Feeling afraid

[Starrlight]

I’m afraid of the fear I feel. It’s from a medication I think. So hopefully will leave me soon...its mostly a fear in general not necessarily anything specific although I am finding it hard to let go of problems racing around in my mind. My mind and body are overreacting to some things that could turn out a mess for me. I really need to relax!!!!!! I did yoga and I am practicing deep breathing now. I have also tried to distract myself by paying attention to others rather than myself and I’ve tried watching a show. I can’t wait for it to go away. I am praying God please have mercy on me. It’s just too much, the way I am feeling and it’s hard to control intrusive thoughts or to let go of things that may never happen or that I can’t do much about for now. Can anyone relate or have tips? I assume it will pass but it’s really hard to go through.

[Ddorne]

Oh yes, I can relate. I have anxiety often. If it’s a Med problem , it can be helped. I think you are doing all the right things. Maybe take a walk or listen to music. Prayers.

Liti

[Starrlight in reply to Ddorne]

Thank you so much. I’m feeling better now. Your words mean a lot.

[hurtingheart1]

Sorry you’re feeling afraid it’s awful feeling!!💕🌼🌻I hope you can feel some peace soon & feel much better!!!

[Starrlight in reply to hurtingheart1]

Thank you for hearing me and understanding,... I’m somewhat better for now. I am going back and forth with my moods but the fear is much less now.

[Caseopia]

I can relate also. I have fear and anxiety over things I know aren’t realistic or that I can’t do anything about. All the time. You took great steps by doing yoga, etc. and reaching out.

[Starrlight in reply to Caseopia]

(((((((((Hug)))))))) thanks Caseopia

[Hidden]

Hello

Sorry you are feeling so bad

I can relate to how you feel and if you can I would see if you can find out if one of your medications is contributing to how you feel

I now for a fact at least one of mine is making me feel worse and I am looking into trying to drop it of or change it

Nice to see you as always but wish it was under different circumstances

Know you are not alone

Take Care x

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Lulu

[SuZQ154]

So sorry you are feeling this anxiety. We understand! Waiting for the anxiety to pass can feel like torture. Sometimes, I read books to help. You might want to check out Max Lucado's book "Anxious for Nothing" bit.ly/2YYp1lR or Hart's "Anxiety Cure" bit.ly/32OQmpw. Hope they help. The second is an old book but has so much practical, well-researched advice! Blessings and prayers to you today!!

[Starrlight in reply to SuZQ154]

Thank you soooooo 🙏 😊

[SuZQ154]

How are you feeling? Just touching base

[Starrlight]

Hi SuZQ

The fear is not like it was but the anxiety is still eating at me. Woke from a bad dream worried a lot. Later on I actually started feeling good which is incredible because I can’t recall the last time I felt contented or happy. But after an hours or so it left me with raw anxiety rushing through my body and I’m trying to believe in myself as I notice I really have little confidence in myself. But there’s another whole story.

How are you?

[SuZQ154 in reply to Starrlight]

Good! Thanks for asking! I am trying to use the strategies from the books I mentioned Taking every thought captive and focusing outside myself! Have you checked out either of the books? They have really helped me! Hope they help you too!!

[Starrlight in reply to SuZQ154]

Thanks No I haven’t yet. I have a book about happiness that I want to read too, but I am finding it hard to concentrate on reading.

Happy day to you!

[SuZQ154 in reply to Starrlight]

I understand. When I believe I am suppose to try something new or am "called" to do something, I am often fearful I will not be able to complete it or even do it." Lately, I have been using the strategy, "Just take the first step. You can quit at any time if it is too hard, uncomfortable, or doesn't fell right." Inevitably, I end up finishing the task. I apply this to my devotionals, exercise, chores, work,...life Hope this helps you. Blessings to you today!

[Starrlight in reply to SuZQ154]

Nice! I like it!

[Likeabadstorm]

I am so sorry your feeling like this. I have problems with meds being overly sensitive or reacting bad to them. I wish I had answers. I’ve tried meditation and daily affirmations, watching tv etc but it still hits no matter what. I read out of the Bible, I listen to music. I watch the birds or try to sit outside in the cool air. All we can do is try and see what may or may not help. And if it is a med issue then maybe the doc can help find a better solution, hugs and prayers Starrlight!

[Starrlight in reply to Likeabadstorm]

Hugs and prayers to you too Likeabadstorm! Sounds like you try and I’m sure the way your care for yourself like in finding distractions does help. I’m realizing one reason I have so much trouble is how I put myself down and am not very confident in myself. I want to change that.

[Likeabadstorm]

Thank you. Your not alone in that feeling. Me too.

[Starrlight in reply to Likeabadstorm]

❤️

[Caseopia]

I understand fear so much. I was talking about how much fear I live in daily yesterday with my counselor. It’s getting out of control. Well it is out of control. But she gave me some spreadsheets with great tips on distraction and a lot of what you are doing is what was suggested to me like paying attention to others, watching a movie, yoga, etc. now it’s time to put it into practice. You’re not alone

[Starrlight in reply to Caseopia]

Oh thanks for replying it means a lot to me to know you are like me and you care. I’m so sorry you go through fear. Let me know how the distractions are going for you?

[Hidden]

I have zeored in on social anxiety as my #1 issue. Everything grows out of that (sadness and depression) I think of FDR's "nothing to fear, but fear itself" and the movie title, "Fear eats the soul" .

I think loving support, medicine, chat rooms, exercise, etc. All help, but in the end nothing really conquers fear like facing it.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Well said. social anxiety is so annoying but like you say it helps to not avoid so I look to have interactions with people even though I’d rather not. Sometimes it can’t be helped anyway when people want to talk to me I can’t just run away 😂 or can I? challenges are good for us.

[Hidden]

You can run away! Lol. No, that would just be funny.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Btw, what is the image in your icon?

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

It’s an Angel I painted on canvas

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

I like it.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Haha I really could run away! Too funny 😂

[Hidden]

I don't know if you have seen the Norwegian film "elling" but the title character has some ferocious social anxiety; and it's just something to behold on film. (It is a comedy/drama) I definitely recommend!

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

I’ll look it up. Sounds great!