Hi there, thanks for replying, I live in southern california, I'm just looking to see if anyone on here is local to me.

Thank you jessed03. A lot of what you say hits home, and some I need to ponder more deeply. I am going to read this entire thread every day before I start my day and see if that helps me...

I was wondering if anyone is local?

I have to find a way to stop biting my nails or picking my acne. I only get a couple here or there but I can't leave them alone sometimes. Has anyone found a way to stop this bad habit without...

I could hardly breathe while reading this post. This is me in words I could never quite articulate. My need to succeed and be perfect has held me back in life. I believe because unless I feel I will...

Ditto ditto ditto. My anxiety fluctuates and I cannot pinpoint what sparks it up and what doesn't! I am a slave to whenever it happens to flare up and I wish I knew so I could better control it. ...

I have gad and possibly cyclothymia and I'm on a bipolar med also (abilify) and recently added celexa an antidepressant and xanax for the anxiety. The abilify also puts me at risk for high blood...

I have to agree with u nascar. I think its biochemical for sure. There's either too much or too little of something that causes the anxiety after a long, busy, stressful day. Maybe u can find...

Oh wow, you seem to have racing or obsessive thoughts. In order to let go as you say, you need to try different approaches, such as the gym, meditation, , journal, and yes medication and therapy. I...

I was thinking the same thing as you and id be willing to chat more one on one however it would have to be by private message because I'm long distance

It does sound like your anxiety is playing a role in your problems. What helps in my marriage is being open with him about my anxiety, fears and embarrassing weaknesses. When he knows that I know...

This was a really useful post for me too, thank you all for writing. I dont know WHAT I would do without this forum, just wished I'd found it sooner.

This is great advice, I am going to try it all, magnesium, omega 3, 6, 9 and epsom salt baths!

Hi there, I feel your pain. I too get late night anxiety that sometimes keeps me from sleeping. Over time I discovered that Mine stemmed from obsessive thoughts, overanalyzing things and a serious...

Great advice! Thank you

I used to question whether all my symtoms were anxiety and/or depression but after years of soul searching, some growing up and just plain old time, I'm convinced that's exactly what I have. And I...

Wow, when I read your post I felt like I was reading my own diary. I experienced (and still experience) the same social anxiety. I too had no trouble making friends and gaining public approval, but...

It feels like a battle between logic and gut instinct. Logic says I'm overreacting, I will be fine, no one will judge me. Gut instinct says you are not fine, people are judging you, don't even go. ...

This is an old post but id say she needs a really good pychiatrist and possible safe detox. You appear anxious by nature and medication as well as working on your self talk and thoughts.

This is my first time to this forum and the first thread I read. I am in shock the similaries to my life. Tears poured down my face as I read. I often feal alone in this world. I'm convinced no...