Posted by Krysti on December 10, 2002, at 20:00:54
In reply to I'm looking for support with an anxiety problem, posted by Kath on December 10, 2002, at 14:30:13
Hi JanetJ,
I was pretty much in your position for the last 6 years before I was diagnosed with bipolar. I had terrible anxiety and tried everything to get rid of it. Like you, I did not want to go on prescription meds. What made me finally decide to do it though is somewhere I read that you cannot just make anxiety go away once you have it. You can learn to deal with it better, but it won't ever go away. It gave me the push I needed. I had definitely tried hard enough for six years to no avail.
I went on Paxil for it and then found out I was bipolar. The good news is, since I've been on a mood stabilizer, I have been anxiety-free. It is heaven : )
I hope you find something to help you and welcome, this is a great board : )
Krysti
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