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...
Hi,
I'm June and I am new to the group. I have struggled with anxiety since before I can even remember. I suffer from panic attacks and social anxiety. I'm a 22 yr old college student and am trying to manage my condition with Prozac and Ativan but I also feel I need some support from people who understand where I'm coming from. This weekend I am particularly anxious because I need to go to a wedding with my boyfriends family and I am already having anxiety attacks when I think of it. I have the Ativan to calm me down while I am there and I have been working on spending more and more time in uncomfortable situations which has helped but... I'm still freaking out because I am terrified to embarrass myself in front of his family. Does anyone have any advice?
I'm June and I am new to the group. I have struggled with anxiety since before I can even remember. I suffer from panic attacks and social anxiety. I'm a 22 yr old college student and am trying to manage my condition with Prozac and Ativan but I also feel I need some support from people who understand where I'm coming from. This weekend I am particularly anxious because I need to go to a wedding with my boyfriends family and I am already having anxiety attacks when I think of it. I have the Ativan to calm me down while I am there and I have been working on spending more and more time in uncomfortable situations which has helped but... I'm still freaking out because I am terrified to embarrass myself in front of his family. Does anyone have any advice?
Just asking.
If he brings you comfort, ask him to be your support - to check in on you or be near you.. If his sister or mom or someone is you feel comfortable with, ask them to keep in mind your anxiety. Sometimes, sometimes when we let caring people know what we need, they are there for us.
I think you will be fine. I think you should think that way too. Ativan works very well in bringing about calmness. Be prepared to enjoy yourself. I think that's what you will do--enjoy yourself!!