New member..longterm sufferer

[curlywurly]

Hi Everyone

this is my first post on a forum of any kind but i felt inspired to do so after reading some of your posts.

I've been an anxiety sufferer on and off for around 15 years now and never did anything to really help myself get better, however last year (around this time) i had what i can only describe as some sort of breakdown, the anxiety was worse than it ever had been, i was afraid of everything, being alone, being with people, being outdoors, indoors..you name it, i felt like i was in limbo, couldn't do anything, eat anything, i didn't want to see anyone..i was 24/7 terrified!..i just wanted to hide away. I shut myself away for around 6 weeks and started to put myself back together. I've changed my diet, had CBT, i take a lose dose medication and for the first time in years i began to exercise a little ..and i am feeling so much better than i did this time time year, for the first time i feel hopeful that i can beat this and i will beat this. I still have days when i feel afraid (like today for example) but i hope that i can keep getting better..and that days like today will become fewer and farther between

Curls
xxx

[BellisC]

Hi Curlywurly, welcome! I've found this site really helpful in the week or so since I found it and signed up - just knowing other people are going through the same type of thing has been really reassuring. Very best wishes to you!

[curlywurly]

Thanks Galoot

I agree, realising that other people are in the same situation has helped me a lot

curls
xx

[nomorepanic]

Hi Curls

Just wanted to say and lovely to see you here.

Hope we can be of some help.

[curlywurly]

Thanks Nicola

After doing so well for such a long time I'm now having a tough few days so i'm sure i'll be posting plenty of messages over the next week or so.
x

[Lindalou64]

Hello Curls And Welcome To The Site, I Wish Ya Well, Linda

[YoYo]

Hi Curls

Well done to you, it's success stories like yours that makes a difference.

I've already seen the support you get from the site and hopefully this will help you through, especially on the days you feel afraid.

YoYo x

[Kelley30]

Hiya hun and welcome to the site, I hope you find the site helpful and there is plenty of people to chat to if you need it.

Take care

K
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[kellie]

Hiya to NMP its lovely to have you here
You will get lots of support/advice/reasurance and make some great friends along the way.
You will also find a lot of ppl who feel or have felt just like you do.
keep posting with your fears and we will help you as much as we can.

take care

kellie.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[milly jones]

a warm and wonderful nmp welcome to u

love milly xxxxx