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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Kito
Kito

Hi I'm new to this site.  I've had depression symptoms for several years that I treat with medicine and it usually helps.  Last week I ended up in the hospital with severe stomach pains and had some tests done.  One test showed a small mass on my pancreas and the second test contradicted that.  I'm seeing a specialist next week but I have this overwhelming sense of dread that something is majorly wrong.  I have a good life, 2 daughters getting married this year, 1 daughter married with 3 beautiful children that I adore.  My husband is my rock and with him we seek the love of our Lord to see us thru.  With all of that one would wonder what I have to be depressed about.   I just can't answer that right now because something is bringing me down.  It's been a long time since I had a major depression/anxiety attack.  I am usually quite happy but I find myself dwelling too much on the future and what is going to happen.  I can actually admit that my biggest fear in life is being alone.  

Caroline5877
Caroline5877
I just joined this group today. So sorry about your health scare. That's what I get scared about also. Been dealing with hemarrhoids and bleeding and thought it was gone but it started up again. Any little symptom I get I worry myself to death. I haven't even seen a Dr yet. I was in the hospital in May and I feel worse since then.
arfie
arfie
Welcome for both of you, Kito and Caroline.

Gentle support while you sort out your medical scare and the mysteries of why disorders like anxiety and depression hit at the most illogical of times. I guess that if they were logical, the doctors wouldn't be calling them, "Disorders," huh?

You are not alone, Kito. Keep us posted on the health crisis. The hard stuff is easier when you share the load.

Welcome aboard.
Kito
Kito
Thank you both. I understand the worry Caroline and thank you Arfie for reaching out. My next appointment is this coming Thursday. i'm scared. Also saw my gyno and will be having surgery in late April. That one doesn't worry me as much as the pancreas. I have a sister in law that beat pancreatic cancer because it was caught early. I've been thru a lot of other things that I thought I'd never make it....the death of my parents for one. I suppose these events make you stronger. I'm trying to focus on one day at a time and keeping myself busy and go on as normal as possible. I'll be so glad when I have answers. I guess I dwell too much on the future that I can't control. I want to be happy again.
Kito
Kito
Caroline please seek the help of your doctor. Not knowing is the hardest. I pray for your peace.
agse
agse
Health scares can definitely be anxiety provoking. I'm so sorry that you are struggling so much now! I know I would have just as much anxiety and fear if if was me in your shoes. It is normal to feel this way, even if if seems that you have everything in the world and there is no reason to be depressed! We all can easily fall in to fear, depression, and anxiety. However, as believers in Christ Jesus (as I see you stated in your post.) fear/anxiety does not have to have a hold over us. We have a Hope that we can run to and He will see us through! He promises that! Cling to Jesus and hold on to God's promises during this difficult time. When I am feeling very anxious or fearful about something I love to listen to the song "Fear is a Liar" by Zach Williams. You are not in this alone! I will be lifting you up in prayer!
eli_mom
eli_mom
Hi Kito,
Welcome to this forum! I’m very sorry to hear about your struggles. I pray for your check up that the results will be normal and you will have peace everyday.

Please keep us posted. I hope you will stay in the forum and you will be encouraged. Take care of yourself, God bless.
Kito
Kito
Hello all. It's a new year. God has seen me through the rough times and I'm calling out to Him again as I struggle with anxiety and depression again. I had several very good months but it must be something about the holidays that makes me miss my parents so much. I'm going to try to stay positive and work my way one day at a time. I'm reaching out for some encouragement, thank you all.
Bluejay96
Bluejay96
I have been noticing more anxiety, too, now. My biggest fear?? Same as yours.

Glad you have had several good months.
Kito
Kito
Hi Bluejay96. Thanks for your reply. I'm glad I'm not alone in this fight. Maybe it's the area that I live in that is giving me this seasonal depression? I just don't know. It's so cold and gloomy out. I'm trying to focus on positive thoughts. I know I'm not alone but it's the unknown that I fear and I know I can't control it so I should let it go, right? Easier said than done. I will keep you in prayer too.
DeniseD1440
DeniseD1440
I feel sooooo much better on sunny days! Especially cool, but sunny days. It makes a HUGE difference in my anxiety.
Kito
Kito
Slowly getting better. Yes, DeniseD the sun was out briefly yesterday, still cold but at least blue sky for about half the day. i even went for a short walk during my lunch break. Mornings seem to be the hardest and I need to give myself an extra push to get going. I pray that this feeling of anxiety will take a back seat and not overpower me. I need to focus on one day at a time.
DeniseD1440
DeniseD1440
Mornings and evenings are always harder for me too.
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