Posted by UgottaHaveHope on November 27, 2005, at 3:32:13
Apologies for the brash headline, but I was just trying to make a point: Believe it or not, despite all the bad experiences and bad reactions you read on this message board, PEOPLE DO GET BETTER. If there is hope for me, there is surely hope for you.
You see, when people feel better, then don't come back to this board as much. At least when things are going well. It's messed up, but so true. I try to come back every here and there to encourage.
I struggled with anxiety and depression for eight long years, from 1997-2005. Just by chance, I stumbled into Seroquel this past summer. It terminated the rush of racing thoughts I had 24/7, thoughts that ravaged me.
The meds were the first step, and the second and most important step was working on my thought patterns. This is the long-term healing.
I offer this post as hope. I know there are many in here that are suffering from far worse complications than I did. My heart goes out to you. But also, I know there are people in here that have suffered worse than you and also gotten better. There is hope for every one of us. You have to know that. You have to hold onto that and never let go.
If you are hurting, this message board is a refuge. Be true with how you feel. Spill it all. There are so many wonderful people on here that can relate and that want to help you.
HOPE IS HERE AND HELP IS HERE!
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