Worrying and anxiety

Lately I've been feeling so anxious. And no, not about exam results lol (surprisingly), but about the future, uni courses, career ideas etc. I'm worried I'm going to make a bad choice or something, and I also don't want to disappoint others. I'm not feeling as bad I did yesterday and the day before, when I actually felt sick and attempted to throw up (although I couldn't), but I still don't feel normal, or relaxed. My brain is constantly going into over-drive. I'm constantly thinking about stuff and worrying. I just feel constantly anxious. Any advice..?

Reply 1

Sonicyouf

I know how you feel. a few years back i suffered from severe anxiety and it led to me suffering from stress and having to be put on medication. My best advice to you is to try and talk to someone that you can open up to and let out everything that you are worrying about. also its important that you are not hard on yourself about things and take every day as it comes, any decision you make will be fine, people who love you only want the best for you. If you carry on feeling worried about things start training your mind. everytime you worry think about something nice or something your looking forward too. most importantly try and relax yourself. gd luck!

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

OP

Sonicyouf

I know how you feel. a few years back i suffered from severe anxiety and it led to me suffering from stress and having to be put on medication. My best advice to you is to try and talk to someone that you can open up to and let out everything that you are worrying about. also its important that you are not hard on yourself about things and take every day as it comes, any decision you make will be fine, people who love you only want the best for you. If you carry on feeling worried about things start training your mind. everytime you worry think about something nice or something your looking forward too. most importantly try and relax yourself. gd luck!

Thanks. The thing is I'm not really close to either of my parents; I don't feel like I can open up to them really. Plus my mum went through a similar stage a while ago and was in hospital over it; she's only just started getting fully better, and my family doesn't need more stress. But your advice has helped; thanks :smile:

Reply 3

messynessie

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Anonymous

Lately I've been feeling so anxious. And no, not about exam results lol (surprisingly), but about the future, uni courses, career ideas etc. I'm worried I'm going to make a bad choice or something, and I also don't want to disappoint others. I'm not feeling as bad I did yesterday and the day before, when I actually felt sick and attempted to throw up (although I couldn't), but I still don't feel normal, or relaxed. My brain is constantly going into over-drive. I'm constantly thinking about stuff and worrying. I just feel constantly anxious. Any advice..?

yeah i'd agree, you're just going to have to learn to relax the thoughts when you start going into overdrive, i know it's easier said than done but it can be possible. Then you can just calm yourself down and think more rationally. And find someone to tell.

Reply 4

KarlZ

Like many people I can understand how you are feeling - My problem was that instead of talking to someone and getting my anxiety and fears on in the open where I could face them I bottled it all up instead. This just caused me to get severly depressed and looking back all that could have been avoided if I had sought help sooner!
I told my GP how bad it had become and got referred to a councillor.
If I were you (Or myself living it again lol) I would seriously confide in someone reliable & sensible that you know who will listen to your troubling thoughts and will provide you with sensible support. Also I would consider talkin to someone like the Samaritans who will be willing to just listen whilst you get all your feelings out and can also give some good advice.
In the mean time, eat right, get your sleep in and look after yourself - I didnt and I think that can make you feel worse.
Life is life and whatever happens normally happens for a reason, if you put your mind to anything you do and want to succeed you will. Try not to stress and enjoy the ride. (Easier said than done but with work it is achieveable, I know cos I am work in progress :smile:

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Reply 5

AverageGuyOnTheStreet

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OP, I get a bit like that when I think about uni. It's my second time going but I am so scared that it will end up like my first. I would definitely say it is better to have your problems out in the open. Do you have a close friend or someone you can talk to? I know that helps me because my relationship with my parents is also rather disastrous. :hugs: