Living with anxiety at 17 years old - BBC

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[@carsonelias4594]

Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe . You're strong. You got this Take it day by day.

[@jorgparker2463]

😮I have researched and found out that shrooms are very helpful, it has really helps to reduce anxiety and depression. I would love to try magic mushrooms but I can't easily get some, Is there any reliable source I can purchase one

[@JamesTaylor-ff4dp]

Yes, bergwilly11_

[@Armus187]

A lot of people have testified about this and I really want to give it a shot. I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels

[@zarkos2313]

Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.

[@JamesTaylor-ff4dp]

@michealharris3221Yes he is. bergwilly11_

[@bradsutherland_writer]

"We are exposed 24/7 and anyone can have an opinion on us," such wise and profound words. I am sending you my very best wishes, Rosie.

[@eileenlord8705]

I grew up with anxiety daily so much that I thought it was a normal part of growing up or even just who I was as a person. Now that I'm older, I realized.

[@visualjottings5626]

How do you cope with that?

[@eileenlord8705]

I had to learn how to trust myself and other people. I developed a better relationship with myself through practicing meditation and reiki. I created a deep faith and connection with my spiritual self. I healed most of my childhood trauma through hypnosis therapy.

[@visualjottings5626]

@@eileenlord8705 Great, thanks for telling.😊 Have you suffered abuse? Are you there on instagram?

[@taresy6789pp]

@@eileenlord8705 anxiety is being afraid off the unknown, when you step out your comfort zone you can achieve remarkable things.

[@pracheerdeka6737]

​Anxiety isn't a disease it's a system on brain . It's gets triggered on normal things like getting a abuse after then you kept quiet on while someone being abused you. Trust me if you can able to slap him for abusing you then your anxiety is finished on no time.​@@visualjottings5626

[@LeonardoDiCapri-Sun]

People need to realise that people with anxiety disorders have oversensitised nerves, it’s not a simple case of manning up and getting over it. It’s absolutely exhausting living your life with your body on high alert almost 24/7.

[@GH29111]

Yeah man I have it really bad it’s turned into almost psychosis your body is on edge constantly ready for threat and scanning for it muscles tense heart pumping heavy breathing. Anxiety is much more physical than people think the mind and body are extremely connected

[@therealautisticdj]

I know right. I always freak out as to think someone tapping me on the shoulder, when clearly no one is behind me. It's also bad enough for me with my autism.

[@umbre04]

💯

[@davidshand4554]

That's me and it's killing me softly thats true

[@Zaman_Ilhan]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 why am I suffering like this

[@benanderson9551]

What a brave and lovely young woman. We’ll done for being able to talk about it

[@thebigredwagon]

Absolutely ridiculous. Being neurotic is not bravery.

[@joandolliedoyle775]

@@thebigredwagon your comment says more about your fixed mindset than this 17 year old.

[@thebigredwagon]

@@joandolliedoyle775 yeah, I’ll remember to go have a good cry about it later. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@gameproadvancesp148]

@@joandolliedoyle775 nothing even happened to her. This is a normal ass person with a very average story, why are they even on the news.

[@joandolliedoyle775]

@@gameproadvancesp148 Maybe consider not clicking on these stories if they are not of interest for you.

[@lauren4522]

I feel exactly like that right now I can’t go to school or anything but good on her for opening up it’s hard .

[@yitongliu3596]

I cried just by listening to her. So happy that she made it through.

[@phillipbroussard283]

When my mom tells me I have severe anxiety I didn’t know how serious and relatable it was for me until I watched this video.

[@gbrown6790]

Anxiety can weight you down all your life Till you realize it was just a negative thought in your mind, it wasn't really true, but it hurts I lived with it for years Still with it, it's hurts, it's like a prison of the mind and brain Hard to break, you keep having the feelings, it comes with depression and anger. 😢

[@vaango143]

I find this video super relatable. I’ve suffered from anxiety mostly social for as long as I can remember and for me it feels like I’m on the verge of bursting out crying most of the time. I get so nervous about all the possible scenarios… it becomes super overwhelming

[@xavierking2449]

I can relate, having general anxiety disorder is scary and heartbreaking because it's like being terrified of almost everything, i feel bad for her but she's awesome and a great person

[@anikalee9012]

I have the same symptoms. It comes from emotional abuse for years. Now I getting better. Meditation help me a lot.

[@jocelynalcazaren2771]

I wish I could hug you as much as I miss hugging my own daughter who has not lived with me since she turned 18. ❤️‍🩹

[@dillz504]

"Self harming to punish myself" relatable

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

Sadly its the system we live in that makes people so depressed.

