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QeQ

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Hi everyone this is my first thread, QeQ doesn't really mean anything it's just random, feel welcome to just call me David :)

Not really sure if The Dark Side is the right forum to be posting this but my gut felt right about it. The reason I'm posting is because I feel pretty lonely in the problems I'm going through, I don't talk to anyone about them and this is partly because I'm sometimes not very good at expressing myself. In fact it's backfired for me a few times, namely the last two relationships I was in. I think because of this I conceal myself even more now, I have friends and people that I can talk to if I need them but I feel like locked up inside and I can't properly explain myself. When I try I just come across as really fucking weird and confusing and I just feel like a misunderstood dick head.

I'm 20, I study performing arts and dance at a University in the UK, I'm in good shape and I've played football all my life. Since I can remember I have had what I perceive as pretty bad chronic anxiety, the psychiatrist that I had for a while said I had GAD. I'd like to describe it as severe but since I do live a pretty normal live and I don't let it stop me from functioning daily I don't think it's fair to say that it is severe. I used to be a Christian but now I am agnostic, I don't think there is a god but I accept the idea that I will never know so I hold the believe that I can be very wrong. I did MDMA crystals the first time back in July this summer in Brighton, since then I've done a fair amount of MDMA, weed and nitrous and I've tried cocaine once. Since I tried MDMA for the first time I immediately took an interest in drugs, more so from a fascination point of view. That's how I first found Bluelight, because I wanted to learn about MDMA and how it worked. I don't take the best safety measures and I have done more MDMA than I should have but I feel pretty okay in terms of drugs, I don't think I'm dependant as I feel I can take it or leave it.

The last few months I've really tried to turn my life around positively and not let my anxiety hold me back. All my life it is weakened, enclosed me, it has taken my confidence and my well-being and happiness, I am always worrying, it disconnects me from the world around me and I never feel like I'm in touch with what's going on around me. I struggle to listen, I stuggle to focus, I struggle to stop thinking and anxiety is always irrational and overwhelmingly powerful and energy consuming. I do live a normal life and you could say I'm doing well since I'm at Uni but I know that it holds me back to a massive extent. I won't give up, I want to live a happy and full life and I am willing to give blood sweat and tears for it but I will be honest that I am terrified, I'm tired, I don't feel like I have a voice.

I'm really sorry about how long this thread is, I feel a little self indulgent and I do apologise if it is. It feels like I have barely scraped the surface however, there is so much I want to say and talk but I can't seem to do it very well. I've been reading these forums for a good 5 months now and it's scary to finally post but this is me trying to do open myself up and talk to people and listen to what others have to say. It will be nice to relate to people :)
 
Welcome to Bluelight David! You shouldn't feel self indulgent posting on this forum. We all have problems, that's why we come to the Dark Side. There is a lot to be worried about in this world, but that doesn't mean we have to worry about it. I am also a performing arts student, studying music at a Canadian university and as Im sure you know it takes a lot of balls to devote yourself to something that you are passionate about but does not necessarily offer a steady future. This causes me a lot of anxiety. I will be out of school in April and then who knows what.. What kinds of things do you get anxious about and what specific areas of your life does it effect?
 
Hey I can relate to a lot of what you're saying. I'm also diagnosed with GAD. Let me know if you ever need someone to talk to. I'm on yahoo and skype.
 
Hi qeq welcome, as what the first two posters already said, you are very much welcome to post on tds. You will read a lot of posts here regarding anxiety and will find help with a lot of the other members goin through the same as yourself.

My anxiety has been caused by drug use untested mdma last year ive never had anxiety ever but after that bad night i started gettin bad anxiety but I find ways on dealing with them. Its not as bad as months ago but I've come to terms with the damage that has been done.
 
Hi guys thanks for the welcome!

It's nice to know I'm welcome to post on here, from what I've read and what you guys are saying, it seems like a really non-judgemental and positive place.

Sorry for the late reply I've been super busy with Work and Uni the last few days, I've literally just started my xmas holidays now so I can take a little breather.

