Feel like something bad will happen...
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| Wed, 11-30-2005 - 1:35pm |
Hi, Although life is going really well, things are working out for me in many aspects, and I have tons to be thankful for, I have this imminent anxious feeling most of the time like something bad is happening.
I don't deal well with rejection and I'm about to move for graduate school and fear my SO and I's relationship will fall apart when i move away from him. That kind of thinking is what *will* make it fall apart if I start acting weird towards him.
Things are going great, otherwise, but I feel like my life is a mess. Does anyone know how this feels? I've had anxiety built up in me a lot lately, and am having a hard time getting control of myself.
I wish I had some affirmations to read on peace, self-acceptance, and calm.
Thanks for listening. I just really feel like I need help right now, people to talk to about this.
ps--I edited this to add that I am also taking graduate classes now and I have had 4 papers due over the last 2 weeks...each time I get so anxious and stressed, fearful that I am failing out of the class only to find out I made A's on the papers. I don't know what is wrong with me...I feel like I am failing and even seeing the A's doesn't have a relief effect on me. I still *feel* like I am failing the class...it's crazy. I don't know what is wrong with me, why I can't just relax and be happy and believe in myself. the anxiety is forcing itself on me.
Edited 11/30/2005 1:59 pm ET by iamsamslove

Welcome! We are glad to have you in our caring community! You are NOT alone. As my gramma used to say, *quit borrowing trouble, jan.* I was forever thinking of the worst case scenarios, many of which never happened & some plain weren't realistic. That's the nature of anxiety. Always waiting for the other shoe to drop):
I can well understand the pressure you're under with all the classwork. I hope you're making time for yourself. The stress can trigger anxiety & if it's already present, make it much worse. Please check below in our *coping tips & tricks* folder. I use the belly breathing & meditate each day. If I don't stay focused, the fears seep into my mind & I have a difficult time ridding myself of them. Better to take things in small steps. HTH in someway.
Please click on the link on the top of our front page *about our community & chats.* We encourage your active participation. Our members are great @ giving you the support you need. Good luck & GBU! We care & want you to succeed. (((hugs))) jan
PS I have to add that I read your profile & I see we have interests in Indian lit & movies? My ex was a Punjabi Sikh & professor of Indian lit. I developed a great love for it:)
Hi Jan,
I know I shouldn't borrow trouble. My anxiety is always worked up and I worry too much.
That is good advise, too, to focus and take things in small steps. Thanks for reminding me of this.
thanks again,
samslove
ps-Yes, I love indian movies and lit! and food, and clothes, I could go on and on :-) My SO is south indian. although, i loved indian culture long before i met him, part of the reason i was drawn to him. have you seen any good indian movies lately?