[@sabinejane14]

What a brave young lady ❤ Modern life can feel so hard xx

[@lillylarson1484]

This topic should be so significantly important, mental health is all we need to understand first we judge or even don’t know anything about how much people struggle

[@JohnDoe-jd7mf]

Can we appreciate the most beautiful scenery in the back. Wow. England has amazing views with all the natural green

[@marlisemarai9552]

Im doing better since starting tms treatments . Anxiety is the worst feeling. I hope everyone finds a way to heal and feel peace in life ❤

[@0o0Anyuna0o0]

Twinsies on the age of first panic attack. Main difference being I'm still at the, "We don't think you're sick enough," even though I have multiple other conditions. I'm also 36 now, so this crap has been going on a loooong time. Sigh. Her story gave me hope for future generations, if only I could feel some

[@0o0Anyuna0o0]

@jessicaj9743 Then that means I mustn't be righteous. I lost my faith in the fundamental Christian God a long time ago. I appreciate you're trying to help though, thanks and best wishes

[@emilyjane6252]

@jessicaj9743 Amazing verse from the bible.

[@kooki21707]

I’m a 14 year old I know it sucks to have it it’s just so exhausting, can’t even do my school work or anything It started at around 11 years for me that time I didn’t really know or know what to do so it was a really hard time because you know quarantine, so I couldn’t really communicate with any one, I still go through it hoping it can lessen at least at some point 🫶🏻 Just remember everyone is perfect don’t stress yourselves 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@JyotsanaTiwari-ok9sn]

Hats Off Bro Don't Worry I know It's Suck Out

[@user-mp9xz8yg4j]

I’m finding that generating the feeling of love is what is healing my mental illness. I’m pretty sure it can work for you too!

[@darrencamper6727]

You're not alone I feel the same way

[@jackg3535]

I cry at night thinking about what could happen to me and my family just horrible thoughts spiralling from thinking I have a disease or my family have a disease

[@ranahassan7477]

Dr uromi on youtube channel can cure you, him is a herbal Doctor i was cured of Herpes and my sister cured of cancer with his herbs why not give is herbs a try today

[@lavonnealexander6936]

It’s okay ! We all have horrible thoughts, your not the only person.

[@VelvetBear]

I struggle with really bad anxiety too i have all my life, i’m trying to not let it take over me, a big struggle for me is going to college but i motivate try motivate, and build up the strength to go, i’m here for all of u

[@huzaifa7936]

I have also faced mental illness but my api helped me...she loved me and took caare of me... Now i am improving and recovering... Allah Almighty gave a supportive sister to me. .. And i love her....She is my Api 💓 If u are reading this api...i love you 💖..you saved my life ❤️..I am thank ful to u...I love u for being my sister ❤️

[@MAsif-ws1up]

Same bro can you give me some advice how to recover from anxiety and depression

[@huzaifa7936]

@@MAsif-ws1up I am myself improving and sometimes I feel very crying and down and stressed...but just focus on getting out... Find someone sincere and talk to him. Like ur best friend or ur siblings..and trust worthy person and just focus on getting small happinesses..and things which u enjoy... Inshallah u will recover...

[@Hearts4barnes]

It kind of makes me sad to think that others had their first at older ages. I think that's because I had my first panic attack at the age of 7 after dreaming that my dad was paralyzed and I was all alone. I only found out recently that the part about my father didn't happen in real life, I spent so many years thinking that it actually happened but that's just anxiety. 😢❤

[@TypicalDuffer]

I feel for you and i see my story in you like I use to breathe through my mouth and it made it worse. Breathe through your nose and it starts up your sympathetic nervousness system . Please try this because when I my anxiety was badi would catch my self breathing through my mouth especially when panicking. Please breathing through the nose in and out through the nose. It will make a huge difference. It calms you down and helps dental care. My mouth was always dry before this. Breathing through the mouth causes dry mouth and gum and tooth decay.

[@muddyboots2531]

Amazing young lady. I know of someone in the same boat and have forwarded the video.

[@MaryLewis-b8p]

"Living with anxiety at a young age can be incredibly challenging, but it's inspiring to see young individuals like the one featured in the BBC documentary sharing their experiences. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, a distinguished mental health specialist, author, and Sovereign Health institution employ a range of evidence-based techniques, therapies, and compassionate care to help young individuals struggling with anxiety. Testimonies from both employees and patients demonstrate the transformative impact of their services, emphasizing the expert guidance and support provided. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma's advocacy for youth mental health underscores the importance of early intervention and treatment. By offering a combination of therapy, counseling, and medication management, they empower young people to navigate their anxiety and build the skills needed for a more confident and resilient future."

