Authentic123

First Step - Realizing anxiety issue

Posted on 05/19/08, 11:00 pm

The first step to healing is to realize / admit that there is an issue / problem. Once you do that you are well on your way to healing. How or When did you realize you had and issue with anxiety? I've love to hear your stories.

• Reply #1 06/28/08  3:54pm
  
  terrys
  When I ended up in the suicide ward and was diagnosed with multiple emotional problems one of which was anxiety.
• Reply #2 06/29/08  9:11am
  
  Authentic123
  What has happened since then? How long ago was this?
• Reply #3 07/17/08  7:54pm
  
  blustargazr
  i didnt realize what was wrong with me until i ended up in the hospital for self injury/depression and was also diagnosed with severe anxiety as well...am under treatment for it although still feel it at work
• Reply #4 09/28/08  12:31pm
  
  lisaw4799
  yeah, this is right. I wasnt even diagnosed with anything until 3-4 months after it all started. The doctor was convinced i was pregnant because of the nausea and kept giving me test kits! Finally got prescribed some beta blockers by A DIFFERENT DOCTOR which made a huge difference! I was quite scary actually realising I had a mental condition. I knew something was not right but i couldnt understand what it was because the doctor i was seeing was convinced it was something phhysical. It was scary having all these physical symptoms and not knowing why they were happening to me and what i could do to control them.
• Reply #5 11/28/08  6:21am
  
  terrys
  I got a therapist and joined a 12 step program and medication - Lexapro for anxiety and depression - and began to get better.

This is a group dedicated to those suffering with anxiety and those who want to help someone with anxiety. It will focus on healing techniques such as breathing and meditation, yoga and general exercise, nutrition and supplements, inspirational stories, books, music, the value of attending a support group, therapy, hope and much more.