i feel like my problem is so minimal compared to everyone else’s but here we go,, i haven’t been diagnosed with anxiety but i know there’s something wrong with me , i am always so anxious and overthink so much about everything to the point where i can be severely distressed. for example i’m terrified of being a bad person so if i do anything mean like talk about someone behind their back i feel guilty for MONTHS and i am constantly terrified of being confronted for it. i’m constantly nervous at school as i don’t want to be judged by peers, excluded from the group and i don’t want to be pulled out of lessons and yelled at by teachers either. when my dad is driving i’m constantly scared he will crash and i can’t spend time with family without worrying that i will lose them or it will be my last time with them. i’m scared of heights, vomit, spiders, losing loved ones, being lonely or forgotten, someone breaking into the house and the list of phobias goes on and on. it’s to the point where i’m scared i won’t be able to live alone, date, drive or do anything that normal adults should do. i don’t think this is normal, should i get help? or an i just overreacting lol
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what you are feeling is totally valid. i have been dealing with anxiety for years. i would recommend seeing a therapist if you have access. if you need help with how to tell someone, feel free to reach out. another option that has helped me is journaling. writing down those intrusive thoughts helps separate yourself from those thoughts and may help you sleep or go about your day with less anxiety. another thing i have done is set a certain time to worry about it. try setting a timer for 10 minutes sometime and working through your worries and once the timer is up, take a deep breath, remind yourself that you are not your thoughts and try to go about the rest of your day. this doesn't always work, but its worth a shot
oh my god i relate to this so so so much
i think you should probably try and get a therapist. personally, i feel the exact same way as you. my mom doesn't think i need a therapist so i can't get diagnosed but i know something is wrong with me. i know how you feel