[@AnnaE.3004]

That's how I felt as a teenager too. So ugly and not worth loving. I was pretty though. I was even voted the most beautiful girl in the year. Great how she can reflect on that. I couldn't do that back then. Wonderful to have Alex supporting her. An important video. Many young people are like you. At the time I thought I was the only one.

[@AnnaE.3004]

@AvrilLavigne-xi1ce Thanks, I know. I follow him.

[@Shah_12345.]

I am suffering from severe anxiety from past 7 years ...my symptoms are getting worse day by day.... Weird sensations in my head, headaches, heaviness in chest heart palpitations, weakness,nervousness,confusion,fear of dying,stomach issues,chest pain and many more ,left my job and social life. I visited many doctors but useless I am tired of all this and not able to figure out whats really happening.

[@AM-sd3rh]

Lemme help you , if you need any help

[@AM-sd3rh]

Hey you are not alone , and 7 years , my god that is so much , but hey you can always find back yourself in easy and calm state , don't strive for it , it will come naturally to you Anxiety can be gone only by doing one thing , that is to seek reality of it. Hey I know that you must be thinking , all questions doesn't have answers . For the first time in your life , u will hear anyone saying that , every question can be put to the end . the biggest one being the question of death , not biggest because it's something very difficult to get your hands on , but biggest because lot of people , almost everyone imagine it in wrong sense , and so the misunderstood concept of the world award goes to : yeah you guessed it right our champ , death😂😂 If you want to to to me just leave comment and lemme give my time on this earh to help my fellow brother . i don't know you , just know that u are like me and want help , to understand the reason of having continuos thoughts running non stop .

[@princeali2015]

microdosing psilocybin mushrooms helped get rid of my lifelong migraines and cluster headaches, it's truly a lifesaver. Reach out to @DrWalterspores they're well known in the field and they guided me through it all through their psychedelic products.

[@hannahmartha1625]

You are not alone ❤️‍🩹

[@hannahmartha1625]

I understand how you feel, just know it can get better and you can learn what helps and things like that, try speaking to a therapist if it’s available and research on the internet ways to help reliever anxiety :)

[@k.k.g6000]

does having anxiety disorder makes your brain feel like it squeezing?

[@NickeySiegerman]

What hurts is reading these comments and seeing how uneducated we all were. I wasn’t believed to have anxiety until I was 17, after having dealt with it since age 5, but still wasn’t diagnosed until almost 21 by my primary before being diagnosed by my first psych at almost 23. Growing up told you’re fine and nothings wrong or believing you’re crazy. Like, the thoughts we are forced to struggle with. And we don’t even know what it is. It’s sad. It’s why I am so open now with everything.

[@teneshastallworth120]

Hoping the video help me , currently having an anxiety attack

[@myamulvey]

People who have struggled with SH😭💔👇

[@kwiatek1337]

My GAD start when l was child as well due to abuse and stay with me forever lm 35 now.

[@hannahmartha1625]

I hope yours doing okay ❤️‍🩹

[@KoalaB354]

Brave lady!

[@Fahad3567-l6q]

I have anxiety since i was 10 and now i am 14 i have not told this to anyone not even my parents cause i dont know what they will think i cry at small small things i even get thoughts about suicide its so difficult now.

[@filipemartins1850]

Jesus loves you!

[@tvall3980]

Good bless

[@taimgamingworld2024]

I had anxiety when I was 7 now I'm 8 pls wish me a happy birthday 🎉

[@chamodiweerasingha5882]

I don't like in this world.i feel sad every moment .I like to learn.but I can't do it happily.i think I am depressed person

[@SAMEntalhealth]

First suicidal thoughts were at 10 years old for me. 😢 then followed severe panic disorder and anxiety, parents always said I was fine. Now I wish I was normal, or close to it 😢😢

[@blackjackenergy6784]

You are normal! Its just things on life... and we need to know them better / work on them! I am 21 years old, and im "physically" healthy (thanks god). But i have a high level of Anxiety, and I can classify myself as a hypochondriac. I started with 12 years old having "sad" emotions, and at 16 it started to get worse. I cant go many times to public places, cause i have bad feelings, and after 10 minutes of that feelings i start to feel "little chest sharps". If my neck hurts because of just simple muscular tensions , i think the worse too... I Have to learn so much about anxiety, how to controll her, everything! We are all normal. You are normal! Set goals, do anything u love (a hobbie) and ur head will be distracted and u will day after day keep getting better. Greetings, and health!!

