I'm new too! I just joined a couple days ago. Congrats. You've just done a very brave thing. I hope we can help.

Hi. I'm glad you found your way here because this is a place where people DO understand.

The thing is, anyone who tells you that you're making it up in your head must be a pretty fortunate individual, because they clearly do not live with anxiety. This is ignorance, or denial. The good part is, we can fix both of those things by helping you to educate the people in your life. At least then, you can have a better idea of who is willing to help you and stick it out with you, and who will continue to be willfully ignorant.

I've found this site to be helpful in explaining anxiety and giving us the tools to help others understand what we're going through:


https://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety/anxiety-101.shtml


And there are many other resources that you can find. You could even show people multiple books, websites, and even posts on support groups like this one to show them that you're not alone in this, that many people experience it, and it's hardly something you're making up.

That attitude is so hurtful to people like us because it completely dismisses our struggles and makes us feel as though we can't talk about it, or reach out for help, for fear of being told we're just making it up and being brushed off. I'm sorry people are doing this to you. I know how you feel.

Believe me, I know how you feel.

I hope you can find some understanding in your life, or at least here, if nowhere else. Always here if you need to talk.

yes anxiety is very real., for us who have GAD, its pretty common. what i know is anxiety can be caused by stress, and stress can be caused by anxiety, so you could get your self caught in a loop that is very hard to break. anyway relaxing is the only cure. stop the stress and the anxiety will go away, meds, meditation, music, the 3m's all can help. breathing helps to

Sometimes I'm lost for words, so just let me add I'm glad you joined here and know you will find much support. Wishing you a great Monday!

thanks everyone and i will defiantly use the link

Welcome aboard this DS lifeboat. Feel free to read and reply to posts if that is your comfort zone. When I first came aboard I read lots of them. Helped me get comfortable here, as well as in my other groups. Welcoming hugs.

Welcome to the group, everyone!

Welcome! Sometimes sharing with other people or talking it out helps me. I do find it beneficial to speak with a licensed counselor, and maybe that would be something that could help you as well. The people on here can also share what has helped them with anxiety, perhaps you might find some ideas or articles that are helpful for you.

i hear you. its hard when people just dont get it. ive felt that way a lot. trying to get people without anxiety to understand it is very hard. thats why we are all here to listen and support you through it!