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Posted 7/19/2015 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone.

My anxiety has been getting the best of me for a while. I seriously feel so alone with this because no one In my family trully understands . My chest feels so heavy and I feel like I will die alone. At work or on the train ... It's making me so scared to do anything anymore. Some words of wisdom would be nice. I don't know how to handle this anymore 😭
Posted 7/19/2015 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
I know how you feel. I don't feel like any of my family truly understands the enormity of my panic. They have no respect for how hard it is for me to do things. They think I should "just get over it" and that's that. They tell me it's all in my head----DUH!!!!! no matter, I have this panic!

One thing I can assure you is this. You will not die from this. Anxiety is a feeling. I know it may make you feel as if you are dying, you are not.

I'm sure you know all of the coping skills this site has. They have been my lifesaver. Mindfullness has been key for me to be able to leave my house. I have a whole exercise I have to go through in order to leave.
Remember,,,it is a feeling-you are not dying. And yes, it truly does make you feel so alone. Do you have anyone you can talk to? Any friends or family? Talking out our fears is also helpful. Sometimes when we hear ourselves we are better able to realize reality.

I hope you feel better. I truly relate to where your at. I am right there beside you. Life with panic is crippling. People just don't realize the control it can have on us.

Feel better,
Linda
Posted 7/19/2015 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ms.Jessy, I'm sorry that anxiety seems to be getting the best of you, but as Linda said, anxiety will not kill you. It is miserable to live with, yes. It is unfair that we have to deal with this. But it will not hurt us.

Check out the resources, even if you have before do it again and check out all the self help links, I'm sure you will find a coping skill or two that will work to help your anxiety.

Are you in therapy? If not have you ever thought about going? If you are, when is your next appt?
Posted 7/20/2015 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry you are struggling, and that you feel so alone. It does seem that it's very difficult for a lot of people to understand what we go through with anxiety.

I've been told that "life's too short to be anxious." "You have nothing to be anxious about." Oh, and my all time favorite. "You just make up things to worry about." Yes, yes I enjoy feeling this way so much that I create worries for myself. Of course - that's logical.

I don't know what to tell you about family, and their not understanding, but I can tell you that you're not alone.

We are all here in the same boat. We take turns being the navigator, and all of us get the support that we need from each other.

I hope you'll find something that works for you to relax your mind, and help yourself feel less and less anxious.
Posted 7/20/2015 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
MJ,

Great advice, and input above, so I will just add my welcome back and encouragement.

We do understand how you are feeling, so vent and share anytime you need to.

We will be here cheering you on.:)

S.C.
Posted 7/20/2015 8:27 AM (GMT 0)
Hi MJ

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time at the moment but know that we are always here for you so post anytime and we can help to support you.

Do have a look at the resources for some good links to self help and if things don't start to improve you really need to go and visit your doctor and let them know what is going on and see what they suggest.

Keep us posted

Hibee
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