 I've struggled with anxiety for a few years now. I think it was always there in the background like the hum of a fridge but it wasn't until the last few years that it started to really impact me. Recently I've gone through two significant life changes (separation and moving house) which have somewhat given my anxiety the equivalent of a star power up in super Mario so for the last week or so its been running out of control with its own theme music.  

But today I am starting to feel a little better. I can notice myself coping better. I found a book that really helps me understand my thought patterns and reading posts on these wonderful communities has made me feel less alone. I have been trying to practice daily gratitude and train myself more to see the good in the world. 

I am aware that I will probably have weeks that are worse and then weeks that are better again but while my spirits are high I wanted to contribute this in the hope that it could help someone the way others posts have helped me by just letting me know that there are others going through similar things.