Anxiety Support Community Introduction Thread

I am a 28-year-old man from Mico, currently finishing graduate school in environmental science. I believe I have depression, though it hasn't been professionally diagnosed. For nearly two years now, but especially this year, my emotions have overwhelmed me to the point of crying uncontrollably.

As someone who isn't typically emotional and finds it hard to discuss personal issues with family or friends, I've come here for support. The reason for my recent struggles is linked to a significant betrayal: I was supposed to receive recognition for a research project, but another person got it instead. This same individual also took control of the laboratory where I was working, and there wasn't much I could do without damaging my reputation.

This year, while initially in charge of a new project, I faced additional challenges when my girlfriend confessed to cheating on me with one of her colleagues at a job that I had helped her secure. She was living with my parents and relying financially on me. After she admitted her mistake, I told her everything was okay because she is more emotionally vulnerable than I am.

But six months later, the weight of these issues became too much for me to beaar quietly. My emotions erupted, and I cried uncontrollably. Now that things seem stable-the project is done and my girlfriend has become financially independent-I find myself unable to focus on my work as a researcher. Every time I try to write or do research, my mind fills with negative thoughts telling me I am a failure.

I need assistance in overcoming these thoughts so that I can regain the ability to concentrate and make progress in my career without this constant mental struggle.

Hey there, don't worry, you're definitely not the only one going though this-thanks for opening up about it, really.

Hey there, don't worry, you've got friends here who are ready to lend an ear and give some love-just like I'd want for myself in tough times.

I know what you're going through. It'll get better with time. You're not alone

I totally get where you're coming from-been there myself. It'll get better with time, promise. You've got company on this journey!

Thanks for sharing that, Maya. Cheating is really tough to deal with, I guess. But there's a supportive community here at 7 Cups who can help you out. Maybe we can get through this together?

Thanks a lot for opening up like that-honestly, it means a lot.Jst remember, youre not the only one going through this, okay? We're all here to support you no matter what. Take care!

You know, dealing with any kind of trauma can really shake you up from the inside out, so just remember to be extra gentle with yourself. Maybe give meditation a shot-there are plenty of guided sessions online that could help calm your nerves.

You know, trauma can really shake you up. Just be super gentle with yourself-meditation might help, there are some cool guided sessions online for that.

Thanks for opening up about all of this-sounds really tough. Sorry you've been dealing with it solo for so long. Given everything you've gone through, it's totally understandable how you're feeling. You're not a failure, and you don't have to handle everything on your own. I'm here if you want to chat anytime.

I'm really glad you shared all of that. It sounds like you've got some heavy stuff going on-your job and your relationship issues would be tough for anyone to handle. Anyway, when someone's tellng you that you're failing at everything, it can feel really intense and it can make concentrating super hard. But honestly, just because those thoughts pop up doesn't mean they're true-it's often how stress gest in the way of things.

Don't forget, though, you doon't have to go through this all by yourself. Maybe checking in with a professional outside your usual circles could be helpful? I mean, it miht feel like there are too many steps and not enough answers, but breaking everything down into little manageable pieces can really make a difference. Just take one thing at a time-you know, no need to solve everything in one go!

Hey, sounds tough. But you gotta push through. Hope you find some god in it and things get better.

Hey there, it sounds like you've got quite the rollercoaster going on right now. But hey, every cloud has a silver lining, right? Maybe all these hurdles are actually pusing you towards some amazing new paths and chances for good stuff down the line!

Hey there, I hear you're dealing with a lot right now, which sucks, but hey, it's all about how you look at it. You know, sometimes we just gotta turn lemons into lemonade, i mean, find the silver lining in all that chaos. Anyway, don't forget this could be a chance for some serious growth, y'know?

Hey there, sorry to hear everything's rough right now. Try to see it as a chance to grow, though!

Maya, shit sucks now but things will get better

omg hey maya, ur going thru a rough patch rn but dont worry it'll turn around fr

hey may, we r here if u need sumthng fr sure

You're not alone, lots of people here support you

Hey there! So, I'm just this high school freshman who's gearing up for finals. Yeah, me and my mom-we're like a little twosome in our house, no one else around. Anyway, I've got this thing called Generalized Anxiety Disorder that's been kicking my butt lately. This December has been rough-already had two panic attacks and it's been super stressful. And guess what? My hair is falling out from all the anxiety too. No one seems to have notcied yet though... can't really blame them, right?

I'm really sorry to hear about that. Finals can be such a challenging period for everyone. There are actually quite a few people who struggle with severe anxiety around exams and school stuff, so please remember you're not alone. Just do whhatever helps you feel better during this time. Take care of yourself especially now when things might seem extra tough. <3

Thanks, that's super nice of you-means a lot!

Oh man, I'm really sorry to hear that. You're definitely not aolne in this-trust me, I've been there.

I'm glad you reached out. Dealing with finals and panic attacks must be very challenging, especially when you're on your own. Anxiety can have a significant emotional and physical impact, and it's important that you don't go through this alone. I am here to support you. Would you like to share what has been feeling most stressful right now?

