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Hi,
so I've suffered with anxiety for as long as can remember... I have no trigger and it's not specialised to one part of life... I hate the school run as I fear everyone's looking and judging...
I hate shopping for fear of dropping something... But the part I hate most of all is the overthinking when it comes to my relationship, I'm with my best friend... We've been friends for 14 years... Together for the first 2 of those and the last 1.... (We both split due to been young and dumb)
well now it's bad, I'm 8 weeks pregnant and my anxiety is messing this up for me! He goes to visit his son in Finland and all I can think is he's seeing his ex and cheating on me...However I trust him fully and know he would never but it's like something takes over and I'm sat there watching myself send such horrid and hurtful messages.... This is the second time it's happened and he can't take no more.. (I only acknowledged the anxiety this time)
how do I make it stop and help him understand... I'm not ready to give up on us and I know he isn't either, he wants this he just can't see passed the anxiety...
So please anyone... Help. I can't do this anymore. I feel so down and worthless.
Thanks for reading x
Hi @Clwood6683, welcome to 7 Cups of Tea. Sorry to hear you're going through such a rough time at the moment. You might find it helpful to check out our Browse Listeners page, where you can select someone to talk to 1-on-1. If you like, you can search for listeners who specialise in supporting people with anxiety by using the category menu. Pregnancy can be challenging at the best of times. You don't have to deal with this alone :)
Hi all. I suffer with anxiety, mostly triggered by social situations. I have this fear that everyone is judging me. I go through ups and downs with it. I have good weeks and bad weeks. When Im feeling anxious, I can't be myself around people because I worry I may say something "stupid". When I have an anxiety attack, I burn up, start sweating and I can't think straight (as though I don't know what I want to say), sometimes I actually get up and walk away mid conversation because im freaking out, and then it makes my anxiety 10 times worse because I feel like I've embarrassed myself in front of everyone because I'm a stuttering, blushing mess. This started when I was 22. I am now 27. My doctor prescribed me propranolol to take as when I need it, because I'm only anxious in certain situations. But I really want to overcome this myself, rather than relying on medication. I know deep down that I have no reason to feel anxious or afraid of talking to people, but it's so hard to get my brain to realise that when it goes into panic mode.
Hello,
I have severe anxiety that doesn't have a trigger, but it's there pretty constantly anyway, and it's scary for me most of the time. I don't really know how to help it or what I can do, so I feel like I'm just really lost at the moment.
Hello, my name is Aimee. I am 22 and i am new here. I have generalized anxiety disorder, and also suffer from panic attacks, OCD, and depression. My anxiety is ever present, and i am supposed to be on medication for it..but don't take it. I am mostly on this site for depression but i thought i would check out the anxiety side as well.
@AimeeJayne01 Im so sorry to hear that you've been suffering, Aimee. You're absolutely not alone. Ive suffered from all of the same disorders and here I am! All the rooms are pretty supportive but feel free to check out the Anxiety Support Room, we hold discussions on anxiety and theres tons of people you can relate to and theyre wonderful! Also dont be afraid to connect to a listener 1-on-1 about your anxiety. We're always here for you <3
Hi there (: I'm currently in my last year of secondary school as head prefect with so many extracurricular commitments I feel like I'm struggling to keep my head above water. I used to have a couple of panic attacks a month, but those slowed down a few months ago. I've been diagnosed with POTS (heart condition) and Fibromayalga. I don't have set triggers, with the exception of certain scifi films (Like World War Z - gave me nightmares for months) which I struggle with because my Dad loves these films and he doesn't understand why I won't watch them. I've also been diagnosed with GAD.
I joined 7 Cups of Tea a few months back but got so busy I forgot to use it. Back again, I'm here hoping to find support as I try to get through the rest of this year and start university next year. Thanks for reading (:
Hai @Typewriter, thank you for sharing your story with us. Im sorry that you're going through such a rough time. However, welcome back to 7 Cups of Tea and I sincerely hope you do find the support you're looking for here as many others have. Feel free to browse the available listeners section for a 1-on-1 session or come hang in the anxiety chat room from time to time if youre up for it!
Wishing you the best!
Hi everyone! I'd rather not share my name, for personal reasons, but you can call me S! I'm a sophomore in high school. I have never been professionally diagnosed because my parents are against psychology, but I have struggled with anxiety since I was a kid. I have a few different areas of issue and I'm pretty open about them when in an anonymous setting. :) It's great to meet all of you and I hope to make many posts in the future! -S
Hi all, so I'll leave my real name out just because I don't feel like sharing it now, but it's not a big secret so if anyone wants to know that's fine.
Anyways, I've been struggling a lot lately. I have Graves' and hip problems. Graves' causes a majority of my problems- depression, anxiety, high heart rate, and loss of weight. Also, it makes me pass out at inappropriate times. Major stressor, amirite? My hips also chronically hurt, and I often need to take breaks from walking and sometimes have to lean on people for support. All this makes me feel terribly alone nowadays. I came here hoping to possibly gain some people I can rely on for any type of support, or even just someone to empathize with.
That seems so difficult. All the physical and mental issues happening at the same time. We are here to talk. The chats are awesome as are the listeners.
Hi. I am sarah and ive been suffering from anxiety and depression for a long time. Im on medication to control the panic attacks but i am still struggling from a very difficult childhood and i just need somewhere to get support and vent. Hopefully i am in the right place. Thank you for reading and listening x
@PrincessSarah going at it alone is extremely difficult so we're so glad to have you as a part of our community. Feel free to set up a chat with me in the near future if you ever want to vent and are looking for that kind of support of be more than happy to give it to you <3
Hi, I've never spoken to anyone about my anxiety. I don't know why it's there and I don't want anyone to know. Sometimes I think too much, about calling someone on the phone or which subjects to study and then I'm terrified and my heart pounds like crazy.
I thought hearing from other people would make it a little more bearable.
I have an issue with phone calls also. I don't know why but thinking about getting on the phone with someone makes my heart pound and makes me want to physically run away. I start to think what if they think I sound funny on the phone or what if I don't have anything interesting enough to talk about. I have even ended relationships completely because of constant insisting to call them on the phone.
It frustrates me when people don't understand how terrifying it can be, so thank you.
My family sometimes get angry when I don't answer my mobile, but there a times when I just can't do it.
No, thank you Ttree. I thought I was alone in this issue and didn't know there was anyone out there like me. Have you ever thought about why getting on the phone makes you anxious?
@Ttree I get the same problem with phones calls, causing me to have to think about making them several days in advance before actually calling. I guess it's to prepare my mind. Otherwise, I find it physically impossible (or it feels that way) to make a phone call or talk to someone on the phone. My brain just shuts down. People don't seem to understand, so it's really nice to find other people who have problems with phone calls!
Hello everyone I am cassie and I am not a turtle (little joke I like to make)
I suffer from ptsd and severe anxiety. I am open to try new things in terms of managing my anxiety because you never know what will work. If you have any reccomendations or anything that I could try I am 100% open and would love to hear it thank you