Mild Anxiety
By May Day
@HaruLoid (1588)
Philippines
May 23, 2024 8:54pm CST
After I took the Philippine Bar Exams for the first time, I have been having trouble sleeping. When I'm asleep, I was never fully asleep. I always feel like I need to run or do something or else I'm going to end up losing something.
I was always irritable, and tried my best to feel normal. Unfortunately, there are some days that I end up crying for no reason at all.
My mom got so concerned that she made me go for a general check. The results showed that I was physically healthy. However, mentally I wasn't. The doctor found out that I was suffering from mild anxiety and panic attacks.
She prescribed some medicines for me. I only took a few, and never finished them all. I decided to get treated by reading self-help books. Fortunately, they were effective. I didn't have to go see a psychologist or therapist.
Even though everything is all good and well for me now. I do hope and pray that it won't resurface.
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@kaylachan (69727)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 May
It could, but you have to remember asking for help if you need it isn't a sign of weakness and some anxiety is normal.
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@HaruLoid (1588)
• Philippines
24 May
I do learned that the hard way.
I was always living my life as the helper and the pleaser, and never the one being helped and pleased.
One day when I wasn't feeling very for such a long time, someone finally snapped and got me to talk to them all. It was difficult to do, but it greatly helped.
I'm grateful for that person, and that person is my partner.
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@kaylachan (69727)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 May
@HaruLoid Sometimes that's how it happens. And, there's no shame in that. Just remember, keep talking. Make sure people know how you feel.
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@HaruLoid (1588)
• Philippines
25 May
@kaylachan I do talk but there are times that it feels like I become a great burden to them.
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@psanasangma (7288)
• India
24 May
Mental health is another challenge I believe you will overcome.
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@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
24 May
With a stronger inner strength, perhaps you can overcome it
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@HaruLoid (1588)
• Philippines
24 May
The pills helped me when I just started them. I stopped when I noticed how pills can give you brain fog, and how it can have you get addicted to it since it's something that helps a person feel better.
Surely, you can overcome it the same as I did. Although there are days when I can feel it resurface, but I always immediately fight it back by reading a book, playing a game or anything that can make me feel busy and not make me be able to think or feel it.
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@Iam_jauntyjen (5017)
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24 May
I will include you in my prayers. Perhaps, you are exhausted.
I have trouble sleeping for as long as I can remember. But these past two years were terrible. I was bullied by fellow pinays here in Korea. Yes, even adults can be bullied. These women are younger than I am.
It took a toll on my health. At the beginning of 2024, I swore to let this feeling go and forgive them. But I am still full of resentment. But, unlike before, I do not see them in my dreams anymore. However, my blood still boils whenever I remember them.
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@HaruLoid (1588)
• Philippines
24 May
Thank you for including me in your prayers.
Truly, it was exhausting. Studying all day and all night while battling for your own sanity was just too much for a person like me to handle back then.
I'm sorry that there are people bullying you. I'm sure karma will give them the things that they deserve. Karma has always been scary as they hit the people and the things that are precious to that person.
I will also pray for you, dear. No one deserves to be treated badly.
