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Originally Posted by gon3withth3wend
I always overthink things. I worry that the worst will happen and I always have. My nerves keep me from getting important things done and from doing my best on tasks. Uncontrollable shaking, crying, and just a sickening fear that I feel in the pit of my stomach accompanies a lot of daily tasks for me. My therapist at college says that I might have an anxiety issue. I don't quite understand anxiety. I don't have what I'd consider to be panic attacks. My therapist wants me to get on a medication that would treat my depression and anxiety. My mom doesn't think I need medication. My pediatrician told me to talk through it in therapy. I agree I shouldn't go on medication, and I'm not sure if I actually have anxiety? My best friend told me "Everyone has anxiety, it's normal." I always get into rants. What does anxiety feel like for you? What is anxiety?
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Your friend is right, but for some people, certain levels of anxiety are
not normal and a significant problem.
For me, to put it simply, anxiety is a life-stealer. Anxiety has taken away hopes, dreams, screwed with relationships, screwed with friendships, probably had a hand in times I've lost my temper, and God knows what else.
I'm getting better, or, ... learning to manage it better, I guess. Hasn't been easy. I still stay at home, most of the time, ... fearful of going out and doing big things in-case I go through a s**t-ton of anxiety.
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