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Thank you, yes very close. I myself am a mother, but when I've had really low points I've felt like a child again who instantly runs to their mum for support, and she was always there for me. I'm sorry to hear you have lost your parents, I now understand how your dogs must give you a lot of comfort....

I will, I know they help a lot of people, I just need to give myself time to grieve my mum first, which I think is feeding my anxiety. I understand being able to pop home and see your dogs at lunch times would've given you comfort on bad days. You say you constantly wonder if they're "ok" ...

Optimism is good, cling on to that! I can relate to that, I also have a dog who i adore, I'm sorry to hear it distresses you to leave them, I assume it's not just for a few hours a time? I have tried two different types of medication, both just added to my symptoms, paranoia, headaches, fatigue etc ...

Hi Win, And in those precious moments, weeks, months where the anxiety eases do you too worry how long you've got before the hammer returns? I too am not ashamed, medication doesn't work for me, I guess I know with me the power is in my hands/head, but sometimes I'm not strong enough to continually ...

You can surround yourself with numerous people but yet still feel so alone and scared. "Scared" pretty much sums up my life. I have had therapy, and hypnotherapy, and I have read numerous books about techniques to ease the anxiety. But every time my anxiety worsens (currently due to loosin...