Anxiety Support Group

Why are you apologizing to people who have absolutely no idea what you have to go through with anxiety? It's not as if you asked for it. Ask them to explain how people with anxiety can wake up from a deep sleep and have anxiety with absolutely no reason. You haven't even had the chance to think a negative thought yet. Explain that. It doesn't sound like your boyfriend understands all that well if he is having trouble dealing with it! He needs to read up on anxiety if he truly wants to be understanding and stand by you. I would be bummed too if I had family members that make you distrust your own feelings. How wrong is that? Please don't apologize for what is not your fault. They need to be stepping up to the plate and helping you. If you are having depression also, come to the depression Forum where you will get plenty of support. It's just too bad that you can't get it from your own family.

welcome, you have nothing to apologize for. we dont just wake up one day and decide to be this way. it is a physical illness that most people who have never experienced it can understand. but the members here do.keep posting and get to know the memebers i think you will find the support you need

I do feel like my boyfriend is trying... It's new to him as well. He is frustrated that my family didn't get me help when I was little. My mom said I use to color outside of the lines and worry about it afterwards. When I was five I didn't know I was having eye surgery they didn't tell me because they knew I worried too much. My ex husband was a Psychology and never offered to get me help........So My boyfriend and I got me help and I am doing much better.... Glad to have you as support buddies....

Hello and welcome to DS! It's great that you're getting help now for your anxiety and depression. I work in a school too, and I know at times it can be hard to go to work every day struggling with these issues. Mine are pretty well controlled now after being in therapy and being on meds. Is your anxiety pretty high with school starting (or maybe already started where you are)? I know this time of year for me it always is triggered.

Welcome to this wonderful support group!

You are in the right place to add to your experience, encouragement, and understanding that this is not something we can turn on and off.

I had to practice pausing every time I wanted to say sorry, and it's getting better. I do this in front of the mirror to help me keep smiling.

Best wishes with school, and so glad your boyfriend is helping you.

welcome to the group. sorry you are dealing with this. you've come to the right support group. this group is awesome!

Welcome teacher! I think you will find comfort in knowing you arent alone and reading others stories. Never apologize for having anxiety. If someone doesnt understand it, have them read up on it... My husband did and although he doesnt completely understand the frustration of living your life with it everyday, he does understand what I go through. He is always there when I call him up needing comfort and offers me words of encouragement and he always cheers me on when Im having a good day.