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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Stef_down_under
Stef_down_under

Hi there!


I have been suffering from crippling anxiety and panik most of my life but besides my therapist I don't really have somebody to talk to who understands my struggles and where I can just be myself and unwind. It would be amazing to find someone here to chat and maybe build a friendship where we can exchange our experiences and support each other.


Just reach out to me if you feel like you could be that person :)



arfie
arfie
Hello Stef. Welcome to DS. Support from others who are living with a similar condition (peer support) can make a huge diff. I'm not much of a chatter, but I hope to see you around the forum. In general, I find that the broader my peer support base, the more effective the support. Leaning too heavily on a single source of support limits the perspective.
Bachslair
Bachslair
This place was much different years ago where making friends with similar life experiences was easy. Unfortunately DS is much less active now and left to mainly a few that share the same replies over and over. Yes, if you post often you will find support, making friends as you seek may be iffy. Wishing you a great day :)
blondella1129
blondella1129
Hi, I have the same problem.. it’s very lonely sometimes and would like to talk to someone who understands.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

You've taken the important first step in writing it out.

Anxiety is natural and it is our helper. Finding the better balance naturally through breathing techniques will help you work through all the feelings, thoughts, emotions, and words to doing thinking more clearly even in stressful moments.
Brockster
Brockster
Hey Steph, welcome.

I too have realized over the past year or so that I don't have enough social support in my life. I have my family and a couple co-workers, but I've let too many friendships go, and not put energy into building new ones because "reasons".

I've been sporadic about "hanging out" here, but I'm trying to be better about it. Anyway, hope you're able to find at least some of what you're looking for.
luna1967
luna1967
Hi my name is Carmine just joined the group.Hope everyone is feeling some kind of relief today.i have suffered for many years with OCD,Depression and Anxiety.I was hoping that maybe i could find a friend and work together,hopefully help each other.Thank you.
luna1967
luna1967
Hi my name is Carmine i would like to try being your friend and to work together.
mamadylanforever
mamadylanforever
Hi I am feeling the same way and I’d be interested in friendships w ppl going through the same things panic disorder ptsd I don’t have many ppl to talk to and feel very alone a lot
Trudy1021
Trudy1021
Hi I feel the same would love to have someone to chat with who "gets it".
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