Hey ampena1994, just want you to know you are not alone in what your feeling. I also deal with anxiety and know how it can make you perceive situations and things differently then how they really are. I also find myself being hard on myself and I can relate to not having many friends because of my situation. As far as advice goes to be honest I'm trying to figure it all out myself but a couple of things that have helped are seeing a therapist and als joining ds. I've only been on here almost a month but I have met some really nice people who can relate and understand what in going through and sometimes when I'm not feeling good I will come on here and talk to them. Hope this helps and if you ever need to talk feel free to message me :)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy sounds like it may be the best for you. CBT helps address your thinking.

Byron Katie has a very easy and powerful exercise. When you start to think something you feel is off, ask yourself, "Is that true?" And examine it objectively. If you don't KNOW It to be true, you can release it. Here's more on Byron Katie if you'd like to learn more: http://thework.com/

Those are the best suggestions I have. It also seemed to help me to remind myself to laugh at my nutty thoughts. I just watched, "Hannah and Her Sisters" and just lol at the neurotic characters and how I think like that sometimes too. Being a human can be pretty weird sometimes.

I just learned to do nothing till feelings were gone. 3 days is about the upper limit I have found for an episode to leave and my brain belong to me again. So no matter what you think or feel, do nothing about it. Sleep on EVERYTHING. it's hard but when you learn it problems start to reduce instead of grow. So many problems are averted it becomes your best friend.

What's the worst thing that could happen??
This life is a long ride.
Sometimes I feel alone.
Sometimes I feel that people are too self-centered to really try to understand me, like me, and have a relationship of investment with me which does require time; a rare commodity these days.
Sigh, what I would think is that it is important to believe that people DO like you. It's like which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Are you bad because you are nor perceived to be liked?
Or are they bad because they do not perceive to like you?
A lot of it is pure communication. Ask yourself: is both what I am conveying visually and verbally being communicated in a positive way?? Vice Versa. If someone says or does something offensive, it is OK to say, "That is unacceptable." "I would prefer you say or do etc. or not say or do etc. Thank you for understanding" Back to time. Some people are simply too busy to give time, and it has nothing to do with you, or your worth as an individual uniquely created by and valued by God. This is a good post and I am glad that you are here!!

Thank you for the advice everyone! This is my first time here. I really appreciate it. All the kind words help me remember to think of the bigger picture. Sending love and good vibes to you all! Xoxo.

I have had anxiety for many years. Learnt alot about myself in the process. There are so many ways to deal with and manage anxiety..everyone has their own cure..so to speak. I actually had to take a natural stress relief supplement for months before I was able to stop over analyzing everything long enough to see the positive side of everything. Once I was in the habit of 'thinking positively' I slowly stopped taking the stress supplement and found i was able to control all the negative thoughts myself...without any help. I guess it helps train your way of thinking...keeps you in a calm state of mind. And yes..it makes you more likable to be around by others. Lol.
Hope you're feeling better!