Fear

[Merdith]

Hello, I've been experiencing intense fear recently. It's a constant feeling, and is brought on by everything. For example; every headache I fear is an early indication of a brain hemorrhage, every breeze I think will turn into a hurricane that will suck me up into the sky and every person I think will capture torture and murder me. And it brings about a panic and racing heart

I guess my question is how is it that everyone else manages to carry on carefree in a world where something catastrophic could occur any second. Where there's so many ways of things turning horrific.

At the moment I'm on a gap year and spend almost everyday in the comfort of my home. But in the coming weeks I'll be starting college and I'm genuinely considering dropping out because I don't think I'll be able to handle everyday life, such as moving out, attending classes, having a part time job. I don't think my anxiety will allow for it. So my second question being is it best if I don't ?

[claire0410]

Having just begun my journey with anxiety, I don't have much experience with this. I do know that I have decided that I will not let it dictate my life. I go out even when I'd rather just stay home and find that most of the time it helps lift my anxiety. I just had my first visit with a therapist and I'm hoping that she will be able to help me. I think shutting yourself off from the rest of the world and other people makes things worse. My advice, get out there and get the life you want and deserve! Your young and so many good things are waiting for you.

[Merdith in reply to claire0410]

Thank you, that's very helpful.

And I wish you luck with overcoming your own anxiety.