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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 477

Hello Rick and Mike. Nice to meet you all. To JohnnyO: I was wondering which SSRI you were on and what effects it caused... I went through Lexapro withdrawal which led me to be diagnosed with sinusitis, which I am suffering from now.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Interesting way to look at it! Thanks for sharing! Danielle, Bilingual Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Hello again In a recent discussion with a close friend whose daughter has OCD I was asked about my anxiety and how it has affected me. My answer actually suprised me! I told her that aside from the immediated lousy feelings of stomach running and fear during episodes my anxiety has somewhat been a blessing. I feel more in tune with myself and others, I think my level of empathy for others has increased. Furthermore, I seem to have much more confidence and really do not shy away from letting people know some of my struggles. That is, I no longer cover up the titles of my books on anxiety while sitting in Starbucks...It is fascinating how many people will approach you and the great discussions with complete strangers who share commonalities. I call this public therapy! I some strange way the past year or so has been somewhat of a blessing. Thanks! Mike

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 138

Hello Rick and Mike, Not to be negative, but I sometimes view my approach to anxiety as a management more than a cure. Expecting it will simply disappear with no recurrence is certainly a noble hope. I prefer to stay prepared for flare-ups, ready to apply various techniques to deal with physical symptoms or mental undermining. I read the article about SSRI's. It is important to work with a medical professional in assessing how you are or aren't affected by various medications. My doctor has moved me off SSRI's but onto a different combination. I made the mistake of stopping an SSRI abruptly and it really damaged my recovery.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2101

Hello Rick and Mike! Welcome to the forums and thanks for sharing with us! -Diva

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1288

Hello Mike, welcome to the group! You're right, it can take some time to find what works best for each individual. We're here to help so continue working through the program, ask questions and post often! Keep persevering! Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 41

Hello My name is Mike and this is my first time posting. I've been actively working with CBT over the past year or so. It does seem to work however once things level out I seem to slide away from the program. Today's globe and mail had an article on antidepressants et.al. and because I am currently taking these types of meds the article terrified me. Perhaps that is the anxiety, afraid of the worst case scenario. I am starting to wean off the meds under my DR.'s supervision because frankly I question their effectiveness. Someone posted here that we must keep on discovering what works for people like us...perhaps the journey is the cure!

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

rick, Welcome! The program can assist you in progressing and the members do provide support and knowledge and know where you are coming from. We look forward to helping in any way we can :) Josie, Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1

Hi, My name is Rick, and I just joined here. I really hope this CBT works. I have had SA, GA for more than 20 years. Now in my 30s. I was always shy as a boy, but I guess I really got hit hard with SA at around 13-14. And I really would like to finally get rid of it once and for all. Hopefully I can do that. :-)

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