nama Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 with chronic anxiety. Does anyone know of someone who suffers from it? Or maybe you did? I don't know what to make of it, if that makes sense!? Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Yup, I have suffered from an anxiety disorder, though I got help for it. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is what you need, it will help you understand your fears, anxieties and face them slowly. Your therapist will teach you coping techniques to help you control the anxious feelings and thoughts. Alot of people on here have suffered from anxiety, so you're not alone. Feel free to ask me anything about it. What happens to you when you start getting anxious? What are your symptoms, how long do they last? Link to post Share on other sites
Author nama Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks whichway is up. When I start to get anxious my insides start to churn. The thing is I have had this since as long as I can remember. My therapist pinpointed it starting when I was sexually abused at the age of 7 - so all I have ever known is this state. This anxious state. I have never felt at peace. I don't think I have ever felt relaxed. I am on automatic pilot. Its only now that after seeing a therapist my life has been taken over by anxiety and I'm not sure who I am exactly. Link to post Share on other sites
Meaplus3 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Nama, It's very common to feel the way your feeling after suffering the kind of abuse that you did. You probably have never felt safe since you were little.. Not feeling safe can make one anxious 24/7. Keep working with your therpist and talking through that abuse. There is plenty of help and hope for those of us that suffer with anxeity. You are not alone. I feel for you. Stay strong.. You can and will get through this. Mea:) Link to post Share on other sites
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