New to admitting my anxiety

[Mark1968]

this is very hard to come out, and say I'm anxious. yeas I can say it to my partner, she knows everything about me. but to tell you is difficult. I don't consider myself to be a whinger, or someone seeking attention. I'm sick of feeling like this. ive passed this crap onto others, my kids, and my partner to some degree. I'm fed up with the talking to myself, the hindsight conversations of what I should of said, and the self loathing, and lack of confidence that sits behind a wall of confidence, the procrastination that follows because you worry what people think. its crap, and I'm sick of it. does anyone else eel this way

[MsPurple]

Hi Mark and welcome to the forums 🙂

I now what is like to struggle with anxiety. I know what it's like for it to take over and make you feel like you are 'whinging or seeking attention'. I find my anxiety makes me ask for reassurance. I am glad you are open with your partner. You need to remember this is not your fault. No one would ever wish anxiety on anyone.

Have you ever considered seeing someone about your anxiety? I myself see a psychologist. I find it really helpful. I feel like I am getting my independence back and not asking for my family for as much reassurance anymore. Maybe it would be a good idea for you to maybe give it a go

Is there any anxiety issues you'd like to talk about. I am all an open book

[blondguy]

Hi Mark1968

Welcome and you are a strong guy for talking about this awful anxiety.....as it is a painful injury to have. I understand your pain as I have had chronic anxiety for a long time (in recovery now....slowly)

Anxiety is not a weakness Mark....It is partially chemically based and the symptoms are bad news. It doesnt mean you are weak by having these symptoms....Some people just dont understand what these symptoms feel like and thats only their ignorance.

So we can help provide you with better support, can I ask when you were diagnosed with anxiety? Also does your anxiety interfere with you day to day well being? If it does.....the earlier the treatment starts the better the recovery will be. I didnt know this in the 1980's when I was in my 20's and my anxiety became worse as I thought I could 'just get over it'.....I was so wrong.....The anxiety symptoms actually increased....

Just a note on passing this crap (anxiety) onto others....you cant. There is also no such thing as a 'dumb question' on the forums.....just ask! You are not alone here in any way

The forums are a safe and non judgemental place for you to post Mark.

You are stronger than you think Mark....Good1 (thumbs up!)

Paul