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Posted by Angela2 on July 24, 2008, at 14:04:36
for the rest of my life? does anyone know about this?
Right now I am still working on driving. I drive farther now but still not far enough to volunteer at a specific place and that is frustrating to me.
I have anxiety about the weather and driving in it.
On a more positive note, I talked in group about my anxieties about being social and they gave me some wonderful feedback and encouragement.
ok well I guess thats all for now. thanks.
Ang2
Posted by Partlycloudy on July 24, 2008, at 16:03:29
In reply to Is it possible that I will have anxiety disorder, posted by Angela2 on July 24, 2008, at 14:04:36
(Hi, it's ClearSkies but I changed my name back to my old one.)
My anxiety disorder was much, much worse a couple of years ago, although I am still being treated for it. I feel that now it is at a more manageable level - I am able to drive, to go to the grocery store (usually). I can get myself out of the house. For me, lately it's the depression that keeps me housebound rather than the anxiety.
I think of it as a sliding scale. Sometimes it's way down on the scale and I feel like I'm functioning normally. At other times, when I'm stressed or have been triggered, I feel less capable of handling the day to day stuff. Mostly now I try not to worry about whether I'm going to fully recover or not - it would be nice to think that eventually I'll be free of it completely.
But for now, I'm grateful for being in a better place than I was.
PartlyCloudy
Posted by Phillipa on July 24, 2008, at 17:30:13
In reply to Re: Is it possible that I will have anxiety disord » Angela2, posted by Partlycloudy on July 24, 2008, at 16:03:29
Well Put and I agree. Mine has left me for years at a time when things are running smoothly. Then A trigger comes up and it's back. Good for you Angela2 for getting to group that is a huge step in the right direction. Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on July 24, 2008, at 20:19:01
In reply to Is it possible that I will have anxiety disorder, posted by Angela2 on July 24, 2008, at 14:04:36
It may not always remain at disorder level, since it has to be causing significant problems in living to be a disorder, doesn't it? I can't recall.
The traits will probably always be there. For example, I mostly have my OCD under control. So much that I'm tempted to say I used to have OCD. It does flare occasionally under stress.
The underlying physiology that made me susceptible to anxiety will probably always be there. I need to make sure I practice good mental health habits. I need to keep an eye on my stress level. Sometimes things the stress will mount up and I'll have flareups of OCD or other anxiety symptoms.
I would imagine my experience isn't all that untypical.
(On the other hand, I don't think I'll ever get over my social anxiety.)
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