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Posted 10/12/2013 11:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, I just joined a few days ago and wanted to know what other people deal with on a daily basis because of constant fear.  I think sometimes I'll have a nervous breakdown, and find it hard to function.  Here's what I notice myself doing on a daily basis because of anxiety:

1.  chewing the sides/edges of my fingernails.

2.  Feeling like I have to pee all the time.

3.  picking at my skin.

4.  holding my breath (unconsciously)

5.  counting to four in my head over and over.   

I don't like admitting any of this, but hey, it's no secret I've got some issues.   

"Worrying is like paying interest on a debt never owed" 

Posted 10/13/2013 2:01 AM (GMT 0)
Annie most of us regardless of how our anxiety manifests itself are tormented by the underlying fear of
death. The first time one really faces the stark realization of this fact of life it hits hard and is a shock to our
system and mind. I have a favorite explanation of this I will share with you sometime. For now just realize
that these things you are doing are not harmful and given time you can and will stop them. You have had
a honest medical issue, it has been repaired, you are getting better it doesnt happen overnight. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 10/13/2013 3:36 AM (GMT 0)
For me it is these:

*Negative thoughts
*phsical symptoms such as stomach upset, dizziness and headaches
*tense muscles/neck problems
*feeling overwhelmed and wanting to shut down

I know I say it all the time... but the way to go? Coping skills! they work!!:) (it is when I am lax on them that I notice my symptoms creeping up.)

S.C.
Posted 10/13/2013 6:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi i also deal with anxiety daily , it disturbs so much my daily life, I hope you get better soon.
Mine are
Fatal thoughts
Nausea
Compulsive eating
Crying
Checking my kids, specially my baby for lumps or tumors several times a day
Headaches , theeth clenching, tiredness
Posted 10/13/2013 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
I replay events in my head over and over again. I worry about consequences. I feel nervous and tense and cannot think of anything else.
Posted 10/13/2013 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
My symptoms:

  • anticipatory anxiety and  caught up with spinning thoughts circling in my mind.
  • crying when my anxiety is high  because I get so afraid I don't know what to do next
  • Avoidance of going out in public where I may have an anxiety attack
  • Fear of dying ( Colon Cancer with metastasis )
Posted 10/14/2013 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
My symptoms are:
Fear that something bad is going to happen.
Fear that I can lose control.
Fear that my anxiety will get out of control.
If my daughter or mom are extremely affectionate I start thinking that what if something bad is about to happen to me and what will happen to them. Doesn't make sense as we're all very affectionate. Example tonight my daughter came to my room and was hugging and kissing me and my mind starts worrying. I hate that.
I've been clenching my teeth lately.
My muscles have been tense.

I guess we all have very similar symptoms, it really sucks but just know it can get better.
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