New here...need direction, please?

Hi to everyone,
Just joined up in hopes of getting some advice, encouragement, and just feeling better.
I would like to know where I should post 'my story'..and which forums 'match my symptoms'.
I am a senior. For the last couple of years been having trouble with increasing anxiety...especially in the mornings, sometimes all day.
Would like to hear from others who have successful alternative ways to 'calm down'. Sometimes feel like I'm just going to 'lose it.' The only med I take is an occasional .5 Ativan to help me sleep at night... In the last few months it seems like I have learned NOT to criticize people who just seem to hole up in their apts and not do anything or go anywhere... I have developed a fear of doing so many things and 'think I can't'. ...and for someone who just loved to be on the go, its quite a switch. Thanks everyone. Take care.
Bettyann

hello to you! if you want to visit forums that "match your symptoms", go to either "anxiety" in general or "anxiety --> general anxiety". encouragement you will hopefully get anywhere on this forum we are a just bunch of people who either have experience with "being different" firsthand, or with someone close to us, or we want to understand, care and help other people! havent found trolls here so far, although im new and cant guarantee on that

all in all, i hope you find what you seek here, theres a lot of people here who, in lack of better terminology, know their $#%^ so just dont give up and it will get better!

Thank you, hua, for responding!...and saying such helpful and encouraging words! I do appreciate it, and yup, I will hang in there! Thanks again!
Bettyann