Socialization, enjoying life and lack of energy
I feel hopeless sometimes, like nothing is going to work. I avoid going places because of my anxiety, especially alone. I limit social activities because of my anxiety. I do not meet up with friends as much as I used to. There are things I would like to do but I just do not do them because I am afraid I will get sick. I can be a hypochondriac sometimes. I have asthma also, which is triggered by stress. Sometimes I am so tired from the asthma/stress that I lay in bed all day. Then I look at everyone else and wish I could be like them. I feel like I am not normal. I recently just graduated with my Masters and am afraid to commit to a job because of my disorder. I just want my life back. Have had this for 10 years and been off and on meds. Not on medication right now. The last medication took me almost a year to get off and developed an ulcer and bad stomach problems. I hope someone has some advice for me. Thanks!
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The_Prodigy_Son
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SpecialK, I can identify with all your problems. I have suffered with the same for about 30 years on and off. I am on meds right now until I can get myself back with this program. Are you doing the program?
Look at what you have accomplished while going through this. You just completed a Masters degree. No small feat!!! Imagine what you will do if you can get your fears under control!
I am on week 4 of the program. I have noticed wonderful changes in the way I look at my anxiety. I'm learning to stay in the moment, change my negative thinking to positive thoughts as soon as they start. You are as normal as anyone else. We just have such over active imaginations which used correctly could take us places we never even dreamed of.
You can conquer this. Do the program and learn to relax and breathe. It's amazing the results you can achieve. I have faith in you. We are all special and destined to live a life of happiness. Get to work. You have what it takes. Trust yourself. Anxiety is not who you are. It's an annoyance which can be put to rest.
Good luck and God Bless!
Donna
Look at what you have accomplished while going through this. You just completed a Masters degree. No small feat!!! Imagine what you will do if you can get your fears under control!
I am on week 4 of the program. I have noticed wonderful changes in the way I look at my anxiety. I'm learning to stay in the moment, change my negative thinking to positive thoughts as soon as they start. You are as normal as anyone else. We just have such over active imaginations which used correctly could take us places we never even dreamed of.
You can conquer this. Do the program and learn to relax and breathe. It's amazing the results you can achieve. I have faith in you. We are all special and destined to live a life of happiness. Get to work. You have what it takes. Trust yourself. Anxiety is not who you are. It's an annoyance which can be put to rest.
Good luck and God Bless!
Donna
The individual who masters fear may march on to successful achievement in practically any undertaking, despite all efforts to defeat him.
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Thank you for the response Donna. I really appreciate the encouragement. It is nice to know that you are not the only one. What meds do you take? Have you had a hard time trying different medications? A lot of my problem also stems from my up bringing. My parents have high expectations and are always stressing me out about things. I have to be perfect and work comes first. I just want to live in a world where I am not judged by anyone. Good luck with the program and keep in touch!