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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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Really Struggling today

smalin186
smalin186

Hi everyone. Lately I feel like I hit a new low every other day. My latest anxiety-induced fear is that all this stress, anxiety and depression will build up and lead to a complete breakdown. Does anyone have that fear? I feel like I’m just getting through the work day and life in general. It doesn’t feel like living, just surviving at this point. It’s like fear is always just around the corner. It doesn’t fade much at the end of the day like it used to. I guess my big fear here is that means that I’m getting worse. I need to know there’s life after this hell. 

rcurtis1010
rcurtis1010
Be proud of yourself for "surviving" that is an accomplishment on its own. There is life.. Keep searching for it. Therapy can be a huge life saver and give you a bit of a new outlook. Ill keep you in my prayers. <3
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
I've had anxiety and panic attacks for a very long time and I can tell you that it won't lead to a breakdown. Please do not worry about that or dwell on it. How long have you had anxiety and do you know what first triggered it? You could look online for more reassurance that you can't *go crazy* or have a heart attack, etc., from anxiety. It just feels awful. And, it can be every day. Have you sought any professional help? Therapist, psychiatrist, etc? And try to find hobbies and interests that help fill up your day and get your mind away from the anxious thoughts. Try to talk to people, that helps get your mind off anxiety. Good luck and you can do this! You can and will get better.
4nkrgg
4nkrgg
Life is certainly not perfect! Including us:) But we do have a choice even with our anxieties to make each day a better one. Even if it's going for walk and taking in some fresh air; making it a point to learn about a different topic you might be interested in; anything that might make the day more positive than the day before. The world we live in is forever changing and chaotic, but we do have a choice to living life now with a better chance for a lasting future. Take care!
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