Hello world

Martin74 · #1 15th February 2013, 09:24

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Leonard_Egan · #2 15th February 2013, 09:40

Hi Martin. Welcome. Fellow Scottish guy here and there's a few more on the forum. Well done for making this first step. Take care.

claire 74 · #3 15th February 2013, 10:32

Welcome Martin, I think for me once I accepted my anxiety and stopped fighting it, things have got a little easier, hope you find the forum helpful

Aelwyn · #4 15th February 2013, 15:41

Hello and welcome. You've taken the first step here, now it gets easier! I hope you find the site helpful.

am1000 · #5 15th February 2013, 19:17

Hi Martin

Rane · #6 18th February 2013, 10:07

Hello and welcome to the forum

Hindsight · #7 18th February 2013, 12:00

Hi Martin
How do you cope with the anxiety?...I find it so hard just to function...let alone cope!

I also got SA in mid teens and have found it extremely debilitating to live with(I'M 45)...back then no computers and basically knowhere to turn....so cut long story short...abused alcohol,painkillers,had fits...wasted life due to lack of knowledge and help.

Leonard_Egan · #8 18th February 2013, 23:30

^ Good for you man. You're doing great. And, you haven't wasted your life. Plenty still to come. Good luck.

mossieman · #9 20th February 2013, 23:54

Hi and

to sauk

JonathanS · #10 21st February 2013, 11:35

welcome

iTz0kt0Bu · #11 21st February 2013, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin74

Hi

This is very difficult for me to do so I will be as brief as possible. Im 38 years old, from Glasgow and Ive had SA since my teens. Life is not easy with this affliction. Sometimes its all I can do just to get through the day. Honestly, I wouldnt wish this on anybody.

Although I feel that Ive achieved some stability in my life, I cant say im exactly happy. The anxiety I can cope with - im used to that by now. I just feel sad because there is so much in life that Im missing out on.

Can things get better? Maybe. Its just hard to see a way. Im not sure I really know how to grow as a person. Im used to a solitary life. I dont know anything else. Still, anything is possible

Take care

Hi, welcome to SAUK.
Yeah i understand it sucks to feel like you're missing out on stuff.

I think things can get better but it's our responsibility to improve things which makes change hard but not impossible.

pavlovsdog · #12 24th February 2013, 19:21

Hi and welcome. My life is very similar to yours atm, but I don't really mind as it suits me for now as I also have depression. I think you are absolutely right in taking pleasure in the small things, it is often those small things that make the biggest difference.