[@SAMEntalhealth]

@@blackjackenergy6784 it's a bit different experience when you've gone through addiction for 10 years. Brain chemistry is way way off unfortunately :-/

[@blackjackenergy6784]

@@SAMEntalhealth just head up and never give up!

[@SAMEntalhealth]

@@blackjackenergy6784 thank you so much! Because lately I've really really been in a bad position :( mental health wise

[@erikmajaron1247]

David R. Hawkins, dr. med.: "Patients often called me with reports of depression, anxiety and anxiety attacks, intense phobias, and sudden bouts of rage. I’d suggest they stop eating sugar until they come in for an appointment, and a quarter of them no longer would experience these symptoms by the time they saw me. One of the most misdiagnosed medical conditions is functional hypoglycemia. Medical professionals are quick to diagnose patients with these symptoms with ADHD or bipolar disorder without ruling out the possibility of functional hypoglycemia. In fact, low levels of blood glucose can lead to cerebral dysfunction and poor adrenal function, which can cause npredictable changes in temperament and mood swings. By eliminating sugar, patients can eliminate anxiety attacks, insomnia, depression, and even sudden rages."

[@sadieslevin6428]

I can understand everything she been threw anxiety is horrible sometimes when when have panic attack some time I just wana be on my own then I start to relax just Ur mind goes else were aw bless her no how she feels

[@bitethewave-i5q]

Hope you can get out of it😢

[@iloveeetino]

i wanna be on one of these so bad. my psychiatrist said im one of the worst cases shes had of anxiety.

[@BillyMobiles]

I would refer you to my doctor he cured my anxiety he's Dr bayo plants

[@BillyMobiles]

On Instagram

[@Tiyasa_659]

My teacher said " mental disorders aren't for middle class people " :)

[@Tiyasa_659]

@AvrilLavigne-xi1ce who?

[@JayJayH3424]

I understand some people have a extreme type of anxiety but most people with or claim they have it just use it as a excuse

[@ceciliamorales5302]

OMG I have it terrible I CAN'T eat wen I get it

[@ivamorris1605]

Bad feeling to feeling with anxiety

[@Elizabeth-yx2ti]

Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again again but it’s just so hard to source out of there.

[@Juliebbb544]

I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety because of university stress. Not until I came across (dr.chris356). a very intelligent mycologist.He saved my life honestly

[@AliRamo-xc2ox]

I'm feeling the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety level. I am so glad to be part of this community.

[@Juliebbb544]

Yes he is. (dr.chris356)

[@Juliebbb544]

dr.chris356 is the best, he's been my go to for anything psychedelics.

[@ZeNaTy-hg4zd]

Can Dr.Chris356 send to me in OH?

[@ivamorris1605]

2:30 same thoughts I hate myself for suffering with anxiety

[@STST]

This whole world breeds anxiety.

[@matildaallen2387]

My anxietyvcauses me to feel physically sick which just makes it worse as I have a very strong phobia of being sick and I just start to spiral

[@hannahmartha1625]

Try and take a deep breath, close your eyes and focus on the moment (not your feelings) more your surroundings and just try and be really still and breath slowly and close your eyes, lay down if you want, and then slowly start again and just stay in a relaxed, do yoga it can help with sore stomach I have found it helps sometimes :) I hope your okay ❤️‍🩹

[@Maddy-dh7xv]

Anxiety started at the age of 3 for me

[@ThaoNguyen-jv4up]

As someone with a real disability ( nocturnal grand mal seizures, the same thing Cameron Boyce died off) I’m reporting everyone I see faking instantly even family. And I want some prison time or something also ….anxiety is not a disability

[@gbrown6790]

Anxiety at 12 years ain't normal... I feel anxiety from 19 but felt it's still not normal But maybe it's nature Some are born like that.

[@OliviiaCharlotte]

Mushrooms has been approved to have a positive impact on people battling with anxiety

[@SyaifulAnwar-q4g]

😢

[@jaydee11.11]

Even before the modelling career

[@JamesSahr-b5z]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sophiaepton9767]

I’m not diagnosed but I’m feeling increased levels of anxiety and j don’t know wether I can call it anxiety or if it’s just me being stupid can someone please tell me wether you have to be diagnosed to tell friends and family you have anxiety? Sorry if I’m being an idiot here.

[@George-si6iv]

Whether you have it or not it’s good to talk about it either way. Sadly, I haven’t done so but you should, before it gets worse.

[@sophiaepton9767]

@@George-si6iv thank you. I hope you manage to talk about it but if you don’t feel comfortable talking about it then I would recommend writing about it. What I do is I write about how I feel on notes on my phone and once I’m done I lock the note.

