Suffering from Anxiety. I feel so alone, and feel like i'm losing my mind!

Hello and welcome!

I am so sorry to hear about the anxiety that you are suffering! I know how it feels, and yes, it does help to talk with others who have gone through similar feelings and circumstances....so great job on reaching out here to us! :)

We are a caring and supportive community and will be here to listen and support you in any way that we can!

What have you tried in terms of anxiety management in the past?

Talk to you soon,

S.C.

There are many of us here in the same boat, you're not alone. *hug*

I'm 20 & have been dealing with every single thing you are since I was 16!!! You are me to a t! !!!! I had a panic attack that lasted over 6 hours last night!!!!!!! If you ever need someone to talk to email me, address in profile... maybe we can help each other when we need assurance!!!!!!! Hugs, I know your pain!!

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 8/28/2012 8:45:22 PM (GMT-6)

It is great that you are starting to talk about it. Just remember that you have will power His will power. It's a Christians promise that there will be light ahead, so dont give up. He gives us the strength. It really helped to go to the Dr. but some of the best help is talking with others who understand. Hang in there girl. Don't worry what others might or might not think. I wish you the best. my heart goes out to you. I know, from experience, that this too shall pass.

For all you "young" anxiety sufferers out there, take it from me, a 65-year-old who suffers on and off with anxiety and fear....it DOES get better. I actually had terrible anxiety in my early 20's and thought ALL the same thoughts you thought, Deana22. But anxiety went away totally for about 12-14 years. Then I had some tough relationship times and it all flooded back. But this time I at least knew what I was dealing with and that all of these crazy thoughts didn't make ME crazy, it was just the anxiety rearing its ugly head. It's a shame that any of us have to suffer with it at all, but since we do, the more we learn about it and know we are NOT crazy, we are NOT going to lose our minds, etc., the more it becomes bearable when it does come around. 45 years ago today I was absolutely SURE I would end up in a mental ward the rest of my life. Since that time I have had three beautiful children (all grown now), had some great jobs, have a nice home, two great dogs and many great friends. But I STILL have anxiety very frequently. I can assure you from experience that it will never kill you but it will envelope you if you let it. My mother always said to me when I had this as a teen "get up and DO something...like clean out the frig. And if you're still having anxiety when it's cleaned out, clean it out AGAIN." Annoying advice when you're suffering a bad anxiety attack, but I did it and it worked. The key is KEEP BUSY, force yourself if you have to but KEEP BUSY.

Wow I actually feel just a little bit relieved that i'm not the only one who goes through this. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to my post. It means alot to have people take the time to reach out and write to me. We are NOT alone. I thought i was losing my mind. I still do some days. It's a BIG struggle :( Even knowing im not alone, i still struggle bad cause my mind fights with me. I do believe in "good days" and "bad days" now. Because i will have a good day or good moments in a day now and then it will go bad. I try to think positive yall. It's hard. I hope going to the doctor will help me some. I really do. I guess that makes me nervous to, not knowing what to expect or what will happen. Back when i was normal, which i know i am still normal, but back when i was normal from all this, i would look at others who were depressed with there life for no apparent reason and i wouldn't understand, but wow do i understand now, yes i really do. Honestly, if this anxiety would go away, then i would be a happy person. Nothing in my life would be wrong. I actually took a risk today and left my house to pick up my niece from school and then i decided to go to my sisters house and spend the day with my nieces and nephew. I have missed them so much. Anxiety has made me not want to leave my house at all. My house is my "safe zone". I did good at first today, but then when i got to my sisters, i started feeling weird but i faught it off and focused my mind on other things. And I just hate being in cars. Ugh, its the worst for me. And when i got home to my "safe zone", i started going into panic mode, i guess because i held it in all day and i felt like i was going to pass out. But i think about how i used to be normal and i try to be again. I just worry that when i go to the doctor to, that they will find something. Anyways, I hope that you all will respond alot more. It's nice having friends who go through the same thing. I don't feel as crazy anymore. I hope we can all get through this and live normal happy lives. That's what our God would want us to do. And it's not fair we can't have good happy lives like others who never experienced anxiety. Aren't they lucky? But are they really? Or are we the lucky ones? The ones who go through anxiety, overcoming it, being stronger then ever, and then knowing what to expect if it ever happens again. My email should be on my page everyone. Please feel free to email me anytime. Oh it would make my day if you would. Or write me on my posts. Have a great night everyone

I have Pure OCD ! I have heart palpitations , panic attacks and ringing on my ears !! I know how you feel!! A girl almost chocked with a grape in the restaurant I work as host. I almost fainted of the panic attack I felt , i think i was more worried than the mom ! believe me I know how it is!