On Anxiety

[jessica_shea]

The last three months have been the hardest of my life.

Last November, I tapered off the anti-anxiety medication I’ve been taking for years for general anxiety disorder. I thought I could manage it. I thought I was managing pretty well. And then, one morning in March, right after I got home from NYC Teen Author Fest, I woke up in a panic. I was

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[earlgreytea68]

::hugs::

[jessica_shea]

Thank you! *hugs back*

[robinellen]

I think creativity and anxiety all too often go hand in hand...so far, I've been able to handle my anxiety with natural means (ie, tinctures, Rescue Remedy, etc), but if those methods stop working, I think medication is definitely better than drowning in it. I'm glad you're feeling better!

[jessica_shea]

Judging from the response to this post, it does seem like lots of creative types struggle with anxiety &/or depression. I'm glad you've found ways to manage with natural products. I'm really grateful for the combo of medication + therapy that has been so helpful to me.

[jessica_shea]

Thanks, Jenn. That means a lot.