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Laura November 29th, 2014

Let us know more about you, what brings you to 7 Cups! We are glad you are here!

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michaelh December 22nd, 2014

Hi. Anxiety and fear are a constant in my life. It has seriously strained my marriage. I feel like a weak person. But I don't want to believe that I am.

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salmonsushi19 March 27th, 2017

@michaelh Anxiety doesn't make you weak. I know many people with anxiety and I wouldn't think of any of them as weak. Everybody has there own issues whether it's anxiety or physical issues or anything of the like. I too struggle with constant anxiety and OCD and it takes some time to realize that no matter what it may seem, you are not weak or alone. Hope that helps :)

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SleepingtoDream December 22nd, 2014

Anxiety is a new thing for me. About a year ago I had an encounter that left me with some PTSD, and as a result have developed serious circumstantial anxiety and depression. Some days nothing triggers me. Other days, it's a struggle to calm down and get out of my head :/ I appreciate the kindness and openness I've found here.

forcefulThinker95 December 22nd, 2014

Hi all. I have been battling with anxiety and depression for about 8 years now, and it's gotten harder to deal with since I've been in college. I'm hoping that I can vent my irrational thoughts on this site so that they don't interfere with my day to day life anymore. So far, it's been a big help! I hope the rest of you know that you are never alone and this is great to have a whole community here to support each other.

lavenderBeing81 December 22nd, 2014

Hi, I'm Nina. I'm a working mum of one and I've been suffering with anxiety and depression on and off for the last few years (ever since my daughter was born really). I've recently just gone back on medication,half the dose of last time and reluctantly so too.

I am expecting a scheduled telephone call from the local mental health department today, I have been waiting for 4 weeks - proof to show how over stretched this area of health care is. I'm hoping they can refer me for some one-2-one talking therapy.

I'm also really trying with the mindfulness practice, it has made me realise what an active and wandering mind I have. Good luck on your journey everyone x

najat December 22nd, 2014

hello , I'm Najatan intern listener

and i had an experience with a friend who suffer Anxiety . Anxiety could be harm in some stages , so i think i could dealwith this kind of suffering

Kristynsmama December 23rd, 2014

Hi guys,

I'm glad each of you are here. My name is Angel. I am a forum mentor and the leader of the anxiety section. I am also an adult group mod here, and an intern. If there is anything specific you want to see on the anxiety section of the forums, please feel free to pm me.

i suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and have for many years. I've learned many coping skills along the way and hope to share some of them with you.

~Angel

parkchau December 24th, 2014

hi, I'm a high school student. I basically live for the arts (mostly theater). I also so really like science, mostly psychology. i also have a language disorder, i had a major speech impediment for most of my early years. because of this i spend most of my time in and out of doctor's offices and did not have many friends at school. i also have issues with spelling that often lead to me rewriting things if i can's spell a work (i have had to look up spelling for 6 words so far). a little after my speech impediment went away (i still have some minor speech issues though) i started getting depressed and developed social anxiety. over some time i got over my social anxiety for the most part but i still get panic attacks, recently my panic attacks have been getting worse.

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najat December 24th, 2014

@parkchau , you seems a real fighter to me , and remember you are not alone , you are always welcome to 7 cups ,

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parkchau December 24th, 2014

when ever some one tells me something like that i always have trouble believing them

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Musicandsunshine December 24th, 2014

Hi, this is my first post.

I have been struggling with a social anxiety disorder ever since I was bullied at my university.

I used to be very outgoing, and talk to anyone and now I just feel bad whenever I'm around others...

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najat December 24th, 2014

@MusicandsunshineI'm so sorry to hear that . remember you are not a lone , and you are welcome to 7 cups

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Musicandsunshine December 24th, 2014

Thank you.

I am trying to get used to the chats and stuff, but is even get anxiety, as people get very argumentative. and I'm extremely sensitive, not a great combo.

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Powersoul December 24th, 2014

Not sure if this is the right area for what I'm struggling with, but here it goes.

26 years old. Limited income. No social circle. No close friends. No girlfriend. Worked hard to escape an innercity ghetto upbringing...just to be slammed down and broke.

Working a minimum-wage sales job. Treated like crap. Bombarded with work. Nightshifts. No 9am-5pm Mon-Fri gig. hateful of everyone more successful than I am. REALLY HATEFUL. Resentful

Trapped. Stuck. Hopeless. Dont know what to do.

Help.

Powersoul December 24th, 2014

Not sure if this is the right area for what I'm struggling with, but here it goes.

26 years old. Limited income. No social circle. No close friends. No girlfriend. Worked hard to escape an innercity ghetto upbringing...just to be slammed down and broke.

Working a minimum-wage sales job. Treated like crap. Bombarded with work. Nightshifts. No 9am-5pm Mon-Fri gig. hateful of everyone more successful than I am. REALLY HATEFUL. Resentful

Trapped. Stuck. Hopeless. Dont know what to do.

Help.