Alice's Story
Dealing with Anxiety
"Last year, I fell and broke my hip while I was mopping my kitchen floor. Lucky for me, I was able to make a fairly quick recovery after my surgery.
In the months after my fall, though, I became more and more nervous about leaving my apartment or moving around too much. I worried about every little thing.
It got to the point where I was afraid to go out and get some fresh air even on a nice, sunny day. I thought I would trip and fall. I just sat and watched TV all day long. That was no good for me either, because all the news stories on terrorism and war made me a nervous wreck!
I stopped going to my weekly bingo games and my younger brother had to bring my groceries to me since I was too scared to go to the supermarket. Some of my friends finally spoke up and said I should visit my doctor.
My doctor told me that I was suffering from anxiety. He prescribed some medicine and helped me find a therapist who I could talk with about my constant worry.
I also switched from regular to decaf coffee. Every little bit has made a difference! I feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders."
If you are interested in learning more about anxiety, start by clicking on What Is Anxiety. Also, be sure to look at the Tips and Extras on the right side of your screen."
