My Experience With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- My experience with Generalised anxiety disorder has caused me to miss a lot of things in my life, like family gatherings, social events and holidays abroad with my friends.
It’s caused me a tremendous amount of pain, worry, sickness, headaches just to name a few things it’s caused me.
I was first diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder when I was around 14 years old and for many years I kept it a secret because I was worried other people would judge me or make fun of me, say things like ‘oh you’re just being dramatic’ Charlie’
I’m now 27 years old so I’ve lived with an anxiety disorder for over 13 years now and over the years I’ve had many ups and down.
When I look back on my life generalised anxiety disorder has taken so many possible happy memories from me, so many moments of laughter, happiness and joy.
Instead when I look back on my life generalised anxiety disorder has caused me to be a nervous wreck to the point where I’m vomiting over a toilet, countless hours of lying in bed not being able to sleep just going over my what if thoughts, what if something bad happens to me tomorrow at school, what if everyone makes fun of me, what if I embarrass myself in front of everyone?
Living with generalized anxiety disorder is like having a nightmare nearly every single day that’s filled with negativity, constant worrying about anything and everything, chest pains that make you feel like you’re having a heart attack, feeling so physically sick to the bottom of your stomach that you actually throw up, avoiding situations, people or things because you’re worried about what could happen to you it’s basically a never ending nightmare.
When people hear the term or word anxiety they automatically think of someone who is just shy or someone who just feels nervous but that’s actually a slap in the face to people who struggle with anxiety or an anxiety disorder on a daily basis because it’s nothing like that and there’s so much more too it!
I have countless stories where my anxiety has caused me to miss things or stop me from pursing things I’ve wanted to do in my life or go somewhere I’ve always wanted to go.
Over the years I have tried so many different things to help me with my anxiety, a wide range of different medications, hypnotherapy, counselling, self-medicating but something that has really helped me more than all of those others things was therapy.
I could talk to someone about how I was feeling without feelings judged or embarrassed, I could explain what I was thinking about in different situations and explain the physical symptoms I was experiencing, therapy helped me understand the negative thinking pattern anxiety causes me and how I can rewire my thinking process when I have anxiety.
If you’re watching this video and you’re struggling with generalized anxiety disorder I want you to know that you’re not alone in this world, you’re not crazy, you’re not unworthy, you’re not someone who is just being dramatic and you’re someone who just needs support and help.
I understand the types of thoughts you have on a daily basis, the physical symptoms you experience and the many things you’ve probably sacrificed in your life because of your anxiety, not only do I understand but millions of people around the world understand you too!
That’s my experience with generalized anxiety disorder, if you’ve been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder or struggle with your anxiety I want to hear your story in the comments section down let’s show others in this community and others around the world that they are not alone going through this.
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Hello Authentic Mental Health Community❤
Please share this video with someone who is struggling with anxiety.
Can you relate to this video? What is your experience with anxiety?
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I was meant to go to a volunteering event today i’d committed to several weeks ago, on a topic I’m extremely interested in, and because I had a panic attack last night I’m unwell this morning and have had to cancel last minute. I feel so much guilt and shame and embarrassment on top of the crushing fear and panic. I’m so tired but I can’t sleep
I know exactly how you feel man. I’ve been struggling with the same exact thing I just hope I’ll be ok one day.
how u feelin?
Me too every day my heart racing for no reason and just want to lay in bed I go to the doctor and they cant find anything wrong
Authentic Mental health hello Charlie this was a good video and important its never easy shareing a Mental health problem with someone and you have shared your experience and effects of anxiety disorder with everyone here in the comments I felt calm though this video i can relate because as you know i have anxiety and have been though some of the symptoms and experiences while haveing anxiety you mentioned in this video iv had intrusive thoughts and been scared to ho out because being out for to long and around to meny people gets my anxiety going and I sometimes get shakes or my body Goes numb I'm not able to go meany places I'd like to go I havent any friends because my anxiety stops me meeting new people I can't hold a conversation properly with anyone my anxiety meany times has made me have hot and cold sweats plus sickness iv had a couple of anxiety panic attacks lucky not any serious ones and most of the time I have problems going to sleep or staying asleep I have days where I cry thank you for shareing your anxiety story love your channel and video s
I relate man. God bless you and heal you!
