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Hey friends. So I've been dealing withanxiety on and off for almost 5 months now. I went away to college in January, enjoyed it for awhile, visited home in February one weekend and then felt awful as soon as I came back toschool. This is where my whole story began. About a month later I withdrew for the semester can came home. Upon coming home I got a weekend job and started taking online community collegeclasses.Throughout this entire time my anxiety has come and gone, but ultimately I haven't completely shaken this thing. I was prescribed Zoloft back in February. It has kept me from falling into a depression but I haven't really noticed it help my anxiety. Thankfully I eat and sleep regularly. Still laugh, have fun, look forward to things and enjoy life from time to time, but the times I do feel bad feel crippling. Most everyone in family (siblings, parents, aunts uncles grandparents cousins) have dealt with anxiety and gotten through it. I guess it's my turn now. I recently started practicing yoga, running and lifting weights but haven't kept a consistent schedule. I'm starting school at a local college next month and I hope the routine of going to school will help with relieving some anxiety. I also take Xanax from time to time but have really only taken it 5 times when I feel panic. Please tell me what else I can do and help me in knowing that everything is going to be ok. I hate having all these negative nagging thoughts in my head that have nothing to do with who I truly am.
Thanks for sharing @Iwannabestressfree :) Looks like you're motivated to get better with all that you've been working on. I've found working out very helpful in dealing with social anxiety, I know it can be hard to keep with a set schedule but as long as you do a bit every once in a while you should hopefully feel some benefits.
I also find mindfulness meditation helpful in dealing with anxiety, it helps me see that I am not my thoughts or emotions, because it helps me observe them from a distance so to speak. It also helps with my focus. With my social anxiety I find myself getting lost in thoughts about what others might be thinking about me, and this practice has helped me focus more on living in the moment, like focusing on what people are saying when I talk to them, instead of me constantly getting distracted to try to see the people around us and "predict" what they are thinking about me.
Stay strong and sending love your way <3
Hi evryone my names Clarissa I am her to learn not to worry about the future and to be grateful and happy for the things i have in the present
Hello everyone. I'm actually not sure how much I 'belong' here as I have not been formally diagnosed by a doctor yet, with anxiety. I'm almost 90% sure I have it though, most likely social anxiety.
So here's hoping I get a diagnoses and the help I need soon! 
i feel exactly the same to be honest
Hi I am Tanya i suffer from anxiety for several years now I struggle to cope with my anxiety.
Hello Tanya, you are brave for reaching out, and I'm glad you did!I hope you can find the help and comfort you're looking for here!
@GothTanya1
Hello everyone. I am a sufferer of anxiety and I find somedays harder than others to manage my busy life.
I used to work in sales until last year I got a full time position as an administrator giving me the chance to work in the environment I am best in. April this year I got a second job working part time in a place that is a dream come true for me. I work the two jobs part time and travel 90 miles a day, the furthest one in the morning then the other job on the way home.
I never imagined I would even get close to a job like this but my anxiety affects me so much that I get short of breath being there. I'm an awkward social person as when conversation gets thin I just bury my head in work. It is expected that I move into the workshop to converse with colleagues and customers which I can do but feel anxious now because I am under pressure to do so. I even make simple mistakes to the point my probabtion has been extended another 8 weeks. I feel deflated about it, almost like I have failed at the job I want the most. I am determined to do well though and to work there full time.
Anxiety causes my heart to beat fast for no reason, causing me to breathe awkwardly. As a result my sleep is disturbed and I never feel the benefits when I wake. As a result of that, I forget important things at work and make simple mistakes which I let weigh down on me. This in turn makes me feel like I have failed and thus the daily cycle begins.
Pushing on is what we do though. I guess the only time I would truely fail is if I didn't try at all. Finding and meeting people who go through the same motions as I do helps. Support is so important as it helps me feel less awkward and less anxious. I seek to have better control over my down days and in turn I hope to offer support to anyone who suffers. After all, life should be enjoyed :)
Hi, I suffer from anxiety too and it's not fun at all. I know this sounds easier said than done, but just try to take deep breaths from your diaphragm. If you're doing it right, your stomach will follow your breathing. Take a deep breathe in through your nose, counting to four, hold it for four, and release counting to six. Keep doing this and focus on your breathing until you are calm. There are also pressure points you can hit (heart 7, for example) that can calm you. Look them up, it works! Also, I like to drink chamomile tea. It's very relaxing.
Thank you so much for your advice. The techniques are really helpful, especially the pressure points. I had no idea that anything like that could help. I really appreciate the advice
I'm so glad the techniques worked :) I hope your anxiety is getting.
I have dysthymia and generalized anxiety disorder. I am finally unmedicated, but I am struggling with some aspects of my life. I am hoping this website and it's users can help me keep a positive frame of mind and learn to live with these conditions now that I no longer have to be medicated.
hi i'm new here
i have really low self esteem, i get good grades but i don't feel like i should be getting them, recently i haven't been able to breathe especially in the shower and to bebhonest i don't really know whats happening me - i have a really bad relationship with my mum we just don't get along - and i'm findjng it really hard to cope with things i feel low alot of the time and i don't really have anyone to talk to i just feel really alone
Hello there. I'm Claire. I suffer from social anxiety. I didn't always suffer from this; in fact it developed over a year ago and I haven't quite found a way to get rid of it. I get anxiety most in unfamiliar places and around unfamiliar people. However I do get it as well around people I've known for nearly 20 years. These people have already seen me at my worst but now I get anxious if I think they're getting sick of me. I also suffer from sensory overload sometimes. When everything gets too loud and hectic and I don't feel in control, I go into panic mode.
Hi !! My name is Shaheen and I am new to this community and I am looking forward to making new friends. Friends that understand 
@Dolphinna welcome to our lovely community! I'm sure you will make some great friends here!
Hello,
I am excited to reach out and do better because I know that I deserve better.😊