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Get support with, or talk about anything related to anxiety. General Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, etc.

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Discussion and support for those dealing with panic attacks.
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It is important for us to look after ourselves. But sometimes we can be so busy we forget just to take a minute and do some self care. This thread is for us to keep track of our self care for the dya. Today is something simple for me, I spent 1hr in the bath alone before being pestered by children. Just myself and the quiet, soothing, hot water.
  • Kale
  • Took a bath/shower played video games
Anxiety is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a feeling of worry or fear that can have a significant impact on a person's daily life. Unfortunately, many people who suffer from anxiety feel ashamed or embarrassed to talk about it. This is a serious issue, as people who do not seek help may end up feeling...
  • Lee
  • Anxiety is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a feeling...
I've had ADHD all my life but didn't come to know it until I met my boyfriend when I was in my early 50's. He has it and has always struggled to maintain relationships because of the difficulties and challenges directly related to this disorder. He asked me to read the book entitled Driven To Distraction to help me understand him better. He...
  • PGen98
  • I can only imagine just how frustrating that is ❤️
It’s another day, and I’m sitting at my desk staring blankly at the computer screen. It’s like I'm watching myself from afar, like I’m not really present in the moment. My heart is racing, my mind is foggy, and I can’t shake off this gnawing feeling of dread. I’m experiencing dissociation, a symptom of my anxiety. It’s like I’m outside of my...
  • Lee
  • It’s another day, and I’m sitting at my desk staring blankly at the computer screen. It’s like...
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  • Lee
  • https://www.trappedminds.net/ams/managing-anxiety-in-a-male-dominated-industry.65/
I wanted to start a discussion around anxiety and its impact on our lives. Anxiety is something that millions of people worldwide face, yet it is not always taken seriously when people talk about it. People with anxiety often feel isolated and judged by their peers when it comes to discussing their struggles. Anxiety is not just feeling a...
  • Kale
  • Agreed with this. Too many people get brushed off and hand waved by doctors and medical...
When I experience anxiety, sometimes I feel like I'm not fully present in the moment. It's like the world becomes blurry and distant, almost like I'm viewing it through a foggy window. My body feels numb and disconnected, almost like it's not really mine. I feel like I'm watching myself from the outside, almost like I'm in a dream. This feeling...
  • Lee
  • When I experience anxiety, sometimes I feel like I'm not fully present in the moment. It's like...
As someone who struggles with anxiety, my day-to-day life can be a constant battle. Everything I do, every word I speak, feels like it’s being scrutinized by others. It’s as if I’m never alone, even when I am. It’s a feeling of perpetual vulnerability that’s hard to shake off. My mornings usually start off by constantly checking and rechecking...
  • Lee
  • Thanks Dave, it has been a long path to even get to a stage of acceptance. I think some day I...
Has anyone else used ASMR videos to relax and calm down? I usually watch them to help me relax and fall asleep at night sometimes.
  • Kale
  • Has anyone else used ASMR videos to relax and calm down? I usually watch them to help me relax...
When a loved one is dealing with mental health issues, it can be challenging to figure out how to provide support without neglecting your own mental health needs. Here are some tips to help you support your loved one while taking care of your own mental health: 1. Educate yourself: Read about your loved one's condition to better understand...
  • Lee
  • When a loved one is dealing with mental health issues, it can be challenging to figure out how...
What are some strategies you use to take care of your mental health? How do you know when to take a break and prioritize self-care?
  • Lee
  • Self-care is the practice of intentionally taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional...
How does discrimination and prejudice affect mental health in the LGBTQ+ community? How do these issues impact individuals on a day-to-day basis?
  • PGen98
  • I can't speak for all LGBTQ+ people, but I can say it hurts when someone comes after you for no...
Those of you who are on medication for mental health reasons, have you ever felt like it just makes you feel numb? Devoid of emotion? I understand the objective is to help stop the feelings of whatever you're being treated for, but surely medicating yourself into numbness isn't the answer? Has anyone dealt with this? If so did you stop...
  • PGen98
  • Those of you who are on medication for mental health reasons, have you ever felt like it just...
Are employers doing enough to support the mental health of their employees? How can workplaces provide better mental health resources and support?
  • Lee
  • Are employers doing enough to support the mental health of their employees? How can workplaces...
If you were to watch a Horror movie would it affect your mental health in any way? I know sometimes people's mental health can go down due to the scare elements and then there's people like me where Horrors don't affect my mental health.
  • Foxy
  • I used to watch scary movies but over the years they've gone from thrills to the same rehashed...
Stress is a very common mental health issue. There is no way you can avoid this. What you need to do is learn how to cope with stress and how to manage your stress. Here are my favorite ways to manage stress. Watch feel-good movies Go for a walk Eat Meditate Perform yoga
  • Henrywrites
  • I manage stress by sleeping. I always feel reborn after having a deep sleep. That is why I don't...
Are you on them? Have you been on them? Have you been recommended to go on them? What are your experiences with them? Did they help? Did they make things worse? For me I feel like they actually make things worse overall. Tried a couple of different options, Bupropion XL and Fluoxetine, they're just...not working for me. I have...
  • Dave
  • Used correctly they can be beneficial, but care needs to be taken to monitor their effectiveness...
There are a lot of online communities on social media as well as standalone forums and discussion boards that offer help to mental health patients. The primary benefit of using these forums and communities is you can seek support without revealing your identity. You can also connect and interact with people like you. Have you ever used online...
  • Maul
  • I hardly ever ask for support or advice on an open forum. If I need support or advice on my own...
So you've got supernatural movies with a mental health theme such as the Unbreakable film series (Unbreakable, Split, Glass) but then you have movies focusing on suicide or other mental health themes. Do you enjoy watching these films?
  • Maul
  • Patch Adams is an amazing movie. It's still quite sad what happened to Robin Williams as I...
A lot of studies have been performed on how meditation can help mental health and almost all of these studies point out the same fact that meditation has a positive effect on mental health. It was found that people who regularly meditate were less susceptible to stress, anxiety, depression, mania, psychosis, and other mental health issues. Have...
  • Dave
  • 100% agree with meditation. Works for me every time and I love it.
We all know life can really affect your mental state and sometimes it can be difficult to get up every day. What drives you to continue living and for those times you've been having a rough day, what got you out of bed? For me it's my spouse that keeps me going. They've helped me become the man I am today, and they continue to help me become a...
  • Ravenfreak
  • We all know life can really affect your mental state and sometimes it can be difficult to get up...
This is a discussion that always comes up whenever there's a terrible mass shooting that occurs in the US. Do violent video games actually cause people to go out and harm others? In my own opinion they do not. I've been playing rated M games since I was a child, my parents trusted me enough to know that the games I played were fictional and not...
  • Ravenfreak
  • This is a discussion that always comes up whenever there's a terrible mass shooting that occurs...

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