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    Widowed a little over 4yrs.Still coping with anxiety. Panic attacks have lessened quite a bit.Depression at times.Still having episodes where I feel wierd, sick, scares me to death.

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    Crafts, gardening, travel.Always changing things around my house[as cheaply as possibly]

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      From swooshie October 1

      Nite hugs Linda sorry been AWOL..MY LOVE VaL XO

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      From swooshie September 11

      Hope all is well with you Linda..just crawling back.Love vAL XO

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      From swooshie August 16

      Hope that you and little Emily are doing well and have a lovely weekend Linda.My love always vAL XO

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      From swooshie August 1

      Nite God bless Linda...sorry been AWOL bad time awful headache lasted ALL week dare I say it's gone?Hope you're better from virus and enjoying Summertime.Much love vAL XO

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      From swooshie July 20

      Hugs seems to be healing will always keep in touch.How's you? much love vAL XO

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    • Close Widows & Widowers

      I was happily married [26yrs]to the best guy in the world.He died very suddenly over 4 yrs. ago and it is still difficult to accept.I would give ANYTHING in the world if I could just spend 5 more mins. with him.I still tear up daily and wish physically I could feel like I use to.

      Treatments

      Xanax Working / Worked
      Try to take just 1 daily.It does work.But would much rather not have to take anything.
    • Close Bereavement

      My husband died very suddenly over 4 yrs. ago and its still very difficult.I miss him terribly.

      Treatments

      Crying Somewhat Helpful
      I still have a lot of teary eyed days and don't understand why this had to happen.I didn't even have time to say good bye to him.
      Keeping Busy Working / Worked
      Just trying to stay as busy as possible.
      Prayer Working / Worked
      I pray everyday for help just getting through.To lessen the anxiety and depression.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      DS friends have helped so much.
      Xanax Working / Worked
      When anxiety attack hits this med. has saved me.
    • Open Anxiety

      Shortly after my husband died anxiety attacks started.Had them now for over 3yrs.Physical pain,anxious, every day.

      Treatments

      Xanax Working / Worked
      Prayer Working / Worked
    • Open Hypothyroidism

      Taking 1 tab.daily[100mcg]I'm wondering if antone in this group feels sick if you don't wait an hr.or so to eat?Or maybe not drinking enough water when taking med.

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      Synthroid Working / Worked
      Working according to blood work done.
    • Open Panic Attacks

      These horrible attacks with anxiety came on quite suddenly.I have no idea why but it all started after husbands death.

      Treatments

      Xanax Working / Worked
      Panic attacks are almost a thing of the past now,thank God.
    • Open Depression

      Almost 4 yrs.since my husband died.Depression has lessened some but still have some bad days.I'm guessing I always will.

      Treatments

      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Xanax Working / Worked
      Med. does help but I would love to be med.free and able to cope.
    • Open Stress Management

      I call this the S.A.D.disease.Stress,Anxiety,Depression.All suddenly appeared 4 yrs. ago.The littlest things can stress me out,then start feeling all the physical problems that go along with it.Then anxiety kicks in along with the depression for feeling like this.

      Treatments

      Xanax Working / Worked
      Sm.dose possible.Does work but hate having to rely on med.to keep me calm.
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