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Hi, within in the last year I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I also deal with situational depression sometimes. My family is not very supportive when it comes to this. They believe that you should just get over things as quickly as possible so that your life can go on. But I've felt stagnet because I can't move on if these issues are bothering me I can't move forward in my life. Most nights I cry myself to sleep because I can't talk to them about the things I'm dealing with. I've noticed my health declining, getting sick frequently, inabilty to fall and stay asleep, focus declining, etc. If I ask to see a therapist they would have to admit there's a problem (and they won't) I just needed a good group of people to talk to get these emotions because it seems that my family is not really that supportive of the help I feel I need.

Hello, my name is Helen and I have generalized anxiety. It's hard to do daily things, when most of the time you're scared or worried. But I'm trying really hard to not let my anxiety control me. Do guys have any good tips for coping strategies?

Hi there. I just found this website today so I am new here. I struggle with anxiety everyday of my life. Mostly health anxiety. I'm terrified of death and anything related to death. I live in a constant fear that something wrong with me automatically equals a serious illness or death. I've gone to doctors about my anxiety, been prescribed xanax (i don't really like to take it because it makes me feel like I could sleep for hours) but so far I haven't been to counselling because there aren't a lot around here and I don't have a lot of money to seek out professional help. Is there any advice anyone can give me about health anxiety? Or is there any tips to help me overcome this? I feel like I haven't relaxed in a very long time. I hate going to doctors, so most of my day ends up with me sitting around feeling scared that I'm on deaths door.

Thanks in advance

Hi everybody! I am new to this community, just wanted to introduce myself and say hello! I've had anxiety for pretty much as long as I can remember. Sometimes it's manageable, sometimes it is outta control - the most important thing to me is moving forward and continuing to learn to manage my anxiety. My positive attitude and knowledge that anxiety is super common helps me maintain. Nice to join a group who understands!

I suffer from anxiety and depression. I'm terrified of saying or doing something that'll end up ruining my relationship because of my anxiety. I'm constantly scared of ending up alone and not being loved. I've cried more in the past two weeks than I have in the past five years.

Hi I have bad anxiety can't think or get out of bed or do anything can't get help nor support having really bad nightmares and flashbacks feels like hell

Hello everyone-I'm new to 7 cups and so far it is helping me through a very tough time. I have anxiety/panic disorder that has relapsed after about 6 years of very little panic attacks. I've been a week now battling this, using all of my coping mechanisms, going up on my celexa (with doctors approval) going back to my therapist, and counting on friends and family. Has anyone ever had an acute relapse in their anxiety? If you did, how did you get out of this vicious cycle?!

Im having a tough day. I woke up with horrible anxiety and tried to calm it down but everything kept making it worse. I thought my walk to work woukd helo but it didnt. My mind is racing a million miles a minute. Ive tried breating, i tried my essential oils and i tried exercise. Im currently eating for the second time today, maybe its dehydration? All i know is i want it to stop befire i have a panic attack.so if anyone has any idea on hoe to keep my mind calm during work today that would be great.

Hi -

I have internalized the criticism of earlier authority figures in my life, and create my anxiety non-stop. I wish to stop this, while also engaging with those people, and not seeing "authority" as a scary thing.

Hey, everyone. I'm a newbie. And I often feel depressed and anxious over simple things. I also feel very lonely even when I'm out having fun with friends. What's wrong with me?

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