[@aversatilegamer3437]

Well, for me started when I was 8 and now I'm 20😅😅 Sooo I can relate

[@Kingpizza21]

I am in your walls

[@abicaitlin9578]

As someone who suffers with extreme severe anxiety I can totally relate to her. I would stop eating for days at a time as a punishment. I worry a lot about my life, everyone around me and pleasing everyone. It’s absolutely crippling, so glad she got the help she needed, lovely young lady it’s so sad that society has 1 in 3 people suffering mental health issues. I hope everyone seeks help

[@sabinejane14]

❤

[@saurabhbhardwaj8784]

Agreed

[@saurabhbhardwaj8784]

@Jessica J how can we live alone with God, becoz for me i feel very happy along with people but people are selfish, pls guide, I want to live with God, but still I need people

[@jaskayy6590]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nooralmadani5686]

@@saurabhbhardwaj8784 Same, I want to feel like God is enough but sometimes I need a physical person to be their infant of me and talk to me, give me a hug. Sometimes I don't know if God is replying because the responses can take time to see. Although I do believe he's here for me, I want to feel like I only need Him. Living alone with anxiety is hard.

[@DonnDenisse]

I suffered severe anxiety years ago. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe anxiety and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.

[@MartFrancis]

Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.

[@Marylongor]

Can you help me with the reliable source . I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@nicholda436]

Ive done shrooms last month in my house. It taught me how severely traumatized I was from alcohol. I healed from many mental traumas from my past and was able to forgive, let go. Shrooms to me is a remedy not a vice. I even felt more refreshed the morning after. So no hangovers. No depression mood for days. No anxiety.I now have a more calm mind

[@Caroljoyce-mp8sk]

From my experience it really works excellently! It doesnt even need to be a full hit. With potent shrooms 2-3 small ones will still make a clear difference. It will be a few hour cosy rumbling moment around rest time, but afterwards its just calm and you feel amazing and gain your freedom. Psilocybin is different dudes, its the only "treatment" I would recommend to someone who genuinely wants to get better. There is no addiction, withdrawal, or negative side effects. It's just pure healing., far more effective than any anti-depressant and any other thing. I went on a microdose treatment for a couple of months and within the first week, every sight of a cigarette got me questioning why I was doing all that to myself. It really works. you can thank me later.

[@ErnestoHorner88]

Does he ship international? Can he deliver to me in Germany

[@drrd4127]

Started having anxiety as a small child. I still suffer from Anxiety at 33 years old eventhough people kept telling me "It will get better as you get older, you are just young and inexperienced", here I am 33 years old with lots of life experience and still suffering from Anxiety. What people didn't understand back in the day was anxiety is a disease not a phase in life.

[@jamiebutterworth9844]

I've realised that as well. I'm almost 31 now and although I'm able to do more things now than in my 20s and earlier, the strength of the anxiety is as high as it's always been. It doesn't lessen over time. I learnt to accept it as normal to feel anxious before doing something but doing that thing anyway.

[@bestchannel4587]

Try phenibut

[@davidshand4554]

Hi pleasant gmorning everyone, I just wanna say I'm going trough the same thing now and sometimes I wondered if this is the my life will be forever. It's real stressing.

[@davidshand4554]

@@bestchannel4587 what is it

[@davidshand4554]

@@bestchannel4587 what is phenibut

[@AmaraEagle]

She’s so brave to talk so openly about the hardest times she’s been through. And she’s so eloquent about it and so strong.

[@greyspace2033]

Just putting it out here (even commenting this is giving me anxiety) I have not been diagnosed but for several years I have been suffering with anxiety. Panic attacks, anxiety attacks they just come and go. I have recently started dissociating for short periods of time. Anxiety has affected all spheres of my life and crippled me. I am stuck in survival mode and I don’t think I can get help as of right now. Leaving this out here in the hopes that one day I can come back here as a healed person. And to anyone else who is going through the same thing…. You are not alone. If you can get out of bed everyday and make it through life, one day at a time, you already a champion.

[@Brittany12173]

I recommend microdosing mushrooms it has helped treat anxiety depression PTSD and other mental issues, look up the handle they shrooms varieties lsd DMT xanax mmda and other psychedelic products. A mycologist that guided me.....

[@Brittany12173]

Smithspores my source for quality shrooms, dmt and more

[@Brittany12173]

On ig

[@remiporche1704]

have you considered therapy, speaking about your troubles to someone else really goes far.

[@marianaree9967]

I feel you ! I take meds and I had really beautiful 4 years almost anxiety free . It’s posible but is a battle definitely. We need to change this constant feeling that we are not enough . You are worthy, you are of high value .

