I need hope

Hi there @limegreenCircle961<3

So sorry you're feeling like this. Anxiety is very exhausting you're right there, but with the right help, you'll be able to manage the symptoms and feel more comfortable.

I have 2 great 7cups links that really are worthwhile reading as you'll find some solid advice there, so do try them.

https://www.7cups.com/anxiety-help/

https://www.7cups.com/exercises/mindfulness/?showlist=1

I really hope they help <3

Take care

Lucy2

I have generalized anxiety disorder. It has been a part of me for longer than I know, and it has shaped who I am. I wish I didnt have it, but it is mine all the same. While my anxiety is tiring, it doesnt compare to the exhaustion I used to feel trying to act as if it wasnt there. I can say that this was my first step in making my disorder easier to live with. I have done other things to make it easier, like finding a support group (yay 7 cups), reading and learning to better understand my anxiety disorder, reaching out to those around me I am comfortable around and explaining that I struggle, practicing meditation and mindfulness... While I have accepted that my anxiety disorder will probably never have a cure, no off switch, I can say that there are so many things you can do to not only help it easier to live with, but make it something you can accept as a part of you. I have generalized anxiety disorder, just like I have brown eyes or brown hair, it is what makes me, me. I have thoughts I dont like that come into my head, they are not me. I dont want them there, my brain puts them there all on its own. But a thought is just a thought, it is not the reality that it refers to. And no matter how ugly a thought is it cannot hurt me. It cannot come out of my brain and manifest itself into the real world. You are not alone. You dont have to feel alone when struggling. Dont give up hope, it can get better. @limegreenCircle961

I have generalized anxiety disorder. It has been a part of me for longer than I know, and it has shaped who I am. I wish I didnt have it, but it is mine all the same. While my anxiety is tiring, it doesnt compare to the exhaustion I used to feel trying to act as if it wasnt there. I can say that this was my first step in making my disorder easier to live with. I have done other things to make it easier, like finding a support group (yay 7 cups), reading and learning to better understand my anxiety disorder, reaching out to those around me I am comfortable around and explaining that I struggle, practicing meditation and mindfulness... While I have accepted that my anxiety disorder will probably never have a cure, no off switch, I can say that there are so many things you can do to not only help it easier to live with, but make it something you can accept as a part of you. I have generalized anxiety disorder, just like I have brown eyes or brown hair, it is what makes me, me. I have thoughts I dont like that come into my head, they are not me. I dont want them there, my brain puts them there all on its own. But a thought is just a thought, it is not the reality that it refers to. And no matter how ugly a thought is it cannot hurt me. It cannot come out of my brain and manifest itself into the real world. You are not alone. You dont have to feel alone when struggling. Dont give up hope, it can get better. @limegreenCircle961

@limegreenCircle961 *virtual hugs* hey, i have full faith that everything will be okay. the scenarios that you have in your head have absolutely no power over you and your life. you're a powerful, amazing and wise individual who can do and achieve anything taht they want. have faith in yourself. hope you have a glorious day ahead