In answer to your question. Do I know anyone who has gotten out of it? I can't speak for anyone else. I can tell you that I have gotten better since I started working the program. I am leaving the house more and I am feeling more self confident. It does take time and it doesn't happen over night. I understand the illness better now. Working with the 10 question list has helped me challenge my anxious and negative thoughts. I think it is something that I will have to keep on top of and maybe do for the rest of my life. I have good days and bad days but the good days are starting to out number the bad ones. You just have to never give up and never lose hope. Their is hope and you can get better. Remember to be patient with yourself and take it one day at a time. I find that posting helps me and reading posts give me more incite into this illness. Feel free to post any time you want or need to. Thats what the support group is for. Its here to help you and all of us get well.
I can't seem to use the instant messenger, it could be because I use a MAC. The only good thing to come out of being on a fixed pension is that I eat better (healthier).
I started by stock piling so I didn't have to go and then I would go just to see if I could do it. I would keep three or more of an item that I preferred the neighbours not to pick up for me. When one was used I would try to go get another knowing full well that I didn't have to. Most times I managed but some times I was down to my last before I did. I would talk to people in the store and if I felt like I could do it I would load a cart. It got easier all the time and soon became a game with me adding a bag of chips or a chocolate bar for a treat. Now I can go any time I want to. The only days I have trouble are the days when my Arthritis acts up but then it tends to make me anxious anywhere.
I was wondering how everyone gets around to run errands? I'm supported by my family and I don't buy much of anything anymore so I don't spend much while I have some savings still. I don't know what I'd do if that runs out... but I'm just trying to focus on what I can do now. Anybody know anyone who's gotten out of it?
Family, friends, welfare, disability pension or visa. Yes I know it sucks. And on top of that there is meds. So those with no options have to go on meds and go to work. If you have to do this and later want to get off I will be here to help you.
It can be done. Some people just stay on the meds, the choice is yours.
