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Posted 3/26/2015 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
I just got back from vacation and I am having horrible anxiety. I am only 27 soon to be 28 and I am driving myself crazy about life. I have numerous times thought of events 4 or 5 years in the past and then think where ill be in 4 or 5 years and I am realizing life is flying by. My anxiety seems to be that the next few years is when everything changes and I am not ready for that. This has also made me think about getting older and dying and how ill never experience certain things again.
I know I am very young but is there a reason this came on all of a sudden.
Posted 3/26/2015 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi T.L. and welcome!

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with worries about the future and what it holds for you/where you are going.

Everyone has concerns to some degree about what is to come. This is normal and necessary to motivate us and help us make positive plans/changes.

However, when these thougts shift from productive, to intrusive...it is time to seek help.

So well done on reaching out! :)

If you have the means to getting started in some therapy, then this is always a beneficial step to take.

You will learn tools to manage the worries that are challenging you, and reduce your anxiety through talking things out and likely going through worksheets and exercises for diffusing troubling thoughts.

If therapy is not an option for you...self help is a great option as well.

We have a great Resource section here with really effective material to go through.

Journaling, Therapy worksheets, relaxation exercises, meditation videos and more can be found there.

The link is at the top of the main page here...have a look and see if anything looks helpful to you...or at your request, I will post anything specific that you would like.;)

Keep posting with us as well. We are here to understand...and support is key!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 3/26/2015 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
From what i am reading it sounds like I have GAD. So anything specific on that would help. Im trying to schedule with a therapist but that takes months to get into the schedule. It sucks that I was fine a week ago now im panicking about everything with the future and anytime I think of a past memory it makes me feel like the best of my life is near over. I would love to stay away from medicine. Has anyone had any luck with essential oils. Thanks again everyone!
Posted 3/27/2015 10:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Teddy

I have a diagnosis of GAD so understand what you are going through.

The good news is lots can be done to help such as taking medication or doing some type of talking therapy such as CBT or Mindfulness Meditation.

I would make an appointment with your doctor and tell them how you are feeling and see what they suggest.

Hibee
Posted 3/27/2015 4:47 PM (GMT 0)
Here are the links I think may be beneficial to you TL.:)  The first is for lowering overall anxiety through stress relieving coping skills.  The second two are for challenging anxious/worrisome thoughts.

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

Self Help site with Anxiety Indications, Self-Help and Worksheets

http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/anxiety.asp

Therapy Work Sheets:

http://www.get.gg/freedownloads2.htm


I hope that you find some relief with them!

Know that we understand/relate and are here to listen anytime! Keep posting for support!

S.C.

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