How do I deal with the pit feeling in my stomach?

[Nicholas24]

Hey. I am new here, and I am glad to have this opportunity to talk to others that have been through the same thing.

Sometimes when things happen that throw me off my guard, I feel my emotions very strongly. Then I get a feeling of dread, an ill-feeling in my stomach. Sometimes I get this ill-feeling when I'm with people I do not feel comfortable with. And this ill-feeling shows up mostly in my chest, but also in my stomach at times. I don't know what to do but feel it. It also shows up when I'm scared about my future and anxious that I will fail. Because my mum keeps telling me that the choices I make for myself are not the right ones, and that nothing good will happen, It makes me terrified. Does she not know that I'm scared too, of going out into the unknown? But that doesn't mean I won't do it.

If you have been through this before and you have any advice on how you dealt with or processed this emotion, please comment. Thank you so much.

[Agora1]

Welcome Nicholas24 to a great support site. It does sound like what you are feeling

are the pure effects of Adrenaline. When we are unsure or frightened about something,

our adrenaline production rises in order to put us into a "fight or flight" state.

Your fears may have nothing to do in having to run away and so we must learn to control

our emotions with other methods.

Of course, I can only go by my own experiences with these feelings. It is always wise

to seek professional advice as well as a physical exam in order to know if it's coming

from a physical issue.

Breathing properly can help in changing the levels of adrenaline which can cause an

inner ease instead of panic. At 18, you are at the crossroads in being a teen and yet

having to make decisions about approaching adulthood.

I'm happy you are here with us. We all learn each and every day from others on this site,

Take note, that we care and understand. xx