Hey there, super glad to hear from you! This whole thing sounds majorly overwhelming, especially with finals around the corner. Panic attacks and hair loss can really come on when stress levels skyrocket, so it's totally understandable that your body is freaking out like this. You know, you don't have to deal with everything by yourself-maybe chatting with someone cose to u, like your mom or a teacher at school, could help? Or even reachhing out to a counselor if you feel like it. I'm definitely here for you-what's feeling the most challenging right now?

hey same, i'm a grad studennt too. kinda suck atm tho

i finished all my exams but then my adviser said i should switch to a masters cuz i apparently lack mental flexibility or whatever. the email was super mean. it's beeen tough menally and emotionally.

had some bad weeks where i just couldn't motivate myself. went back to counseling b/c everything hit hard.

tryin to get back into working mode, but seeing my adviser every day still freaks me out. avoiding him as much as possible but even thinking about being in the lab makes me anxious.

just had a meeting with him and feelt better than expected for once. didn't leave feeling awful like usual. thought i'd finally have a break but it's back already now that things went okay today. still gotta face this daily stuff, adviser is unpredictable, feels overwhelming.

here i am again. really grateful for 7 cups tho, had somme good conversations lately and felt better for a bit at least.

I think it's really nice that your conversation was helpful, and just want to remind you that you're not alone-take care.

I am a 30-year-old working mother who has been married for over three years. Recently, I received a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and dealing with this condition has been quite challenging. Anxiety attacks have become frequent, occurring more than once or twice a day. I signed up here to seek support and try to manage my symptoms better.

My husband is a wonderful and loving person who genuinely tries to understand mental illness, but his efforts sometimes exacerbate the issue rather than alleviate it. I often feel like an outsider, isolated from others who don't grasp what I'm going through. Coworkers frequently make snide remarks about being meticulous or overly organized, which adds to my frustration.

Despite having medication, I still struggle with feelings of helplessness and despair. Managing this condition has been a lifelong challenge, but it doesn't make it any easier to cope with the stigma or misunderstandings surrounding mental health issues.

i get u tho. im like 36 and mom to 3 dudes, my老公根本不理解我的抑郁症。他结婚十年了还是不懂。我家人都很爱评判，感觉抑郁就是弱点一样，所以我都藏起来不让他们知道。

Hey there, I'm a 30-year-old mom working full-time and married for over three years now. So yeah, I recently found out about having OCPD and let me tell you, it's been quite the rollercoaster ride. I feel like I've had an anxiety attack more than once a day lately-like, literally, every single day.Anyways, I signed up here hoping to get some real support because managing this on my own is tough.

My husband, he's awesome and super supportive-I mean, he really tries-but when it comes to understanding mental health stuff, let's just say he is't exactly a pro at it yet. It often makes things harder instead of better for me. I'm tired of feeling like an outsider and alone in my struggles. Plus, there are these people at work who never miss an opportunity to make snide comments about how organized and neat-freakish I am-I guess they think I do everything just because I'm "crazy" about order or something.

I feel really lost and down a lot of the time lately. Even though dealing with this has been pretty much my whole life, it still doesn't get any easier, especially now that I'm on medication too.I just hope talking to people here will help make things clearer for me and maybe give me some real strategies to cope better.

hey i'm 24 teachinng preschool for a degree in ed and stuff but i think i've had anxiety since high school. just realizing it rn bcoz of work stress made me book a dr appt tho. only had like 3 big panic attcaks in teh last 5 yrs so not sure if its bad or no. feels like my emotions are off, amplify everything when im frustrated angry sad stuff. hard to stay calm and control reactions to stress. that's it for now kinda unsure what else to add lol

It will be okay. I experience anxiety as well, so just stay around here and you'll see others going through the same or worse experiences. You won't feel alone, and you'll realize dealing with this isn't as difficult as it seems. It takes time, but have confidence in yourself and take pride in who you are.

I use an app called "Daylio" to track my mood. It helps me identify which activities cause the most stress and suggests focusing on eliminating those tasks. It works for me; you might want to give it a try too.
Peace.

I get the feeling you've got a heavy lod on your shoulders, honestly. There's a whole bunch of us around ready to lend an ear or whatever ese you might need-thanks for opening up!

Honestly, I have no clue how to sign up for that support group with K for severe anxiety either. Anyone got the deets?

I see.

Hey there! My name's Alexis, 21, just dropping in for the first time and kinda curious what goes on around here. Honestly, it feels like a great spot to pop by whenever I'm looking for some advice or help-kinda like having an anonymous support system instead of relying on friends all the time. Sometimes you just want fresh perspectives from people who don't have preconceived notions about you!

Hey there, I totally feel ya! I've been dealing with social anxieyt and a bunch of other anxiety-related stuff too. It honestly feels so much better when I realize I'm not the only one going through this.Hope yo'ure finding some comfort in knowing you're not alone either.

im sooo down with social anxiety n stuff too. u got this, u rnt alone irl imho

thx 4 da tea l8r