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Hi I am new to this. I have never dealt with anxiety until last year, a couple of months after my 8 year old nephew passed away. I have gotten anxiety attacks ever since. Yesterday and today have been really bad. I think I have an std and I have been reassured from friends and family that I have nothing to worry about. I just keep thinking that when it's not an std scare, it's a cancer scare or something else. And then my panic attacks go crazy. Right now I'm trying to calm myself down. And hopefully this app/community can help me deal with anxiety better cause I am still very new to it.
Hi everyone! My name is Danielle and I suffer from GAD. My first panic attack was about 2 years ago and I felt like I was having a heart attack. Ever since, the heart attack fear has been really hard for me to let go of and I struggle with it daily. Accepting the "symptoms" of anxiety is the worst part for me because they are extremely frightening and in my mind, always feel life threatening. I'm hoping to connect with some people on here with similar issues to maybe try to help each other work through them. For me, It's really hard to talk to or take advise from people that have never experienced anxiety or panic. I hope to get and be able to give support through this.
Welcome Danielle. I know exactly how you feel. The symptoms of panic attacks are awful.When the chest pain hits, I am usually freaking out. I had several tests and check ups, even went to the ER a couple times. Truth is, when everything checked out OK, it was difficult to accept. Your brain is a very powerful instrument, so when you thing "My chest hurts, must be something serious", we do tend to panic.
I just want you to know that in time you can change this way of thinking. First you must have patience. Yes I know, I need to practice what I preach. I still have times where I wonder even though I was told I was healthy.
Know that here you will get tons of love and support! And you are definitely not alone.
Hi, my name is Courtney. I have Social Anxiety Disorder and Generalized anxiety disorder. I was diagnosed about 2 years ago with Social anxiety and a year ago with GAD. I've been to a couple therapist but none of them treated it correctly. I'm in the process of getting another therapist now. I hope to find some people I relate to here.
Hello, my name is Melissa, and I suffer with social and general anxiety. I am working on becoming a calmer and more confident person. I am very grateful for this support opportunity.
Helo there..i am also a victim of anxiety
Hey @reservedOwl2279 Welcome to the family!
Hello Everyone , My name is Cheyenne and I have dealt with anxiety !!! For an ongoing time ! Anxiety started with change and problems at home ! At one point my anxiety was soo bad that I selfharmed . I was nearly a month clean but due to stress at home I relapsed today ... I'm not proud of it ! But im gonna keep going and trying to be clean ! Stay strong everyone <3 with love creativelion138
Hi my name is julienne. I deal with every kind of anxiety in the book. My parents had to put me on home studies it got so bad. I cant take medication. The last time they put me on it i tried to overdose so im all on my own. Itd be nice to find someone who understands what its like to have this toxic constant need to panic woven into their dna, as i never have met anyone who understands it. That's why ive decided to post here.
I have anxiety too
Hi everyone, my name is Polar and I suffer from an anxiety/panic disorder which is 100% not fun at all. It stops me from doing a lot of things I want to do, like meeting up with friends or doing skype calls, but I'm slowly learning to over come it.
Like just last saturday I went out into town and met up with friends. It took a lot of courage but I made it and had a great time. And just today I called up my college to ask a question about my interview, which I have on tuesday(im super duper stressed about it but that's a whole other can of worms)
But yeah, my parents don't think anxiety is real so thats pretty tough and I don't feel able to talk about it with friends so it's pretty hard but I'm trucking on through it.
Hello! My name is nightflowerw. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. I have suffered on and off for years. My most recent experience with panic has been much more difficult for me.
I have been dealing with the physical symptoms for about a month now. I really just need someone to talk to, that understands what I am dealing with, and will help me figure out how to cope.
I am grateful for this site and the ability to reach out to others that are dealing with the same feelings that I am dealing with.
I posted something exiety related in a different post thread. Lately, my job has been overwhelming and my social anxiety is causing me to act out. I feel overwhelmed- over stimulated, I say things I don't mean to say, and then I crash. As I said in my previous post, I'm glad that students and coworkers enjoyed hanging around my work area with me, but sometimes it's just too much. I would love to talk to anyone who is having a similar experience.