My dead ex-husband had a major drug problem mid in our marriage. It drove me to have anxiety attacks, so I understand how you feel. I couldn't stand it anymore, so I went to a therapist. Because of my stance against drugs, he opted for behavior modification therapy. They were the best three years of my life. I am now pretty much not anxiety ridden. I feel lucky.
Oh Wow ! I can relate to so much of this .. growing up I always felt different or weird because things that seemed simple to others were really difficult for me .. I never knew there was a name for what I had . I later learned that something in my childhood kind of triggered this and found out I had Social anxiety once I knew this I felt a sort of relief because I just felt so different.. change /new things are difficult for me and another big one is driving with other people . The fear of what people will think of me or looking dumb or like a fool is terrifying to me ... I always worry about things and now that I have kids it’s even more terrifying because they depend on me . Sometimes I wish there was a button to turn off my mind off and not think or worry..
when I’m anxious I start to sweat and tend to turn red easily which I hate .. all my life people have told me I’m shy and made it seem horrible but now that I’m older I know it’s not a bad thing and I know I’m a good person with a good heart and I can’t please everyone and that’s ok.. I try my best to be strong for my kids but could be exhausting sometimes... I’m just grateful my husband doesn’t have this problem and he can help me .
My dead ex-husband had a major drug problem mid in our marriage. It drove me to have anxiety attacks, so I understand how you feel. I couldn't stand it anymore, so I went to a therapist. Because of my stance against drugs, he opted for behavior modification therapy. They were the best three years of my life. I am now pretty much not anxiety ridden. I feel lucky.
Thank you for sharing, Christine. So glad it's better for you now.
Oh Wow ! I can relate to so much of this .. growing up I always felt different or weird because things that seemed simple to others were really difficult for me .. I never knew there was a name for what I had . I later learned that something in my childhood kind of triggered this and found out I had Social anxiety once I knew this I felt a sort of relief because I just felt so different.. change /new things are difficult for me and another big one is driving with other people . The fear of what people will think of me or looking dumb or like a fool is terrifying to me ... I always worry about things and now that I have kids it’s even more terrifying because they depend on me . Sometimes I wish there was a button to turn off my mind off and not think or worry..
when I’m anxious I start to sweat and tend to turn red easily which I hate .. all my life people have told me I’m shy and made it seem horrible but now that I’m older I know it’s not a bad thing and I know I’m a good person with a good heart and I can’t please everyone and that’s ok.. I try my best to be strong for my kids but could be exhausting sometimes... I’m just grateful my husband doesn’t have this problem and he can help me .
Thanks for sharing, Shantall. Knowing and being able to name it is a huge part in making progress!