Hi all I’m new

[Rach8484]

Hi all

Glad i found this group just want to chat to some like minded people I guess! Don’t know where to start!

Had anxiety most of my adult life but got a lot worse when had first child who’s now two!

I have no confidence, I’m scared to talk to people, I never answer my phone or make phone calls, constantly worrying over EVERYTHING! So much I want to achieve with my life but so scared! Constantly comparing myself to others and think everyone else hates me or is judging me! This sound familiar to anyone?

Pregnant with baby number two my anxiety is high!

[brandonnunez]

Hey I’m a 18 year old in High school but I suffer from anxiety severely. Hearing that anyone, even adults can still suffer from it gives me hope that they cope through it too. Living with it is tuff. But you have to think of your children, they’ll always look up to you no matter what. I can’t imagine being in your position considering how stressful it is but you’re doing a great job. I like to use natural remedies to reduce it like meditation, working out, and candles. Finding a small side hobby if you have free time would be great too. It’s proven it does get your mind off anxiety and on the hobby.

[Rach8484 in reply to brandonnunez]

Thanks very much lovely to say. I think it’s great to identify you suffer from anxiety at 18 as I didn’t realise till long after and I wonder what was wrong. You sound like your managing it really well I like the techniques you use I’m just starting to look into meditation and taking more time to myself and hope that helps as I’ve tried therapy theee times and because I don’t like opening up to people except my husband then I find it therapy hard.

Yes I think it’s something you live with once u identify what u have but itsbhow u manage it looking forward to some time to myself x

[brandonnunez]

Of course I hope you give em a try n feel better!

[Ellie34]

Hi,

Sorry to hear you are suffering with high anxiety and have done for a while.

I am the same as you and have suffered with high anxiety for 16 years and most of my adult life. I can manage mine better at some times more than others but i know how you feel with thinking people don’t like you or are judging. Even when I am doing well I still think I have this problem. I could say something to someone and then worry all day that I’ve offended them or they think I’m stupid when actually it was a normal comment and they don’t think anything. It’s really hard to get a grip on. Have you tried any meditation? I find that a great help.

Wish you all the best and hope your anxiety lowers soon for you.

[Godlygirl]

I found a great article that will help you with you and it is a great read.

focusonthefamily.com/family...