@misterkatamari: I have been diagnosed as just having Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Scary films, certain social situations, or even something as simple as going to the grocery store can have me...
Well hello all, hope you've all been okay these past few weeks. :) Everything was going great for me - got an increase in my pay, actually have a social life, and just bought my first car allll by...
@Lilith: That's very good to know! Each day is a struggle, but I like to think of it as it making me a much stronger person in the end. I'm learning not to take life for granted, nor let this anxiety...
Hello lennon, sorry to hear about the intrusive thoughts. :( I too sometimes struggle with intrusive thoughts, and the anxiety and panic that go along with it only get them going even further....
Hello, everyone! I hope that all of you have been having a great day so far. My life has definitely improved in the past month...I no longer feel anxiety about my thoughts, though they often return....
Hi, Razz! Though I have never personally tried energy healing or chakras, I have read things like The Secret, watched DVD's on manifestation, etc. While I'm not a very spiritual person, I do believe...
I wonder if this ever happens to anyone else? I didn't have work today, so I cleaned up a bit and decided to go online. Well, one minute turned into a half hour, and next thing I know it's been four...
Thank you so much for the encouragement...the thought hasn't been popping up as much lately, and I know most of it isn't true, but still...it disturbs me so much. :/...
Hope you have fun! Enjoy your time! :D...
Well, I hope everyone has been doing well! :) Once again, it's two steps forward for me and two steps back...I made the mistake of reading a book from my library that completely unnerved me, and I...
It's so good to come home from work and see this thread! It always makes me sad to read all of your stories, but at the same time, makes me glad to know that none of you are giving up. I hope to be...
Hey, Razzbeary! I totally relate to where you talk about asking people how they're able to walk around without a care. I wonder this myself all the time. :/ What's helped me is just knowing that no...
Thanks so much for the support, guys. :) I can't wait for the day when it doesn't even cross my mind. Also, I've been thinking a lot lately and have decided to major in Psychology. I really want to...
Congratulations! Hope it continues for you! :)...
Hi sll! I personally like to have something as simple as apple slices and peanut butter, as it helps me stay energized after that time. I also like to go for short walks or something of the like....
Yesterday, I decided to go out for a drive with my mom (she actually let me drive for once, lol) to our local park. We spent the whole day just laughing and talking, and not once, and I mean not...
I am 19 and have been dealing with anxiety for about 3 years. Recently it's been pretty bad, since I've moved to a new location, but I really hope things get better over time. Good luck! :)...
Yeah, you're right...the one time I feel good and of course my anxiety would kick in. :rolleyes: Also, hope your vacation went well! :D...
I hope everyone is doing well! :D For the past week, I've been taking a few new vitamins - B6, B12, and Omega-3. I heard they were very beneficial in helping with memory and anxiety. While my memory...
Hi, Kitty! As everyone else has said, yes, it's completely normal. The important thing is not to beat yourself up over it! Ever since I've started my job, I've been so nervous before work. Sometimes,...
Like the topic title says: I just purchased the Linden Method online and plan on starting it sometime later on today! I'll keep you all updated on how it works for me. I forgot which user it was on...
Thank you for that, ambershell! Lately I've been cleaning like crazy with the TV on in the background, to kind of kill the loneliness. :)...
I really appreciate that...it has just been horrible since I moved. It's hard not being able to talk to anyone about how I feel at my job or at home. I can't tell you how many times I've broken down...
Thanks, stkitt! I actually haven't eaten anything at all today...I just don't feel up to it, but I know I have to or it'll just get worse. I don't drink, but I'll stay away from the caffeine for...
Hi, stkitt! Well, it was a bit stronger than that...it was more from within, which has only happened once before (I was much younger and when the anxiety first started). It's kind of like when you...
Have a great time with the family! Enjoy the nice weather! :D...
Hello, I hope everyone is having a great day so far...my day started off a bit rocky and it's been getting progressively worse. I went to look in the mirror this morning and had a great sense of...
Hi, Dri40...every now and then I feel the same way, and it's just a symptom of anxiety over a prolonged period of time (it's called derealization). What I did was tell myself it was just a symptom...
Thanks, guys... Also, I meant to put a few days after...whoops! :eyes: Anyway, no...I didn't receive any treatment for my depression. I really don't want to take any medication but if that's what it...
Well, it's been a long time since I've posted on here...a lot of things have happened since the last post I put up. To make a long story short...my sibling, a few hours after I posted my topic, had a...
Just as I thought I was doing better, I had another setback...this is kind of a long story, so thank you to all of those who do read this. I mentioned on Friday that I had joined an anxiety support...
It's been a while since I posted here but I just wanted to say hello to everyone and to let you all know I've been praying and thinking about each and every one of you. :) I joined a group at the...
Hi gemma! Let me just say, you are NOT going crazy. I used to have odd thoughts about my existance, about whether or not I was developing some kind of serious dissociative disorder, and sometimes,...
Thank you so much, SC! I'll definitely be sure to take that advice and use it later on today...hopefully I don't get too anxious. :x...
Hello everyone! I've been keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers and hope that everything has been well! I've been doing much better these past few days, since I made a new friend over the...
Hello, ming! I'm sorry to hear you're currently going through depersonalization/derealization. I've been dealing with this on and off for the past few months, and it is terrifying. I went for my...
Thank you, guys...today has just been really stressful...and it's not even noon! SC, thank you for sharing that! I'm sorry about Sunday...that seems to be happening to me lately all the time. Not...
Again, early this morning...he checked my heart and drew blood, but after I told him all of my feelings, he told me he honestly thought it was anxiety. I don't remember when he said the results would...
Hello, stkitt! I hope that whatever issues you have are resolved soon. I'll definitely be praying for you until your return! Get better!...
Hi, stkitt. I'm sorry to hear about the Lunesta...I don't think this drug is for me, either! I took some last night and woke up in the middle of the night with this unusual feeling in my chest! It...
Thanks, SC...I'll be sure to call my doctor first thing tomorrow to schedule an appointment. I thought it may have been dehydration since I didn't drink that much last night... The interview went...
Well, I hope everyone has been having a good weekend so far. Yesterday was great - went to a party and had more fun than I thought I would. When I got home, I decided to take my Lunesta and watch a...
Wow, that's great! It's amazing how great we can feel when we just push ourselves. :) The panic over the bridge must've been terrifying...but like you said, it happened and you're still alive and...
That's great! I hope you have many more days just like this! It's always great when other people understand, as well....
Congratulations!! :smilewinkgrin:...
Hi, cln777! From my personal experience, it does get much better. There was a point in my life where I felt I didn't have irrational anxiety at all (for example, I'd get nervous before a test rather...
Hey, S.C.! Yeah, I've never experienced this before...it's so weird. In my family we call it the "old hag" that visits every once in a while. I've learned to ignore my aunt and her advice, but it's...
I hope everyone has had a good day so far! I've been awake since about 6am, mainly worrying about this recent sleep paralysis issue... I went to see the sleep therapist today, who was a really nice...
Hi, ShootingStar! Anxiety before bed is the worst, especially when you know the solution is to just stop worrying. But then you can't calm down, and you worry about worrying, ugh. I hope you get a...
Thank you all SO much for the replies, I really appreciate them...I was expecting to feel much better today but unfortunately I still have anxiety. Tonight I'm supposed to go out to dinner with my...