Congratulations to all of you for taking a very big step in talking about this and asking others to help.
I am fortunate that I do not suffer from any anxiety disorder. I worked in a chemical dependency clinic that focused on the psychological disorders that go along with CD. I was not a counselor, but I did earn an apprentice counselor credential and was responsible for transcribing all our patients' sessions. So I do have some insight. Counseling can be very helpful. There are specific behavior modifications that work wonderfully well with anxiety disorders. They are not an overnight success and require lots of diligence. Medication can also help and most times is used temporarily.
There are also self help groups. Read and learn as much as you can. Knowledge will help you a lot also. Learn deep breathing techniques and perhaps try some yoga classes. Any time there is an issue with mental health, regular schedules are imperative. Same time to bed, same time getting up - get in routines with things. Exercise should be a part of this, especially when you are feeling more depressed as exercise endorphines will help to keep you level. Hormones play a huge part here, too. If your hormones are out of whack - so will everything else. That is one reason that many women have more problems around their period.
Hope this helps a little. Best wishes to you all on your road to recovery.
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