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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New to forum & affraid of DS!

clajo
clajo
So how's that for an issue. Affraid of the very thing that suppose to help me. I'm really having trouble writing this...feeling like, this leaves me really exposed. I can't believe I'm "putting all my-stuff out there". AND so far, I've said very little. None of the smiley faces seem to do my mood justice, as mine should have hair standing straight on end....and all of this because...I'm sitting in the quiteness of my bedroom on this forum. YES...I'm on meds, but shallow breathing and high anxiety is daily and almost 24/7 unless I'm sacked out on clonazepam. I am out of work, have been for some time and I'm as affraid of the prospect of having a job as I am not having one. Go figure... Anyway, what a way to say, "Hi everyone" and hope I can solve some things here with you guys.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey clajo Im glad you are make a step to reach out and get help. we are all in some what the same position you are in. You are not alone. And you can get better. Be strong. We are here for you.
clajo
clajo
Thanks Virgo..it's different hearing those words from someone experiencing the same thing. I've had my share of folks that would just say, "Get over it"....but you're right, it is work. I just wish the things that I have to take to make me feel even-kill didn't put me horizonal. (i.e. ZZZZZ's if you know what I mean) Anyhow, thanks for the welcome and words of encouragement.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey there I know exactly how you feel!!! I am unemployed and kinda happy about it because I am a nervous wreck most of the time and have social anxiety and general anxiety and any other king of anxiety that may be out there!!! I am afraid of everything you can think of and am quit happy to just sit in my house. But that is no life, right. I take Ativan 1mg 2x day and I have been really silly and started reading stuff on the internet and now I am afraid of my meds!! Go figure...am now convinced I am an addict and am going to lose my mind because i have to take Ativan on a daily basis. Don't be afraid to let it out on here because we have all heard everything and we all support each other. Best to you and hope you feel better soon.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Welcome to DS! And try not to be afraid here. It's a nice 'out', and no one has been mean to me so far. I hope you like it here, and find some comfort from people experiencing the same types of things.
clajo
clajo
@ Slinkydoo.....thanks for your reply. I wish I could be okay with unemployement, but the pay is terrible:) I have unreasonable expectations on myself and although defining success has changed a great deal in my life, I still feel like I've failed when it comes to not being gainfully employeed. I totally stress over the classifieds and words like multi-tasking scare the crud out of me. There was a time when I could take on 15 things at once....now getting out of bed can seem over-whelming.
@ Maybeto...Right...there is a fear that someone is going to pounce on you and say "suck it up". Thanks for giving me the heads-up on the friendly climate here at DS! Thanks again!
brytif01
brytif01
Welcome to the group! I know that it is a little scary a first but I have found a great support system here at DS. We will not tell you the Get Over It because most of us has heard it before and been hurt by it. We are here to support you!
joanna3
joanna3
Welcome!! It's strange, but DS always feels like a pretty small group to me. I've been around a while and no one has ever been mean to me...nothing bad has happened. At the beginning, when it was all so distressing and I didn't want anyone to know, DS helped tremendously. You can get info and make some friends...perfect friends for us because they understand. Best Wishes!
clajo
clajo
Thanks Brytif! I've had a problem with despression all my life but now that it seems to be under control....anxiety has taken center stage. I'm on 4 meds a day, but the one that's helped me the most for anxiety has been clonazepam. As a matter of fact, when I first signed on today I was a trainwreck.....now, I'm pretty even'd out. I know the clonazepam can be addicting, but between it and BuSpar, I pick clonazepam to lift that 500 lb panic attack off my chest. Anyway, thanks again....you guys are all pretty easy to talk to!
clajo
clajo
Joanna, thanks.......hugh, I'm thanking EVERYONE! :) Just having folks that understand is, in itself, very up-lifting. Thanks so much for the welcome!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know what you are going through. At work, I'm working twice as hard as others although it doesnt show. Feel free to write what you really feel. We get good at putting on a happy face when we feel like crap. I am out of work now also (not due to anxiety..but still out of work!).....i couldnt work without Xanax and I am being weaned off it so I dont know what the future hold on that........I understand.
clajo
clajo
Thanks for understanding brokenmamma:) I've been through the same thing. I've always been an employee that any boss would love to have, now in the last couple of years, I've been told at least three times that I'm too slow. I stand there totally dumb-founded. This has been new to me and hard to hear, and same as you, I feel like I'm working twice as hard. It has really made me question what I can do or what I'm qualified for.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
This discussion board is so much help, support, encouragement and not mean, since everyone wants to feel better.
Welcome!
You've taken a huge step forward in writing down and sharing your experience.
I know the feeling about working being part of you, it is. What I did with the classifieds, jobs plus center visits, and the networking was make up a list of things I needed to do to keep track of who, what, when, where, to make it easier to find the better fit.
Stay strong, and know that everyone is here for you!
deleted_user
deleted_user
clajo...multitasking in our society has been elevated to an absurd level. Many struggle with it...they dont have anxiety...they get other stuff......high blood pressure, headaches etc. Dont worry bout what anyone says. We do the best we can. I accepted that this is ME..its part of my personality like it or not (and i do not like it)......accepting myself as i am has helped a lot. I'm not like others nor do i want to be.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Congrats on your post! Maybe it will be your next step in better coping with that pesky anxiety.
clajo
clajo
Wow, thanks for the encouragement everyone. You've really taken the sting out of my fears about DS and offered some great suggestions to deal with my day to day, quirky condition!
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