RECOVERED?!

[Eme]

Hi, 

I would love to hear some stories on recovery. People that have succeeded & have fully recovered from Anxiety. 

I myself have read books/ counselling/Meds/therapy, you name it.

I have made a promise to myself that I will achieve. I would like to be fully recovered from my Anxiety/depression & be able to help others. 

I was sexually & mentally abused for 10 years when I was younger. Im 35 & I don't recall much before the age of 20, I think my mind has subconsciously blocked it out.

 I still dream about the Pedophile now & it's been 15 years since it stopped. He had a hold over me, I was embarrassed, I was scared, I felt dirty & the most of all was that I was controlled.

I want MY LIFE BACK, I DONT WANT ANYONE ELSE TO CONTROL IT BUT ME &  DEFINITELY NOT ANXIETY!!!!!!!

[Zeal]

Hi Eme,

I am really sorry to hear that you were abused for a decade. Coming to this forum was strong and courageous of you - many people who have experienced abuse like this keep it completely under wraps and are afraid to speak about it, even anonymously like this. So well done 🙂

It's great that you're so committed to your recovery, and are reading actively, and taking measures to help. I understand the want to help others after or during recovery. I was ill with an eating disorder 3 years ago. As a result, I am on this forum trying to give some form of help or advice to others.

I am very glad you have sought counselling and therapy to help you deal emotionally with your past. I hope you keep seeing a therapist or counsellor.

I hope you are able to make a full or near-full emotional recovery in the future 🙂

Best wishes,

SM

[Chris_B]

Hi Eme, welcome to the forums. The best place for you to look through would be our Staying Well forum, there are lots of inspiring threads in there.