Hi

[ruca]

Hi :)

I'm new here and I struggle with anxiety. I'm not diagnosed yet so I don't really know what exactly to call it and how severe it is compared to others, but i'd say it's mostly social anxiety (mixed with a mild form of OCD).
I do plan on seeing a therapist as soon as possible to get a diagnosis and help though. The latter is also why I'm here. I wanna live a normal life again. There are great things ahead of me and I want to be able to enjoy them. To do them.

I'm not quite sure how to accomplish that yet but I do hope to find some support on here.:)

[Britton E.]

Hey Ruca! I'm new here as well and suffer from anxiety also. I would definitely get onboard with a therapist as well as a psychiatrist as soon as possible. And feeling like you need to compare yourself to other people in terms of the severity of your anxiety is all part of the disorder. It makes you feel guilty and makes you second-guess yourself. I've been medicated for years now and although I still have bad days, I can actually get out and interact with society. I wish you luck!

[MainerMikeBrown]

Welcome, Ruca. I hope we can help you out. And maybe we can because some others who post comments on AnxietyForum.net have found us to be of good help to them.

[littlestarsmum]

Welcome to this forum, friend. I appreciate your willingness to connect with us.
I’m so sorry to hear about your struggles. I know it’s not easy to go through anxiety. Life can be stressful, and intense feelings can be nearly overwhelming at times. It’s good you’re planning to get help. Please know that we all care about you and are here to support you. This is a great place to share. I hope you’ll enjoy your stay here. Hugs & prayers!

[ruca]

thank you so much to all of you. I was kinda nervous about posting here, but I'm really glad I did :)