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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alexpvnk
alexpvnk

I know I am extremely gulliable and somewhat stupid for looking so deep into it... but I've been looking at all these creepy voicemails that people have been getting and all the weird conspiracies and I'm extremely scared. Believe it or not, I actually enjoy life most of the time, so it would be nice if I could stop worrying if I'm going to die in a month. Anyone have an advice? And don't laugh at me... I know how ridiculous it sounds.  

AMC_306
AMC_306
Nobody here will laugh at you or think that you're crazy --- we're all in the same boat!

When you get into an obessional loop it helps to find something that takes your mind off of what ever it is that's causing you anxiety. It's kind of clichè but it helps to have hobbies that can redirect your focus.
AMC_306
AMC_306
Wanted to add: You can also try mindful thinking/meditation. So when you get scared about what could happen a month from now remind yourself that these things are not happening - they're illusions.
Focus on the moment here and now, concentrating on your breathing. Don't let your mind race towards the future, stay in the present.
Onlythelonely
Onlythelonely
@alexpvnk, we definitely are not laughing at you because we have experienced the same thing. I was driving on a road near my house when I heard a voice in my head say, "You are going to die on this road." I was scared to drive on that road for over a year.

When my mind gets into a loop, deep breathing and relaxation yoga helps, or exercise because it releases endorphins in the brain. Also, redirecting my thoughts. Doing Sudoku puzzles helps me with that. Or reading something positive or a self help book. Rethink How You Think by Dr. David Stoop helped me see how my thoughts were causing my anxiety and compulsive thinking.

And yes, stay in the present!