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Anonymous286
Anonymous286

Yesterday I was outside reading and my roommate was inside catching up with a friend and I could hear them, but not make out any actual sentences. Anyway I heard something that seemed like it was related to me and most likely it wasn't or super something in general. Either way it doesn't matter because it was none of my business and my roommate is my best friend so their isn't anything I don't know. Regarldess I heard something and my mind spiraled, no, it did a cliff dive. And damn did it dive because I went from just having a normal day to full on anxiety/panic attack. The images my sister and my bestfriend living their life with me not in it kept popping up in my mind. Its scary when that happens because its not like I am contemplating suicide and I don't wish for that, but to confide in someone about that I just feel like that is all they will percieve which then prevents me from telling them. I just felt so isolated and alone that I didn't know what to do with myself. Logically I know I am not but its hard to feel that way at times.

shakyinside
shakyinside
Your feelings are not wrong anonymous, they are what they are. I’m glad you feel you didn’t overhear anything bad and that you might have misheard. I think anxiety can cause a lot of things like this. It’s strange times for everyone at the moment. Hopefully it will pass and you’ll feel better soon.
Winford_Howard90
Winford_Howard90
I will suggest you to just be calm and be positive about your thinking toward them. You have to give them privacy too and let them know if anything is bothering you from inside so that it gets clear and you have a clear and happy vision again about them.
maria718
maria718
I worked in an office where once something similar happened. I was driving myself crazy, worried, anxious, ruminating, dwelling, everything in the book was going through my head. It was so bad I was getting sick over it. I had been in a class for social behavior, and in a situation like that I was told "Check The Facts". Well I DID just that, and what I had suspected turned out to be NOT true. So before you jump into any thoughts or conclusion, make sure they're accurate, then you'll feel better. Sometimes, like in my case, those thoughts we'rent accurate.
SirGrits
SirGrits
Hey anonymous I think your self realization on this is serving you well.
In my limited experience, logic is the enemy of negative thinking. Try to remind yourself that humans are by nature at least a little bit self centered. In this case, a) your friends were most likely talking about something relevant to them, not you and b) you will always tend to think half-heard conversations are about you (we all do that).
God speed.
8Twenty8
8Twenty8
Hi Anonymous: Talking about anxiety is usually easier then dealing with it. Our mind has a "mind" of its own. But it is not hopeless. The suggestions shared in this blog are good and usable but there are others.

Two that have not been talked about are prayer and scripture. The truth and comfort from these resources cannot be measured except in the peace it could offer you. I could offer some suggestions but then I'm not God. Here are a few to embrace:

He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Psalm 112:7

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dIsmayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

You are in my prayers.