Hello Fan! I am a 30 year old female. I was about your age when I encountered my first onset of anxiety.. It was a terrible time in my life! Since then, I have had panic/anxiety on and off. Here is...
Hi Mikey! Sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds very similiar, my fiance grew up in the same type of environment. I don't blame you for feeling angry, but here is the most important thing to...
Hi Pinks!!! First off, NEVER google anything about health issues, because you will always find what you didn't want to!! I have learned the hard way, trust me!!! As for the symptoms you are...
I am sorry to hear you are going through such a difficult time right now.. I can assure you I have through some terrible breakups. I wish Icould go back n time right now and tell myself that "It's...
Thank you for always being here, calming us all down and making things easier having an anxiety disorder!!!! If it wasn't for you both, I think I would be in much worse condition than I am. Again,...
I am so sorry to hear that, prayers out to you!!...
Thanks Scaredy Cat! I have always drank green tea, but the celestial tea has some kind of calming effects. And yes, I have heard of the L-Theanine.. I haven't tried it yet, I am not really good with...
I am glad I could help you Glacier :-)...
Glad you like, I thought it was a great tool to have. Red- I know what you mean about the massage thing.. If I am being massaged, anxiety is the last thing on my mind. Also, I bought some caffeine...
Hello everyone!! Just wanted to post this website. It has 50 ways to make you feel better when having anxiety. Hope you like!! Enjoy...
Hello! I think almost everyone who has issues with anxiety (including me), has negative or unusual thoughts. But these are just thoughts only because our minds are racing out of control and at the...
I am 30 years old.. I suffer from anxiety here and there. Sometimes very severe, sometimes I do ok... I do avoid certain situations. I feel more comfortable eating at restaurants that have dim...
I thought this might be great to do.. Everyone that reads this, please post what makes you feel better during anxiety or panic attacks.. Then you can go back and read what everyone wrote and learn...
Hello everyone!!! I haven't been on here lately, mostly because my anxiety lasted horribly for a few weeks, now I am just getting it here and there.. I need some major advice though, please help...
Hi KK87, I have seen alot of people freak out about HIV. The fact is, that HIV is starting to really die off (it is a fact and a statistic I read about a month ago.) I if I were you, I wouldn't...
I live in Michigan and right now the storm is just starting to hit. I can't wait until spring, being able to drive around on a sunny day with the windows down.. Garsh, the little things we take for...
Sorry to hear that Kitt, hope your husband has a speedy recovery!!...
Hi Ian, I completely understand what you are going through> I was anxiety free for quite some time now 3 weeks ago. boom!!! back again after many years.. Now, here is the thing.. I started to feel a...
Congrats!!!...
Doctors!! I tell ya, sometimes!! Grrrr Sometimes they can be so ignorant about anxiety....
Yes, and sometimes it hurts to breathe!!! Just take long deep breaths and move around. It will go away :-) Hope you feel better!!...
That is a great topic. I agree. If you think you can get through the anxiety without it, that's great. Especially seeing a therapist. I have had anxiety on and off for 8 years. Never took any meds,...
Wow!! Thanks everyone for all the replies!! I am actually doing much better now, however I would love to help anyone I can. I know how desperate the feeling is to need someone who understands what...
I usually play a game of some type.. You can go to pogo.com they have tons of free online games, also I have a nintendo DS and it you can carry it in your purse to play games on for a great...
I totally agree!!! I felt the same way.. I got out of the house, and actually enjoyed it.. I almost started feeling like Ididn't want to go back home haahaa!! Great to hear that it was theraputic for...
I think it sounds like you are going to be alright.. I have had pretty much all the physical symptoms that you are having/had with anxiety.. You just need to tell yourself that it is in fact...
Hi Michy! I have dealt with pretty much every symptom of anxiety... Have you ever passed out from anxiety? I'm guessing you HAVE NOT. So when you are feeling this way, tell yourself this: This...
It's great to hear that everyone is so very supportive here. Here is my email in case you ever need advice or re-assurment. Thanks everyone!!! Eileen Please put e-mails addies in your profile only....
Hi Kendra, I was about your age when my anxiety first started I just turned 30. It lasted a few months and then I didn't get bad anxiety again for 5 or 6 years.. There is a light at the end of the...
Sounds like you have a good technique when you are having p/a's .. Hmmm I should try that.. Great distraction technique...
This for sure tops one of the worst weeks i've had in a long time. I am a 30 year old female with no children. My anxiety has been triggered for the 3rd time.. (I have had other anxieties, like...
Also, you seem to be having alot of the same anxiety issues that I have... I know that mine is anxiety i'm 100% sure, but I don't understand why I still feel overwhelmed, sick, sad, hopeless, and...
Hey Mike...It was me that sent that link to you. I only use that website for that wonderful list of symptoms.. It sure helped me. I hope it is helping you.. Eileen...
Hi Mike! If it makes you feel any better.. I have also had ear things going on lately with my anxiety. It started out feeling like I was under water and some pressure then my ear felt like it started...
Hello Scaredy Cat, Thank you for your reply. It also made me feel more at ease. I am so happy that I was able to find this group chat. Nice to know I am not alone and there are many other people...
Hello zshkhan, I am going through the excact same thing right now.. It's horrible! I just joined this forum today. I have been going through this for 1 week now.. But have had anxiety in the past. Im...
Thank you so much for your response. This has been such a constant worry of mine.. I have a feeling that my boyfriend and I are getting married this year and he wants to start a family right away and...
I had this problem the first time I ever had anxiety. I started out weighing 150 lbs. Choked on a piece of steak. And wouldn't eat barely anything for a few months. I would only drink bottled water....
I get the stars in my vision once in a while. Usually when I turn my head kind of far to either side. I thinkI have nerve damage or somethingl. But I have had it for at least 5 years.. I kind of...
I have been so freaked out about going to the doctor.. My blood pressure rises as soon as I know it's going to be taken and I get the worst anxiety.. Then the fears set in as I think I am going to...
I think when you have had anxiety problems in the past, we will always be "freaked out" about health conditions. I just started getting anxiety again. I am a 30 year old female. I have smoked. I took...
This broke my heart when I read this, as a few of my best friends have dealt with this. Sorry to hear about this issue and I hope things get better for you and your husband.....
Hi Joe, I have personally dwelled and obsessed over health problems that I think I might have or will eventually get. Maybe you should try some natural ways to deal with your depression and anxiety....
Okay everyone.. I just joined this website. I am getting anxiety again!!! This is the first time i've joined anything like this. I hope I can help you all. I am a female who has been getting anxiety...