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Posted 8/14/2013 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi we'll my name is sophie and I am 13 years old.
I have anxiety and always get sudden attacks I am always so scared and fear simple things it is stopping me from doing things. I am going on holiday soon and really need help. Please tell me why I have this? How to stop it? And what to do

Please please help me
Posted 8/14/2013 6:57 PM (GMT 0)

I need help its sophie,

Hello Sophie and welcome to HealingWell.  13 is a tough age to be as you are growing and maturing, your interests are changing and your friends may be going through the same types of anxiety as you are which causes problems.

Remember, you are a wonderful young lady and with time you will become secure in who you are.  Never feel you have to change to get the other girls to like you and accept that you are just as wise, pretty and fun loving as everyone else.

Please talk with your Mom or Dad about your fears and if you would like to share with us what is causing you to feel fear ?

It is normal to have anxiety in life but if it is out of control there are things to help you.

When you feel afraid, take a deep breath and do something to keep your mind busy.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

 

Posted 8/14/2013 10:16 PM (GMT 0)
Sophie, many of us here had anxiety at your age, it just seems like we are more sensitive than most
other people, I know that the IQ is in the upper 10% maybe it just sets us up for feeling things others
miss. Like Kitt said you do not have to change who you are or what you believe in to satisfy others or
to be popular, You are a young lady and only you own who you are one day you will be a young woman
and your self value and personal qualities will put you way out front. Sharing with your Mother and
Father about your anxieties is a first step, then learn as much as you can about distracting your mind
and defusing anxiety, I am a 71 year old man and I solemnly promise you that you will win over this
condition. It's good that you came here because to a person everyone knows what you are going through.
Peace
Larry ***
Posted 8/15/2013 3:55 AM (GMT 0)
Like they say, telling your parents is a very good step.
I didn't know that my dad has struggled with his entire life until I told my parents what was happening.
If you have a family member who has gone through it, it is really helpful.
If not they are still there to support you.
I'm young (19) and this just started for me. Your parents are your biggest supporters and I don't know what I would do in this situation without them.
Like you I feel like there is nothing I can do and it will never end.
But you need people like Larry (^^^) or my dad who have gone through this and can tell you it does get better.
I really hope you feel better.
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