Anxiety

Oh it is much worse around "that time of the month". I can totally relate with you on that. I also work in a quiet office. When I feel anxious or panic little things will startle me too.

Sounds just like all of us you're not alone :flowerforyou:

Not to be argumentative, but not all of us. I've never seen a relationship between anxiety and menstruation, even when keeping logs for my therapist and doctors. I'm not saying it's not common, but it's certainly not universal.

I agree. I tracked my mood for two years straight and there was no correlaton between menstruation and my mood.

Me neither. It is know that birth control can bring on feelings of anxiety during the time of month, but I don't have that either.

I haven't really bad anxiety but haven't done anything about it. =/

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im only in my twenties and shouldnt have this much stress already.

This statement is amazingly laughable. First, people of all ages suffer from significant stress, from children to elders. Second, while stress often makes the symptoms of anxiety disorders worse, and is often associated with the onset of anxiety disorders, for people who have anxiety disorders, the anxiety often exists even when the person is not under obviously high levels of stress.

One, thank you for laughing at me...thats really nice in a support group. Two, i was stating that the doctor was saying at my age i should be living care free and enjoying life because you are only young once... and i should control the things i can but try to not let the things i cant control cause me to worry and Three, i cant control my stress/anxiety whatever you want to call it.... thanks for the support...
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I understood your comment. Some people should think before speaking...you may offend someone. I hv no "wonderful" ideas and so I won't offer any. I hope that all of you are managing well or find something that works for you. Nothing is a one size fits all and pharmaceuticals are NOT always the way to go unless your overall daily functioning is affected. I had a doctor's appt today and my only complaint was a little anxiety when I feel I don't hv enough time in the day and some stress (which is rare for me). Heart palpitations are not new for me but may hv increased because of the stress and anxiety. I just remember to breathe deeply. Sometimes it works...other times it doesn't. He asked me if I wanted meds and I declined. If you are worrying about something you can fix apply action...if you can't fix it move on to the next. Nothing is worth your health. One last thing I want to add is, find ways (that work for you) to cope. Most of our stress and anxiety comes from our inability to cope or lack of coping skills. Once we figure out what the root of the problem is we can learn adaptive behaviors that reduce symptoms. Once again...wishing you all the best!

im only in my twenties and shouldnt have this much stress already.

This statement is amazingly laughable. First, people of all ages suffer from significant stress, from children to elders. Second, while stress often makes the symptoms of anxiety disorders worse, and is often associated with the onset of anxiety disorders, for people who have anxiety disorders, the anxiety often exists even when the person is not under obviously high levels of stress.

One, thank you for laughing at me...thats really nice in a support group. Two, i was stating that the doctor was saying at my age i should be living care free and enjoying life because you are only young once... and i should control the things i can but try to not let the things i cant control cause me to worry and Three, i cant control my stress/anxiety whatever you want to call it.... thanks for the support...

I understood what you meant as well, that the doctor was saying that. I have a very depressed mother and have beat depression myself but I would never pretend to know everything about it and preach to others about it.

im only in my twenties and shouldnt have this much stress already.

This statement is amazingly laughable. First, people of all ages suffer from significant stress, from children to elders. Second, while stress often makes the symptoms of anxiety disorders worse, and is often associated with the onset of anxiety disorders, for people who have anxiety disorders, the anxiety often exists even when the person is not under obviously high levels of stress.

One, thank you for laughing at me...thats really nice in a support group. Two, i was stating that the doctor was saying at my age i should be living care free and enjoying life because you are only young once... and i should control the things i can but try to not let the things i cant control cause me to worry and Three, i cant control my stress/anxiety whatever you want to call it.... thanks for the support...

Passive-aggressive much? You completely misunderstood what they were saying. No one was LAUGHING at you--the idea that "I shouldn't have stress at this age" is laughable... like in a sad sort of way. People are under tremendous amounts of stress--young adults are famously under more and more stress today.

I have anxiety...I started going to therapy and my therapist helped me figure out the underlying cases of my anxiety. We use cognitive behavioral therapy. Using a "thought record" helps me dissect my feelings and anxiety. My anxiety has gotten much better the past 6 monthes. You can google search "CBT thought record" to see what I am talking about.