New to the Forum and struggling.

[AnxiousBob]

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum but have struggled with anxiety for longer than I can remember.
Going through a tough time at the moment and just feel the need for some support.
I don't understand why I'm like this but wish it would all just stop.

AnxiousBob

[JennJenn]

Hey Bob, I too struggle with it and today has been ok for me but I still need support. What are you feeling?

[AnxiousBob]

JennJenn, thank you for your reply.

I'm extremely agitated. I've suffered anxiety for years now but am currently undergoing tests for a medical problem but I've convinced myself that it's cancer! The results don't come back till Monday and I'm terrified.

AnxiousBob

[JennJenn]

Waiting....that can make even the most patient person anxious. I know it is hard to tell yourself but try your best not to think of negative. Sit down and tell yourself it is all going to be ok. Talk to yourself...out loud if it helps. Breath! Tell yourself that this too will pass and this test is just to make sure I am ok. I thought I had heart disease or heart failure before but know that is the anxiety taken hold of you. I had so many test and so much waiting and it was horrible. I am so sorry you are having this anxiety but there is tons of people on here that can help, even if it is just to let it off your chest.

[AnxiousBob]

Thank you JennJenn, it's good to know that someone takes the time to care.

[JennJenn]

I do because I only have one friend who has attacks but its been years for her since she had her last. My husband tries to understand but he dont have them so it is hard for him to help. I always feel alone until I discovered this site.

[em1]

Oh I so know where your coming from i think I've given myself everything under the sun,and when it all over and your tests come back ok which they will you will think oh how silly was I at the time,I do have to laugh at myself sometimes lol

[AnxiousBob]

I keep telling myself, "just until Monday morning",… that I just have to wait a few days, then I'll know.
One problem is that I have to much access to information because of the Internet. I've spent days online discovering symptom after symptom confirming (in my mind) what I believe is wrong.

Sometimes, ignorance would be bliss. :)

[em1]

I keep telling myself, "just until Monday morning",… that I just have to wait a few days, then I'll know.
One problem is that I have to much access to information because of the Internet. I've spent days online discovering symptom after symptom confirming (in my mind) what I believe is wrong.

Sometimes, ignorance would be bliss. :)

Don't go on the Internet it's the worst thing ever to do,I know it's easy to do but unless you know what you have (and I don't think you do) then and only then look it up

[AnxiousBob]

The Internet is terrible, it's like having a really bad friend who will tell you whatever you want to hear.

[Sedigive]

Yep, googling is bad. I learned to stop that long ago.