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This’ll probably be long.
Lately I feel like I might have anxiety. I don’t want to self-diagnose myself though. I’m not putting this out there to get pity or attention.
My dad and sister argue. A lot. They scream across the house at each other for who knows what reason. They’ve even interrupted my online classes several times in their yelling matches.
It really stresses me out. Sometimes I have to drown myself out with music or tuck my head in a pillow. I cry. I just get so anxious when they start shouting at each other. My hands will shake and I can’t stop crying and I just want it to all be over. (I’m not a little kid, I typically don’t cry often, haha.)
It’s gotten to the point where even if they’re just talking loudly to each other, I start stressing out about whether something bad is going to happen.
I’m not sure if any of these are actually symptoms of anxiety or if it’s just stress from their arguments piling up into one big ball of anxious thoughts. Either way, it just really bothers me.
Anyways, thanks for reading my rant. It got kind of long, but I appreciate it.
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Hi,
Youve done really well at describing whats going on.
From what youve explained, it seems like the trigger for this is when they argue and start shouting and then to a point where the loud talking triggers the same response.
What your feeling sounds like a fight or flight response where your body is gearing itself up for perceived danger, have a quick google about fight or flight response.
It will stress you out with conflict and it will bother you, its good you identify what triggers that feeling though.
Have a read about that response and see if it sounds like something your experiencing.
Stay awesome!!
Marc
Replyhey there!
first things first: it is /so/ okay to wonder if you have a mental illness. self-diagnosis is very toxic, but this sounds much more like thoughtful consideration based off of symptoms you have (which is actually really healthy!). when i first thought i had anxiety, i was worried about the same things, but if you never wonder you never learn. if i had kept quiet because i was worried about self-diagnosing, i never would’ve gotten any help.
it sounds like you’re in a situation that’s causing you a lot of anxiety. this could mean that you don’t have anxiety as a mental illness, but rather situational anxiety from repeated stressful incidents (which is still just as valid!). that would look something like being mostly fine in everyday life, but being set off by these fights.
this may be unnecessary, but you should google the 54321 method. it helps me with anxiety attacks, which may not be exactly what you’re experiencing, but i bet it would help in a similar way.
i hope this helped you some. don’t ever be afraid to question or ask for help! <3
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