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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marynalv
marynalv

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and I stumbled across this support group and thought I'd share a little about myself. I suffer from social anxiety and crippling depression. I am starting my sophomore year and I have never been more stressed. I am in an AP class, an honors class, and 2 advanced classes. I don't have many people to talk to considering my friends would never understand what I'm going through. But, my boyfriend has played a big role in my life with him being the person who has made it so much better. I'm just looking for advice and maybe a couple of friends who are going through the same problems and could maybe help :)

darkside2276
darkside2276
Hi welcome to the group and welcome to this site where I hope you find support and friends to talk to and share.
I'm sure starting something new leads to lot of anxiety and that's normal. The best way to deal with it is take it one day at a time. I'm glad to read that u have someone in your life to cheer you on and support u in this journey. I'm sure people will pitch here soon. All the best to you. Take care.
marynalv
marynalv
Thank you so much, that really means a lot :)
Reed31
Reed31
Hi and welcome, You're in the right place! I'm in my 50's and have struggled with anxiety and depression throughout my life. But I think you get to a place where you are able to roll with it and know when to push yourself, when to get help, when to rest. Just take your time and be really gentle with yourself. When I look back, I realize I was WAY to hard on myself.
Minidogs2
Minidogs2
I am a survivor! I survived that tough time of life so I know you can. I encourage you in reaching out to talk on this site and with any other healthy person Who can help you. Make it a priority to deal with your emotions and learn to build healthy relationships. That will carry-on with you for the rest of your life and you will be very glad you did. Being smart is a good thing, but building healthy relationships and expressing your personality in a healthy way is even more important.