anxiety

A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?

Turbulence
Prologue Anything mundane, can turn the ordinary, into extraordinary. It's when we get fixated, chaos reigns. Chapter One
By Emery LeeAnn 4 years ago in Psyche
Too Many Tiger-Strewn Pathways
You’ve felt down at times; sometimes for very little reason. There have been times in your life when stomach-upsetting feelings of fear have surprised you. Maybe more commonly, you know the feelings of frustration or impatience. You’ve had these feelings because that is part of how your brain and body react to life. You are aware of having those emotions because they are electrical and chemical eruptions throughout your brain and body. They are the same reactions, though less intense, that happened to the caveman faced with a Sabertooth tiger.
By M. Michael5 years ago in Psyche
Pros and Cons
When an unexpected brown paper box sat on my front step, my first thought was That it was a test from my therapist. I had started seeing Dr. Magee about three years ago after my boyfriend left me due to anxiety and post-traumatic stress taking over my life. It took him leaving for me to realize I had a problem.
By Bunny5 years ago in Psyche
The Theme of My Life
Anxiety has basically been the theme of my entire life. From my childhood into adulthood, anxiety, fear and worry have all been the theme my entire life. I would worry myself sick and still do. I have to force myself to sit down, breathe like my counselor and therapist taught me and force myself to relax. Sometimes it helps me 99% and sometimes it's just a little bit of a healing balm. In the moment, it does help but before I know it the anxiety and horrible scenarios are racing and attacking my brain. I worry for my loved ones.... I worry for myself. I am TERRIFIED of being alone, of losing the people I love more than my next heartbeat. The people I would die for... what if I am... one day without them? How would I even remotely deal with that? If some horrid accident took place? I'd NEVER forgive myself to not being able to see the future. Would someone break in while I'm home alone and try to rape or attack me? Would someone randomly shoot me or a loved one? And I'm not there! With them. By their side. I cannot bear their last breath, I can't.
By Briana Marie5 years ago in Psyche
My step by step plan to beat Anxiety in the next 90 days
Anxiety has been my archenemy for the past 24 years, and I am 24. Meaning that I have been battling it forever. But, with time I have realized what does increase it and what decreases it.
By DeFi Chronicles5 years ago in Psyche
Panic Attacks
1. Now don't laugh at this because it will sound odd but it is scientifically proven: Place your face into cold water for at least 15-30 seconds. The shock of the water actually activates an evolutionary response that we have too being submerged. Your breathing slows, your heart rate slows and your body goes into a more relaxed state. It's called the Mammalian Diving Response. Read up on it if you like it really works!
By Rebecca Brooks5 years ago in Psyche
Common Phobias People Have
Fear... We all have felt it, Right? The cold electric chill running up your spine along with your heart beating like a fast drummer. Your breathing intensifies as you try to gasp for more air, and the adrenaline starts to spike making your body feel the rising heat.
By Jevmar Hex5 years ago in Psyche
Never Enough
You shouldn’t do this. With my eyes flitting between the three, small, white index cards clutched in my pale hand and the dull padding of my dress shoes as they step in and out of the brown and beige tile squares that comprise my high school’s tile floor, I resist the urge to return to the bathroom. You’re going to look like an imbecile. They are going to hate you. Back and forth I walk, not aware of my own pacing, as I attempt to concentrate on the story I had just read. What are they going to think of your idea? Is it too much? Too stupid? You're too stupid.
By Elizabeth Schlecht5 years ago in Psyche
Mine or yours?
When I was a sophomore in college, back in 2004, I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I started having panic attacks, and struggled with explaining this to family and friends. I started talk therapy, for the first time. I say the first time, because I’ve gone back multiple times since, with varying results. It depends heavily on the therapist – some were helpful, but some, especially the one I’m going to talk about today, were not.
By S Nichole5 years ago in Psyche
The Journey
Always take the path less traveled. We tend to hear that a lot on motivational quotes. And even though that seems so adventurous and exciting, wandering off in a direction no one else has taken, my gosh, where would it lead? Well, let me tell you, it is terrifying concept for someone who is walking the path less traveled with panic disorder, cause where the hell is this path going to lead!!!???!!!!
By Melanie Sorockti5 years ago in Psyche
Searching
Aren't we all searching for something? Personally, I have always been searching for something. Whether it was good grades, solid friends, or the perfect career, my eyes have always been set on the next ‘thing’. That mindset hasn’t always had a negative impact though. Sometimes it allows me to set bigger goals and to be a kick butt planner. Constantly looking forward also (at times) helps me forget parts of the past that I’m either not proud of, or that I wish I could do differently. Searching for what comes next can be positive, but it can also be detrimental to the times when I just want to relax and enjoy the present.
By Entirely Ella5 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety
Hi, I'm someone that has dealt with a generalized anxiety disorder for over six years and counting. Above is a picture of the cats I had in the past that used to help me with my anxiety. The chubby grey cat was a female called Scooters and she loved to cuddle. The gorgeous orange and white cat is a male that I named Pumpkin. He was the sweetest and was always grounding with his calm and loving nature. My purpose of giving context to the picture is to give a bit more information of how they helped with my anxiety.
By Alexis S.5 years ago in Psyche