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  1. Thread: Fed up

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    I can really relate to what has been said here. I...

    I can really relate to what has been said here. I feel like I actually do passively accept that i have anxiety, because what would I do otherwise? I still have to live a normal life. It's easier to...
  2. Thread: Fed up

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    Hi there RoadToRecovery. Wow, what an...

    Hi there RoadToRecovery.

    Wow, what an incredibly insightful response, thank you. I absolutely love your example scenarios. I can see from both your point of view and from Josh also. It is great to...
  3. Thread: Fed up

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    Not sure why but earlier when I replied, it...

    Not sure why but earlier when I replied, it seemed to have posted the reply elsewhere! I am still sort've getting the hang of this. Your advice is really great. In my previous response, as I said, I...
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    Heya Gypsy! Omg I can totally relate. I have a...

    Heya Gypsy!

    Omg I can totally relate. I have a friend in India who I've been talking to for 4 years. I totally get what you mean about the not being able to see them in person... Really sucks. He...
  5. Thread: Fed up

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    Hi Josh. Yes I totally understand the fight or...

    Hi Josh.

    Yes I totally understand the fight or flight response. Sometimes I just find it hard to accept that an innate thing can cause our conscious mind to go into a state of panic. It's a great...
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    [QUOTE=josh0745;241168]My best weapon is...

    [QUOTE=josh0745;241168]My best weapon is distraction! My hobbies, my wife, my kids, a friend deep in conversation. If I can get out of my head, I can escape the horrible feeling like something is...
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    Hey Gypsy! Omg I know exactly how you mean about...

    Hey Gypsy! Omg I know exactly how you mean about using men to cope. I was with a guy for two years, we wasn't compatible at all but he was so confident, unlike me and it sort've helped my anxiety....
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    Hey Gypsy, That's true. We do have to think...

    Hey Gypsy,

    That's true. We do have to think about those who are stuggling worse than we may be for sure. I always look at homeless people and imagine a day I can really change their lives, by...
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    Hi Jon! Like you said, reading other people's...

    Hi Jon! Like you said, reading other people's views of what a panic attack is shows that we all experience it slightly differently. Some people have a racing heart, some people start to sweat while...
  10. Thread: Fed up

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    Fed up

    I have posted on here before about my anxiety.
    But I keep coming to this place in my mind where I can't take things anymore.
    My family make things so much worse, they are so shit at being there...
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    My goodness Josh sorry I had forgotten that I'd...

    My goodness Josh sorry I had forgotten that I'd written that! Generally I try keep the weight loss and anxiety issues separate that's why I hadn't realised that I wrote about it - particularly as I...
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    That indeed! You're welcome(:

    That indeed! You're welcome(:
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    Well I wish you and your mother the very best and...

    Well I wish you and your mother the very best and a healthy recovery. I know it takes time but I'm sure you can lean on one another's strength. Sometimes life can push us to rock bottom, but that's...
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    Hi Josh, I'm not sure what gave you the...

    Hi Josh, I'm not sure what gave you the impression that I'm trying to lose weight! However I do understand the link weight has with anxiousness/nervousness and low self esteem and so on. To be honest...
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    Hey Gypsy, I haven't seen the doctor. To be...

    Hey Gypsy,

    I haven't seen the doctor. To be honest I'm scared to. It's like when you go to the GP and they ask what's your problem they expect 'sore throat' or 'have I broken my finger?' I don't...
  16. Hi there, I can't say that I am agoraphobic,...

    Hi there,

    I can't say that I am agoraphobic, but I do know I am EXTREMELY uncomfortable in crowds of people or being in public where it is really busy. I have found that sometimes we feel anxious...
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    Anxiety - Public Transport

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    Here's a bit of my background. I grew up bullied my first few years in school. Then I became the clown of the class to elevate me from the belittled state I was in as someone bullied. I...
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    Ahh damn! That's okay. I had the same problem a...

    Ahh damn! That's okay. I had the same problem a few days ago as I'm new to this lol. Never mind! I just wanted to let you know that I totally understood everything you had said and what you'd felt,...
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    Everyone's advice has been great. Just take day...

    Everyone's advice has been great. Just take day by day to those who are also suffering
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    I believe there's a definite connection. If you...

    I believe there's a definite connection. If you feel better I.e. Less anxious without it, then definitely stick to that new routine!
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    Hi, your reply is amazing. I live in the UK....

    Hi, your reply is amazing. I live in the UK. Society here is pretty shitty, very judgemental, very opinionated people almost anywhere and everywhere you go. I was thinking about seeing a therapist...
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    Yes indeed thank you for your understanding. I...

    Yes indeed thank you for your understanding. I have read your story and it's inspiring. I hope one day I can grow, since anxiety never truly leaves you for good. It leaves these feelings behind....
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    Hi! Thank you so much for replying to my post....

    Hi! Thank you so much for replying to my post. Yes, I am very intrigued about finding more out about the chemicals I.e. Amino acids and magnesium. I was thinking to go to my GP for this but it's...
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    Sticky: Poll: It's quite possible you don't have OCD, perhaps...

    It's quite possible you don't have OCD, perhaps you just like things done a certain way which is great! If something isn't in the order you like, depending on the circumstances - it would be fine to...
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    First time seeking help for anxiety properly

    Hi Guys.
    Female in my 20s. Have had anxiety probably longer than I can remember. My anxiety prevents me from doing normal things in life I.e. Drive a car, want to take bus, take public transport,...
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