Anxiety
Hi , I’m new to this, but I’ve been struggling with my anxiety for some time now! Whenever I go to leave the house I get worried in case people are staring at me or judging me then I start to get panicky in my self and my heart starts racing! Or if I go to the shop by my self it’s the same situation there! I’ve been like this for some time! Now does anyone else get that same feeling as me? does anyone else have any coping mechanisms that could me too! Thank you!
@shannonj22xoxo Welcome to 7Cups Shannon, thank you for reaching out and sharing your experiences with us. Appreciate your courage and small steps <3 Feeling worried and panicked in public places is difficult to deal with. My heart goes out to you. I can understand why you would want some coping mechanisms to help make things easier. Exploring your thoughts and feelings could help bring some understanding. You are not alone in struggling with anxiety, we are all here with you to listen to and to support. Please share as you feel comfortable to. What thoughts usually go through your mind in those anxious moments?
I'm sure there are many people on here who entirely understand how you feel. I know I do. You'll find heaps of support and resources on here to help you. I tend to focus on calming and centring myself and dealing, perhaps, with the feelings of anxiety themselves rather than the perceived cause(s). I often do 5mins of meditation before I go out and it helps me get through the day.
@shannonj22xoxo hi ❤ unfortunately yes I get the same thing. But unlike you I'm not brave enough to keep trying. So well done you should be very proud of yourself ❤ keep trying, never give up you will get there ❤ I believe in you ❤
also do you have a doctor/health professional that you can talk to about this??
goodluck sweetie, gives you a giant festive tiny hug ❤