Introducing Me

[redcoat13]

Hi everybody.
I've always sort of knew I had anxiety, but never really payed attention to it. All the signs were right in front of me. Shakiness, nausea, racing thoughts. I never thought it was anxiety.

2 years ago I was about to go back to school. It was the weekend before & I felt really nauseous. I wasn't really familiar with anxiety at the time so the thought that I was going to have a panic attack didn't occur to me. Later after that, I started thinking "Oh my God I'm sick. I'm gonna get sick & start school sick. Oh my God I'm gonna throw up. I'm gonna ruin everybodys night." Then. I started crying. Of course by that time I was scared. That was my very first panic attack.

Same thing happened this year. School was about to start, everybody was excited & I was worried. My sister, mom & grandma were gonna come with me to go buy mine & my sisters supplies. Before that, we went to go eat lunch. I suddenly lost my appetite & felt really nauseous. I didn't panic, but I was on the verge of panicking.

So everything was fine after going to school & everything. But after this winter break, I had no idea what I was in store for.

We were about to go back to school this year for the 2nd semester. You know everybody gets nervous so i thought it was nerves. I had no idea I was anxious.

Later that week, I was in P.E & me & my friends were in the locker room getting ready for 7th period. All of a sudden, I felt my throat get dry, my stomach in a knot, & on the verge of throwing up. I left the locker room to go to the restroom. Nothing happened. I didn't know what was wrong with me so i just ignored it & went on with my day.

Then it continued mostly every week. I was so confused. I thought i was sick. I thought something wasn't right.

It was a Monday & I just remember being in my room. I started shaking. Racing thoughts came through my head. Then I started crying. I had no idea what was wrong with me.

My friend Mary eventually told me it was anxiety. It all made sense to me now.

I've been dealing with anxiety for about 3 months now. I wanted to share some of my story with you all too see if you have gone through this or too help some of you. Whether its 1 or 1000 of you that read this, I just want you too know I'm here for you & you're not alone. Were all in this together. Keep doing what you're doing. Smile. We've made it this far already.

[Cuchculan]

Welcome to the forum. Good to have you as a member. Here you are with like minded people. People who understand. As we all suffer from something or other. So feel free to ask any questions. Our members are always willing to help others out. Good chatroom too. 3 posts to enter the room.

Find the correct section of the forum that suits your condition and create a new topic on it. This is just a welcome section. Never really get the same amount of help in this section as you would on the other sections of the forums. So whatever one suits the questions you are asking. Get much better answers.

All users of the chatroom must be 18 years old or over. The room is off limits to anybody under the age of 18.

[Tam0630]

Welcome!

It's always good to see a new face. I'm sorry to hear you're having such a rough time, but I can tell you right now that you already inspire me. Look at what you're doing.

In spite of having your anxiety, you are continuing on in your education and not only that, but letting a bunch of people you don't know, know that you are there for them as much as you can be. That is admirable and shows great strength. That shows me that with treatment and work, you can beat this thing.

Utilize these forums as often and as much as you can. There are great people here and it's a great resource, especially to those new to anxiety. Most of all though, keep your head up and keep showing that strength. It will be your comfort along your journey.

Best of luck!