Need support

Hi and welcome. I am sorry that you are feeling so frightened and down at the moment. Many of us here have been through these exact feelings, so we can indeed understand.

What methods, if any, have you tried in releiving your anxiety? Those with anxiety/depression can certainly benefit from therapy and/or medication. You can consult with your dr. and work together to find what works for you.

We also have a great Anxiety Resource Guide. (main page 3rd post) It is filled with links to sites that offer anxiety relief methods.

Please feel free to read through old posts (you'll find lots of people your age and in your situation) and ask questions anytime. One thing though, while we aren't fussy about spelling/punctuation...it would be helpful for you to write in a regular format, rather than text talk. More members will be able to understand and reach you that way-thanks:)

Take care, and let us know how you are doing soon,
Scaredy Cat

Oh I'm sorry, I missed the mention of the Rx in your first post. It will take a little time for that to build up and take effect in your system, so try to hang on.

I am also glad that you are going to start therapy...this is great news, as it is an excellent long-term help in anxiety, and specifically health anxiety which you seem to be struggling with. Please keep your place in the waiting list, as this will be worth the wait!

I know how it is to worry about every disease/condition under the sun. I used to also get panic attacks regarding health issues, but with the help of therapy, I am really enjoying a great recovery from these troubles. I now know how to manage the anxious thoughts and feelings when they happen, and you will too.

In the Anxiety Guide that I mentioned, there are two links to free on-line therapy that you may want to get started on until you can get your appointments set up. They are called Ecouch and Moodgym. They are pretty good, and easy to navigate. (I would not say they are a replacement for one-on-one, but a good start)

There is hope, and it sounds like you have started in the right direction for recovery! Keep talking with us here...it is great to have the support of those who understand, and we will do our best to help:)

S.C.

Cmcd88

Good Morning.  I am sorry your anxiety seems to have gotten in the way with your worries about "what ifs?" but that does not mean you will never make it to college !  I would like to see you learn to deal with your anxiety first and then work on tackling going to school. This has been a big challenge for me and I am pretty go at not getting stuck on the "what if?" merry-go-round.  It feels good. 

When you’re worried, your mind is filled with unfavorable situations that might occur in the future. Bring your focus back to the present. Ask yourself What is happening right now? Realise that right now you’re safe. The things you’re worrying about aren’t occurring at this very moment—if they were, you wouldn’t be asking What if?, you’d already know the answer!

Your inner dialogue largely dictates whether you feel worried or calm. Rather than focusing on the myriad of things that could go wrong, focus on what might go right. Instead of dwelling on what you can’t do, think about all that you can do. Rather than highlighting your flaws, shift your attention to your assets. In this way you regain control of your thinking and reconnect with your inner peace.

Please do follow up with your Dr. and get into a good therapist - one who will be there just for you.  We are here and we support you so keep on talking with us.

Kindly,

Kitt

 

That is great that your mom is understanding of your struggles! Try not to worry about those who are not. A lot of the negative responses that we encounter regarding our disorder, is from a lack of knowledge on that person's part.

That is why this forum is so very awesome! It is full of people who completely 'get it' :)

Stick around here...I am sure that you will find it really helpful, I sure have!

S.C.

p.s. and you are not 'losing it'...you are just experiencing anxiety...you are actually finding it in the steps you are taking to help yourself...well done!