My introduction & bio. 2 for 1
65
3yrs ago...
Agoraphobia
Panic attacks
Daytime
& worse...
3am, while deep asleep
Childhood abuse & trauma, I'd thought I'd mastered
Narcissistic manipulative mother
Father who did everything he was told to
+"Church"
Empathic
I don't go out anywhere anymore
Short walks on my strong days
Never indoors or in crowds outside
Even videos of walking in crowds, freaks me out
Friendless
Except my amazing "best friend" & husband
& my daughter
Used to be a powerhouse
Ran bars & restaurants
I was an artist, who walked 5 miles a day & rode my bike everywhere
Can't find inspiration or motivation
just scared...
Scared of everything, now.
Everything.
Even posting here.
But I joined.
Took almost 24hr to fill out bio.
But, I'm trying.
Luckily, I live in a good area for affordable care. So,...
In therapy biweekly
On Lexapro
& at night, prazosin d hydroxyzine
+ rarely, Xanax as rescue only
I don't want to burden, or bum my family out
So, I don't talk about it
Except to my psyc & theripist
Comfortable at home. But, nowhere else
Anxiety is so rough *hugs*
You’re not alone in your struggles. Remember you are still a powerhouse. Surviving mental health challenges takes great strength!!!! I’m telling myself this too because I need to hear it as well. I’m oftentimes very scared too. Give yourself permission to rest, breathe, bask in a cozy cup of tea, and maybe do a bit of light reading. You are going to be okay 😇🤗 we both are 💙
@GGSue
Hello and welcome to 7 Cups! I applaud your bravery and know you've joined a community of people who will care.
I'm H, a member of the Admin Team here to assist the community. I'd like to introduce you to our Welcome Pack, which serves as a virtual orientation to help you navigate the platform. If you have any questions or need support, feel free to reply or drop me a PM—I'm happy to help!
