theradiomanlaughs
21-02-09, 07:50
Hello everyone.
I just joined the site today and wanted to introduce myself.
I joined because I have been having difficulty dealing with my anxiety disorders alone. Although I attend university in the US, I don't have many support resources availible to me. My anxiety has started to affect my grades and I need to gain control of my situation.
I have social anxiety, so it can take me a long time to get up the courage to ask for help. I may be a little quiet for a bit while I settle in, but I'm sure I'll be able to start discussing things soon!
I have panic disorder and manic depression, which makes university life seem overwhelming at times. I take medication and try to stay positive about my current situation.
The most difficult thing I deal with is my hypochondria/health anxiety. To me, every headache is a stroke; every pulled muscle a blood clot. I can't remember the last time I had "just an ache." Everything feels like dying. Once I start to panic, life seems almost impossible. It feels like I'm facing my death every day. The scariest part is the feeling of isolation that accompanies every attack. I hope that being able to read your experiences as well as share some of my own will help to alleviate some of those isolated feelings.
Thank you for reading. I look forward to speaking with you!
I just joined the site today and wanted to introduce myself.
I joined because I have been having difficulty dealing with my anxiety disorders alone. Although I attend university in the US, I don't have many support resources availible to me. My anxiety has started to affect my grades and I need to gain control of my situation.
I have social anxiety, so it can take me a long time to get up the courage to ask for help. I may be a little quiet for a bit while I settle in, but I'm sure I'll be able to start discussing things soon!
I have panic disorder and manic depression, which makes university life seem overwhelming at times. I take medication and try to stay positive about my current situation.
The most difficult thing I deal with is my hypochondria/health anxiety. To me, every headache is a stroke; every pulled muscle a blood clot. I can't remember the last time I had "just an ache." Everything feels like dying. Once I start to panic, life seems almost impossible. It feels like I'm facing my death every day. The scariest part is the feeling of isolation that accompanies every attack. I hope that being able to read your experiences as well as share some of my own will help to alleviate some of those isolated feelings.
Thank you for reading. I look forward to speaking with you!