Hello there

Hi all, TK here, new member, I am an anxious pup, I've taken beta blockers for the last 12 years to mask my symptoms in the hope that my anxiety will just go on its own like a cold or something. Using avoidance techniques, I have structured my life in such a way that I minimise situations which increase my anxiety, therefore I haven't achieved many of the things that I wanted to. This has lead me to feelings of depression and hopelessness. I have put lots of effort into hiding the way I feel from those closest around me like it's something to be ashamed of, silly me huh! I have good days and bad days, I feel really anxious at time, like I can't even speak, other times it's not as bad, but it's always there.
Just a quick question, did anybody see any of those horrible videos that were circulating the internet of somebody having their head chopped off? I really wish I hadn't seen that, it seems to have made me worse, just wondered if anyone had experienced a bad reaction to witnessing that.
I use meditation, exercise and buddhism and I know one day that I will be happy and confident, it just seems to be taking forever, anyway, nice to be here, let's all try and move forward with this coz it's such a destructive thing, it kills all happiness in life and it doesn't have to be like that, regards, TK

Hi there,

Your story sounds like you're talking about me. It's funny, sad, comforting and depressing all at the same time.
I'm glad you are staying positive. That is exactly what I am trying to do. I'm convinced I can eventually train my brain to think and act differently.

Good luck buddy!
Keep posting it helps.