God bless you too!
Hi there man so sad what GAD can do I’ve gone through similar.
I never threw up but I did absolutely everything possible to help myself and I’m on the right track and doing well.
I did feel sick and I was obsessive and paranoid and I wanted to be sent to a hospital to be saved.
If it weren’t for my family and friends I probably wouldn’t be here.
Also I don’t blame you for not going to the party sometimes you’re health is better than an important event although it’s sad you couldn’t make it. I wish you all the best mate.
Hey mate, thank you so much for sharing your story with the community, I really appreciate it, I'm also really glad to hear you're on the right track and doing well!
I'm so happy to hear you have family and friends who helped you!
How are you today/tonight?
Thank you for sharing. I suffer also. Therapy never helped me, only medication. Would talk therapy help someone having a heart attack? This is a real illness, and medication can save you a life of suffering.
Although, my family and friends have provided a lot of support through my struggles and is the main reason why I'm still here to say this.
i dont know how to explain it ill just be living my life and everyday ill just randomly get like a weird realization feeling in my brain and i just start worrying for nothing i need help and i wish i could be normal again man
Man I have GAD, I guess, bad, it’s difficult for me to go to the dentist, doctor or even sit in a barber chair, any situation I feel confined in, no escape, in case it hits me and I’m overwhelmed and might be ill, “throw up”, all the, “what if thoughts race through my head, all worked up, anxious before I go, can’t stop thinking about it, miserable, helpless 😢
I had my anxiety under control then I had a fall and injured my nose. I realised after a visit to A&E I’d blocked my left nostril. Told I needed an operation to clear it just sent my anxiety out of control. I can’t face the operation so I’m now stock in a never ending cycle of severe anxiety & depression. I’ve had the crisis team to see me and I’m now visited by a metal health co - ordinator.
Hello everyone here in the Authentic Mental health community I'm a friendly stranger here on this video who watchers and listen s and follow this channel I like to read other people s comment s sometimes say hello to a random person here to be friendly we are all here because we suffer from a mental health problem I liked to feel calm and and be a part of this Authentic Mental health community these video s are very important and helpful to us all no matter what we suffer from take care people x
I’ve had anxiety on and off and had to go on long term medication as I feel like I can’t cope. Slowly getting better with each day.
I tip my hat to you. One legend to another
You're awesome my friend!
You too my friend
I have had GAD as a diagnosis for 8 years now, I have gone to events with my friends and family, although my anxiety has caused almost all of these events to go wrong or leave me feeling guilty. Making me worry about going to future events to this day. I have tried therapy for a little bit, although I may need to look into it more. I am also on meds, which have helped tremendously, in making me feel less worried about certain things such as meeting new people, which used to be impossible for me to do.
Also thank you for sharing your experience with GAD and exposing it to more people. We appreciate you.
I would legit go hungry for a day or two before finally going out for groceries.
I get weak hands and feel shaky it’s worse when my anxiety kicks in xx my doctor must be sick of me xx it’s weird the way mine has affected my hands but I sit all day tenced up my whole body xx
Hi Charlie have you done The Linden Method?
I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder on October 22nd, 2015 but have experienced anxiety way before hand. The only thing I heavily worry about is feeling so physically sick to the point where I vomit. I have severe emetophobia which keeps me from doing so many things, including living a normal life. For my elementary school years, I had it worse until I went to counseling. I don’t remember much about it but it gave me a major relief for a few years, I didn’t have severe panic attacks and if I had some sort of anxiety, it was only alittle and would go away after I breathed for a few seconds. But in between that time period, I was mainly struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. But now, my anxiety recently came back and I haven’t left my house in 55+ days after having a huge panic attack in public that caused me to gag. I’ve been terrified to go anywhere since. I have not tried therapy since it’s hard for me to talk to someone without crying, but I am doing to see someone next week.
i also have emetophobia and anxiety, the two go hand in hand for me unfortunately. the worst part is during a really bad anxiety attack i actually did get sick (fully, not just gagging) and my mental health steeply declined after that incident. i’m wondering if therapy has helped you? if so, i may just look into that as well. i wish you the best of luck moving forward, friend ❤️
How are you doing now? Even I suffer from anxiety due to my traumatic brain injury and also have been diagnosed bipolar im on multiple meds it's hard sometimes when you don't know what is happening but let's stay positive and hope for the best ❤
@@Nancy-ow9wy hello! I’ve lately been doing 10 times better. Sometime after this comment I was put into the hospital and was diagnosed with ARFID: an eating disorder which stemmed from my anxiety and fear of vomit so I was severely underweight. I was put in the right path and have been suffering less as of late. I’m very thankful for where I am now. I’m sorry it’s been rough for you but it will get better.
