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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cls1988 11/30/2010

Hi everyone. It has been a while since I have posted much on here. I have been battling with my anxiety again. Whats new lol. For the last three years it seems like it wont get better even after trying different medicines. My problem I find is having friends to talk to this about or even family. They all tell me to get out and do something. Do they not think I do want to get out and enjoy life. I really do. I do get out some but not without having anxiety or panic attacks and then I feel worse when I get back. I am just so tired of trying new meds and getting scared to take them because of the side effects. I have convinced myself I am not going to try anything new. I do see a counselor and it helps but the in between time it would be nice to have a friend or someone to talk to that would truely understand what I am going through. Do any of you find it hard to find someone you can talk to that understands you? Just wondering if it is just me. Sometimes it makes me feel like people dont like me because they dont want to listen to me or I feel like they are sick of hearing about my problems. Thanks for listening.

deleted_user 11/30/2010

ohh my cls1988 i think you were in my head,.Everything you have said is exacally how i feel. I really dont have any friends anymore that i can talk to. Like you say they tell my to get out just basicly get over it. I wish i could. I would love to feel normal again. The only real relief i have found is this forum. I have friends on here that truely understand what i am feeling and going through. They dont judge of push me to do things i feel that i cant do. They dont tell me its in my head and to get over it. I like you wish i had a true freind at home here that would understand. But i feel like im the only one in Ontario living with an anxiety disorder,

deleted_user 11/30/2010

cls1988, I totally understand what you are going through. I have been struggling with anxiety since I was 13 and I have memories of my parents getting frustrated by anxiety and inability to cope with seemingly normal life situations. It is really hard to explain to people what it is like living with anxiety because it is so constant in our lives and it is an indescribable nightmare. Also, it is ironic because a lot of times when I think that my friends are sick of hearing about my anxiety it is the anxiety talking :)

Having online/in-person support groups, a therapist, or even a single friend who can relate to what you are going through and you trust won't judge you is invaluable. If your friends don't suffer with anxiety it may be tough for them to understand what you are going through. But even if they don't, you can always explain your need for support.

At the very least, I think everyone in this group understands what you go through 100%. I do!

ScaredSIlly31 11/30/2010

I know what your going through. I am on the same boat. Sometimes i hold it in because i feel like i am just irritating them. Im here for youbif you ever need to talk.

deleted_user 11/30/2010

I feel the exact same way! Even though my boyfriend is very understanding and compassionate, I feel like I sometimes get on his nerves because I'm constantly telling him about my anxiety, especially during the time I'm experiencing it. I feel like such a debbie downer to him that I've been trying NOT to tell him but then that means I just have to deal with it on my own and it's getting really hard because it makes me feel alone. This is why I searched for a support group like this. I hope it help since this is my first day on here.

deleted_user 11/30/2010

This anxiety thing is fairly new for me. I used to be so outgoing and belong to committees and was well known enough in town to be asked to give speeches at events etc. I feel a little crippled by this. One thing is very hard. One of my best friends just does NOT get it. I am avoiding her and I feel guilty about it. She means well but I am just not comfortable with her at this time. My very very best friend is wonderful. She has a history of panic attacks and understands me completely. I wish my other friend could understand. Sigh..
---Gemstone

deleted_user 11/30/2010

I understand completely. My friends and family all tell me dont worry get out have a good time, but they dont understand that i cant do that. As much as i want to i cant. I was struggling during this Thanksgiving holiday and i feel so bad because i have little children and i dont want them to see me like this. So just know you are not alone and I am glad i found this support group.
Take care
Monique

reno43 11/30/2010

i feel the same way i feel very uncomfartable talking to people i know about my anxiety bcuz they dont understand how it feels like to have anxiety ..message me if u wanna talkk

stephaniejulia 11/30/2010

i feel the same way and i hate it .even thou i work have three teenagers and a husband and have gone back to school i still feel lonely and would like to talk to someone who can understand anxiety

deleted_user 11/30/2010

I've also suffered with anxiety and depression for several years and have tried a few medications which didn't really help. At the moment I'm not taking anything. I'm so lonely and have pushed friends and family away since I just feel like they don't understand. Its so hard to be dealing with loneliness and anxiety at the same time. Hope we can all find some resolution to this serious medical condition.

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