Anxiety causing worry and fear

[virgo23]

Hey everyone, I'm new here

Lately my anxiety has been ridiculous. I'm currently getting help but sometimes despite my best efforts I have random bouts of anxiety. Mine lately has mostly been lots of worrying. Worrying about things that haven't even happened yet or may not ever happen and a big one at the moment is being worried about scams and my identity being stolen

Has anyone else had these anxiety ridden thoughts and worry? They pop into my mind or i read something that triggers it and I'm riddled with anxiety and fear.

I'd love to hear from other people about this as I currently feel so alone with this

[blondguy]

Hi Virgo23....Being new here is just fine as if we didnt have new posters there would be no forums. I joined the forums in early 2016 and am so glad I did. There are so many people like you and I that are having/or have had the same awful feelings....and I understand as its a horrible place to be in for sure.

Welcome to the forums and good on you for having the strength to post too!

Having a ton of worry is unfortunately a horrible part of anxiety. I understand where you are coming from as I used to have chronic anxiety too and its a bad place to be in for sure.

When we are triggered by the smallest thing we can end up in a state of being mega worried about everything. I remember what that felt like as you are and its a bad place to be in for sure.

These intrusive thoughts can be a sign of a tired/exhausted mind. I had the same as you have now when I was in my 20's. The biggest mistake I made was thinking I could just get 'over it' even with some counseling...until I understood that super frequent counseling can be a huge help in re directing out thoughts

In a nutshell the more issues we have to deal with our mind can be consumed with these thoughts of worrying about things that 'may' or 'might' happen....thus resulting in even basic anxiety...

I have learned that the earlier we seek assistance from our GP or counselor the better off the rate of our recovery is.

There are many gentle people on the forums that can be here for you Virgo23. The forums are rock solid secure and your privacy is paramount here

I do hope you can post back when convenient for you 🙂

My kind thoughts

Paul

[virgo23]

Thank you Blondguy for responding. It's nice to know I'm not alone with my anxiety and worry.

I've been nervous about posting on here for a while, but it got to the point where I really just wanted to talk to people who understood and I already feel a sense of relief from finally just doing it

I see a councillor regularly and have recently gone back on some medication after trying hard to fight anxiety myself for months but failing.

I'm hoping that talking to people on here who understand, will not only help me feel less alone, but help me with tips and strategies to help manage the anxiety

[blondguy]

Thankyou Virgo23 for taking the time & effort to write back....you are not alone here..

You are are a legend for already having engaged a Councillor. It took me weeks to post my own thread as I was nervous I guess I just didnt have the courage as you did to create my own thread topic....

You dont have to feel alone with these awful feelings Virgo23. I started having the horrible anxiety feelings as soon as I turned 22 and they were awful....You are not alone here in any way

The forums are full of tips about 'self healing' from anxiety..I know (just from my experience) that the earlier the anxiety is treated to better the recovery. I stalled my recovery when I was 22 and thought I could get over it on my own....I never knew that I needed to have a really good vent about it to a GP/Counselor. Anyway that was just me.

I hope you can stick around the forums as they are a wonderful and supportive place to be a part of. I take my meds everyday (even though I used to be anti meds) and they have provided me with a solid platform on which I have healed more effectively 🙂

Just a great reference for you: 'Dr Claire Weekes'....she was a psychiatrist that suffered from anxiety attacks many years ago and written a stack of books on how to heal. The one I used was 'Self Help for your Nerves'....The title may be dated using 'nerves' in the title but her tips are seriously good value

If you have any questions about tips or even my anxiety recovery I hope you feel comfortable to ask whatever you wish 🙂

Thankyou by the way for being a part of the Beyond Blue forum family too!

My kind thoughts for you in this difficult stage

Paul

[cakeboss]

Hi i suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and yes they are horrible.I actually suffer from health anxiety which any little thing that even releates to me being or feeling unwell .I tend to google it work myself up into a state and wind up at the drs .Im having counciling to deal with this at moment.ive recently had my medication put up and now im even thinking what if somthing happens to me after reading on the net about this medication.Ive been told its irrational thinking and ive got some reading to do from couciler and how to stay grounded which hasnt worked yet but im reading it and practicing it to help myself