violet33
28-10-11, 21:40
i live in the United States in nyc. i am on disability for severe anxiety issues. there is one meeting for support in manhattan, but i live in brooklyn, and i find it hard to go out to get to meeting, so an online website like this works well for me. i have anxiety on top of anxiety on top of anxiety and panic on top of panic on top of panic. i occasionally go out but it has become harder and harder fo me. i try to read or do cross stitch or watch tv, or just talk to friends on phone. i try to occupy my mind with different things, just to distract myself. sometimes it works, and other times i am just plagued with fear and anxiety. i do have health fears too and have typed in to that forum here. if anyone knows of ways i can alleviate this anxiety, i'd like to know how to do that. anxiety can suck the joy out of life. I DO NOT HAVE DEPRESSION AT ALL. I ONLY HAVE ANXIETY AND PANIC ISSUES. I am very sensitive to bright light, which is not something physical, just overwhelming. too much noise, overstimulation sets off anxiety also. any feedback would be greatly appreiated. thank you.