I Will Be Myself And Not What Others Want Me To Be

It's more common than people think. I don't know if it's just coincidence but most young women I met were diagnosed with GAD. I have problems too but I've never visited a doctor with it.

But aren't those anxiety attack symptoms?
They sound rather mild in compare to what I heard from people who were diagnosed with panic disorder. They said to me that in panic attack you are convinced that you are going to die and that your brain literally acts as if you had a heart attack or another life threatening condition.

You are loved my friend I have bipolar panic attacks and depression but I know we both and many people got this no matter what know you are not forgotten God bless your heart

Ugh, if I could only be bothered to list the dianosis's I'm supposed to have.
Theres so many
Autism,
Depression
Bi polar
Ptsd
Panic attacks
Screwed up hormone levels
Insomnia
OCD
Night terrors
Sensory processing issues
And that's just the mental amd emotional stuff - I have physical issues as well.

But... It doesn't stop your life - it can put it on pause sometimes, it can colour it.

It's taugnt me I'm stronger than I thought, I've learnt to ask for help, and thr good days are awesome - tje good moments are appreciated So much more - you never take them for granted.

Nobodies normal - many hide it or deal with it badly - some even take it out on others.

Learning to accept who you are is the first step in the right direction, then you learn to adapt.

I've dealt with anxiety and general depression for 20 years. Currently on meds which have helped a lot. In the last decade I've gotten to know a lot of people who deal with it to varying degrees. I really wish you luck. It can be managed.

Hope a consequence of your diagnosis is professional support, by way of medication or therapy if they thought it necessary. I used to get panic attacks but learned about them and how to stop them so it's definitely possible. (Not had any for years now!) Generalised anxiety is harder but there are still good techniques that hopefully could help you manage. All the best with that.

I agree! And being honest as you have. I have PTSD, and depression too. Being Willa, active, and creative lifts my day, mood, and spirits! Bless you and I hope you find your own way to deal with and to brighten your daily life, because it is a daily life struggle. I know.

It takes great courage t admit that yihvare exoeriencing this. Alot of people still feel shamed or scared to admit mental health in the fear of rejection and exclusion. So proud, you have my back 🤗😊💕🌺💜

I hope that with the right treatment and in due time you heal on the road to recovery. Take each day as it comes until it gets a little better and better!

Yes, GAD can make life very uncomfortable for me at times.,what are your plans to deal with it ?

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Have you seen this? My brother sent me it the other day. Its starts at 39 seconds in.

The first step to dealing with any mental illness is acceptance. Congratulstions, you are on your way to recovery.

I still love you anyway. I suffer from depression, and anxiety.

One thing, Disorders are only in west. There are nothing as such in more than 50+ countries. I am trying to say, disorders etc are a business in west as you people run to. There are a dozen million who have these disorders, but we dont have centers to treat and we don't give a damn that we had a disorder. We had many things in life that already hit us hard, so no space for you buddy, bye bye , it is what we say and leave it :)

Hey hey...well this sucks but ya know what... i know you are strong and will make it thru... :-)

I've dealt with anxiety my whole life but didn't understand until a few years ago.

I think you're doing just fine..🤗 You seem very normal to me

Amen to that...we need more people to speak out and break the stigma!

You are an inspiration to many.

wow im sorry this happened to u

I used to have OCD and think I have Asperger's traits.

Its normal to be not normal sopmetimes *hugs* 💕

You are a bright light in a dark place :)

Kia Kaha (Stay Strong)

Neither generalized anxiety disorder nor panic disorder are conditions of mental illness. They're both symptoms of your persona being out of alignment with your inner being. Unless there's something organically wrong with your brain, you're not mentally ill.

Not to be dismissive or make light of your diagnosis, how come no one wonders why 40 years ago hardly anyone suffered from these things when now almost everyone does?

One day at a time

I think these things are even more common than they're reported to be. The demands and difficulties of modern life are enough to challenge the strongest person's mental health.