Why am I so afraid?

[thesoaringskies]

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 if I committed one of those unspeakable crimes people get the death penalty for?

[Chris_B]

Hi thesoaringskies,

Thanks for joining the forums, this is a good place to reach out for support and advice. 

Have a look at this fact sheet on our youth website about dealing with anxiety.  It should shed some light on what you are going through: http://www.youthbeyondblue.com/factsheets-and-info/factsheet-dealing-with-anxiety-disorders/

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/ 

You can call the Youth Beyondblue line for more information on services in your area -  1300 22 4636.

Take care and let us know how you go.

best

CB

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