Anxiety

[You_Are_Loved]

I’ve been having intense anxiety for about a week now. It’s been way worse than usual and I don’t really know why it’s been worse but I’ve been feeling really sad and I’m just really scared something is wrong with me. Last week I felt really tired and I had headaches the whole weekend. What also started happening was I started having pains in my chest and it radiates up to my jaw and my shoulders. I’m afraid that it’s signs of a heart attack but I’m 16 and it’s not common at my age. But my other thought is it’s probably because of my health anxiety. I went to the doctors a couple days ago because I was having trouble breathing and he told me that my chest was tight and he wanted me to get an inhaler to see if it opened up my chest. I only tried it once and I think it helped. But my anxiety is causing me to become really depressed all the time and I haven’t really had any help or really anyone to talk to. I’m getting a therapist soon so hopefully that’ll help. I feel like I’m losing my relationship with my friends and with the people at my church. I’ve been so consumed with my anxiety and with my sadness that I’m not focusing on God and how he has control over everything and everyone and he will protect me and guide me through trials and through times of struggling and hardships.

Does anyone have any idea why I’m having these problems? And I would appreciate it if you guys have any verses that will help me with my anxiety. Thanks! 😊

[mmcg74]

You already have the answer. Your anxiety is causing you your problems. I know exactly how you feel. I’ve been there. You sound very self aware for 16, you’ll be fine. What you’re describing is text book anxiety symptoms. I’m not a medical professional of any kind but am offering my advise based on experience. You are not alone. Many many people including myself have gone through the same experiences and sensations. Fatigue, headaches, rapid heart beat, hard time breathing, chest pains and muscle tension pain such as the jaw and shoulders. All classic symptoms. It becomes a vicious circle. You get anxious and then don’t feel well and then get anxious about not feeling well and then it snowballs & soon you’re chasing your tail. I’m glad you’re seeing a therapist soon. Some cognitive behavioural therapy could do a smart young girl who is already self aware about her anxiety some great help. You just need to learn that it is you that is in control of your thoughts. In the past when I’ve been suffering badly and feeling really low I’ve found it helpful to read or listen to some self help. I have found great comfort in listening to old recordings from Dr Claire Weekes on YouTube. They are old fashioned but she was a compassionate dr that understood what it was really like to to truly suffer from your anxiety. You are not alone. There are many of us and knowing you’re not the only one, you’re not alone or insignificant makes a big difference. You will be ok. I’ll share a link to her recording. youtu.be/MHr4a71XGJE(Not working as expected?)

I hope it helps.

Hugs 🤗

[You_Are_Loved in reply to mmcg74]

Thank you so much! That makes me very relieved that it wasn’t anything serious. Like you said how it snowballs, that’s exactly what’s been happening to me but I feel so much better talking about it and knowing that I’m not the only one. I will definitely listen to the recording!! Thanks again 🤗

[mmcg74]

You’re not alone and keep talking about it. Be honest with your doctor about your anxiety and your health anxieties, he can better help you with your symptoms. Of course if you’re having breathing troubles and alarming symptoms always tell you dr. Ruling out other causes may help you diagnose it as your anxiety and the symptoms should start to ease. Focus on living in the moment and not questioning “what if” all of the time. Focus on the moment not what may come. You can spend a whole lot of time worrying about things that may never happen

[You_Are_Loved in reply to mmcg74]

Thank you for everything! Oh and thanks for sharing Dr. Claire’s recording I listened to it right when you sent it to me and it’s so good!! It definitely helped me so much and I love how she answered everything that Im going through. Im definitely going to listen to more of her recordings!

[Ollyvie]

Hello Yee_yee, am sorry to hear of what you have been going though. I want you to know that you are not alone. If you have been able to go through all this till now, then you are a survivor and you have got what it takes to deal with this too. I know sometimes it doesn’t feel like a survivor when one gets overwhelmed with anxiety. Don’t give up hope. Am glad you are seeing a doctor. Hopefully you get all the help you need. Let your Doctor know how you are feeling. Staying on top of managing the anxiety well help with your relations and other times. Taking a step to seek help is a great step towards your goal. These are some scriptures you can read. You can write or print them out in cabinet, closet or any place you can see them often so you can remind yourself that God says ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them (Challenges), for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6)

(1 Peter 5:7) Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

(Psalm 94:19) When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.

(Psalm 61:2) From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Check this out and I think you might find it helpful bit.ly/2ropQFo . Its my prayer that God will see you through this and give you peace and rest through this. Sending love and hugs your way.

[You_Are_Loved in reply to Ollyvie]

Thank you so much Ollyvie! I’ve been feeling a bit better from everything but I’m still super stressed from school and home life but thank you for the scriptures! I will definitely write them and put them somewhere where I can read them everyday.