Chronic I can see where you're coming from. In no way is this field of study secure! Unless you were more interested in going down the route of being a lecturer etc, but you're probably like me and hope to stay in the performance/creative process. I'm not actually worried about that at all but that doesn't mean to say I won't in the future. I can worry about absolutely anything, and when I'm worrying about that one thing I literally have no worries for anything else as all my energy is pulled to that one singular worry. I know exactly how that worry feels, it has different intensities but I know when it's gonna be really bad because I can slowly feel this tight overwhelming sensation curdling in my guy and stomach.

One of my main problems is the ability to stay out of my own head. When I'm not thinking and I'm totally in the moment, the people and the environment around me I feel beyond fantastic. Because I've stayed so absorbed in my head for my entire life I find it really exausting to not think, I feel like a foetus trying to stand up and walk...(Don't mind my weird and crude analogies :P). I do have a very positive mindset about everything though, I just know it's gonna be really hard to become the person I want to be as I'm fighting against 15 odd years of mental conditioning, I know that change is agonizing, but how I feel when I'm not anxious is like indescribably amazing, and I want to feel like that all of the time :) I've been trying to break the chains of anxiety for the last 3 months now and while there isn't a massive change, I've noticed a difference and in my head it's always the first few miles of a race that are really difficult because that's when its easiest to give up.

hey Maya, it's nice to know there are many others here with anxiety (Well I'm not glad to hear that they have anxiety but you know what I mean!) I'm really sorry to hear about your MDMA experience, do you mind if I ask you more about it? It sounds like you have a good attitude towards it. I might not be in the position to say this as my understanding and experience of the negative and chronic effects of MDMA is minimal at best, but I believe that any damage that has been done can mostly be reversed. The mind is so adaptable and while it may take a long time, I think you can break it!
 
We are honored with your pressence David!

A very good friend of mine gave me a piece of advise that I hold dearest in my heart.

You have to utilize optimism and physical exercise.

When we get sad, we dwell on the negative, because we are in a vulnerable state. You're not alone, everyone feels this way. Feeling happy and indulging on the positives is optimum.

When you feel rather dark and uncomfortable thoughts consume your mind take a second and evaluate.


Why am I feeling this way? Am I being rational? What would I tell a friend in my position? How is this benefiting me?

You're not a depressed, nervous wreck. You're an elegant dancer, brave Football player and admirable student.

You have so much to experience, please don't get down on yourself.

You're far too awesome for such burdens.:D

I suggest you view the links I provide below, they've helped me through MANY tough times.

http://www.comh.ca/pchc/workbook/pages/02-05-Skills-Thinking.cfm
http://www.clairedorotik.com/NLWC-EXERCISE_AND_MOOD.htm
 
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Hey Cuph thank you I'm honoured to be here!

Thanks for the really helpful advice and links, I'm looking at the EXERCISE AND MOOD link right now and I'm gonna go exercise in a bit, I am genuinely really fascinated in neuroscience and psychology and the chemicals that affect our mood. You're post literally put a smile on my face :)

I've been putting together a word.doc for a while now that I continuously add to, it has loads of positive and inspirational quotes and pictures that I like to look at sometimes to keep me in a positive mood. If anyone would like to look at it I'd be happy to send it to anyone.
 
Hey Cuph thank you I'm honoured to be here!

Thanks for the really helpful advice and links, I'm looking at the EXERCISE AND MOOD link right now and I'm gonna go exercise in a bit, I am genuinely really fascinated in neuroscience and psychology and the chemicals that affect our mood. You're post literally put a smile on my face :)

I've been putting together a word.doc for a while now that I continuously add to, it has loads of positive and inspirational quotes and pictures that I like to look at sometimes to keep me in a positive mood. If anyone would like to look at it I'd be happy to send it to anyone.

I would love to read it.
 
How about you add your very own avatar? A picture that displays wherever your name is. Like my beautiful Princess Luna one. The dark pony with a listerious purple mane, surrounded by hearts.

Go to Settings, located on the top right of the page.

On the left hand side under "My Settings" should be an option called "Edit Avatar." Click it.

Click "Option 2," the tab that says "Choose File."

Locate and choose the picture you would like to use from your device and enjoy.

If you need any assistance let me know. :)
 
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Yeah I'l have to get myself an avatar, I'l send the file to you Cuphcakes and yeah cheers I'l have a look at that a post some.
 
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