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[collegestudent22]

Hi, I just found this website and I just hope to find some support. I've been struggling with anxiety since I was 12 years old and I've never had a good support system around me. People often make jokes about my anxiety and I just wanted to go somewhere that people wouldn't do that and could actually understand what I go through every day. It really makes me feel alone since I don't really have anyone to turn to.

[NeuronerdDoaty]

I never understand people making fun of anxiety. What’s there to make fun of? This confuses me.

You won’t get made fun of here. We’ve got your back. I’m glad you found us.

You are worthy. You are loved.

Doaty💛

[Celtic27]

Hi there hope you find this group helpful! It's amazing how ignorant people can be to anxiety and how it affects you! I hope you find this group a good source of support all the best david

[Junella]

That is the age when my anxiety began. My parents and older sister wouldn't take it seriously and I had a brother-in-law who scolded me. My mother understood because she had some nervous problems. But my insecurity upset her. I got panicked during lightening storms and many things that didn't bother other people.

I have suffered it off and on for years, but it should not keep you from enjoying your life. You can accept it and move on. Negative thoughts cause anxiety and you can get help with that either through self-help books or seeing a counselor. You are not alone. There is more access to help today than when I suffered and less stigma. I will bet those who mock you have their own problems. For me having a spiritual life made a big difference.

[collegestudent22 in reply to Junella]

I also had a fear of weather like lightening when I was younger. A lot of people didn't understand it and there was little I could do to help myself. I am in therapy now and that has helped a bunch. I still have bad days but that's part of living with anxiety.

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Yeah I agree with that. Some people doesn't think anxiety is serious. I only open up to people I can really really trust about it. Cause some friends of mine think it's easy to get over something like that.

[TheBooG]

Hi