Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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miriam70 09/30/2019

Hi. I suffer greatly from anxiety and wanted to join others with this problem. Hope you can help. Thanks.

GirlinCalif 09/30/2019

Welcome Miriam! There are lots of wonderful and caring people on this site and I hope you will find support and comfort here. I have been battling anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, agoraphobia... for over 20 years. Today, in fact, I was having bad panic all morning and it was so hard, I didn't think I could handle it. Therapy and meds have helped some. It's an ongoing struggle. It's great that you reached out today. We're here if you'd like to share about you. Welcome! :)

Tired 10/01/2019

It's been a lifelong struggle for me. GAD, OCD, Social Anxiety Disorder.
I'm 66 and doing fairly well at the moment. I take pills, practice mindfullness,
meditation. I have to work on my anxiety problems everyday. Let me know how I can help you.

miriam70 10/01/2019

Thanks so much! It is great to hear from others. I have others medical problems which are making anxiety worse. Sometimes too much to deal with. Thanks for your interest.

arfie 10/02/2019

Hello Miriam. Welcome to DS. Sorry for what brings you here but glad you are here. You are most definitely not alone. I wouldn't wish the inside understanding of anxiety disorders on my foulest enemy but I find much comfort knowing I am not alone with ^it^ and all its ^sub-its^. Those times ^it^ is too much to deal with are a little easier with the emotional support of people who have the inside views of my pain.

Welcome aboard. Hope you find steadying companionship here.

miriam70 10/03/2019

Thanks so much. I am having a really hard time now. Bad health is causing anxiety to be worse. Can't seem to find any peace. Glad for your understanding.

EllaEscribe 10/03/2019

Hi There! I suffered from anxiety, panic attacks, and depression fro most of my life... almost 40 years. Finding what your triggers are is very important. For me it was crowds and traffic. Being aware is often a great way to combat the anxiety. Lack of sleep, an unhealthy diet and no exercise are also contributing factors. When you are able to sleep well, eat well, and exercise, you will find it really does make a difference. You can do it... you deserve to live life in all its abundance!

miriam70 10/04/2019

Thank you

miriam70 10/04/2019

I have a painful illness and anxiety has been a lifelong problem. When the pain gets worse the anxiety also worsens and I want to go into orbit. Nothing seems to help.
My meds seem useless. I have tried prayer, essential oils fresh air. Anything else?? I am getting desperate. Thanks

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