just don't forget that your anxiety is in reaction to your environment and you have to change your environment (and not blame yourself) to feel better. Actually, I went through anxiety disorder and social phobia for a while, and currently am trying to avert a deep depression. I sought friends, and when I found that even one person cares for me I became much more confident. Furthermore, I became more active in things I was interested, and was confident in myself. I did not listen to when people thought I had a problem. They were wrong. Difference does not mean disorder in any way. It seems that you "admit" your problem, as seen in your name. I just wouldn't go too far with that so that it becomes a label and self-fulfilling prophecy, even a little. p.s. I'm not a clinician (yet), just a psychology researcher currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Rhedd Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Hi there Anxiety Zone. I have had lots of anxiety in the past due to depression. They seem to reinforce each other. I actually found that SSRIs increased my anxiety. I got these awful agitated depressions. I very gradually tapered off SSRIs and found my life much better for it. I am not saying I recommend this for you however. Every person is different. What I found really helpful was finding a psychologist who saw potential in me and treated me as an equal and a human being and not just another "disease." I feel that I am now almost fully recovered from depression. Stressful situations can still make me anxious however, so I try to plan my life in such a way that I am productive without teetering on the edge. Good luck to you in achieving recovery. It can be done. More and more people are doing it and learning much in the process. I believe the key lies in making informed decisions and summoning the strength to be a proactive participant in one's treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flareon Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Hi I just joined the forum and wanted to say hello to everyone. I have suffered from a variety of anxiety related disorders over the years and I know they can take a tremendous toll on a person's life. I have been "officially" diagnosed (among other things) with Generalized Anxiety Disorder' date=' Hypochondria, Panic Disorder, Depression, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and have dealt with these conditions for the better part of ten years. Many of my family members are also sufferers to one degree or another. I take "benzos" and SSRI's but it still is'nt always easy. Anyway, glad to be here and that I found this place![/quote'] This place has a forum on anxiety if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevermore Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 I suffer from OCD as well, but it is quickly, for lack of a better word: dying, because of a massive application of will on my part. If you ignore OCD, and do none of your rituals, nomatter what, (yes I know this is insanely hard, that's why it's a disorder!) OCD dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_p Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Nothing has ever worked better for me than regular physical activity; during really bad periods I have to sleep in work-out clothes and leave my sneakers right by the door, so that I don't even have to get dressed to leave the house. And I don't keep coffee in the house so I have to go out. Once you're out, it's easier to keep going for a few miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Demosthenes- Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 What can you do if you are deathly afraid of something (phobia)?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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