how long?

[Phill2]

Been 35 yrs for me but it wasn't full on til about 3 yrs ago.Up til then it was just a brief episode every couple of years or so and I didn't know what it was
Phill

Don't believe everything you think.

[chellebelle]

8 years and counting for me! I'm almost always a little anxious but about every two years i have a breakdown that lasts for about 2-3 months. In the middle of one now and it feels like forever.

We're all in this together

"This too, shall pass"

[mia0621]

It's been 32 years for me. Some years were pretty good. The symptoms keep changing. I had a pretty good year last year. The hard part is acceptance. You keep wanting to fight the symptoms. I am going to purchase Dr Claire Weeks book again. It is very informative and helped me get through some tough times.

Mia

[**whenwillthisend**]

its so amazing how anxiety affects our lives, in much the same way for everyone.I often think that once anxiety takes a hold then it will stay lurking around for good, you may have your good times and periods when you think you are cured but i feel some way it may at our low points come back... I wish i didnt feel this way and suppose that is negative...i think we have to learn to live this way and try our best to overcome it...however long it takes!

[mia0621]

Well, maybe if we ever figure out what we are doing right when we don't have symptoms, we can do it all the time. I believe it is attitude. It is, however, very difficult to maintain a good attitude when there are so many things in life waiting to pounce on you. Mayve it is just having a more positive outlook. I notice that when I am doing better is when I am thinking more positively, and optimistic. Outside sources are usually my downfall. Someone or something is always there to kick me back over the edge.

Mia