My Anxiety Story // AnxietyMamma
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2016
- An introduction to my story with anxiety. I'm a 27 year old mama to one little girl, and I've had panic disorder / agoraphobia since I was 23. I'm learning to overcome my anxiety issues slowly (but surely!)
If you are struggling with an anxiety disorder, PLEASE don't be afraid to seek help.
You can get help RIGHT NOW from Beyond Blue - call 1300 22 4636, or visit
www.beyondblue.org.au/get-sup...
For more on my progress with recovery from agoraphobia, head on over to my blog.
Blog - www.anxietymamma.com
Twitter - / anxiety_mamma
Instagram - / anxietymamma
Ive been living with it all my life. I dont wish anxiety upon anyone!
Your story have helped me TREMENDOUSLY! THANK YOU for sharing. I am battling a panic disorder and it's gotten to the point where I just feel so alone and like no one understands. I don't want to watch my life pass me by I want to LIVE and stop allowing the fear to take control. Thank you for hope! ;-)
Dispute the turmoil you have to go through with this. You look fantastic. I hope you whip this thing and thank you for helping others.
Thank you so much for being so open & honest about this. I have been struggling with not being able to leave the house & it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Thank you so much Lauren! I follow you on Instagram and decided to begin watching your You Tube channel and I’m so glad I did! It’s so encouraging to hear you speak about your condition. I also have an anxiety and panic disorder that has crippled me but you have given me hope and comfort. Just know you are reaching people all the way across the globe with your courage! Can’t wait to watch all your videos!
Much love, Paige from San Diego, California
Hi Paige!!
Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comments. Wishing you all the best for the new year!
I had the same experience when I told my friends and family about this. So surprised how many people told me they had a similar problem and received a lot of unexpected support. Thanks for sharing your experience. Keep fighting! :)
Thank you! It's lovely when you realise most people have got your back. Hope you're doing well.
Thank you so much for all of your videos! I have binge watched most of them this morning. I have had a similar experience to you in a lot of ways. I started having panic attacks at 23 but like you for a long time didn't realise that that's what was happening to my body. I tried to smile through it and doctors put me on antiemetics and inhalers thinking I might be asthmatic. I have had to take some time off from work recently and admit that I was really struggling. I started having panic attacks throughout the day everyday and finally gave in to getting the help I needed. Looking at your story particularly has really pushed me to keep going in getting better and dealing with my issues. Watching your videos has made me feel so positive. ❤❤❤
Thank you for such a lovely comment!!! Hope you are doing well
AnxietyMamma I'm getting there 😁 x
8:00 Yes this is so spot on! I've always seen it as being tied to a chair with someone pointing a gun at your head, but while they're pointing the gun at you they're saying "I'm not going to shoot you, don't worry, I won't shoot you." So, as you said, though there is no seeming 'danger', the crippling fear is still there!
Your channel is amazing, thank you for it!!
Thanks for sharing. This video is so relatable to my situation.
Just came across your videos and i really enjoy them..im struggling with this and i always play your videos in the car to help me when im out..thanks
Thank you, I'm so glad the videos are helping you!
AnxietyMamma thanks so much for replying i have it really bad im a sahm at the moment..watching your videos..you have no idea they give me so much courage to try.. i feel like youre describing me in this video..hopefully i can get better like u did 👍
coupon mommi life you will get better most definitely! Being proactive and surrounding yourself with things that inspire and motivate you is wonderful. I think it’s all about habit and consistency - anxiety disorder can become a bit of an addiction, perhaps not consciously but on some level you are in the habit of responding to every situation with a heightened sense of danger. Eventually that will ease as long as you keep proving to yourself that there is no danger. I would love to hear how you are getting on - please keep me updated! ❤️
Omg! That is exactly how my anxiety disorder started! At work! Went to the hospital because I felt like I was leaving my body and about to faint
I think its definitely super unsettling when it happens at work!
AnxietyMamma I know. It came out of nowhere. Now I havent been able to break free ever since that day 7 years ago
I just found your channel it’s amazing! Why is your blog no longer available?
I just came across your channel, I appreciate your openness about your journey, and techniques to overcome anxiety and panic attacks. I to have anxiety and panic. It was to the point I couldn't leave the house . For anyone reading this , I'd like to share what has helped me. First it wasn't medication. That made it a lot worse . There is no magic pill. Medication is a form of coping , it doesn't get rid of anxiety and panic. And that's what I want , to rid myself of the anxiety and panic. No learn to cope with it . Deal with living with it . That to me , isn't living at all . What helped me , on utube look up the anxiety guy. Subscribe. Dennis has a whole series on not just coping with anxiety , but to truly be cured of anxiety and panic. So go over and check it out . That helped , and affirmations for anxiety and panic. Daily . Listen to them , accept them , make them a part of your life . It all boils down to not running from what you are afraid of . Run towards it , then you are gaining control over the anxiety and panic, and not the other way around . It's about reprogramming your mind . All anxiety and panic, steams from a experience, like in this video , she had an anxiety attack at work , one experience, one bad experience , and then every time she went to that place as a result , her mind remembered that , and her body said ok , we are here again , let's set off that fight or flight , we must be in danger , and it repeated . Usually then ones mind will be on alert , over thinking , what if this happens other places , etc. And what will happen , one will leave the house and the mind remembers that conversation you had with yourself , and bam , anxiety and panic. It's such a horrible cycle . So please anyone struggling with this , go check out the anxiety guy, he will change your life .
What were you very first steps with exposure therapy, and how did you handle it?
Thank you for this video! I am 21 years old and have just been diagnosed with panic disorder and agoraphobia so this video really helped me to not feel so alone in this horrible disease! Do you have a blog post/video about the medication you decided to take? I would be interested to know your experience. Thanks again x
I get asked that question a fair bit, so I went ahead and made a video about it! Hopefully that helps you - and I hope you're feeling ok today. Sending you lots of love and positive vibes. th-cam.com/video/g9e2M4Q-EB4/w-d-xo.html
Amazing! Thank you so so much. About to watch it now x
I can't work because I have agoraphobia. how do you work
i m hvng anxtyy now i m in such aa bas condition that i cant get up from. bed and i have panic attacks and feel like i will die bt no one understands me. they i think i only want sympthy and m friends left me. and mh loved ones. its so painfull
Sending you so much love. It's such a tough disorder but there is hope and it won't be like this forever. Hang in there
Read or listen to-
Dr. Claire Weeks books.
Hope and Help for Your Nerves.
First book. Best book ever
Written on anxiety disorders.
Thank you Shirley, I loved Hope & Help For Your Nerves!!
I know this video is a bit old, but I would love to talk to you about this! I've been dealing with agoraphobia for a while now and would love some advice. Thanks :)
Atlanta Cantrell sure, what's up?
AnxietyMamma is there any way we can talk privately? Email, maybe? It's fine, if not!
Atlanta Cantrell email is anxietymamma@gmail.com ❤️
Your story have helped me TREMENDOUSLY! THANK YOU for sharing. I am battling a panic disorder and it's gotten to the point where I just feel so alone and like no one understands. I don't want to watch my life pass me by I want to LIVE and stop allowing the fear to take control. Thank you for hope! ;-)