anxiety

[CerealLover123]

Hey everyone! I’m new here, my therapist recommended this to me. I have severe anxiety and was diagnosed with severe anxiety when I was 8 years old, 20 years later it’s consuming all of my life. I’m constantly scared of getting sick to my stomach, paranoid to eat things outside of my safe zone. I’m a mom to a toddler and I often cry because I feel like a horrible mom since I battle anxiety. I’m still trying to figure this app out and just wanted to say hello!

[Agora1]

Hi CerealLover123. I'd like to Welcome you to a caring support community that can

help you not feel so alone. I'm happy your therapist told you to reach out to us. We Care xx

[BlueAgave]

Welcome! We are here for you. Talk anytime 😊

[Spud-u-Like1982]

Welcome.Definitely don't feel like a horrible Mum. My Mum has severe anxiety and I couldn't have asked for a better Mum to raise me than her, even if that anxiety was genetically passed to me. She's my rock.

[Worrier1960]

Welcome. Don’t be embarrassed by it. It happens to a lot of us. I try to accept the residual portion not addressed with therapy and meds, with varying degrees of success.

[punkster]

CerealLover I'm so glad you're in therapy. It really works, but it may take some time. It took me three years to get to a place where I can manage my anxiety most of the time. I inherited my anxiety from my mother, who is deceased. It has to do with your brain chemistry, which changes throughout your life. The good news is that you can use this website for ideas and support, and that, through extensive therapy, you can develop a toolbox to help manage your anxiety.

[Teaching]

Welcome to the community.

[PenguinQueen44]

Hello and welcome....I have anxiety too and I have issues with food as well. I have allergies and the worst stomach issues which makes me have so much anxiety when I eat anything.

When you are a mom everything is overwhelming and having anxiety makes everything more. I am here to talk through parenting stress. Also, crying is a great stress relief when things get rough.

I have been helped so much by talking through my problems with everyone on this site. The advise and support is amazing.