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HelloooĀ āœØ

Iā€™m Bunny, a girl from India šŸ‡®šŸ‡³.

I'm a teenager; 16 years old.Ā 

Bunny isn't my real name, but itā€™s what everyone calls me.Ā 

I'm a sensitive person, deeply affected by the words of those close to me. I cry a lot, almost every day, and words have a profound impact on me. I hate when people talk loudly or shout.

Overthinking is a constant in my life; I overthink everything. I struggle with self-doubt and often second-guess myself.

I'm tired of my reality; my comfort zone is my imaginary world.

Music + imaginary world = my escape šŸ¤šŸ»āœØšŸ–¤.

But my overthinking and constant worries of reality kick in, & when I remember that my imaginary world isn't real and will never become reality ā€”I find myself sinking back into sadness.Ā 

I tend to worry over minor details, which leaves me feeling down.

I'm a very confused person, usually unable to understand my own feelings, and I struggle to express them.

Plus, opening up to others (includes both people in real life & people here) is challenging for me, and I often keep my feelings to myself.Ā 

I've lost interest in the things I used to enjoy, and I think I currently have no hobbies or anything that I like to do.

I have a weird overwhelming feeling 24/7. I donā€™t know how to explain it, but it feels like an increased or very noticeable heartbeat, an uncomfortable sensation in my chest, a slight headache or a feeling of a heavy head, likely due to stress from constant thoughts. It feels like my brain is constantly active and ruminating, causing my head to feel heavy. This feeling makes me uncomfortable, both mentally and physically.Ā 

I can't figure out what this feeling is; it might be anxiety but I'm not sure. It overwhelms me, leaving me with a constant sense of discomfort and a lack of happines & feeling of ease.Ā 

I really want to figure out what this feeling is and whether it's anxiety or something else.Ā 

Though I haven't been professionally diagnosed, I think I haveĀ anxiety,Ā depression, and executive dysfunction. But seeking professional help isn't an option for me.

I've also dealt with social anxiety,Ā which I've managed to reduce quite a bit. However, I still have a deep fear of judgmentā€”more so online than in real life. It might sound weird, but that's how it is, and there's a whole story behind it.

I've been through traumas and some really tough experiences, and nowĀ I feel I've reached a point in life where no one can help me, and Iā€™m losing all hope.

Life just seems to keep moving forward, and I canā€™t escape the sense that this is how things will always be.

Although, I still wish to heal. ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹






