What is happening to me?
I'm 19 years old and I've been feeling extremely anxious for about 7 years now. Everyday seems tough for me because my mind won't shut up. Sometimes I am too scared to go outside for the fear of being judged. Sometimes I get extremely scared of people so I stay in my room. There were times that I would completely isolate myself. I stopped talking to my bestfriend for about a year because I was very very scared that I may be just an annoyance to her. She finally messaged me after a year saying she really misses me and asked what happened and I explained it all to her. I am very scared about many things! I even have a hard time to sleep every night because my mind wont shut up. I also have a really hard time to concentrate on anything whether it be tasks, keeping conversations going, or listening to the teacher in class. I am not being an attention seeker right now I just have to post this because I cannot keep this all to myself. I feel like I am going crazy by the day. I really cant even concentrate on taking care of myself like sometimes it takes me 30 mins to brush my teeth cuz my mind is getting crazy. My friend even told me that its like im having my own party in my head cuz he nogiced how i kept on moving a lot. I wanna know whats wrong with me and how long I hsve to deal with this. I hope its not some sort of disorder cuz disorders arent curable? pls reply. anyone. thanks for listening and please dont judge me
You're doing the right thing..thT first step is aleays the most difficult. You should be super proud of yourself that you have made that connection with a counselor!
I have been that person... it took a lot to get where im at today...even though i seem to fall back intonthose thoughts from time to time. Thats y im so happy 7cups is around now. Im 34... & life doesn't really pause foentuose hard times.. so just keep pushing thru the hard times and always make time for those little moments that make u smile!
A few things that helped me..
Write. a letter to yourself for when you are in that dark space... even a basket filled.with a few items that will help you focus on something else ...to help silence those negative thoughts
Journal: this will hwlp with understanding. Write down your bad experiences.. the people , places and things that trigger your anciety.
Also.... the positive things in life! happy places moments and people. What you love to do ... to remind yourself when its all too much
YouTube vids... if ur interested i will link a few...
Hobbies and lots of good music to keep my mind occupied!
Think of ways that you can make others smile! Your friends, parents, and even your councellorvwould enjoy a little oragami penguin.. or unicorn!! 🥰😁 anything really lol
That last thing was just my goofiness . .
. now..that i was able to get out of my mind and try in some way to help you, i have just released some of my worry and anxiety... let me say Thank You ! For allowing me to help just a smidge... ♡♡♡♡♡ Much Love
@JTurner Hi! :) I don't know where to start. Thank you so much for taking your time to read my post, and thanks for your reply. I feel a lot better after reading that cuz I was having a bad day. Anyways, I'll try to follow what you said. And may I have the youtube links? Also Im very happy that I made you feel better in a way?😅