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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Sooo anxious

crazydaisy
crazydaisy

This whole week i have had the worst anxiety I have ever felt. I can't breathe, I can't concentrate, my thoughts are racing. I feel weak, emotionally fragile, I have to step away from my desk at work every so often just to you cry in the bathroom. Is anyone one here to talk? I really just need someone to help me distract myself...

briggy1
briggy1
You need to contact your network of friends to talk over your issues. We can only do so much online.
Stassi808
Stassi808
I agree. Seek a therapist if you' have access to that type of medical care. Some good books on anxiety would help too. That's what I'm looking into.
WEATHEREDWATER
WEATHEREDWATER
It seems that something triggered this...either a 'big thing' in your mind, but even more likely a build up of too many things all at once, or putting something off...but you obviously you seem emotionally overwhelmed about something. Anxiety is a diffuse expression of fearfulness. Then you feel pressured to get yourself under control, and that puts more pressure on you. So, 'powering down' is important.

Breathe...into a paper bag if necessary and this will slow your breathing. Try to relax your body and realize that you are having a panic attack. You're thinking/worrying too much on something (s).

Getting your thoughts outside your mind is a good first step. Writing it down and talking about it with a trusted person is a good step. If you're a Christian, talking honestly and openly with Jesus about what is going on, and asking Him for guidance is the First Best Step. And listen. Build a closer relationship with Him so that you turn to Him first and foremost. Look for how the Holy Spirit is helping you right now...like getting support online. I like Psalm 91.

Gather personal support in your environment and don't isolate yourself. It is said 99% of what we worry about never happens. Your emotional turmoil and what is overwhelming you, have 'workable' resolutions, but you first need to settle down and get out of panic mode.

Those are some immediate things to get started. I said a prayer for you and I hope God blesses you during this time.
crazydaisy
crazydaisy
Thank you all!

WEATHEREDWATER, thank you for the great advise. I came home and read my Bible, I am working on getting closer to God. It truly helped me feel better. Thank you for the prayers, I am praying for you too!