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jame57

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Hello again,

It's been a while since I last posted or logged in but I have been reading posts.  It's nearing the 2-year mark for me and things are still rough but that's how things are.  The very rough times don't scare me as much and I have sone better days.  I've been diagnosed as having developed a General Anxiety Disorder and have been referred to a specialist.  I seem to worry about everything and sometimes dread coming home from work unless something has happened with the cats or the house etc.  My work is suffering as my mind wanders to worry about things.  This morning I awoke to instantly worry that I saw one cat drinking water and my catastrophic thinking thought "oh no, she's dehydrated" which having relaxed I know to be an over-reaction.  That's just one example.  I was told of a change at work the other day and instantly thought "my job's on the line" when I know it's not.  I just cannot relax and rationalise but wake up worrying about what I'm going to worry about.  I'd had enough so saw the doctor who was very understanding and assured me it's all part of my grieving and that I'm alone for the firat time in my life.  Has anxiety affected any of you to such a level that it makes everyday still so filled with worry and fear 2 years on?  Sorry to ramble on.

 

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James, I've had it all my life, although I wasn't diagnosed until 2008.  Mine seems to display mostly at night now, although it used to in the daytime.  It's hard because it can rob you of much needed sleep.  Meditation helps some.  Let us know what the specialist comes up with to help you with it...

Most of what we worry about never comes to pass.

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