Today I am thankful for someone physically taking me to a meeting last night. It was the first time around humans in months. I'm a shut in recluse that even has his groceries delivered because I live in constant fear. I overcame my crippling anxiety yesterday! 9 days sober now. The longest stretch in probably 30 years!
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You got this Doug
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Good job Doug! Keep going, it will get so much better and easier!
Well done Doug ! Your journey to happiness has just started 
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Good job! Keep it going! Getting out of the house and being around ppl was a great accomplishment 
I hope you can continue going to meetings!
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i completely and utterly 100% understand you. My anxiety can be crippling too. It’s so embarrassing having a panic attack in public. I was self medicating for years to try to get rid of anxiety but honestly drugs just made me more anxious. Finally on real medication and it’s magical. It doesn’t make me drowsy and the anxiety is gone! I bet you are on meds too …? I take hydroxyzine and a low dose of Seroquel throughout the day. I works wonder’s especially the Seroquel.
IM SOOOO PROUD of you for stepping out of your house and getting to a meeting!! Your more amazing than you know ღƪ(ˆ◡ˆ)ʃ♡ƪ(ˆ◡ˆ)ʃ
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You got this!! Don’t let fear be your world take action and trust the process. I’m so Hattie hear you went to a meeting 9 days I’m sure 10 now by the time you read this. Congratulations One day at a time.. just remember fear is just a thought 
this to shall pass! You can do this!! 
you have a lot of support from this community. Rooting you on..
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Yes, Hydroxyzine. But, I never sleep. Maybe an hour nap here and there just to function. It's no way to live. One day, one hour, one minute at a time. Condition your mind to focus on positive thoughts.
Glad you made the first step!
Isolation sux.
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Doug I’m struggling with the same thing
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Great job
My brother struggles with the same crippling anxiety and fear. It was a huge deal to get to a meeting. I'm so glad you were able. There is much help available for you.
Good job my man. Studies are showing isolation is worse for us than smoking, high blood pressure, etc . We are social beings that apparently need each other to be mentally healthy. I isolate as well and really have to work at doing things with other humans. You are on a good start and congrats on the 9 days my man.
Thanks for the offer but i’m confident im on the right meds and im finally balanced!! I see my psychiatrist once a month !
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