[@Denis-89]

I feel her exact words and feelings. I recently realised it is anxiety after living 30 years like the she lives now. Always worrying, never positive. Always problems. I finally took courage and contacted therapist who helped me. So all anxiety ridden people out there, there is nothing wrong with you, you are perfect. Things will get better! It is never to late to ask for help..

[@Denis-89]

@Elxphant I feel you. But please talk about it and get help. You matter, you have a value. You will never stop feeling negative but at some point it will get better, you will handle it. I am here for you..

[@inesalejandra2868]

@Elxphant Please don't stab yourself. Reach out.

[@npc8074]

i love you

[@captainrickk]

Can I contact you please?

[@TiredInAugust]

@@Denis-89shush

[@TheEXTREMEcleaningguys]

I am a sufferer off both anxiety and depression and have been since I was in primary school I am now 31 and it still likes to play games with me. It’s a HORRIBLE ILLNESS to have and I would give anything to make it go away but it won’t and I know that now so I just take it day by day now. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@elk33333]

Bless you

[@elk33333]

Bless you

[@anthonydilele7808]

I’m 31 also and I’m starting to come to the realisation it will never leave I’ll just have to learn to live with it I hope your doing well take care

[@Christian.Raduescu]

Antidepresants?

[@Kat-mu8wq]

Antidepressants and talk therapy only works the first few years you have it. After 10 years with the disease (depression)(though depression and anxiety are often found together as they feed off each other), studies have shown it alters your brain, shrinking several parts such as the hippocampus which controls memory and learning and enlarging other areas like the amygdala which deals with fear and other emotions.

[@mohammedmansoor9497]

I feel anxiety and depressed as an introvert it was very hard and I completely lost my mind and has a dramatic adverse effect on when it comes to finding Relationship with a true one.

[@gameproadvancesp148]

Why. Just cause? You’re lucky you know...

[@realgoodenergy5223]

I agree relationships are realllyy difficult for me to maintain 😞

[@dranbuzz5276]

It's been 3 months since my anxiety and panic attacks started. I feel so pathetic because I can no longer do things that other people do normally. Even entering malls and riding a bus makes me really anxious. I tried to open up to my friends one time but they just laugh on me because they taught that I'm just joking. Luckily, I have a family that understands me and supports me. It's really hard especially that I'm a university student and sometimes I suffer panic attacks while answering quizzes and exams. I can't just say to my professor that I'm having a panic attack because everyone will think that I'm just making an excuse to escape the quiz. Even though I'm suffering from this, I always feel proud to myself whenever I overcome things alone. I feel like I'm so brave and I'm a fighter.

[@erikmajaron1247]

David R. Hawkins, dr. med.: "Patients often called me with reports of depression, anxiety and anxiety attacks, intense phobias, and sudden bouts of rage. I’d suggest they stop eating sugar until they come in for an appointment, and a quarter of them no longer would experience these symptoms by the time they saw me. One of the most misdiagnosed medical conditions is functional hypoglycemia. Medical professionals are quick to diagnose patients with these symptoms with ADHD or bipolar disorder without ruling out the possibility of functional hypoglycemia. In fact, low levels of blood glucose can lead to cerebral dysfunction and poor adrenal function, which can cause npredictable changes in temperament and mood swings. By eliminating sugar, patients can eliminate anxiety attacks, insomnia, depression, and even sudden rages."

[@deno_developer3848]

im 100% like you from almost 1 year i feel unbalanced every day im scared to go somewhere thinking something will happen to me i was to every doctor they can't do anything and this is the worst thing i ever had and i would never imagine it will happen to me something like this sometimes i cant even drink a glass of water trust me im 28 years old guy i was strong always i was smart and strong until in january 2023 in the morning i had something like a attact in my body and i was at the hospital 3 times from that day im totaly a different person im scared to go ti malls shops or in trains busses etc... if i go in places with a high number of people i always get a panic attact and i start to lose the body balance i pray to God to help us and everyone whos suffering from those things.

[@crystalzzxx]

Reading these comments is so touching because it makes me feel like people truly understand how I feel and that I can someday find those kinds of people irl to support me.. dont worry. Im going to my second appointment with professional soon.

[@aymaneoulahyane6803]

How are you doing

[@crystalzzxx]

@@aymaneoulahyane6803 been doing okay. I am still having bunch of anxiety about stuff but when I did go to appointments it did feel like it helped me clear my emotions out better. I had yo stop going due to moving in with my bf but rn I am gonna start going to appointments with a psychologist again hopefully soon.

