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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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NikkiInTheDesert
NikkiInTheDesert

Hello everyone




I have been doing horrible. All day I feel like I'm going to go insane and feel really strange and odd physically. I have no friends or family to depend on other then my daughter, however, she's only 12-years-old and just sits by me as I cry.




I understand, she's just a child and don't know what's happening and is just as scared as I am. I need someone I can talk to, I'm terrified I'm going to have to go to a mental hospital. For some reason I feel a little relief once the sun goes down, so I'm always terrified for the next day because I know it's going to start again. I can't sleep and I have zero appetite, I just want some peace and relaxation. If someone is willing to befriend me I would be thankful, we could help each other. I live in California and we can email or text.







-Nikki



 
mystic8
mystic8
Are there things you can do with your daughter together. You have each other and this is a great bonding experience. With you making many memories together. If you and her are frightened of the news try to limit watching. I know that is what I needed to do. There are a lot of craft activities that you and your daughter can do together. Puzzles and books to read. Just remember you are strong and are there for your daughter. Everything will be okay and don’t be scared.
Trudy1021
Trudy1021
I am a firm follower of news fasting I pop in and check for 3 to 5 mins tops like once a wk i even blocked news outlets from all of my social media. I am here if you wanna talk
arfie
arfie
I feel too sure to place a bet on your daughter being even more terrified than you are. A 12 year old has even fewer options than an isolated single mother. Please don't use her as a therapist/buddy. Perhaps even shift the focus to alleviating her fears instead of crushing her with yours?

Your needs are real, too. Just not fit for 12 year old shoulders. Bring your fears here and vent freely. Vent often. Listening over grown-up shoulders. . .
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Write it out here.

Look for positive activities to do with your daughter.
dragonlover
dragonlover
Everyone is going through this to some degree, but some worse than others. Being able share my feelings with others going through the same thing is helpful to me. Limiting the news I hear and read has helped somewhat, too. I do read the my local paper but I don't watch the TV news or read the Internet news. Staying busy helps a little bit too, even if it's doing things you don't find particularly appealing, like cleaning out closets or doing housework that always seems to fall by the wayside.

Is there anything you and your daughter could enjoy doing together? Games? Crafts?

Sorry I don't have any suggestions of anything that would help a great deal, but there isn't anything.

In any case, if you want to talk, I'm here and will be checking this board on a regular basis.
stlaries411
stlaries411
I get anxiety often myself...mostly because of the unknown, but I turn to my higher power and pray. Believe me...it WORKS...also soothing music and breathing exercises help. It's a blessing you have your daughter with you,,.I pray you will get through this...
petzazz
petzazz
I joined this group because I suffer from depression and anxiety. Several years ago, I found a book titled, Ethics for the New Millennium, written by the Dalai Llama that changed my life. From there, I read more books that lead me to Buddhist teachings. Daily meditation helps me to focus on the present moment and see reality for what it is, rather than what my thoughts believe to be so. What are your thoughts telling you? Are they true? Are they necessary? Are they kind?

Treat yourself with care. May you be healthy, safe, happy and at ease by accepting what is without resistance, judgment and expectations. I, too, will check for any of your future posts to touch base with you.
NikkiInTheDesert
NikkiInTheDesert
Thank you to everyone who has been responding to me, I greatly appreciate the support, advice, and concern❤
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