anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Unsocially Social
Social anxiety has never been something I really thought was always apart of me. Which is kind of shocking to think so. You see all my life I was the introverted one -the "shy" one. Most often then not I was the quiet one that loved to help when she could. To those that were close knew me as the one that you had to convince a little to leave her room because she rather be alone then in a crowd of people. You had to inform her before hand that there would be people she did not know so she could prepare herself. Or of places there would be crowds in general. Hated talking on the phone because hearing the voice but not being able to read the body language makes her uncomfortable. What if the person on the other end was hiding their feelings?! She just preferred face to face contact if anything. She also has a bad habit of washing her hands after shaking hands with people. She would go through half a bottle of hand sanitizer in a day if you let her. She was crazy in the context that she was willing to always try new things. She found hugging was easier as it allowed others into her space forcibly so she was able to find them okay to be around. She was a social mess but could hide it well for others not to worry if she felt she had too. She never wanted to e the partypooper so she never really wanted to go to the party.
By Aerianna Ray8 years ago in Psyche
This Is What It's Like to Have Severe Anxiety
I've always had mild anxiety since I was a kid, I'd say since at least around age 13/14. It really didn't start getting bad til I was in my early 20's though. I was going through a really bad divorce around 23-24 when the panic attacks started to happen. My ex husband was really abusive. Emotionally, physically, you name it. He was very controlling and wouldn't even let me get my driver's license. He would threaten to wreck the truck with me in the passenger seat constantly. Always swerving and jerking the car, ready to kill us both. I didn't actually even get my driver's license 'til I was 25. I struggled with panic attacks just learning how to drive because of the way my ex was while I was in the car. To this day, driving gives me extreme anxiety.
By Jenna Lynn8 years ago in Psyche
12 of the Best Natural Anxiety Supplements
Anxiety affects a huge part of the population and with an increasing amount of chemicals and additives found in our daily diets, it’s important to find the best natural anxiety supplements. Symptoms of anxiety are diverse and can range from mild to extreme. Some of these symptoms include rapid heart rate, nervousness, insomnia, depression, decreased energy levels, and panic. In general, when trying to decrease anxiety symptoms, calming the body in a natural way can be most beneficial to the individual’s mental health. This is where herbal supplements can come into play as opposed to prescription medications. Herbal supplements can cause less permanent damage to the nervous system, while still managing to keep anxiety at bay. They are also more widely available and can be bought over the counter and online. Here are some of the best natural anxiety supplements on the market to consider.
By Alicia Springer8 years ago in Psyche
How To Deal With Anxiety
Anxiety has always been a part of my life. It controls everything I do from the time I wake to the time I go to bed and everything in between. It makes me the worst person to go out with because I cannot make decisions to save my life. It makes me come across as uncaring or indifferent when inside I'm fighting a tornado of negative emotions because I don't want to burden other people with my issues.
By Andrea Guyton8 years ago in Psyche
How Extreme Thinking Started and Solved My Anxiety Issues
Since a very young age, I’ve always had quite an active imagination. I’ve also, always had a very anxious imagination. Two things which go together about as well as cheap red wine and important life choices as you can imagine.
By Sophie Leeming8 years ago in Psyche
A Sexy Cocktail of Type 1 Diabetes and Social Anxiety
Writing this gives me the same feeling making a phone call does. It scares the shit out of me. I’ll probably restart it multiple times, delete it, and if it makes it past all that, I will probably never want to look at it again.
By The Girl That Talks too Loud8 years ago in Psyche
Crossing the Threshold
It’s not agoraphobia, whatever it is. I have no fear of open spaces, or of crowds. There’s nothing fearful about actually being outside—it’s the process of getting there that I struggle with. I can’t tell you exactly what it is, but it’s some form of invisible barrier keeping me indoors, or keeping me in my bed.
By Katy Preen8 years ago in Psyche
Seized
I was walking, just down the street when suddenly I feel cold arms slither around my waist. They clawed and pulled at me painfully until I was forced backwards into a state of unknowing. I couldn’t see their face but I felt their icy stare burn into me like a flame, branding my soul as theirs for the taking. I thrashed and cried out but the world seemed so black and lifeless in my eyes I’m certain no one heard me. My aggressor’s rough grip kept my body stiff; I was like a ball in their hands, being tossed around with no control over which way I am thrown. The world was spinning and I could feel the air being sucked from my lungs, leaving me gasping for every breath. I have to force myself to concentrate on slowly sucking in air but my mind constantly travels back to the feeling of a fist tangled around my neck and every time I do, my breath leaves me again.
By Christina Holmes8 years ago in Psyche
Health Anxiety - An Invisible Demon
If you speak to someone with Health Anxiety (HA) they will often be able to pinpoint where it all began. For some it will be, although deeply unpleasant, a mere episode triggered by trauma, one in which they overcome and return to life as it once was. For others, however, their anxiety becomes ingrained within the very foundations of your being. There is no escaping it, no quick fix or get out clause and all that is left is learning to make peace with who you now are. Some of us achieve this with relative ease, learning to acknowledge our triggers and nip those dark thoughts in the bud before we unravel completely.
By The Anxious Diaries8 years ago in Psyche
