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sugar32204
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October 19, 2008, 9:33 pm PDT

oh wow... I'm not alone. we have the exact same feelings. email me. sugar32204@yahoo.com

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     Hello!  I am Niecey from Batavia, New York.  I suffere from MAJOR anxiety, and Depression.  Panic Disorder as well.  I have many issues.  I try to control the thoughts, and the fears, but the thought tend to control me, and I begin to fear everything.  I think the worst thing is my MAJOR anxiety.  I fear that I have every illnessa nd disease out there.  If someone tells me that they or someone they know has or had an illness I suddenly begin to get the symptoms or fear that I will.  For example.......  I dont know what it is but lately alot of people seem to be having heart problems and brain tumors, and anurysums.  I think on a daily basis that I will end up with either one of these illnesses.  I have already thought I had Pancreatic Cancer because I was having stomach discomfort.  My gastrointestinal doctor just looked at me and said You don't have any Pancreatic Cancer.  And your Colonoscopy was crystal clear.  I always worry about things, and its easy for people to say well when its your time its your time.  I think thats the coldest approach because people who have illnesses like this really don't see it that way.  They really fear that these things are happening to them.  I could go on and on here, but I just wanted to mention a few things because I know how long this could get.  I fear that people are talking about me, and that people dont like me, and that someone is always trying to do something to spit me.  I fear not being liked and not having any friends, and sometimes I think that I try too hard and make a complete fool out of myself.  I have alot more to add, but I will stop here.  If anyone else would like a friend to talk to and understands what Im going through then we need to talk.  You can E-mail me anytime at my regular E-mail address.  Id love to hear from you.  I am 42, and the mother of 3 small children by the way and I am married.  Anyone in my area?  Batavia, New York?  Western New York?

                                                                          Niecey
 
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October 22, 2008, 5:33 pm PDT

PANIOC ATTACKS AS WELL

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im scared of everything it ruins my life. i think i have every diesese i think im sick with everything. i think people falllow me and i think everyone is trying to kill me. sometimes i run from things that are really not there. i believe everyone is trying to screw me over sometimes. i always think my boyfriend is cheating on me, i always think people are talking about me. im scared to drive with others and its driving me crazy!! can anyone help in any way... these phobias are ruining my life

i suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks , and would love to talk to you people about this, i have this for no reason out of the blue it happens and i am on medication , it doesnt seem to be working and my doc has told me to try two more weeks of it,, i know its not working as i am fearful and scared of things out of the blue, the anxiety is very hard to control

i feel for you all who have this,, it is real.
 
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October 23, 2008, 7:40 pm PDT

bizarre phobia of holes

I have a strange phobia, I've only found a few people who suffer from it.  It's a fear of holes that are clustered together.  It's hard to even type detail about it without having a reaction, I'll just type, cringe, type, cringe lol.  The worst thing for me to deal with is something with a lot of irregularly shaped holes, like a natural sponge, even the cartoon spongebob bothers me.  I love honeycomb cereal, but it's almost impossible to eat because of the holes. I really really need to figure out how to get rid of this, but although I remember the first time the fear hit me, I don't have any idea what started it.  I guess this is called trypophobia, but I found that online and I'm not sure if it's a real name or just something that someone made up. Please let me know if you have this, or if you have conquered something like it.  I've read that some people who suffer from this can have issues with clustered items and cracks. It's hard to read what other people say about it because they describe what they fear in such detail. It makes me feel physically ill, I itch, my skin crawls, I get goosebumps, I just want to scream and run away when I see things like this.  I don't run, but it takes every ounce of concentration not to.  I can't imagine what triggered this, other than alien abduction - of course, I don't believe in that, I was kidding.  Thanks to anyone who may be able to help me with this.
Marcy
 
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October 30, 2008, 6:07 pm PDT

i have a good idea for you

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Im 18 years of age and ever since I was a child everybody thought I was quiet and shy. I've realized now that i've gotten older I have very bad anxiety. Its soo bad that when I am with people I know or out with my boyfriend and everybody else is talking and haveing a good time im just sitting there basicly not saying anything. I worry a lot about things, people talking about me, If people are gunna like me, what IF? I say something stupid. I dont make friends easily, im quit withdrawn and dont know anybody at my school what so ever. I've been with my boyfriend for over a year and a lot of times I have a hard time trying to come up with a conversation. I guess im just sick of beeing "the odd ball" and I do want to be social and be, maybe not the life of the party but I do want to be talkative and you know.. be normal. But the thoughts I get in my head or just the feelings from the anxiety just seem to overpower my logic.

HELP!

hey i know how anxiety is and it is hard to deal with it because of the constant miss comfort but it is up to ourselves to not let it get the best of us. Ask your self why not face these social fears? I think the only way to face a fear is to not be afraid of that. We and the millions of others with anxiety have this overwelming fear inside that seems out of control and constant. I myself avoid relationships because of worry and fear of being hurt but i will face that by dating and realizing how wonderful my love life can become. I will not let my anxiety let life pass me by and i hope you do the same. Just take it one day at a time and keep making progress. Maybee you can get a job that requires you to talk to people and that could be practice it would work because you will be prepared in your mind.
 
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November 2, 2008, 1:34 am PDT

I feel the same

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Im 18 years of age and ever since I was a child everybody thought I was quiet and shy. I've realized now that i've gotten older I have very bad anxiety. Its soo bad that when I am with people I know or out with my boyfriend and everybody else is talking and haveing a good time im just sitting there basicly not saying anything. I worry a lot about things, people talking about me, If people are gunna like me, what IF? I say something stupid. I dont make friends easily, im quit withdrawn and dont know anybody at my school what so ever. I've been with my boyfriend for over a year and a lot of times I have a hard time trying to come up with a conversation. I guess im just sick of beeing "the odd ball" and I do want to be social and be, maybe not the life of the party but I do want to be talkative and you know.. be normal. But the thoughts I get in my head or just the feelings from the anxiety just seem to overpower my logic.

HELP!

I feel people are talking about me and I start to panic. I stay home as much as I can. I have feeling of anxiety and phobias. I have recently adopted a great Dane and walking him is helping me get out of the house. I am working hard to tell myself that when I have a panic attack , that the worst thing that can happen is pass out. I am not dieing and will make it through. Maybe this can help you. :)
 
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November 8, 2008, 9:25 pm PST

Your Other Disorders

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It started about 5 years ago, I started having terrifing images of people close to me dying. I dont even know if theres a name for it or not. but when my daughter was born I had the same images i dont know if it had to due with the fact that I had three misscarriages before having her or not. but the images started almost immediatly after going through that. the images are so real it scares me to death. I also have fears of dying myself. espeally at night or taking a shower I scared someone will try to kill me. I experience alot through childhood and adolences even adulthood. when I talk about images its mostly car accidents or them being murdered some how or even stuff like falling through a window. I hope that some day i can find help to deal with these thoughts or even find there origins. i worry constantly about my family and friends and when I have these images I cry and have anxiety attacks. believe or not this is my first time speaking publicly about my fears i hope that someday i could enjoy just being alive

You forgot the other disorders you have that are more severe and need to deal with first. You are bipolar. You tend to be a habitual liar. You say in your profile that you love and care so much for all your friends and family. However, after a short period of time, you completely do whatever it takes to completely avoid them for no reason. Those that care about you and love you mean it. So, when you avoid them, you are hurting them deeply. You need to see a professional psychologist ASAP! Maybe they can help you change from being a psychopath to a normal human being and stop being a huge liar. If not, then you deserve to be in a car accident. Hope you can learn to sleep with your eyes open and when showering.
 
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