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Hello!!!!!! I want to go on pills for my anxiety, but I don't want to ask my counsellor about it. Have any advice??? 😐😕😐😕😦

If you feel uncomfortable telling your counselor, you can always speak to your physician about it. At your next check up, mention that you are interested in your medication options. They should be able to give you some information.Stay strong!I'm here for you.

Hi, I suffer from panic attacks so often that I'm at my school nurse at least 3 times a week to calm down. I take medication but they still happen. I don't know what to do:( I'm only 16 and feel like it's only getting worse

Hi anon!This reminds me a lot of me a few years ago.You aren't alone!Is there a counselor at your school you could speak to? They might be able to help you talk through your feelings, and even refer you to a therapist. If you're taking medication and you don't feel it's working, it might be time to try something else in addition, such as therapy. I know things probably seem hopeless right now, but I promise you it gets better. I was in your position and I know how hard it was. But you just have to keep going. It gets better. It really really does.Stay strong!You've got this.I'm here for you!

So I haven't been tested for anxiety yet and some days I'm sure I have it and others I think that I'm over thinking it and faking it it's making me so anxious I can't get it off my mind

Hi! I would definitely consult a counselor or a therapist. They can help you sort through your feelings and give you much more information about how to proceed if you do or do not have anxiety. I know it can feel scary to talk to someone about these feelings, but I know it will help.Stay strong!I'm here for you.

I think I might have a phobia of mice. I have panic attacks when I see them, and they make me so nervous that lately I've had to calm myself after even the slightest noise that sounds vaguely like a mouse. The last time I saw one, I told my mom I was scared, but she disregarded it as a petty fear. What should I do?

I would suggest sitting down with your mom, at a time where she is calm and not too busy, and just explaining how you are feeling. Tell her what you told me, about how the slightest noise is unsettling. I'm sure that if you take time to really talk to her, she will want to help you. Just be honest with her, and try to help her understand.Stay strong!I'm here for you.

Hello, I'm 15 and have anxiety. I am constantly worried about having a panic attack in a lesson, bc I don't know how to excuse myself from the lesson and I know it sounds stupid but like if I say can I go to the toilet and stay there for the rest of the lesson then they will think I'm skiving and how do u put ur hand up in class in front of everyone and say ur having a panic attack without seeming attention seeking? I know I'm rambling now but do u have any ideas? Thank you for reading this :/

Hi anon!I definitely relate. It can be intimidating to deal with attacks at school. You certainly aren't alone in feeling that.Something that really helped me was telling my teachers about my attacks. I also spoke to my school counselor. My counselor gave me a pass that I could use the whole year for when I panicked. All I would have to do is put it out or hold it up a little for the teacher to see, and I would be excused. It was nonverbal and much less intimidating than having to speak up and ask to leave. The counselor talked to the teachers to make them aware of this pass. It was really helpful and it made school much less stressful for me.When I would use the pass I would usually just take a walk around the hall, or if it was a bad attack I would go to the counselor's office to sit for a bit in peace. I hope this helps!Stay strong.I'm here for you!

Hi! I suffer with terrible panic attacks and a few people I know try to fake them. I can tell they're fake etc. Trust me. I just don't know what to do because I dont want to be rude but I dont want them to lie anymore

Hi anon!I am so sorry that your friends are faking panic attacks. That's not cool of them at all.I would sit down with them and try to explain how you feel. If they are true friends, they will listen and try their best to understand.Stay strong! I'm here for you.

Hi. I've lived with some sort of anxiety like 4 years, this year I started having panic attacks too. I'm 15 and I don't know what to do. The hardest part is that what triggers attacks is usually food because of the past (too long thing to write). I still have to eat to simply stay alive and that way I have to get panic attacks. I don't get them during every meal, but these last few weeks I have had them a lot. And everyone loves food and I can't. What do I do? I feel hopeless right now.

I promise you aren't hopeless. I think you need to take some time to focus on rebuilding your relationship with food. Find things you love to eat! Maybe confide in a few close friends so that together, you can start associating positive memories with food. It might take some time, but I am confident that you can make peace with food.Stay strong!I'm here for you.

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I cannot believe it's been a year! I took some time to sort out my life and my personal anxiety. I'm ready to take on this blog again. So much has changed though! How do I see my inbox asks on this app?

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if you follow the paintbrush with your eyes while not moving your head, it forces you to use emdr which is a therapeutic technique to calm anxiety/panic. watching fish swim causes the same effect.

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This is humiliating.. :( I have these unnerving thoughts about my fiance. We've been together 8 years and he's faithful, he's smart, and he's very close at all times. I've been living with anxiety since I was 8 years old and sometimes I have these awful thoughts that something will happen to him. When he simply takes out the trash or goes out with friends, I see disaster. It's so abnormal and he's so sweet about it because he knows my fears but I'm tired of being afraid of him dying.

Hi anon!First of all, I honestly relate and understand. I get worried about something happening to my best friend all the time, similar to the way you worry about your fiancé. I experience something called "intrusive thoughts". It can feel like the thoughts keep butting in no matter how hard I try to get them away. They are scary and awful thoughts, but they just won't go away. It's so wonderful that your fiancé is so understanding and helpful. That will provide some room to try coping skills.Something that helps me is having my best friend text me when she arrives and departs from any given place. I know that might sound odd, but it can really help. Check in texts are always helpful and they can really ease the mind.If you are anxious, try to find things to distract you while your fiancé is out. Whether is a craft, a movie, a book, anything that isn't harmful to you or others.I hope this helps.Stay strong!I'm here for you.

