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Posted 9/1/2012 1:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all. It is good to find somewhere that has people who are going though what looks the exactly same thing.

I feel like the harder i try to manage my GAD the harder it becomes to avoid things. I have so many things going through my head all the time. My husband says he understands but i am starting to realize that he doesn't> Everyone in my life just tells me that i need to stop and change but it doesn't seem to work like that. I feel like screaming just to see if anyone hears me. I am floundering here and no one seems to care. I don't know what to do. I am just so tired. Anyone else feel like this?

Thank you for reading.
Krystal
Posted 9/1/2012 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hi kitten..this is cat;)

Welcome! We are glad that you have found us. We do understand and are here to support each other through our unique, yet similar circumstances. I am sure that you will both give and receive much care and encouragement here for as long as you should post with us.:)

If I may ask, what if anything have you tried in terms of treatment for your GAD? You may be interested in taking a look at our Resources here. (main page, 1st post) It is full of some great self-help ideas that could prove helpful.

Also just talking with others here has a very healing effect, so we hope that you will stay on, and post often.

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

p.s.  I have an understanding husband, great family and friends as well...and have felt alone and isolated with this disorder...that is what makes this community great, you are never alone, and surrounded by those who know exactly how you feel:)

Posted 9/1/2012 9:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum good to meet you. Sorry to here you are suffering with GAD anxiety can be a really hard thing to deal with but we do understand what you are going through and as SC mentioned it is good to talk to others who can relate.

For me acceptance was the key to getting on top of things but I still have my good and bad days so I have to keep working at it. Therapy can be helpful as well as things like mindfulness or group therapy. It is important to have a good support network and a good doctor who you feel comfortable speaking with.

Keep posting

Hibee
Posted 9/1/2012 12:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, I am glad for you that you found this forum...
We all understand. I know how hard it is for people who dont suffer from anxiety to really grasp what it is like. there are certain people in my life who I would never talk to about it because it would be completely pointless..dont get upset or frustrated that they are not really listening or that they dont really care, thats not it - they just dont understand / cant understand!
I am sure you will find someone who understands - maybe through an anxiety support group or a councilor? Maybe there is a member of family or friend who you need to talk to again in more depth who would be more supportive if they knew just how serious an issue it is for you..
you can talk here with us when you need some suppport, there is always someone here to listlen, and always great advice from the moderators
Posted 9/1/2012 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kitten. I'm sorry that you are feeling so alone. I feel that way a lot as well. Mostly because others who do not have Anxiety/Panic Disorder have no idea what it takes out of a person and how emotionally and physically tiring it can be. This place does me a world of good when I am feeling down about my anxiety, b/c it helps me to realize how many others there are out there with the same issues and it reminds me that I am not alone.
Posted 9/1/2012 7:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for responding. I have just now started the process to get a councilor, i go see someone next week. Its very hard to get others to understand why i have probelms. Yesterday was a rather bad day and it all started because my roommate moved something in my house without letting me know that she was going to move. It really upset me, and i realize that it wasn't that big of a thing but still it bothered me. My husband didn't understand why it bothered me and like most times when i have an issue, i can't explain it to him so can understand why it bothers me. Does anyone else run into this problem.
I am really happy that i have found this forum. I was kind of starting to feel like i was alone with this issue.

Thank you
Kitten
Posted 9/1/2012 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
The more stress you are feeling, the more change can set you off with negative feelings and reactions.

When your roomate brought in unexpected change, then it caused you to feel even more out of control of things and your environment maybe? Our homes are one of the key places that we seek to have as a stability in our life, so I can understand this.

However, it is good to be flexible...not only for our relationships, but for our own well being, so some stress reduction through therapy will help you to feel a lot better.:) I am glad that this is an option for you, and that you have taken this step!

Keep posting with us:)

S.C.
Posted 9/2/2012 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
i totally get it and understand. i feel alone also. none of my close friends or relative have anxiety so they don't get it. the ones that do are never available when i need someone to talk to.

and i get things bothering you like that and being upset. like when someone is rude to me - like my son's paternal grandmother yesterday - it very much upsets me. i just don't get rude people and makes me feel out of sorts because i'm not that way. it's like i want to control how they act or something.

come here or you can inbox me anytime (or my e-mail is in my profile)  it's always nice to have someone to talk to that understands. and i'll be honest with you, most men don't get it which makes you even worse.

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 9/1/2012 9:00:59 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/2/2012 2:48 AM (GMT 0)
H.N. I am going to edit your e-mail out of the previous post...put it in your profile where only members can see it okay? This is for your safety...if it is in a post, it is on blast for the public.

S.C.
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