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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.

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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

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Starrlight in reply toDdorne

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

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

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Starrlight in reply tohurtingheart1

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.

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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.

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Starrlight in reply toCaseopia

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

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

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Thank you Lulu

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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!!

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Starrlight in reply toSuZQ154

Thank you soooooo 🙏 😊

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How are you feeling? Just touching base:)

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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?

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SuZQ154 in reply toStarrlight

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!!

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Starrlight in reply toSuZQ154

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!

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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!

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Nice! I like it!

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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!

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Starrlight in reply toLikeabadstorm

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.

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Likeabadstorm

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

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❤️

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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

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Starrlight in reply toCaseopia

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?

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.

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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.

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

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Btw, what is the image in your icon?

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It’s an Angel I painted on canvas

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I like it. :)

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Haha I really could run away! Too funny 😂

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!

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I’ll look it up. Sounds great!

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