I actually see this web site as an outlet to express my feelings. I don't have a very strong support system in my life and this site has helped me feel like I am not alone in my struggles.

I also feel better about myself when I post in discussions because while I am sharing with others. I realize how far I have come in my fight against anxiety. It makes me feel good to know I have others there to listen and encourage while I also have an opportunity to help support others in their struggles.

I admit I had the same concerns when I first joined, but that is not the case right now. Every time I post on here, I feel like a little piece of my anxiety is being chipped away because I am allowing myself to acknowledge my stressors.

But I can also see how posts on here may trigger anxiety because you are making yourself confront uncomfortable situations in your life and the life of others. Maybe you should talk to your therapist about your use of the sight and get a second opinion based on your diagnoses and treatments. Hopefully you will find this site beneficial. If not, that is understandable. Take care!

I see where you're coming from. For the most part it doesn't....for me anyway - but sometimes it does. It really depends on each person's anxiety and what triggers it. For me it's health anxiety. So if I read someones post about a health problem that can trigger it for me. But if you ever need an anxiety free chat - shoot me a message. I've been doing a thousand times better in the last couple weeks.

Hi:) I love to come on here and read other ppls posts it makes me feel like I have friends around the worls who are im my boat.

Hehe :), you are right, Pogo, when I joined Daily a few months ago, because of my lesbian/transgender issues... I was crying for days! :)), because the 'monster' was named... And now, taking my anxiety/family issues here too... had a similar effect on me as well.
But ya' know what? ;) It already feels somewhat better after a few days of writing it out, and the fear of naming and facing things is still better than the fear of loosing myself! ;), I guess. Which I won't because collective wisdom saves me every day just like this small net of love stretched under me to catch me when I fall.
And I think it's okay to fall sometimes ;) (Says somebody who always wished to say on top :)))) )

Sending LOVE to you... ~

Hug:
Noah


P.S.: Cooperating with your therapist is a good idea, yeah, I think so myself. Trust creates more trust ;) :)

i can see where you are coming from. Sometimes when i read other peoples probs it elevates my anxiety, but other times it also helps to realise that i am not the only one to suffer this and can relate to what other people are saying. Also i think it has to do what state of mind you are in when reading posts and replying etc.

I did at first but I have been on here a long time and I find that it helps me express my anxiety problems and receive good feedback.

Yeah, positive feedback is something I can rarely find elsewhere myself, at least for now :P
This communication system of hugs and messages and making friends at once is a great invention, I guess :)

well said spiritguide

Thankie :) Well is to feel folks' support here ;) Thanks!

Don't get me wrong. I think this is a wonderful site. I guess it has just made me face my anxiety more instead of burying it. ugh. But thanks for all the replies and support!

Hey Pogo :),
Personally I'm very glad you brought up this topic! :)
Thank you *flowers*

I can see your point too! For me it depends on the day and the responces I get when I do post something! If somebody bashes me for taking meds, or for something I said then YES it increases my anxiety to a full blown attack. I am way too over sensitive! Most times it does help me to at least realize I am not alone in my fight!

From time to time I get this feeling, like I am talking about it , my feelings, and thinking about it too much, I dont know if its just looking at the screen too long that does it or the site itself.

Just when ever you feel like you are starting to get this way remember you dont have to be online today just close your eyes and walk away, take a hot bath, a walk, do some meditation or yoga move around...

Sometimes we join groups like this and spend too much time thinking about what is wrong with us and not enough time trying to heal from with-in

I hope you feel better soon --- Take a break it will still be here tommrrow or the next day!

That is why I think we should not 'bash' here, only discuss, tell, share, advise... (I love the word 'share' and when we say 'thanks for sharing' :) )
After all, with every post we take we promise to be nice! ;)

Hugs

Thanks Spirit Guide that is good advice. Gonna take a nap and see how I feel later. Ya'll take care.
Jenn