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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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Pandalove22
Pandalove22

Hello all. I'm 22-years-old and currently in school to obtain my Bachelor's in Psychology. You would think this would make me happy and motivated, but I feel stuck. I feel like how can I help these people if I'm a mess myself? I feel alone and like I'm a burden. My friend's don't get it, they don't know how to help. I used a suicide hotline this morning because I started having that feeling again.

Minidogs2
Minidogs2
Hang in there. People don't understand if they haven't been seriously depressed. Keep in touch for support. Feel free to friend me. Have you seen a therapist? Therapy has helped me a lot as well as medication and constant prayer.
beilkat0
beilkat0
It does not always feel like this. I say that with a smile on my face going good how rough it is. I go to college in the fall. I will majoring in Psychology as well. I often wonder, I cannot even take care of myself how am suppose to be there others when they need me.
I think it is easier (at least for me) to put myself on the back burner to be take care of others. I cannot for myself , but it gives me a sense of peace knowing that I can be there for someone else.
A lot of time to cope I focus on others and their problems. It makes me forget about the chaos around me. Having suicidal thoughts is difficult. "Some words can not spoken, and some thoughts cannot be acted out" -Me.
I think Crisis helps the most, they get you distracted and to place where you can think for a few moments, even if you do not want too. There friend without actually being a friend. They are one of the best listeners and all want is the best for you.
I hope me telling you a little bit about what helps me, will be able you a little.
I believe in you.
Pandalove22
Pandalove22
I appreciate all the love and feedback I've recieved already and did talk to a crisis counselor this morning. ❤
Minidogs2
Minidogs2
I'm glad you did. If you stay stuck, find a good therapist to see on a regular basis until you turn the corner.
ClosetPuller
ClosetPuller
I have a friend with anxiety and who is a recovering alcoholic who is majoring in psychology. If I were going to see a psychologist, I would prefer someone who is not perfect - someone who is more likely to empathize with me because they have, or still are, going through it. Anxiety and depression are hard- people don't understand that you can't control it. I am on Citalopram and its like a new world. I highly recommend that, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am in nursing school and often, the panic likes to try to worm its way in but I can control it now. I'm so glad that you asked for help!