Hi, I'm 22 and have GAD

[t798]

Hi, I'm 22 (in a week!) and was diagnosed last year with GAD. :wave:
I would say I have mild GAD, that increases with certain triggers (particularly thinking about a job I left a year and a half ago, uni, and I also hate making phonecalls). I also suffer from nightmares. I'm by nature a homebody, but when my GAD is bad (haha, rhymes!) I'm very reluctant to get out of my pjs, let alone leave the house.
I am a newlywed, and while my husband is extremely supportive and understanding, I feel like I'm burdening him too much with my moodiness and worries.
I wanted to join this forum to gain insights and advice from other sufferers.

[ck9]

Hi there,
I just joined today too. You can read my intro above. I have a really bad case of GAD with OCPersonalityD, different from OCD in that its more like perfectionism gone haywire. It is hard to see what GAD does to those around us...it really wears my parents out as they are my main supports. I'm f, 34 and single in case you were wondering, but yes my parents still are my biggest supporters. Congrats on your marriage, I hope things are going well with your new husband. I'm sure I'll see you around the forum.
All the best,
CK9

[t798]

Hi ck9, welcome!
I know how you feel about your parents, mine take a lot of the brunt of my condition too. I've had a couple of panic attacks where I've called my mum because she is amazing in a "crisis". Makes me feel like a little kid again though! :oops:
Things are great with my husband, but I'm determined to not let my anxiety affect our relationship, especially since he's been so wonderful. I know it's not fair to unload ALL my troubles on him (when I have so many everyday!). He is a VERY laidback person, so it can be hard for him to relate. So that's what my presence here will be for :)

[Terror-x]

welcome to the site yes i have read many stories on this site and understood alot of them because im in the same sittuation as most the people on this site with the panic attacks and evertything that follows it anxiety dizzyness complete level 6 panic . but asides that my names mark and i like the way you call someone to take your mind of the panic attack i do the same to my mate he calms me down just chatting to him its a great way of doing it and defeating it .. :D