New Years Eve

Hi everyone! This is my most anxious night of the year. It's been that way for as long as I can remember. I just want to let everyone else who might feel the same way know, that they aren't alone. You will get through this night. I know how it feels to feel panicky and anxious. I am panicking as I type this. I am not the only one that feels this way. YOU aren't the only one that feels this way. And we will all get through this.

I have emetophobia and my mom got food poisoning last Thursday. I've heard her vomiting multiple times and it was devastating. Since then I have panic attacks, I can't breathe properly or eat normally. I'm afraid of becoming sick. I still remember the vomiting sounds. I'm so scared. :'(

I can relate to this completely. Emetophobia has been a big part of my life for years. You are so strong. Even though this is hard, you are getting through it. And the good news is that she should be feeling better soon. The best thing to do is to keep yourself safe. You won't catch anything from this unless you touch the v*, which I know you won't. But it's important to allow yourself to do what you need to do. When you start hearing sounds of her being sick, maybe put on headphones and listen to some music. Remind yourself that this will be over soon. It's okay to keep your distance. Even if that means sleeping over at a friends house for a night. Take care of yourself. Emetophobia is a real and serious phobia that should be treated as such. Try to stay distracted, so that your mind doesn't wander to the memories of her being sick. You are safe. You can do this.I'm honestly proud of you. Just reading about this makes me feel anxious, so I can't imagine how hard it must be for you. But you are getting through it, and that shows so much strength.Stay strong!I'm sending good vibes. I hope she feels better soon!I'm here for you, and I know you can do this.

Do you mind making a list of things todo that can be shown by someone having a panic attack the do's and don't's of helpind them calm down. Alot of the people I know just end up stairing at me, and because i cant talk and hyperventilating, im stuck.

I will definitely try to perfect this list, but this is what I came up with off the top of my head. I know I've probably missed some things, so I will upload a better version tomorrow. I hope this helps for starters!DO remind them that they aren't aloneDO get a glass of water for themDO remind them that there is no rush to calm downDO remember that the person is not choosing to panic, it isn't a choice DO remember not to take anything personallyDO keep in mind that while the trigger might not make sense to you, the fear is very real and legitimate to the person panicking DO comply with any requests of the person panicking (unless they are harmful to you or them) DO try to remove the trigger from the situation, if possibleDO stay patientDO offer love and support DO keep calm and remember to be understandingDO listenDO stay with them until the attack passesDO tell them that you are proud of them and that you are here for them and that you aren't leaving DO continue to be supportive after the initial attackDO ask the person (when they are calm) if there is anything you could do in the future case of another attackDO research panic attacks and learn more about them DO NOT belittle them or try to distract them with stupid tasks or questions (like naming the fifty states, or counting the number of objects in the room)DO NOT say anything along the lines of "just calm down", "there is nothing to be upset about", "you are panicking for no reason", etc.DO NOT leave the person DO NOT get frustrated or raise your voice DO NOT rush them DO NOT call attention to themDO NOT scold them for panicking or make them feel badDO NOT force them to do something that makes them uncomfortableDO NOT blame them for their attack

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I started getting a lot of panic attacks lately and a lot of suicidal thoughts and I'm afraid I might actually do it and the shittiest part is no one is there to help me thru this. They all think I'm lying, & I always feel like I'm in a dream so I told my auntie and she said I may have "depersonalization"?

Oh anon, I'm so sorry that people don't believe you. I'm here for you, and the followers of this blog are too.You could be experiencing a little depersonalization and intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that keep coming despite your efforts to diminish them. Depersonalization is a feeling of being disconnected from your thoughts or your body, and feeling as though you are watching things happen as if in a dream. Both of these things can be common in anxiety and depression, as well as other disorders. You certainly are not alone in this.Stay strong!Keep going, you can and will get through this. And I'm here for you through it.

Hi, I've been having panic attacks for around half a year now but they got bad really fast. I've had to be taken in to hospital several times cause they get so out of control. I have been put on 3 different kinds of medication to try and help them but they still happen all the time. Today I was meant to go to a family meal but I couldn't because of my anxiety. I then spent the day having attacks. My sister is angry with me saying I should be 'embarrassed'. I can't stop crying. It's too much

I can't believe your sister said that to you. The stigma around mental illnesses needs to be ended. And if anything, SHE should be embarrassed for saying that to you.It is so important to take care of yourself. And if you didn't feel well enough to go to the dinner, that is completely okay. I promise it is a million percent alright to stay home if you are feeling very anxious. It's okay to take a step back and let yourself take a break. You never have to force yourself into an uncomfortable situation. And if people don't understand that, it's not a reflection of you. It's a reflection of them. I know things are hard right now, but I promise you aren't alone. This won't last forever, and you will get to a better place. Find things that help you, and make use of them. It can be anything, as long as they aren't harmful to you or to others. Whether it's chewing mint gum, singing, writing, anything that helps you when you are feeling anxious.Things are going to be okay.Stay strong!I'm here for you.

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