For a little background info, I am just going to say that I have had anxiety for a while. I have always gotten nervous for stupid little things that normal people don't get nervous about, and it just is awful. And recently I started having panic attacks randomly, and it just isn't fun.

Now, I am not sure if this is just my anxiety acting up, but lately I have been afraid that I am going insane. I am thinking it might just be because I have been listening to scary stories, so therefore I am afraid that because I am listening to scary stories I too will become insane like the characters, but I can't tell if this is irrational. I am so terrified that I am going insane, and that there will be no way to stop it or something. Has anyone else on here gone through this fear, or has anxiety and has input, or just anyone who has any helpful words?

Also, therapy isn't an option. My mom refuses to believe there is anything wrong with me, and thinks I am just trying to get attention when I bring up my anxiety. It's just something that I "need to get over and stop dwelling on" :/

And one more thing: I am awful at replying to things. I have been super busy with school lately as well, so I haven't exactly had time to get on subeta. I will try my best to reply to everyone, as I am trying to improve in that social aspect. But thank you to anyone who responds to this, it really means a lot.

- I pinged you, since I mentioned this forum on your forum about anxiety :/

/huggles I just thought of something. Maybe there's an online support group that could help with the anxiety. When I lost one of my ferrets I found an online pet loss grief chat thingy. It did help me a bit. It could be an alternative to regular therapy since your mom thinks there's nothing wrong. [edit] This site looks like a good place to start. They deal with anxiety as well as phobias.

Thanks :) I will check out the website, and maybe talk to people also going through the same thing ^-^

Anxiety is a proven medical issue. You should look up some facts about the neurology and such behind the condition and show your mother. I do believe that therapy would be the best option, however, you should seek out someone with a physcology degree or at the very least a medical degree. Your anxiety seems to be severe, and may require medication, and therapists can't prescribe any by law. It has to be someone with a degree, and therapists frequently don't. If that is truly not an option, look up the clinical definition of insane and find ways to prove to yourself you're not.

Actually, to be a licensed therapist [in the USA] you have to have at least a masters degree. To be a psychiatrist to prescribe medicine you actually have to go to medical school.

From what I've read, I suggest simply trying your best to get to a therapist, it doesn't really sound like you need medication at all. If your mom refuses, try talking to somebody else, like a counselor or teacher at your school or an aunt or uncle?

Mine was a high school graduate... I think it varies by state then. Or she wasn't really licensed...

Then she wasn't licensed, and if she was calling herself a therapist, you could actually sue. link

Damn! She was good at what she did though, and helped me a lot. I'm not suing...

Perhaps she was, but what she was doing was illegal. I didn't say you should sue, just that you could if you wanted to.

Is there any way you could talk to a school counselor or teacher and have them talk to your parents to let them know it isn't just a phase or something? Maybe having another adult in on everything would help you to get the help you need. I had (knock on wood at the had) panic attacks and anxiety and depression...I have good days and bad days, but I take meds for it. It's pretty well managed, except for the normal stress over not having a decent job and all that goes along with that.

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I've suffered with anxiety and depression for a few years, though it wasn't always severe. Usually ups and downs. This could be just a bad period. I've tried medication, I would personally advise against it. It helps, but there are a lot of weird side effects that scared me.

It would help to talk to someone you trust, a friend, family member, or even a pet or stuffed animal! It also helps to find an activity that relaxes you. For me, that's making friendship bracelets. But for you, it could be reading, playing a video game, anything to get your mind off of things.

As for going insane, if you were actually going insane you wouldn't know it. Insane people aren't in their right mind, so they don't even consider the fact that they're crazy most of the time. But it would probably help if you slacked off on the scary stories. I went through a period of reading all of the creepypasta, and it did not help my anxiety one bit.

I hope you feel better soon! I know what it's like to have panic attacks, truly the most awful thing I've ever gone through. And if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to reply to this thread or sMail me. <3

i agree a lot with what others say, being someone who's suffered with intense anxiety for around four years. i don't think you're peculiar at all; in fact, just recently, i was going chaotic from having the same fears crawling around in my head. i slowly got over it by forcing myself to read more cheery things, along with spending time outside as to disconnect myself from thinking and to dwell on my body for a bit (not saying it helps everyone, but it was a big helper for me to preoccupy myself with something other than those thoughts that made me panic by jogging and swimming).

also, my mother is the same exact way! "n" although i have seen a psychologist before, it did help. medication, in my experience, never aided me, but i know it can/has helped others. if you are unable to see a psychologist, and since that alternative seems unlikely at this point for you, i also suggest the friend route or just setting down the material that's triggering you. it's awfully hard to do, but it becomes easier over time to ignore those things until they no longer affect you.

i'm sorry if it appears i'm ramblin'.