Hello everyone!

[Dragons]

Hello there! I'm new to this forum. So ... I'm 21 and in my third year of college. I've had anxiety for about ten years; I was also a pretty worrisome/timid child before then, but I think I started having panic attacks at around age 11. Some times are worse than others––most of the time I can kind of keep the panic attacks at bay, although I'll go through periods of time where the attacks are more frequent/severe. On top of that I'm also quite socially anxious and have a lot of trouble speaking to people I don't know, going out in public by myself, making friends, etc. I tend not to really talk to people about these things, so I thought I might benefit from joining this community. :)

Some other things about me: I love writing and I hope to be a published author one day. I also love drawing/painting and listening to music. And I love animated movies.

I look forward to joining in on the discussion!

[NeverToo...Fear]

Hey Dragons, welcome here!!

I definitely thing you will benefit from joining the community; we are a place full of support and others who can relate.. :)
Oh, and I think it's awesome that you like to write, draw, and listen to music. Creative outlets really can help with anxiety and it can really take us into a different world, and it's just plain fun.. What do you like to write about and listen to?

[Dahila]

Welcome to the forum, I think that you are going to be very nice addition to the group:) We have a lot of creative people here too:)

[NixonRulz]

Welcome here, Dragons

[44Monaghan]

Hi guys. My name is Mike, I promised myself I I ever found something that really helped with my GAD and Panic that I would aggressively share. So long story short I was reading about Magnesium, specifically Magnesium deficiency. I found how it was linked to anxiety, stress, the entire autonomic nervous system. I have literally tried everything I have ever read or heard about helping so I bought a magnesium supplement. Its important that you buy just magnesium and not Mag combined with something else. Any way the first day that I took the Magnesium supplement I took 500mg ( that is what you should get everyday) and I felt normal, completely normal, no trace of anxiety! I have still had a few Panic attacks, but from what I have read it takes time for your Magnesium levels to become normal again, and I hope those go away also. I had some concerns about Diarrhea, but have had no problems with that. I encourage everyone to read up on Magnesium deficiency and give this inexpensive and life changing mineral a chance! God bless and good luck!

[44Monaghan]

I am new to the Anxiety forum, and Dont know how to post where all members can get my story. I really want everyone who experiences anxiety to feel better, so please spread the word.

[NixonRulz]

Hello Mike. Welcome. If you do a search for magnesium there are several threads about it. They may be of special interest to you. Glad you're feeling good.

Not to get off point but dang, Frankie

That avatar should have come out long ago

I may even like you better than Zola

Awesome picture

[Fourteen14]

Not to get off point but dang, Frankie That avatar should have come out long ago I may even like you better than Zola Awesome picture

I concur Nixon!

Great pic Frankie!

[Dahila]

Our Frankie is a beautiful lady with beauty of body and soul;)

[needtogetwell]

Agreed! Zola is really really cute, but mum is the real looker!
Great great picture Frankie!

[needtogetwell]

Oh my! Thank you all. Thats so lovely. Have been to self conscious and embarrassed of putting my pic up. Im trying to be more accepting of myself, flaws and all! Thought this was where to start! You have really helped me tonight :)

No flaws my friend! Be proud of yourself, not only are you beautiful inside but stunning on the outside too!!

We are lucky to have you as a friend!

You made an outstanding step tonight being more accepting of yourself!
Keep it up!

[NixonRulz]

Oh my! Thank you all. Thats so lovely. Have been to self conscious and embarrassed of putting my pic up. Im trying to be more accepting of myself, flaws and all! Thought this was where to start! You have really helped me tonight :)

If you have flaws, consider them aok!!

[Dragons]

Hey Dragons, welcome here!!

I definitely thing you will benefit from joining the community; we are a place full of support and others who can relate.. :)
Oh, and I think it's awesome that you like to write, draw, and listen to music. Creative outlets really can help with anxiety and it can really take us into a different world, and it's just plain fun.. What do you like to write about and listen to?

Oops, I didn't see your reply until now. Thank you so much!

I mostly write young adult fiction, usually fantasy/sci-fi but I like to mix it up and try different genres. As for what I listen to, I guess most of it would be categorized as indie rock, although I'll listen to just about anything. :)