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Posted 11/14/2015 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everybody. It feels liberating to know that I'm not the only one struggling with anxiety.

I'm just wondering, what’s the biggest challenge or frustration you’re having with anxiety? It would be interesting to start a discussion about this.
Posted 11/15/2015 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
Monophobia. I'm a 16 year old who's had anxiety/panic from a young age, and it's the most awkward feeling in the world. I'll be the first to admit I'm an angsty teenager, and I want to put my earbuds in to be left alone- but I don't want to be ALONE. As in- I want people in the general vicinity, but I don't want them to interact with me.

Right now, my ideal safe environment is at home, on the computer, while my mom does something other than talk to me. I almost melt into the wallpaper- I'm in my own world, doing my own thing, not having to deal with people, like every angsty teenager loves- but mom is nearby in case I have an attack or need to talk to someone.

I want to be left alone, but I want people to be nearby all the time incase I need to talk to them or start to struggle. It's conflicting and awkward to feel, and I want to shake it so I can be more independent with less anxiety (I want to be able to go to the store and not always stay with my mom in my sight, ect.).

Here's hoping I can kick my monophobia soon!
Posted 11/15/2015 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
It's changed over the years for me. When I first started getting full blown panic attacks some 10 years ago, the most challenging thing for me was meeting up with friends and going out to eat. Even with valium in my pocket, it wasn't enough of a mental cushion. I'd be consumed by the preemptive anxiety of getting an attack while eating and would invariably find myself heading for the restroom or parking lot. When I got used to the condition, driving and being confined to my car became the biggest struggle. I'd have to pull over several times on the way to work and just sit in a parking lot. Nowadays things are better, and the biggest challenge for me isn't so much anxiety, but motivation.
Posted 11/15/2015 6:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Anxy and welcome!

We are really glad you have joined us...and started an interesting thread of discussion to boot! :)

For me, health anxiety is my biggest challenge left...after having a great recovery from panic disorder, and the majority of my fears regarding illness...

...there is still remaining anxiety that only occasionally bothers me...

We are all a work in progress, right? I continue to work my self help regularly...and am always moving forward.;)

How about you? We would love to know more about you, your journey...what you have tried in terms of treatment/recovery...and how we can best support you...

...so let us know a little more about Anxy!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/15/2015 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
I'm using self help method called The Work everyday. I no longer have panics attacks and worry a lot less. Now I'm mostly struggling with staying focused in what I do and not get carried away by stressful thoughts. I have to learn to relax more and just let things happen which is a challenge for me now.
Posted 11/15/2015 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
A.,

Thanks for sharing more...

...keep posting, reading, checking out out Resources. ..

...and we'll keep you in support. :)

S.C.
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