Yes i do struggle Withe
Its not easy at all
we worried because we care we went the best healthy for us
I can actually relate.
I AN IN THIS HELL, AM PARALYZED BY WORRY, I CAN BARELY LEAVE MY ROOM, I CAN'T EVN OPEN THE CURTAINS FOR FEAR OF SEEING SOMETHING WORRYING, I CAN'T AFFORD MEDICINE, FAMILY DON'T UNDERSTAND, AM NOT LIVING ANYMORE,😔😔😔😔
I AM SUFFERING SO MUCH AM AT A STAGE WHERE, AM CONTEMPLATING THE FINAL SOLUTION
I'm 27 now. I'm depressed since 2 years. I'm not happy.😭 I'm tired of myself. How to come out of it?. I remain on bed all day. I do nothing.
How are you today? Make yourself go outside for even 5 minute walk do little thing even if it every other day if you can’t do it everyday.
I just wanted to say you're a handsome guy and on that note people think if you're good-looking are you have it together or if you appear appear to have it together then you don't or couldn't possibly have disabling anxiety and you are living proof that is not true.
Thank you very much for your kind words! People don't understand that it doesn't matter what you look like, how much money you have, what colour or religion you are ANYONE can struggling with an anxiety disorder!
How are you today/tonight?
Thank you for asking I'm doing pretty darn good I just turned 42 June 26th I had some birthday money I got to spend today I bought myself some items for my skin and hair and I'm looking and feeling great I enjoy watching near-death experiences I'm watching one right now I will put the link
Yes how are you doing today?
For me I have to have Prozac and 6 mg of clonazepam a day at the very least
Thank you so much for sharing, does your medication help you?
And the Prozac help with the intrusive OCD thoughts and depression
No one believes me...
How can I talk to them...
They just think I'm normal nervous and shy...
Some of them thinking that I'm seeking attention...
No hope for this world...
Yup, sorry for these negative...
WE BELIEVE YOU AND I BELIEVE YOU MY FRIEND!
I know what it's like when you think nobody believe you or thinks you're crazy or just making it up in your head!
How are you feeling today?
Can someone have GAD without having the physical symptoms?
Hey, how are you? Honestly I don't think so but I'm not entirely sure as I'm not a therapist and everyone is different, have you spoken to someone about this before? If you want to speak to a therapist you can speak to someone here who is our sponsor - betterhelp.com/authenticmentalhealth
By physical symptons you mean getting sick, panic attacks, etc.? If so, I was diagnosed with this a couple years ago by a psychologist and I don't have a lot of that. That only happens to me when I'm bad about something really important, like what he explains about not going to his mother's birthday party. But in my dayly life it's mostly the negative thoughts.
Hello everyone here in the Authentic Mental health community I'm a friendly stranger here on this video who watchers and listen s and follow this channel I like to read other people s comment s sometimes say hello to a random person here to be friendly we are all here because we suffer from a mental health problem I liked to feel calm and and be a part of this Authentic Mental health community these video s are very important and helpful to us all no matter what we suffer from take care people x
3:14 never saw you talk in this way
I know my friend, I wanted to be more open and honest with the community so you all know a little bit more about me! How are you my friend? Thank you so much for being part of this community
I’m glad you got over it my friend
Charlie!
Hey mate how are you today?
@@AuthenticMentalHealth im hanging in there charlie doing the best i can my friend.
I feel you my friend! what have you been up too?
@@AuthenticMentalHealth working thats all
Literally same lmao
Ahhhh. You covered allot but in my opinion u covered it like a salesman doctor. Not your experience.