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Reply: I need some help!!

I know what you are going through because at your age, I developed an anxiety disorder...

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anxiety and anitbiotics?

Is it true that some antibiotics can worsen anxiety? I've read this online and I don't...

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something positive for once.

alot of us with anxiety like to go on the internet and on this discussion board to...

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alot of us with anxiety like to go on the internet and on this discussion board to learn about our symptoms, to talk with other people who can relate and try to figure out what is best to help us.. but i feel like that sometimes that can be a really negative thing. we try to find other people who are going through what we are and talk to other people to see how they are dealing with it.. there's so much negativity. we want to see other people who are struggling who have had success in dealing with their problems but it seems like all i see are people who are claiming that they have had anxiety for years and nothing works for them and they are completely hopeless.. reading things like this makes me feel so much worse. if i wasn't a positive person, those things would make me feel miserable and i know they are making alot of people on here feel hopeless like no one ever gets better from anxiety and they have to live like this forever. that is so NOT true because i KNOW there are so many people out there who have gotten over anxiety and are able to live healthy normal lives. just because there alot of people who still havent gotten better doesn't mean that they aren't any people out there who have gotten better.

this is not to bash on anyone who has written anything on here about how awful anxiety is making them feel or anything like that. i KNOW how anxiety can make you feel and i'm not trying to tell you that you can't post how your feeling on here.. all i'm saying is alot of us read what other people say and when there alot of negative things about anxiety.. it makes alot of people feel hopeless.

i just think that we all need to be positive! i know its very hard. but i want people to know that we don't have to live like this forever and hope is out there. if anyone has anything positive to say about anxiety or how they have gotten better, please share it. i hope this board can also turn into something where other people can share their success stories with anxiety, not just the negative things.

once again, sorry if i offended anyone because like i said.. this wasn't made to bash on the people who write on this discussion. i just want everyone to know that there is hope out there and i want to bring some positivity to everyone. the goal of this is just to make everyone feel better and help them know that just because alot of people struggle with this doesn't mean they have to struggle forever, and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.View Thread

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Reply: Is there HOPE to panic disorder/GAD? Be honest.

I have tried what your talking about and it really does work. it's all about how you...

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Reply: Is there HOPE to panic disorder/GAD? Be honest.

your welcome. im glad i could help. i've kind of been feeling like that lately too....

Posted by kateybrown92

your welcome. im glad i could help. i've kind of been feeling like that lately too. it's really weird because i could be fine for a long time then out of nowhere i have anxiety and sometimes i can't figure out why. when i'm bored or have nothing to do or if i'm going through something stressful then i notice that's when i have anxiety but if i could just get myself out of the house and my mind on something else, it goes away. i've been thinking alot about the reasons why we have these thoughts too.. but ive tried to realize that its just my mind, and i have to think about positive things. the more you think about going crazy or that your losing your mind, it makes it worse. try to remember that's its only your thoughts and how you react to them. i think maybe you should try to talk to a therapist or a psychologist, just someone to talk to that understands. you really should go out and buy the anxiety and phobia workbook or some type of anxiety book. some people don't like reading and i don't either.. but this book has ALOT of helpful stuff in it. did something make your anxiety worse like have you been at home alot or not getting out alot? because my anxiety started after i was sick for a week and all i did was stay home and worry that something was wrong with me.. then i had anxiety about other stuff and it just turned out a big cycle. try to find someone to talk to, whether it's your doctor or a therapist. i think thats the first step to take. you really aren't going crazy though, trust me. people with anxiety are way too much in contact with reality to go crazy, we overthink EVERYTHING and worry about the dumbest things and sometimes we just have to realize that even though its hard. like when i have negative thoughts, i have alot of what if thoughts that i hate.. but i know its just my mind wondering. right now i'm trying to get out of the house more and get a job and hopefully i think that'll help because when i have nothing going on in my life, my anxiety gets worse.View Thread

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Reply: what do i do

I've felt like this many of times but you aren't alone. I'm sorry that your dad is the...

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Reply: Is there HOPE to panic disorder/GAD? Be honest.

I know exactly what you feel like and you are not alone, because alot of people go...

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I know exactly what you feel like and you are not alone, because alot of people go through what you are going through. Let me tell you, it does get better. Having irrational fears and thoughts is NORMAL when you have anixety and panic. and yes it is normal to be afraid that you might be stuck like this forever but i'm here to tell you that you will not be stuck like this forever. You are only 18 years old, you have the REST OF YOUR LIFE, everyday is a new day, you have so much in your life to look forward to. DONT let anxiety rule your life, its not worth it. i know its really hard but you can't let your mind and your thoughts get the best of you. you have to always think positive. think about the way you think about things when anxiety comes on and you start to panic.. what goes through your head? you think horrible thoughts and you think that you are going to die and be stuck like this forever. do you notice what your doing? your making it seems way worse than it is. i know its very hard to control what thoughts come across your mind but let me tell you, you CAN control how you react to your emotions and your thoughts. anxiety WILL make you a stronger person. don't give up on yourself. Anxiety is treatable and alot of people can go on leading normal great lives. Have you ever considered going to see a doctor to get on medicine or see a therapist to talk to? That's the best thing you can do right now. If you like reading, I suggest you go pick up an anxiety workbook, it helps ALOT. There are many things you can do to help your anxiety. Exercise, Medicine, Talking with a therapist.. just one of many things. I know its also hard when your family and friends don't understand your anxiety, they don't know what it's like if they havent gone through it. Please don't give up on yourself. there is HOPE, trust me. you just have to be positive and have hope in yourself. you are not too young to take medication, trust me. but let me tell you, medicine doesnt work for everyone and there can be side effects but that's something you have to decide for yourself. get out there and live life. just be thankful, there is nothing else wrong with you, that you don't have heart disease or cancer, your a healthy person, be thankful for that. and yes anxiety can be scary but its not gonna harm you. your mind is your worse enemy, you just have to learn how to control it. please know that you are not alone and don't rely on the internet to give you answers about anxiety, because there people who complain about their anxiety and never get better but there are alot more people who have the strength to live despite their anxiety. Good luck, please let me know if you need anything.View Thread

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Reply: How Is This Supposed To Work Exactly?

yes, it can. ive been on clonidine for 16 years now. i got put on it when i was only 2...

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can anxiety make you have a low grade fever?

I just wondering if anyone ever notices that their temperture goes up when they are...

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Reply: What Do I Do? (ADVICE NEEDED!!!)

Alot of people know what you are going through and you are not the only one. There are...

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