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overwhelming anxiety and constant anxiety attacks

User Profile: CheezPuff
CheezPuff August 1st, 2025

Hey. I've had the worst anxiety of my life these last few months. 

I'm just gonna try and summarize it (its still long sorry, you can really just skip to the third paragraph)- I have been using an online platform for like almost a year now and have a few friends on it that make my life worth living. However my mom wouldn't approve of me having internet friends and also we curse and say things she would not approve of (I'm in high school so I believe I should be allowed to occasionally curse and maybe laugh if my friend says something inappropriate, but she doesnt at all). Let me be clear that none of these friends have ever tried to harm me and I do in fact trust them, so there is nothing to worry about. 

Anyway I had a dream I got caught like two months ago give or take and I have never spiraled this badly before. I have probably thought of every single way I could get caught, and each one is so unlikely I dont understand myself why I entertain them. I get such inadequate sleep because of it and generally I get the anxiety attacks at night. During these I cannot stop shaking and cold sweating, and I overthink so badly I feel sick. If I get caught my mom will take away all my electronics and I will get grounded. The life I really care about is (even though it shouldnt be) on my devices, and I realize that its been the one thing keeping me going. Having it taken away will not do me any good. 

I think the way I explained it kind of sucks because it doesnt sound like much but I actually will not be okay if I get caught and even though the stakes are so low I have probably thought of ~12 different ways she could catch me and every single one when I first think of it causes me to have these anxiety attacks. I haven't told a living soul because I don't trust anyone not to tell on me. 

Do you guys have any suggestions on how to stop overthinking/anxiety? I really tend to spiral so some ideas would be amazing. Thank you so much guys! ❤️
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User Profile: fossilfellow
fossilfellow August 2nd, 2025

@CheezPuff I'm sorry you're feeling this way.

I want you to know that your feelings are valid, and they truly matter 🤍 being scared of getting caught can cause lot of stress and fear of isolation. Please try not to be too hard on yourself 🤍

It's completely okay to have online friends. but it's also good to reflect on things and see wheather this ' friendship ' is causing you feelings like fear of abandonment or causing too much Isolation from other things. And wheather it's having negative effects and not overwhelming you very often.

Please be careful while interacting with people online. You also deserve real life friends too 🤍 and I truly believe you'll find the right people, when the right time comes.

Somethings that's has helped me during these we're,

Writing / typing your thoughts down before bed — it doesn't has to be perfect but writing those thoughts can help you feel a little lighter and to see things with more clearity.

for anxiety... You can maybe try box breathing and some other grounding methods to relax your body. and also reminding yourself that you're safe. when you feel anxious.

Also, talking to someone you trust, even anonymously and safely — can help you feel a little lighter 🤍

You're still very young and you truly deseve to be treated with care 🤍 I hope you have a great time here 🍀 Sending lots of love your way! ❤️❤️

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