Hello, I'm new and I need help coping with anxiety

[Ovenmitt]

So I'm currently studying in Japan (it's a good thing, I know) but I've always had trouble with managing my anxiety. Before I left Australia I was seeing a psychologist who was trying to get me to work through it, but recently I became really ill and have spiraled into unhealthy thoughts about getting well. Every time I'm alone I am online looking up more and more symptoms and it's starting to make me feel sick all the time. I feel like I can't trust what the doctors are telling me and I can barely even understand them to begin with. I've been so scared and kind of lonely and I feel like everything is falling apart right now and I don't know what to do. How do I stop worrying when I'm probably fine? I feel shaky all the time now and I just want reassurance.

[white knight]

Hi, welcome

There are lots of proactive things you can do to reduce anxiety in partnership of professional medical guidance.

Many are mentioned in this thread- use google- Beyondblue topic anxiety, how I eliminated it

Some others are-

• Beyondblue topic worry worry worry
• Beyondblue topic the origin of anxiety
• YouTube Maharaji sunset (and many more of his teachings.)

Take care

TonyWK

[Summer Rose]

Hi Ovenmitt

Welcome to the bb forum and thank you for sharing your story. Congratulations on having the courage to make such a big move. However, I am so sorry that you're having such a hard time with worry and anxiety right now. I know it's hard and I know you're scared.

Just breath. Some deep breathing can be really calming and helpful when we're feeling overwhelmed. A lot of people find mindfulness helpful too and there are aps you can download to teach yourself this technique. Check out the bb website.

Perhaps you could also try to distract yourself and limit your time on the internet. Go for a walk, watch a movie, call a friend or take a shower or bath. Delay, delay, delay and perhaps the urge will pass.

My last suggestion would be to speak with your doctor about this anxiety and worry. With professional help you will get through this. Life will get better.

Kind thoughts to you