[@ahmedtrainingacademy]

Please do not let anxiety rule you and take ownership to break the shackles. Surround yourself with positive people and talk to someone. We are all in this together.

[@GreatBritishMeditation]

"In today's rush, we all think too much, seek too much, want too much, and forget about the joy of just being." - Eckhart Tolle

[@oldschool8330]

Anxiety has ruined my life. Feel for this young lady as I know the struggle she must have gone through. Hope she goes on to live a fulfilled life.

[@charlalar14]

Same, everything she said, it was like listening to myself. Are you any better today? This is hell on earth 😔

[@smyrnasstory]

“Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers”

[@dawudy4823]

when i was 17-year-old, i had anxiety disorder, pacnic attact, death feeling, worrying a lot, struggled almost every day . now i am 39, present have no more anxiety disorder syptems, but just body syptums with insomnia, one thing you should know early treatment is much better, i delayed for years to find treatment. stay strong, for me i am working in a company with a good performance. just do it . u can be normal again.

[@csick11]

What treatment did you get?

[@sainath398]

Kya treatment liya

[@csick11]

@@sainath398 never heard of that.

[@MarcoSanderCoaching]

Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once

[@AmaraEagle]

That’s me for sure!

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Every anxious moment is an opportunity to practice and move away from who you thought you needed to be to who you really are.

[@fayizakp6365]

Thank you needed this☺️

[@nicoleanne1554]

You go girl❣️ beautiful story, proud of your strength. I’ve watched my daughter go through similar life challenges.

[@tinab083]

She’s amazing for sharing her story..very brave truthful and courageous 💕

[@ryanjj3257]

Bless her, just heartbreaking when she said she hates herself 💔 so glad mental health is encouraged to be talked about now.. this would of saved this little girls life 🙏 Dr Alex is a tremendous role model for teenagers and adults alike with mental health 👏

[@visualjottings5626]

It's great, that this young little girl has a wonderful support system and figured out early, what's wrong. Due to extreme violence abuse at home, I developed anxiety and depression when I was around 4/5 years, then kept on developing other conditions like OCD and panic attacks. But I could only realise that just 3 years back. And I'm trying to learn more about it to improve and Sail through and stay afloat without having anyone to support or even to accept and acknowledge what happened to me and what I'm going through on a daily basis, rather some people giving me directions and lot of nonsense with little knowledge about anxiety disorder and dipression and Complex Trauma.

[@robjj5373]

Young little?

[@julietcrowson3503]

You might like reading about attachment theory if to our don't mind me suggesting this. Also avoid watching the news as it's so sad. Nature and good food is very healing.

[@visualjottings5626]

@@julietcrowson3503 Thanks buddy 😊 xoxo

[@THEKING-qp1cx]

same brother

[@isaacverrall8782]

This is the same as me , i feel like a mess lol

[@tamzzy10565]

Relatable , and on top of that I have a condition called palpitations 😩💔 Its been real hard but I do believe that it'll get better over time and for anyone reading this going thru the same obstacle 🙏💯

[@elk33333]

Do you experience your anxiety and palpitations on a daily basis ? How do you cope with it ?

[@tamzzy10565]

@@elk33333 Yes it's every day 😭 but some days are better than others , taking medication from doctor and drinking boiled avo leaves water as a remedy has decreased it to some extent

[@davidshand4554]

Thanks.

[@davidshand4554]

It's really hard for me to cope with it. And this is my everyday life. I really wish I could make it stop, like stop. Gone for good. Sometimes it feels like I'm dying little by little everyday.

[@sreelaxmir_]

@@tamzzy10565whats ur age if u dont mind?? im just 17 and i have both i feel so bad that at such young age im dealing with all this bs fr no reason

[@lassila3]

I lost my father to cancer at 15. i started having panic attacks at 17. I remember lying in bed shaking at night. Missing my father very much, I had to manage a big forestry property, go to school, be there for little sister and let go of a promising sports career.

[@ant-lowe2346]

Anxiety will be, the death of me

[@LUCIFER-vl9kt]

I am so sorry that people go through this, but I'm extremely grateful to you for sharing your story and making me feel less alone

[@whichypoohs]

What a BEAUTIFUL young lady. Hope she’s ok now.

[@stormyXwrld]

Same

[@Isreth]

I had an anxiety attack yesterday that I wouldn’t wake up when I was trying to go to bed and couldn’t sleep the whole night so good night.

