https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/young-people/why-am-i-so-afraid/m-p/56371#M3147 That's the only way I can describe it. I'm afraid of everything. Once it gets into my head that something might happen, something might go wrong, I can't stop worrying about it, my mind races and races until my thoughts blur into each other. What's worse is I'm afraid of myself - what I might do to hurt the people around me, you know? What if I lashed out? What&nbsp;if I committed one of those unspeakable crimes people get the death penalty for? Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:48:17 GMT thesoaringskies 2013-11-11T12:48:17Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/young-people/why-am-i-so-afraid/m-p/56371#M3147 That's the only way I can describe it. I'm afraid of everything. Once it gets into my head that something might happen, something might go wrong, I can't stop worrying about it, my mind races and races until my thoughts blur into each other. What's worse is I'm afraid of myself - what I might do to hurt the people around me, you know? What if I lashed out? What&nbsp;if I committed one of those unspeakable crimes people get the death penalty for? Mon, 11 Nov 2013 12:48:17 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/young-people/why-am-i-so-afraid/m-p/56371#M3147 thesoaringskies 2013-11-11T12:48:17Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/young-people/why-am-i-so-afraid/m-p/56372#M3148 <DIV>Hi thesoaringskies,</DIV> <DIV><BR /> </DIV> <DIV>Thanks for joining the forums, this is a good place to reach out for support and advice.&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><BR /> </DIV> <DIV>Have a look at this fact sheet on our youth website about dealing with anxiety. &nbsp;It should shed some light on what you are going through: http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/factsheets-and-info/factsheet-dealing-with-anxiety-disorders/</DIV> <DIV><BR /> </DIV> <DIV>I'd also encourage you to link in with some support by talking to a trusted adult, your doctor, a teacher/school counsellor or by calling your local Headspace Centre – go to http://www.headspace.org.au/&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV><BR /> </DIV> <DIV>You can call the Youth Beyondblue line for more information on services in your area - &nbsp;1300 22 4636.</DIV> <DIV><BR /> </DIV> <DIV>Take care and let us know how you go.</DIV> <DIV><BR /> </DIV> <DIV>best</DIV> <DIV>CB</DIV> <DIV>_________________________</DIV> <DIV>Online Community Manager</DIV> <DIV><BR /> </DIV> Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:24:47 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/young-people/why-am-i-so-afraid/m-p/56372#M3148 Chris_B 2013-11-12T23:24:47Z