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Reminder✨️🌌
by daydreammemories
Last post
 2 days ago
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Weekly Prompt #41: Are there any underlying beliefs or fears that fuel your anxiety?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 Monday
...See more Hello all and welcome back to another discussion,  A couple of weeks ago, we discussed what kind of behaviors anxiety has caused you to engage in. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/anxiety/General_2428/WeeklyPrompt40Whatkindofbehaviorsdoyouthinkanxietyhascausedyoutoengagein_336332/] Thank you to all who participated and shared your thoughts with us. I appreciate you all. I hope all who may read it find it relatable, too. If anyone hasn't shared them yet, please share them here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/anxiety/General_2428/WeeklyPrompt40Whatkindofbehaviorsdoyouthinkanxietyhascausedyoutoengagein_336332/], and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you.  This week's prompt:  Are there any underlying beliefs or fears that fuel your anxiety? There are often underlying beliefs and fears that fuel anxiety and these can be categorized into a few key areas like core beliefs, fears, negative thinking patterns, etc. Let's start to discuss and share these behaviors and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences. Did you join us in the Anxiety Support Chat? It is available every Wednesday for the entire day. [https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php]
A Little Reminder 🦋
by daydreammemories
Last post
 Saturday
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Scary Anxiety
by tealBear2472
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more You're doing just fine.  You're doing just fine. you're doing just fine.  you're going to relaxe. 
All Day "Fight or Flight"
by thoughtfulmomma
Last post
 November 9th
...See more So, I got some news yesterday evening, and while it was upsetting, I felt like I was in an okay place when I went to bed.  I had stayed up late (wanted to for daylight savings), and I took my prescription valium (very low dose) to help settle my mind. I played a few games in bed and fell asleep.  About 30 minutes later my body woke up to a raging, "fight or flight" panic attack.  That was probably about 2am.  I was up every hour, and I have been unable to shake it.  I've done deep breathing, I've gone for a couple of walks.  I get temporary results, but then it just comes back - sometimes even worse. I'm exhausted.  I have been dozing on the couch, but my heart starts pounding and no matter what I do, my brain just puts me back into full panic mode. What can I do to at least try and take some of the edge off of this attack.  I'm going on almost 14 hours and I'm scared and exhausted.
yo I need help
by alysianna
Last post
 November 7th
...See more i need help my life is a dumptruck of evil and i have had anxiety problems way more in the past mounth then i have in a year and i dont know what to do as MOST school adults dont give a flying *** including counslers  and i had panic attacks like a lot and my *** case maneger for IEP no help [please advice me 
Very triggering vent
by quickwittedKite5386
Last post
 October 13th
...See more I'm about to write about something very triggering, which is the topic of su1cid3 (I'm not su1cidal nor have su1cid4l thoughts). Just need a safe space to write about what happened to be able to ground myself. Goooosh, One of my schoolmates told us someone commit su1cid3 in one of my whatsapp school groups, aaaaaaah. That was so... And the person who wrote about that even wrote they did it... I mean whaaaaat? Whyyyyyy? Aaaaaaaaah. And this is triggering for me because a family member tried to commit su1cid3.  Oh goooooosh
Alone, Family on Vacation, Anxiety very bad
by navyShip4004
Last post
 October 11th
...See more For the first time, I was unable to go on family vacation. Do to phobia and anxiety. Staying at home has been bad. Some of the worse panic attacks I have had. To the point of scrolling contacts in phone for someone to help. Just about to push the 9 for 988, and get help. I am alone. I have been alone before. Why am I so mentally fragile now?
It's been awhile
by ElyseMyers12368
Last post
 September 22nd
...See more I haven't been on here for about a year. I thought I was getting better, it felt like I was. But now I'm in high school, and I believe that anxiety from all those years ago came back. In certain social situations, my chest tightens, my face gets hot, and my body shakes like I haven't eaten in hours. I don't know what to do, it feels so awful. 
I hate myself.
by selfdisciplinedMango2473
Last post
 September 21st
...See more I hate at night time when my mind is constantly going and going it really doesn't be quiet. I just want it all to stop. I want to go back to cutting so i can focus on the pain of that instead of thinking of everything else. Why can't things be a little easier in life.
taking a break... idk how long....
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Last post
 August 28th
...See more @Phoenix1234theythem, @PastaIsVeryUnderrated, @AmyGrace55555, @EnigmaticCat24 taking a break idk how long, dw about me am fine. sorry... 
Anxiety - The Panic meadow
by sunnyangel3333
Last post
 August 9th
...See more when i start to have meltdowns, anxiety or panic attacks, i go somewhere calming in my head, and i'd like to say it  close your eyes, and breath...  There's a meadow where the sun shines softly, and the sky is filled with the softest pink clouds. the grass sways in the wind, and there are flowers of all kinds that give off the most calming smell. There's a stream of clear water close by, it's so quiet you can hear it. If you decide to sit by the stream, you'll find yourself greeted by a furry friend, it's a little fox! his name is Benjamin. he's there to listen to you when things are overwhelming, and he'll lay with you when you need warmth.  this place is safe, away from noise, from chaos, and from pain. here you can be calm, here you can let yourself feel the grass, hear the stream and smell the flowers. This place is safe, here you are protected.  remember the meadow is always there if you need it, just take a second, close your eyes, and listen to the stream when Benji comes to say hello 💓
domestic violence
by sunflow
Last post
 June 2nd
...See more Hello everyone. I really need support from someone right now. Please. If there were someone out there. I just need someone to talk to. My house is a living hell honestly. I dont feel safe in here. Got nowhere to go. Ive struggled with anxiety and depression for a long time now, but since last year Ive gotten worse. The Pandemic made me isolate more than ever. I dont feel like I have friends anymore. And my family is toxic. I love them, but from afar. Emotional abuse is constant in this environment and I feel suffocated and very badly mistreated, to the point where panic attacks are now part of my daily basis. I just feel like I would feel a little better If I could find someone to talk to. Thank you.
Bilateral stimulation
by Shellx123
Last post
 March 30th
...See more If you ever feel anxious or feel like you are about to have a panic attack or are having one...plug your headphones in, YouTube bilateral stimulation music and listen. When the music plays in your right ear squeeze your right hand and when it plays in your left ear squeeze your left hand. I hope this helps 
I feel so alone and stuck.
by gentleCamp5235
Last post
 February 16th
...See more Hi Friends, I'm new here. I suffer from agoraphobia and monophobia which gives me severe anxiety and panic attacks. I have trouble doing almost anything. The last time I had this problem was in 2018, I went into an Intensive Outpatient Program which worked well for me. I was good since this past summer. I still received regular therapy sessions and I was on SSRIs. The last couple of months my fears have come back, and I am really struggling. I can barely drive to the store and had to cancel multiple trips with friends and for work. I just feel really alone, and my hope is to connect with others here. It would be good to connect with others dealing with similar problems as me. Thank you.

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Anxiety

Coping with Anxiety Growth Path by Cheery Mango

Anxiety Growth Path by Izzy

Relaxing and calming Guided Visualizations by prestigious professionals, compiled by 7 Cups

Tips to Cope with a Panic Attack

(Resources for recognizing a panic attack and coping with a panic attack)

Some relaxing gifs to help you calm down! 

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