Thanks for the response Ponder!
I would say it holds me back from things such as doctor's appts, or activity that is related to sports or physical activity. It doesn't prevent me from doing...
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Thanks for the response Ponder!
I would say it holds me back from things such as doctor's appts, or activity that is related to sports or physical activity. It doesn't prevent me from doing...
Hello all,
Probably the firs time I've ever tried to address my social anxiety, it took me a long time to realize that I am truly suffering from this type of anxiety/fear. Any tips or help out...
good point, thanks!
In my teens to early twenties, I was able to go with the flow and not put so much pressure on myself. As I get older, I want to do more, experience more, be an expert at everything, do everything I...
I also become anxious in groups, or even 1 on 1, I assume I have some type of social anxiety. For me, it's the feeling of judgement from others, I worry that I am being judged for something. I am...
Thanks all! Ponder, thanks for reminding me to use some of my mantras, I often forget! Intolerable kid, I don't think I'd mind some THC consumption, lol. It's been a few years but I could use it.
Hey all,
Over the years my anxiety has manifested itself in various forms. Even though I have made a lot of progress in terms of my anxiety, and panic attacks are rare, I hold massive amounts of...
thanks all! I agree completely. I need to retrain my mind and body, it's going to take some work but I'll keep fighting!
Hello all,
I have wanted to get back in shape for years and exercise helps my anxiety. The problem is that I go into a panic mode whenever I exercise, subconsciously. My body tenses (more than...
Are you currently taking anything for depression? Did the fact that you saw no wildlife change your mental status?
Hello all,
The tension in my neck and shoulder area is intense, I often find it difficult to do a lot of exercises (that probably will help me) and it saps my energy as my body is working 24/7 to...
No, I wasn't specifically pointing to you, saying you are an a-hole. If you are a good person in general, then you shouldn't worry so much about people's judgements. That was the point I was trying...
Just a reminder to everyone, something I have to tell myself constantly. My therapist brought this up in one of our sessions and it really hit home with me. My father had a stroke, so now I have...
I've been having floaters for the past year or so, I'm 33. I went to an eye doctor and he performed a battery of tests and no major issues. I'm also a worrier but feel better after seeing the eye...
Hi Redstone,
For hobbies, look for something where you can "shut your brain off". By this, I mean something you can truly lose yourself in, and forget any issues or problems you are having. For...
Ponder, that was a great response, thank you. I agree with a lot of your points. I will not to victimize myself for having these thoughts initially. I am way too hard on myself in
general and...
I would assume muscle tension, headaches, body pain, inability to focus.
Hey Tremor,
I also suffer from health anxiety, it suuuckkss. I mean, have you run through the normal gamut?: getting a physical exam from your physician, massing that muscles around your chest,...
Hello,
It is only recently that I realized I suffer from such a high degree of social anxiety. It all stems from my personal insecurities and a belief that everyone around me is...
Sometimes being alone (for a time) really helps with personal growth though, you find out things about yourself you never knew before.
Thanks man!
Breathing, it's extremely important! Yes, we all know this. I've been breathing terribly for years, I still do. I pay more attention now, try to belly breathe, slow breathe, etc. Sometimes it...
hello fellow anxiety sufferers,
Any help out there on retraining your body's muscle memory? Basically any physical exertion or exercise causes my body to go into panic mode, my muscles tense up,...
Ha, I also carry gum and clonazepam, and sudoku. Traveling is still tough for me. I try to count to 100 during times of anxiety to take my mind off of it.
Yeah, that's pretty normal. I'd say 99.9999999% of the population experiences racing thoughts at one time or another.
Try writing them down, folding up the paper and putting it away somewhere.