Andy1718
17-12-16, 10:17
Hi guys,
It has been a while. So I am a true testament that things do get better, not 100% but much better. I have been on cit for 6 months now at 20mg. My original anxiety has always been there at an early age but was really bad in May with the death of my father and work related stress as a teacher. I returned to work this September and have done a whole term without being off. So has cit helped me?
Most definitely. I am pretty much back to my normal self having been in a very bad way. I am ok at work although the job is very stressful it doesn't seem to bother me as much and my demeanour has certainly been more positive. I do get days of anxiety out of the blue and sometimes use propranolol to calm me down but that is not very often. I still have hang up about meetings and being in staff briefings etc but the more I am doing this the more I am ok with it. My thoughts now turn to whether this is me for life or do i taper off?
I certainly feel I rely on the tablet and freak a little if I haven't taken it even though it may be a placebo effect. I just wanted to post to say that no matter how bad you feel at the moment it will eventually get better. Learn about your issues, understand them, except that its not a quick fix, exercise and take love and support from others. Its amazing to read that the issues of stress and anxiety are extremely common and your are not alone.
It has been a while. So I am a true testament that things do get better, not 100% but much better. I have been on cit for 6 months now at 20mg. My original anxiety has always been there at an early age but was really bad in May with the death of my father and work related stress as a teacher. I returned to work this September and have done a whole term without being off. So has cit helped me?
Most definitely. I am pretty much back to my normal self having been in a very bad way. I am ok at work although the job is very stressful it doesn't seem to bother me as much and my demeanour has certainly been more positive. I do get days of anxiety out of the blue and sometimes use propranolol to calm me down but that is not very often. I still have hang up about meetings and being in staff briefings etc but the more I am doing this the more I am ok with it. My thoughts now turn to whether this is me for life or do i taper off?
I certainly feel I rely on the tablet and freak a little if I haven't taken it even though it may be a placebo effect. I just wanted to post to say that no matter how bad you feel at the moment it will eventually get better. Learn about your issues, understand them, except that its not a quick fix, exercise and take love and support from others. Its amazing to read that the issues of stress and anxiety are extremely common and your are not alone.