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Posted 11/15/2012 3:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone.. I don't know where to start really but hear me out. I've always been the person who got easily scared, the one who let little things stress them out to a breaking point, but never to this horrible extent. As of late, my fear has gotten extremely unbearable. I have been crying for days and i'm afraid to leave my home because I'm afraid someone will harm me... I can't even use social networks because I feel like strangers are out to do something bad to me. This feeling attacks me at random times of the day, without a notice and all I can do is try me best to surpess it but i'm failing. My heart beats extremely fast and I feel like screaming at the top of my lungs. I just can't take it anymore, i'm only 18 and I can't keep hiding out in my house I have school, a job, and friends. On the outside I appear to have it undercontrol but I can't fake it anymore, what should I do? I have tried talking about it with my parents but they tell me it'll go away.. What can this be anyways? Anxiety or depression? Thanks in advance everyone. -Gloomy
Posted 11/15/2012 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
hey gloomygreycloud, i am so sorry to hear about what you are going through. I was in that same position a couple months ago, i was even afraid to go in my porch. i can tell you this is a form of depression. i woke up one morning and jus could not stop crying, and i did not know why i was crying and that was the scary part. first of all seek God in prayer he is the only one who can really help you, open your heart to him and tell him your fears, sorrows, everything. then find a trusted friend and have a heart to heart, also you may be going through anxiety. I suffer anxiety and panic attacks and i find myself always being afraid to do the things i once enjoyed, afraid to go anywhere. I can tell you prayer works, and finding someone who you can trust to talk to will help take the burden off your shoulders. sorry about the long reply, but know that i will be praying for you and hope you feel better. Keep posting we are here for you
Posted 11/15/2012 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
BungieLove, Thank you so much for replying. I felt so alone, thinking no one else knew how I felt but now I know that i've got someome else who can relate. I will definately pray to god and hope this feeling of dread and fear goes away because right now i'm stuck in such a rut. I'm going to hope and pray that talking to someone will get some of this off my shoulders. A question thought, should I see a psychologist? I don't know if that should be my next step..
Posted 11/15/2012 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi GGC and welcome!

I am so sorry that you are going through this at the moment. Anxiety can become stronger and more deblilitating if left untreated, so yes, I urge you to talk to your doctor.

He/she can refer you if needed to a therapist or pyschiatrist, and also discuss treatment options such as medication (if you choose) to get you through this rough patch.

Prayer and meditation are also excellent as bungielove mentioned. This is great advice, but remember that we have also been given the gift of modern medicine. Used together we can hope to get the benefits from both forms of help!:)

Let us know how you are doing soon. We are here to support you through this!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/18/2012 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
hey GGC, i know exactly how you feel, as though no one cares or understands what you are going through, its a very scary feeling, it still affects me sometimes and i try my best to over come it, when i feel as though i am getting an attack i call a close friend of mine and we talk about any and everything under sun, and that helps,what i do also, i go online and read everything i can about anxiety, other people`s story, reading about other persons who are suffering the way i am and the response helps me to feel better, and sometimes i go for a walk, get some fresh air. I think you should see a psycologist, they are really helpful, and sometimes things that we think are not bothering us, actually are, i went to one and it did me the world of good, so i will encourage you to see one. sorry about the long response, lol, i hope that you feel better, remember God does not give us more than we can bare, and he will never leave us not forsake us. Lean on him, and remember to PUSH

P PRAY
U UNTIL
S SOMETHING
H HAPPENS

take care and know that i am praying for yu
Posted 11/20/2012 2:45 AM (GMT 0)
So very sorry to see you hurting in this. Going through this emotional upheaval is hard indeed to weather, but it is also a character builder that makes you much stronger when you gain victory. Prayer should not be a last resort either. There are many, many who suffer this. Here is a good place to vent also.
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