Recent forum posts
Overcoming Social Anxiety - A Journey Together!
Anxiety Support / by reliablebunny23
Last post
Friday
...See more Hey everyone! I hope you're all doing well.Ā  I've been working on overcoming my social anxiety, and have made significant progress in reducing it. I wanted to share my experience and some strategies that have helped me in hopes that they might help you too.Ā  I know many of you here struggle with social anxiety too, I've seen numerous forum posts and group chats on this topic, and it's heartbreaking to see so many people going through this, especially because I've personally felt the profound impact it can have on one's life.Ā  That's why I really wanted to share this post. Feel free to share it with anyone here who might be dealing with social anxiety. My goal is for it to reach as many people as possible and offer support.Ā  Important Note This post isn't a substitute for professional help, but I hope it can offer some support and guidance to those who, like me, are navigating this journey without professional assistance. My Experience With Social Anxiety Initially, I used to find it incredibly daunting to even think about leaving my house or being in public spaces. Even just being watched by people used to be so scary for me. I always avoided going to public places.Ā  But over time, I learned that avoiding situations that made me anxious only reinforced my fear. So, I decided to face my anxiety head-on, step by step.Ā  I began seeing each outing as a chance to work on reducing my social anxiety.Ā  Throughout this journey, I have learned numerous strategies that have helped me cope and grow.Ā  Additionally, gaining awareness, understanding, and consistently reminding myself about various aspects of social anxiety has facilitated my journey and made it more manageable.Ā  Insights And StrategiesĀ  I'll be sharing these strategies and insights in the comments section, as listing them all here would make this post overly lengthy. Moreover, since I'm still in the process of overcoming and learning, new insights and tips continue to surface. Thus, I'll share them one by one in the comments. Please keep checking periodically as I will be posting them gradually, whether weekly, daily, or as often as possible.Ā  Sharing And Supporting Each Other Feel free to share your experience with social anxiety in the comments below and express how it affects you and makes you feel. You can suggest any strategies that have worked for you, whether you developed them yourself or found them elsewhere. Let's support each other by reading each other's experiences and responding with suggestions and encouraging words.Ā  Together, we can remind each other that we're not alone in this journey.Ā  Daliy ProgressĀ  Feel free to share your daily progress too in the comments, detailing what steps you took to overcome social anxiety each day.Ā  It can serve as motivation for others who may currently feel unable to overcome their social anxiety. Sharing your progress can show them that gradual steps and community support can make a difference in their journey.Ā  Your ongoing engagement is greatly appreciated. Personal Diary Additionally, you can keep a personal diary to record & track your progress and feelings throughout this journey of overcoming social anxiety. Tracking your journey can offer valuable insights and serve as a supportive resource along the way. Final ThoughtsĀ  I believe overcoming social anxiety alone can be difficult, but together, we can make it significantly easier. While it may take time, consistent efforts within our supportive community can facilitate the journey and remind you that you're not alone. With our big and compassionate cups family, we can and will conquer social anxiety together.
I hate this feeling..
Anxiety Support / by reliablebunny23
Last post
July 10th
...See more Over the past few months, I've been feeling uneasy almost constantly, and I can't pinpoint why. My head often feels heavy, both mentally and physically. Nothing seems to bring any comfort. It's difficult to articulate this feeling; everything just feels overwhelming. I miss the days when I didn't feel this way, when I was happy and didn't worry too much about anything. This persistent unease is severely affecting my studies. I find it impossible on studying while feeling like this. I can't concentrate with so many thoughts swirling in my mind. I long for the days when studying wasn't such a struggle. I can't figure out what makes me feel better or how to stop feeling this way. I don't even fully understand what I'm feeling. I don't know how to study while experiencing this.This feeling is with me almost 24/7, although sometimes, it temporarily subsides for a short period, allowing me to study. Yesterday was one of those rare moments when I could focus, but today I'm struggling again. I desperately want to identify what makes this feeling disappear so I can consistently study and stop wasting precious time.
Am I Clingy?
Anxiety Support / by reliablebunny23
Last post
July 10th
...See more Sometimes I sit back & wonder " Am I clingy" Do I force people to be here? Do I force people to talk? Do I make people feel uncomfortable? Am I really that bad or I'm worse? Am I clingy when I try to send the last message? Or when I send a long message to a simple Hi? Am I not capable of human relationsĀ  Or I'm just not enough for any connections? Am I clingy when I say " I can help"Ā  Or when I say "I'm happy to hear" Am I too much to bear? Do I overwhelm when I share my thoughts, Or when I ask if theyā€™re okay? Am I a burden when I check in too often, Or when I express how much I care? Do I push people away with my need for closeness, Or with my desire to connect? Am I suffocating when I seek reassurance, Or when I crave constant interaction? Do I scare them off with my eagerness, Or with my fear of being alone? Am I too intense with my emotions, Or with my wish to be involved? Do I seem desperate when I reach out first, Or when I linger for a reply? Am I too much when I show vulnerability, Or when I simply want to be heard? Am I unlovable when I seek validation, Or when I strive to make them smile? Am I overwhelming when I share my secrets,Ā  Or when I invite them into my world? Do I become a nuisance when I seek their company,Ā  Or when I look for their advice? Do I seem overbearing when I offer my help,Ā  Or when I try to be a constant presence? Am I too needy when I seek comfortĀ  Or when I ask for their understanding? Do I come off as clingy when I express my affection,Ā  Or when I need a little extra care?
