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...
I just thought I would introduce myself. I have been a member of Daily Strength for a couple of months now, but just found this community.
I am having trouble just calling and ordering pizza, and when I am going to a place where I know there are a lot of people that I might have to talk to I have a hard time. When someone is upset and has a loud, harsh tone, I panic. All stemming from the physical abuse I suffered as a child, I think.
Anyway that is a short overview of what I am dealing with conserning anxiety. Looking forward to getting to know you.
I am having trouble just calling and ordering pizza, and when I am going to a place where I know there are a lot of people that I might have to talk to I have a hard time. When someone is upset and has a loud, harsh tone, I panic. All stemming from the physical abuse I suffered as a child, I think.
Anyway that is a short overview of what I am dealing with conserning anxiety. Looking forward to getting to know you.
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I miss traveling with my husband. Has anyone found a specific site regarding cruising for widow/widowers or any sightseeing trips. Not interested in being with couples and kids,,,I realize a cruise ship will have a portion size of families and couples, but perhaps they also put together a part of the cruise ship for groups of widows/widowers????
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
in regards to you not being able to call....
although it will be hard, try to call a bunch of stores.... practice... ask if they have a specific item... you can always hang up if you are unable to deal!
but i think the practice will help you get thru and get used to confronting people and dealing with other people!
I'm totally with Becky, having difficulty with the phone, and going to where I'll have to talk to people I know (seem fine with strangers, tho -- weird!). As also that I panic when someone uses a loud harsh tone. I get shaky and can't think straight.
The phone thing is rough b/c I have several family members who are offended by my "improper" phone etiquette. They just don't get it. I don't hold it against them, since it can be hard to understand, but I do find the problem is self-compounding: I've been anxious about the phone so haven't returned a call or checked in, then know they'll be irritated which makes me more anxious and harder to call. And so on. THANK HEAVENS FOR EMAIL/THE INTERNET! :)