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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What a crazy life..

student.life
student.life

Hello everyone, 


First I will start off by saying I was recently diagnosed with anxiety. What I thought was the beginning of the flu turned out to be a panic attack. I experienced heart palpitations, sweating, and nausea... I went to the doctor and we talked a lot & he had told me what I experienced was a panic attack. It was the scariest thing I've ever been through. He recommended joining a support group or talking with someone. I'm so busy so when I stumbled upon this website it seemed perfect. I really hope I can manage these attacks...please give me your pointers! Now all I do is think about when the next attack will come. 


I have an issue with self diagnosing myself with crazy things just because what I experienced was nothing like I've ever experienced. I'm scared. I know I have a lot going on with being a full time student, working full time, and balancing a social life. Please share with me any thoughts or advice. Anything is appreciated. 

Bricooz
Bricooz
Welcome to the group! Hope we can help. Firsr all realize we are all human and can't tackle it all. Just try to tackle one goal at a time and realize you are doing the best you can. Or you can dedicate a certain amount if time to each aspect and realize you are being balanced and you are great!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Get hydrated. Keep a journal. Practice being relaxed in front of the mirror until you can feel it automatically and use this method to center yourself every time you get so caught up in the swirl of anxiety.

Best wishes and welcome to this group!
summerbabe88
summerbabe88
Welcome! I began experiencing panic attacks in high school-I'm 28 now so they are manageable! They come in waves but please understand you cannot be hurt from a panic attack. It's all stress. Take some time for yourself and breathe. <3
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