Anxiety Support Groups

[TJDanon]

Does anyone know any online anxiety support groups? I have a Major Anxiety disorder and I’m looking for a community to help cope with that!

[Jayday88]

I don’t, but I’d like to share some information if you’re interested. I have been having some pretty intense anxiety attacks (feeling as if I can’t breath-I’m not getting enough air in and my body was anxious and uncontrollable) and major anxiety over the past few months it has gotten particularly worse. Dr tried to up the anxiety medication, I didn’t want that. I requested a full panel for a blood draw and it came back the my ferritin levels (iron storage) was nothing- I was 9 (ideal minimal for women is 75+ depending on who you talk to of course). I’ve been religiously taken iron and eating iron rich foods for the past 2 weeks and I havnt had a panic attack since.

Can I say for sure it was the iron supplements that helped? Not scientifically but I can bet my life on it.

This is not the case for all I understand that, I’m hoping that it can be eased by what I shared above. I hope you find what you’re looking for. Take care

[Sophie121 in reply to Jayday88]

Hi

That is so interesting about the iron levels. I also have to watch my diet and anxiety. I gave up smoking and changed my lifestyle and diet and took up exercising every day just a 5 km walk for example as I had 16 years of working very hard and had panic attacks occur when I had a serious stress issue like someone becoming ill in my close family. I practise mindfulness and positive thinking and basically take care of my stress levels.

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

🙂 You might be interested in groups on Healthunlocked. Type ‘anxiety’ in the search box (above right) to see links.