My story..
Anxiety Support / by reliablebunny23
Last post
September 9th
...See more finally decided to share this here & get this out of my head... : ] ..Ā  So... an year ago, I met an online friend in a group chat.. We were really good friends in the beginning. We talked a lot in group & lil bit in dm too. But slowly, he started ignoring me... & his behavior towards me started to change.. I used to think a lot about what the reason can be. I took his ignorance personally : / ( which i really really regret now).. I thought .. he's behaving like this because I'm weird or maybe uncool : (Ā  ... ( thinking this way was my biggest mistake)..Ā  It used to hurt me a lot seeing him behave so differently with me. He had stopped talking to me like he used to. His behavior was extremely cold.Ā  So, I asked him if anything was wrong. & then at getting no response from him I stopped texting him for my own mental peace & self respect. But, this thing gave me a little insecurity about the way I communicated. I felt I'm weird because of his sudden changed behavior without any explanation. I thought the flaw was in me. & I felt I was being annoying.. I felt he hated me.Ā  I started to maintain a distance from him. I always missed him really bad.. still I did... for myself...Ā  But, then he, himself texted me after a few months... I thought.. maybe everything's alright now.. But he continued his changed behavior. I tried my best to stay away from him. But he didn't let that happen : ( He texted me once in a while.. but still behaved cold.. idk why.. my insecurity increased here! As I didn't think there could be any other reason behind his changed behavior ..Ā  I felt everyone hates me ( both my social media friends & people in real life) , I felt I m weird, uncool and different.. i felt I don't " fit in " : ( That insecurity led me to change the way I communicate with him & with others .. to fit in.. to be accepted.. : (Ā  [ biggest regret ]Ā  I started to talk less in the group chat. And behave lil differently.. I stopped saying things I felt.. (so stupid of me to do that) I judged myself. This continued for a long time.. almost a year..Ā  Also, we had some mutual friends, I felt, he behaved well with them, but not with me. I compared myself from them & observed how they were. : ( ..Ā Ā  I judged myself.. & changed myself unintentionally. I didn't know & think all this will happen.Ā  Now, I'm so changed. I'm no longer that talkative person, who loved to talk & chat. Now, I find myself annoying easily. I judge myself. I fear judgement from others. Now, I don't even know how to communicate. I've kind of forgot how I was before, how I talked. If I try to talk/chat (even on cups, social media & in real life too) with people now it feels forceful. Sometimes, I go blank, I don't get what to say. If I try to remember the old me and be like the old me, it feels forceful, it hurts that I'm changed, and I start fearing judgement, this wasn't me. I loved to joke & be myself. I was confident. I never compared myself with anyone. I was a happy person, I never used to worry or think too much. I loved myself. I had some core values, some beliefs, I was myself, but everything's changed now. I wish I could go back in time and tell myself to not to change for anyone.Ā  I keep thinking about this 24/7.. the moment I wake up.. I get this thought that I'm changed.. I am no longer the old me.. & this has become rumination.. i don't feel happy because of this.. i don't enjoy anything.. i miss the old me.. i keep thinking & worrying.. i ain't even able to concentrate on my studies.. this keeps revolving in my head.. and it hurts real bad. Things are so complicated in my head. I keep comparing everything with past & with the old me. I can't explain this feeling : /..Ā  I feel really anxious when I think about all this.. how could I let a person change me, my happiness and everything ..Ā  Losing yourself/noticing changes in yourself is the worst feeling tbh : /Ā  I never knew, social media & online people can affect anyone, especially me, this badly.Ā  I really miss the old me... I wish I could get the exact old me back.. : / A suggestion for those who have anyone in their life who ignores them = please, maintain a distance from them, don't take it personally.Ā  I wish I had realized this before & hadn't changed myself.Ā 
Suu & Bunny šŸ’—
Around the World / by reliablebunny23
Last post
September 1st
...See more Hey @suu1309 āŠ‚ā (ā ā—‰ā ā€æā ā—‰ā )ā ć¤ ā¤ļø!! I'm making this post to stay in touch with you. While I may not be very active in the teen community room due to studies and other responsibilities, if you ever need me, suggestions on anything, or simply want to talk, you can mention me anytime on this post. I'm here whenever you need. I'm glad to have you as a friend. šŸ’—Ā 
My first forum post experience...
Anxiety Support / by reliablebunny23
Last post
May 7th
...See more Hey everyone!!Ā  I recently made my first forum post, sharing the changes I'm going through, and the response I got was really positive! It's amazing how supportive people are here. ā¤ļø I honestly didn't expect to receive any comments, but to my surprise, I got a few.Ā  Those supportive comments not only provided me with a fresh perspective on my situation and renewed hope to rediscover my old self, but they also made me feel like I can freely express my feelings without fear of judgment.Ā  They made me realize that my voice matters. Thank you all so much. ā¤ļø
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