Thanks for sharing. I suffered terribly from anxiety for a number of years and luckily, I've had a strong support network around me but it's the toughest thing I have ever had to go through. The most difficult aspect for me was the lack of understanding of the illness from a lot of friends and relatives. It's not like others illnesses that are physical and can be treated in a hospital. I found that when I was at my lowest point I felt I would be stuck like that forever and that "this was it". I know you are talking about suicide and I completely agree that it is never the answer but in my experience I was paralysed with fear when I was at my worst. It's a different type of mental illness but I could see how it would lead someone to contemplate suicide. The best advice I could give is to keep talking about it and get help. There is light at the end of the tunnel if you are willing to let others help you. Great article and thanks again for sharing your story.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. Severe anxiety can be really crippling and it often is accompanied by depression. It sounds like you have found the help and support to cope and move forward.
My last bad bout was six years ago. It's been under control since then so I've learned to manage it over time. Hopefully it won't come back but I'd like to think I'm in a better position to manage it now. It is cripplying when it happens though.
Yes for sure. Good to hear you are doing better for the last few years.