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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michelle22 01/28/2017

Hi there.. this is my first post on this website. I was directed here from a crisis hotline. I'm 20 years old, I have terrible terrible panic attacks and cronic anxiety. I also have crohn's disease.. and I think because of my disease my medication hasnt been absorbed through my intestines in the past couple of days. Resulting in one of my most anxious panic attacks to date. Wondering if there is anyone online right now that might be able to provide some comfort? Not really sure if thats the kind of thing this site is for. Hoping to learn to use it so I can find some support

basnime 01/28/2017

I am here. I suffer from anxiety too,

You're reaching out for help, that's a good thing.

michelle22 01/28/2017

Thank you so very much for responding. My chest feels so tight from this and I just want to be able to sleep so badly.

basnime 01/28/2017

Try to relax. Take deep breaths.

Kalealani 01/28/2017

Hi Michelle, I'm new here too. I'm so sorry for what you're going through. That must be really tough. Close your eyes, take long and slow deep breaths. Picture yourself somewhere you can relax like the beach, lake or your favorite place where you can feel at peace. Continue steady deep breaths. Pay attention to your senses. Listen to zen music or hum your favorite tune.

briggy1 01/28/2017

Try some mint or chamomile tea. This will help some.

michelle22 01/28/2017

Thank you all so so much

summerbabe88 01/28/2017

Try to embrace that your mind and body are separate, and breath as deeply as you can. Get some water and slowly drink it. Whenever I have a panic attack (which is A LOT) I walk around and talk to myself. This may sound silly but I like to put on the beach cam in my state to see the beach in real time OR google "panda cam" to look at some cute pandas to help my mind focus on something else. You are not alone and you will be okay <3333333

michelle22 01/28/2017

I LOVE both of those ideas so so much!!!!

alli13 01/28/2017

Hi, new to this website as well. But, i think what everyone else so far has been saying is right. Just take deep breaths and try to focus on something that relaxes you. Prayer, music, a movie, working out, reading, whatever it is.

alpinespring 01/28/2017

Hi Michelle22, I also have anxiety and I've recently found this song helps.... http://www.collective-evolution.com/2016/12/25/neuroscientists-discover-a-song-that-reduces-anxiety-by-65-percent-listen/?t=THS

Whole_Hearted 01/28/2017

just cause it hurts doesnt mean it is bad, maybe just think im just a little sad. i know im okay i know im alright cuz everyday i wake up and fight. i wish you the best for you must now rest. just remember im here and i wont dissappear just call me up when times get tough
-heres a poem i hope it helps but im only 15 and i have extreme anxiety and that why i was directed here to so im here to talk if you ever need a friend :))

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