[@hannahmartha1625]

What I try do is imagine someone else telling me they are scared to die in their sleep and how it would song irrational and strange, and you wouldn’t think it would happen. Also all 8 billion people in the world go to sleep and wake up the next day (nearly all) so why shouldn’t you? :)

[@cw7911]

Does anyone have constant light-headedness / feeling off balance as a symptom? I've had an MRI which had come back normal so we think it's anxiety, but I'm not able to leave the house on my own as I feel I'll faint. It's crippling and I don't know how to ease it

[@deno_developer3848]

im like you from almost 1 year i feel unbalanced every day im scared to go somewhere thinking something will happen to me i was to every doctor they can't do anything and this is the worst thing i ever had and i would never imagine it will happen to me something like this sometimes i cant even drink a glass of water trust me im 28 years old guy i was strong always i was smart and strong until in january 2023 in the morning i had something like a attact in my body and i was at the hospital 3 times from that day im totaly a different person i pray to God to help us and everyone whos suffering from those things.

[@ajulian7331]

Yup it sucks. I usually eat a piece of candy. I tell myself its my blood suger thats low. Sometimes it works.

[@stevenlupanko2983]

Great you shared on this. I suffered silently for 30 years until I became so sick that nobody could ignore it. The general practitioners totally failed me it was wcada in swansea that pushed the doctors to get me a mental health assessment. They looked through my doctors records and said it was glaringly obvious I had GAD and MDD I had turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism but it's progressive if not treated or understood as was my drinking problem progressive. I just didn't know how to escape what I didn't know I had. I personally asked my mental health assessor if it was a easy diagnosis and she admitted it was. I was under about 20 different G P's in house shrinks too in my opinion they are pretty terrible with all mental health. We need to talk to likeminded people as other earthlings just don't understand our alien problems.if you tell someone you have a anxiety disorder they don't realise that it's grouped in with ocd and was once grouped with ptsd. GAD was previously grouped as one illness which was GAD and panic disorder. Now they tend to separate them and say GAD with panic attacks or panic disorder as a separate issue. They fail to mention much about really extreme muscle tension horrendous insomnia and punishing intrusive thoughts. It's clear to me alcohol is what added to my shut down but why wouldn't I drink when it seemed the cure. I quit drinking 4 years ago and attend A.A meetings now. Those meetings and the 12 steps are the best counselling for any mental health condition. The steps are not about alcohol really they are about a bridge to normal living and a coping mechanism for mental health. Since diagnosis changed for mental health in 2018 so many people in the A.A rooms have been diagnosed with other disorders. I was always going to try to take the pain away or perhaps I would have self harmed instead of drinking but now I can see clearly I was self harming with alcohol. I hope your future will be rewarding it's possible to cope and long as you don't use illicit drugs or prescription drugs e.g valium or sleepers, anti depressants are acceptable but not a cure. Psychotherapy (talking) to likeminded people is really the best help. I go on a walk and talk I found on Facebook and its been a revelation, absolutely lovely people and they make me laugh, I had stopped laughing at all.

[@Wiiliam_Robinson]

Living with anxiety at a young age can be incredibly challenging, but it's inspiring to see young individuals like the one featured in the BBC documentary sharing their experiences. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, a distinguished mental health specialist, author, and Sovereign Health institution employ a range of evidence-based techniques, therapies, and compassionate care to help young individuals struggling with anxiety. Testimonies from both employees and patients demonstrate the transformative impact of their services, emphasizing the expert guidance and support provided. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma's advocacy for youth mental health underscores the importance of early intervention and treatment. By offering a combination of therapy, counseling, and medication management, they empower young people to navigate their anxiety and build the skills needed for a more confident and resilient future.

[@Hectorlovestotravel]

I have OCD and GAD. It's like it's mixed or something. I would worry like A LOT that I don't even know when I'm overthinking or not being normal BUT in specific situations that would shift into another topic. Like one month I would obsess over one topic than the next month I would obsess over another. It's exhausting!

[@thomasthecrankengine]

I'm going through extreme anxiety atm and not eating, work has a big part of contributing to my mental health

[@miapets18]

I live with anxiety and depression myself and everyday is hard for me but I do my best to cope 😢😊

[@anacruz7264]

anxiety is real and it hurts a lot of people

[@mkdiablo995]

at 17 i couldnt handle the social anxiety disorder anymore and tried to take my life... i dont wish severe anxiety on any1 its literaly the worst feeling

[@pixelprintpkuchannel1348]

Install this words in your mind system. you can defeat anxiety easily.. "i don't fear the fear" "i commit loving myself and people around me" "this too shall pass" Relax.. Everything will be ok 😊.

[@Gamerdestiny7]

May every person reading this lines have love, happiness and abundance in life.

[@AmaraEagle]

And I wish the same for you ❤