Hi, I'm Amber

[amberc105]

Hello! my name is Amber (duh). I'm 25.. recently discovered this site by accident whilst researching online therapy.... not sure how to feel about that. i've been suffering from anxiety my whole life, i believe. but didnt know it up until recently. i struggle daily... it would be nice to make new friends and talk to someone who actually knows what the hell this is like. since i've not really opened up to anyone about this. nice to meet you all.

[NixonRulz]

Hello, Obviously Amber - welcome

We all know what you are going through. Some are still suffering but many have gone through it then have come out even better and stronger

Anxiety blows. You can own this.

[Kuma]

Hey Amber. Welcome. Forums like this can be useful. We get it.... As for online therapy, my guess is in-person might work better - if that is possible for you.

[amberc105]

Hello, Throw Up Nixon! thanks for your reply. I know I can overcome it... its just a matter of when? how? my story goes pretty deep.. and you'd need a platter of sandwiches and a toilet to sit on while i told it to you, its that long... but i've recently bought some books to try and work through my issues.. not sure if they're going to help or not. but eh. we will see.. i see you're an active member of the forum? have you overcome your anxiety issues?

[amberc105]

hey, Kuma. yeah i'm feeling pretty wary about the online therapy.. it sounded great. hey i dont have to stare at this person in the face and tell them all my issues and talk about anxiety while having serious anxiety while talking about it.. lol. not doing that sounded like a damn dream... but i think its a scam... going to an actual therapist probably isnt possible where i live.. small country town.. not many options. and what there is available, i'll probably see 34 people i know while i'm there. that worries me alot.

[NixonRulz]

Hello, Throw Up Nixon! thanks for your reply. I know I can overcome it... its just a matter of when? how? my story goes pretty deep.. and you'd need a platter of sandwiches and a toilet to sit on while i told it to you, its that long... but i've recently bought some books to try and work through my issues.. not sure if they're going to help or not. but eh. we will see.. i see you're an active member of the forum? have you overcome your anxiety issues?

I overcame my anxiety completely years ago. No one likes me in real life so I just stay here.

2 decades of anxiety drove me to finally understand what it was and that was the start of my success story. In this forum, I still read things that keep me strong and doesn't allow me to forget where I once was

I am living the dream now. Minus no one liking me in real life :D

I am unsure of your story but I can almost promise that I have seen much worse here.

[superchick22684]

Welcome to the forum Amber. :)

[gypsylee]

Hi Amber and welcome :)

[amberc105]

congratulations! you seem to take much pride in that. as you should!

i'm sure you have seen much worse here.. i could never claim to have it the worst.. "they" say "someone always has it worse than you" --i'm a firm believer in that sentence, no matter how cliche it may sound. i shouldnt bitch, but i do. i'm bad about wallowing in my self loathing and pity and feeding that little monster deep down inside. hungry bastard.

[amberc105]

thanks, Super & Gyspy!! hope to get to know some of you.

[NixonRulz]

congratulations! you seem to take much pride in that. as you should!

i'm sure you have seen much worse here.. i could never claim to have it the worst.. "they" say "someone always has it worse than you" --i'm a firm believer in that sentence, no matter how cliche it may sound. i shouldnt bitch, but i do. i'm bad about wallowing in my self loathing and pity and feeding that little monster deep down inside. hungry bastard.

Perfect! You sound as selfish as the rest of us!

Glad you are here

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[amberc105]

good to know!!

[mariner]

:) Welcome!

[MiST]

Greetz and welcome to the crazy train..:D

[jessed03]

Hey, Texas!

[Kuma]

going to an actual therapist probably isnt possible where i live.. small country town.. not many options. and what there is available, i'll probably see 34 people i know while i'm there. that worries me alot.

I sort of worried about that when I did therapy, even in the big city... Never know who you will run into. But then I concluded that I need to do what I need to do -- so (for me) it was worth the risk. The trench coat and fake mustache helped too! Maybe if you were to drive 45 minutes, to some other town, that risk would be reduced? Or I am I discounting that in Texas a 45 minute drive just gets you to the neighbor's house....?

[mrslizzyg]

Hey there Amber! Welcome!

My name is Lindsey.. I am 24 and have had anxiety for about 5 years now. It still is ongoing, but it has gotten better than it was 5 years ago that's for sure. You got this :)


I accidentally found this place, too. It was one of the best things I ever did. I hope you find what you are looking for here :)