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Hi...I'm NativeElder with ties to the Cherokee NAtion...I love exploring my roots, learning more of the Cherokee way and custom brought me into how I encounter the Great Creator, and how I see all things happen for a reason...from the most mundane to the exciting! Everything we touch has an impact on something else in this world...see much, listen well, and speak rarely so you will be in tune with Creator God...leave no imprint in any place you spend a night or two, and always give Great Creator thanks for another day to live and love much, laugh often, and give every day.
Hi @NativeElder
Your culture has so much in common with my culture.. I respect your culture a lot so thank you for sharing a little today :)
Hi,my name is Karen and I have really bad test anxiety. I've tryed everything from mediation to taking natural pills to calm my anxiety. Is there another way to control test anxiety?
Hi @Kat9292
When I was going through my exams, I always stuck to patterns. So I would have a checklist of what I needed to achieve day by day by day in the lead up to an exam/test. And on the day I would have a relaxation routine.
For me, it was going to a coffee shop on my own and just chill out for an hour on one of their sofas and take in the atmosphere. It was really calming and relaxing for me.
During the exam, I would spend a long time on mindfulness and breathing control. If you've not heard of these things then I'm sure that they're in the self help guide here.
So between those things, it always helped with my test anxiety. Didn't help as much with my ability to pass the test but allowed me to stay in control.
Hi, I'm Nina and I think I have anxiety issues. I worry about what people think of me, go through my previous conversations over and over in my head to see if I had hurt someone. I get severe headaches because of anxiety (I think so!) and these headaches can get to the point that it pains so much sometimes I wana scream (I screamed in the shower once
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Basically I would like to get these things out of my head, grow much stronger and be confident. Thanks guys! :)
Welcome @orangePenny9659
The conversational beat-ups are a common thing for me also. I had real difficulty the other day when I cracked a joke and I wondered if it had offended someone somehow. I was in struggle town trying to control my brain and stop from going over that moment again and again.
The reason it's a bad thing to go over is that - at the end of the day - I can't go back in time and change it so why stress so much about it. That rationalisation however doesn't change those emotive thoughts however.
I really hear you on this one.
On a side note, are you aware of the Test Anxiety self help guide? The link follows :) https://www.7cups.com/how-to-overcome-test-taking-anxiety/
Hi everyone :) I am both a listener and member here on 7 cups of tea and I suffer from Genralised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder. If anyone ever wants to chat about anxiety and ways of dealing with it, I am more than willing :) I only know one other person personally in my life who has suffered a panic attack, and thus I love the idea of support communities such as this one - it makes one feel far less alone in one's suffering.
Hi everyone, I struggle with anxiety, and I'm currently in the process of figuring out how to tell my mom... My guidance counselor and my dad know but I'm really scared of telling my mom since she often makes it worse for me. I often have a really hard time being motivated enough to do things that I need to do which irritates her, causing her to get upset with me. If anyone has any tips on how to tell parents, that would be greatly appreciated.
Hi @gentlePear2302 Telling parents is so hard but worth it. I told my parents last week and now I'm starting therapy tomorrow which is what I wanted. Sometimes it's easier to just come right out and say it, or you could maybe have your dad talk with her about it. We are here for you.
I do not suffer from axiety that is terrible but it is the best friend of my depression and always lurks in the back of my mind and robs my life of its goodness. When my depression gets better, the anxiety still haunts me and I feel stressed about everything, just a little, and feel like I can never completely relax. There is always something I need to do and I am not doing it.
Greetings Everyone! While I am currently battling a bad bout of major/clinical depression and am usually in the depression group support room, the core issue behind the scenes is Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am going to keep trying to go to the Anxiety Group Support Room and hopefully someone will offer me a "hello". I am also going to come to the PTSD forum and the Stress Support Forum more often.
It is difficult for me to write because I am very critical of my writing and unless I tell myself "just write and don't worry," I will spend way too much time finding exactly the correct to write.
Due to my PTSD, I live with major panic attacks, flashbacks, and several other anxiety related "symptoms." I definitely understand how difficult it can be.
I really want to get to know people here and in the Anxiety Group Support Room. Hopefully I will just go sometime whether someone acknowledges me or not, hang out, be mindful of my thoughts, and not let my emotions overwhelm me into a panic. It would mean SO much to me!
You are all so brave and I really want to get to know you.
Hi my name is Maddy and I suffer from Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorder and it's been ruining my life.
Hello! I am suffering from anxiety, but I am going fine on dealing with it. One thing I've learnt is that I have to face anxious situations, not run away from them. And this has helped me very much!
Hi @katerina0920
Thank you for sharing that. I often find that when I reflect during those times when my anxiety levels are rising again, it's because I'm hiding or running away from those situations again. Good observation :)
Hello everyone! I have delt with ( I dont likebto say suffer, because learning to cope has made me better not wrose!) with panic attacts, generalized anxiety for 10 plus years. Due to my job as a paramedic, I have tons of training in this area including postramatic stress, baby blues and so much more. I am glad to be here...and put some of my knowledge to go use.
