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[Harper_Blue]

Hi all,

I am Harper and I am 15. I have read through a few of the threads before I decided to introduce myself. I have anxiety and I am a huge over-thinker I remember always doing it when I was young, I think about everything that could possibly be an outcome of what I say before I say it. sometimes this seems good but it means that I talk a lot less then other people because I spend a lot of time going through everything. I am socially awkward I guess you would say, I am pretty sure I suffer from 3 different types of anxiety although I haven't had a diagnosis because i am to scared to tell my family. I have generalised anxiety, social anxiety and specific phobia. The specific phobia i have is called Misophonia which really means that I can't deal with certain sounds, especially the sound of people eating/chewing. It's not like i just don't like the sound, I cannot stand the sound and there have been times when hearing the sound as mad me burst out into tears. this isn't a recognised disorder in the DSM-IV or anything so not many people know about it. I hope that there are some people out there that either also have this or know about it so I don't feel so alone about it.

I am sorry for just word vomiting, I hope it all makes sense.

I am also sorry if anything isn't actually correct, this is just my understanding of it and my experiences.

I am glad i am on the forum now so i can talk to people about this and hear other peoples stories too, it seems like such a lovely community.

Harper

[white knight]

Hi , welcome

Yes it is a unique community.

Im so impressed with how you apply yourself to your undiagnosed problems and your grammar.

Generalised anxiety I can mention, the rest others might know more about.

Firstly I think it would be good if you could visit your school medical person/counselor for a chat about these issues or ask your parents to see a doctor.

I have a few threads that might interest you. Use google and read the first post if each

beyondblue topic anxiety, how I eliminated it

beyondblue topic guilt the tormentor

beyondblue topic worry worry worry

beyondblue topic seeking the origins of anxiety

beyondblue topic an over active mind

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TonyWK

[geoff]

Hello Harper, and thanks for coming to the forums and welcome you along with Tony.

The three anxieties you believe you are suffering from need to be diagnosed by a doctor so the appropriate treatment can begin.

As you are 15 years of age, you can contact Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 in person or by online.

One of these anxieties you say is a phobia which may relate to a diagnosis, although I'm not qualified to say, but the sooner you get help the sooner you can understand what you're coping with.

It would be great to hear back from you, as I have to go out.

Geoff.