my family is sick of me and my anxiety too.
your not alone trust..
no one understands...
they just talk shit

You have me. If you need me I'm here.

Not sure if you can get over it but it can be controlled.

Yer not sure if you can get over it but it can be controlled most defiantly. Have you seen a Doctor about your anxiety??? and the way your feeling in general. has he given you any medication to help?? has he sent you for counseling or to see a shrink?? in my opinion these are the first steps to getting better and the most important one, your brain needs re-training, with anxiety we get so use to thinking negative and then along comes the anxiety. Try to change the way you think, think positive about things, turn the negative thoughts into positive ones its hard but it really can work if you work at it. If theres no understanding of your anxiety where you are try to take comfort in the fact there is always some one here to talk to and to try to support you and most importantly who under stand what you are going through.try to be strong, stay calm and think positive, always here for a chat. take care.

Anxiety can become undercontrol with meds and CBT and alot of hard work.
Are you on meds or are the ones your on not working?, you may need a change.
Maybe your family could go along to group therapy with you if you do that, they will see how many people it effects and how.
You could also buy them a book to read on Anxiety disorders to help them understand.
I know its frustrating living with someone with an anx disorder but they need to be more supportive and understanding!!!!.
You need suport and compassion!!! not anger, that only makes the anxiety worse.
Best Of luck to you love.
Im here if you need to talk.
Big Hugs

I think that anyone who doesn't have anxiety that has to deal with someone who does would/could get frustrated with the person they love with anxiety. Unless they feel how you feel, they'll get annoyed. But we're all here for you if you want to talk if you feel alone

I just got over my anxiety after having it so bad I'm sure people were sick of me too. My dr. Prescribed Abilify and Zoloft (and I am on low doses)and in a few days my anxiety lifted and I feel almost like my old self now. Talk to your Dr. about these meds and see what they say. I hope this helps. Good Luck.Believe me, I know what you are going through.

I know what you mean..the same thing is happening to me,my sister i have been sick to long and i need to learn to live with it..that is easier said then done..they think we want to feel like this..they should walk in our shoes for one day..they would be running to the hospital too.

I love what indilou said, " Your brain needs retraining."

I had my first counseling session yesterday and it was very helpful. One of the first things he said was....Anxiety is a LIAR. It tells you your mind us running out of control. You can not control your thoughts. You are going to die of this. The Fear is consuming you....."IT IS ALL A LIE"

The problem is, right now...we believe it and try to fight against it in our mind....which for me...makes it worse. I have anxiety attacks about having anxiety attacks. When I can allow myself to say....OK....I know this is all a lie.....if I am going to have an anxiety attack...fine....I will just let my heart race and my chest tighten up and go on with my like and accept it....many times this helps diffuse the attack.....not always...but I am retraining my mind.

Sometimes we need some drugs to help us with this. It is not a bad thing....that is just how it is. Don't feel bad about resorting to a prescription drug.

And yes....people do get over anxiety attacks. I had severe anxiety attacks 30 years ago and I got over them and it has been 30 years since they have flared up.....like now. But they are not as bad this time and I am rapidly getting control over them, with help from a counselor. I did not need and drugs this time...........so:

Hang in There...and get help.

In many cities there are mental health clinics that charge on what you can afford.....look around to see if you can find one.....or a support group of people that are having the same issues that you are.

We are limited to what we can do here...other than CARE and pass on our experiences......hope it helps.

You have us. We understand what you are going through and we won't be annoyed by you. The people who are annoyed and tired are the ones who don't understand. They need to read books or read websites or go to your Dr. with you so they can explain it to them or they will never understand. Some people don't realize anxiety is a disease and you sure wouldn't tread a cancer patient with the attitude some of us anxiety people get. We need to be cared for and talked to compassionatly just like anyone else with a disease.

Hi Sarah,

I too have anxiety to the point that I am unemployed and having a hard time getting work. I have no one who understands either. Other people are the way they are because they don't understand. There is a cause to your anxiety and it has to be worked through. My cause is a tough one, was on meds for 30 years which stopped my emotional growth. Then I got off the med and started growing emotionally in my 40's only to have a "shit hit the fan" experience. People are mean. I get some insight through tapes from cloudtownsend.com that may help you as well. Look up monday night solutions. Also, look for the book "Instant Emotional Healing" by Pratt and Lambrou. The tapping helps to get emotional release. Also, accupuncture can help byt find someone who is reasonably priced. If there is a college in your area that is good, cheaper prices!
Email me anytime, I too need to talk and I have no one since my mother's death 6 years ago. Have a blessed day! Caeli

me too hun... its crazy..but even when you feel like this...they still love you..they wont give up on you. even when it seems like they will

I'm in the same boat as you. I've been dealing with panic attacks and anxiety was over 12 years and I've lost a lot of friends and my family has pretty much given up on me ever being "normal". What really kills me is my fiance is so close to leaving me. I don't know what I'll do because he's the only one I have left.

You're not alone.

hun my dude has cronic anxiety and i am forever trying to stay upportive and raise our three kids by myself as it really does make him worse and have full on attacks... i get so frustrated at him because with anxiety unless he has a breakdown he just looks and acts normal on the outside while freaking out on the inside....so i really have to retrain the way i look at things regarding him and his actions..like freaking out when he has to go shopping etc...so definitely get some info for your family to read so they at least know what you are going through..and tell them that you are frustrated from having to live with it 24 hours a day!!!
hun what type of things are you doing for your anxiety?