I’m a first time user of this forum. I’m not quite sure what to expect but I thought I’d join as a last resort as I was scared if I didn’t do something I’d lose my mind, I have anxiety and depression-I’m still learning about my mind and triggers but a lot of the support seems like maintenance instead of cure. Everyday for me feels like a long dragged out state of paranoia, i have so many thoughts in my head I can barely hear myself think and my head feels stuffy like it’s filled with cotton. I often feel like my surroundings are not real, like I’m just a floating part in a jigsaw with no place to fit...I often feel like I’m watching myself from a birds eye view rather than through my own eyes. I’m always worried and often feel like something bad is gonna happen, sometimes I’ll just be walking or going about my business and my heart will suddenly speed up and Ill lose my breath and feel like I have to “hide or seek cover”. All this is very exhausting and it effects my relationship with other people. I find it extremely hard to leave my house because I know I’ll have to come into contact with other people which frightens me!! I literally have to prepare myself before leaving my house which often ends up with me getting myself worked up and then having a panic attack and then having to calm myself down again. Sorry about the rant but I just want to know if I’m the only one who feels like this! I figured I have to talk about this otherwise I’ll go insane.
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Welcome blue___, sorry for the delay. We all at one time have worried about losing our mind but nothing could be further from the truth. Finding a support site as this can help you not feel so lonely and lost. It is true that anxiety is more of a maintenance by learning to accept it's power and taking back control of your life. Everything you are feeling is anxiety at it's finest. Trying to convince you that something is wrong which keeps the adrenaline running full speed ahead. It is exhausting, like having a full time job keeping up with the daily struggle.
It came be made to live with compatibly, as long as you make it known to yourself that you are in control. As you read about the journeys of others on this site, you will get some ideas in how we use tools besides meds and therapy to find a successful way to go forward. You have taken the most important first step by finding a safe place to come to and talk out your worries and concerns. You will be okay. One step at a time. xx
Welcome Blue! Know that you’re not alone! You’ll find many people here who can identify with what you’re going through like myself! But the good thing is you joined this looking for help/insight or whatever personal use and that’s a great first step. Good luck to you! I’m here if you need me
Hey, I’m new too. I don’t want to say ‘I know EXACTLY what you’re going through’, because everyone’s experiences are different in their own ways, but I went through something very similar. I am very well acquainted with the words ‘hide’ and ‘numb’, as that’s all I used to be able to feel. If you ever want to really go in depth about what you’re feeling at any time, just let me know. I’d be happy to listen.
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