I could give you lists of anti-depressants, what they are, what their possible side affects are and why you should or should not take them. I can share my own personal experiences all of which were horrible, but many of you have already seen the statistics out there.
I could speak of the symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks, but most of you suffering with these know all to well what they are and how bad they can be.
Anxiety and or panic attacks are a real mental problem for many of us. NO we are not crazy and don't deserve to be treated as such. Our minds are a constant flow of thoughts, mostly unwarranted fears that are like a movie playing over and over again in our mind...Someone not suffering with this affliction, this would be hard for them to understand. We certainly do not ask for this condition and I personally would not wish it on my worst enemy!
We over analyze everything and are our worst critics...things most people can move past or just forget are next to impossible to us. This is not intentional just part of the condition so please be careful with your words...For us they could hurt more than you know.
Please please do not tell us to "let it go" or "move on" or "just get over it". If it were that easy for us you better believe we would have already done so.
The most important thing you can have when suffering with anxiety and/or panic attacks is SUPPORT. Just make sure you surround yourself with positive support to uplift you and encourage you. STAY AWAY from those that bring you down and tell you opinions that hurt....If it hurts you it's not support so distance yourself from that negativity. We have to help one another as a good support system is key in learning to cope with our condition. One kind word can make a HUGE difference.
Just a note to add, our counselors at times I know for me will say things to hurt, but they know what they are doing to help us get through or past what is hurting us...Sometimes it does take pain in order to get our thoughts into perspective, but for me I only want it from the ones trained to get me there. Our family and friends, just listen to us, tell us you love us and be there for us. That is the most wonderful thing you can do for us.
Only WE can support one another.
SINCERELY,
Melinda Pearson
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Just a note to add, our counselors at times I know for me will say things to hurt, but they know what they are doing to help us get through or past what is hurting us...Sometimes it does take pain in order to get our thoughts into perspective, but for me I only want it from the ones trained to get me there. Our family and friends, just listen to us, tell us you love us and be there for us. That is the most wonderful thing you can do for us.
Only WE can support one another.
SINCERELY,
Melinda Pearson
PS: If you liked or learned something from this post, then please comment, like and share with your friends.
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