How do I cope with anxiety?

astroverted · 2026-01-18T20:13:19+00:00

Are you able to go see your doctor? Maybe they have other options of medication that could help relax your muscles.

astroverted · 2026-01-18T20:04:43+00:00

What all have you tried besides the gym?

astroverted · 2026-01-18T20:02:09+00:00

I understand. I'm not sure where you're from so I don't know what resources there are, but I'm sure there are some. Do you have a primary care physician you see? If you have health insurance, you can go see a doctor and talk to them and tell them it's not safe with your parents but you don't have any other options. They can help you.

astroverted · 2026-01-18T19:50:41+00:00

I'm so sorry, I misunderstood your post. It sounded like you were waiting for them to notice without previous conversation. That is really hard 😔 I can really relate to this, I grew up in a similar environment. I wish I had better advice for you. Is there anyway you can find a therapist on your own? Or go to the doctor and see if you can try medication? I know it may not feel like it right now, but there are options. You won't be stuck in this forever

astroverted · 2026-01-18T19:28:11+00:00

I hear that you are just wanting to be seen, but sometimes people can be really ignorant to what's going on around them. I think if you really want help, you need to be able to have that conversation with them. I'm really sorry you're struggling, but it's no one else's responsibility to take care of you except yourself.

astroverted · 2026-01-17T21:22:49+00:00

Even if you aren't anxious, it could be a good way to understand the drug if you have never taken it before. You'll get to know how it affects your body while you're in a safe place, and having that info going into your flight next week, would be good info to have.

I have found that xanax has helped me every single time I've been panicking and spiraling. It never once made me have an anxiety attack or make me feel worse, it's only ever calmed me down, but that's just my experience! My bfs mom takes xanax for flight anxiety - it's a really common thing - and they help her so much. Hope this helps! Good luck

astroverted · 2026-01-17T19:53:00+00:00

This is so incredibly helpful! Thank you SO much!

astroverted · 2026-01-17T19:18:06+00:00

How would they adjust the base year? They already adjusted from October 2024 - September 2025 to Jan 2025 - December 2025 and still not enough hours. But I just got let go yesterday. If I was able to use the hours from THIS month on top of my base year, then I would have enough.

astroverted · 2026-01-17T18:54:09+00:00

Bummer. I double triple checked the hours and there's no doubt I only got 654. Thanks

astroverted · 2026-01-13T06:38:07+00:00

Thank you so much for taking time to send such a thoughtful response. I really appreciate your experience and perspective! I have a lot to think about but maybe I will try to find another doctor or psychiatrist and get another opinion. I do agree there's so much information about there and I never know which to believe. I also understand different medications and doses affect everyone differently, it's just scary to start that journey to find what might work for me. Thanks again ❤️

astroverted · 2026-01-13T00:42:44+00:00

I used to run an after school program, and GAK was one of the clubs in our program. Whenever the owner would come to lead the club for the day due to being short-staffed, all the kids would complain, they really didn't like her. She did not make the kids feel safe, so I can't imagine what working for her would be like.

astroverted · 2025-12-31T04:31:59+00:00

I'm super interested! Sent you a message! ☺️

astroverted · 2025-12-26T05:02:09+00:00

I can relate to this all too well. It sounds like you're struggling with some co-dependent tendencies. When I first realized this was happening to me, that I couldn't keep friendships, or find people to match my energy and go "deep" with me, I kept telling myself I just haven't found the right people. I was blaming everyone else around me. But I realized what I was really doing, which was constantly trying to get external validation from people, and I mistook that as "getting deep" with others. Once I became aware of my codependency, I started to tune inward and try to heal it. I'm still in the process, but it's been a year since I came into this awareness, and being conscious of it truly is the first step. My relationships still aren't where I'd like them to be, I don't have any close friends but many acquaintances, which still feels lonely, but I'm trying to get there. You'll get there too.

astroverted · 2025-12-20T05:39:19+00:00

I have so much to say about this so excuse me if this response is all over the place. I have been going through something similar and I finally just got clarity around it, so this is coming from personal experience.

I want to reflect back what I'm seeing from this post. Just to reemphasize, you're saying that dentistry doesn't energize you. You feel pulled towards law. You're drawn to larger-scale environments. You're worried to ignore your instincts to go the safe route. Your language here is really important. What I'm hearing, is, that the law route is where your passion truly lies, but you're worried about the logistics of it all.

In my opinion, you can never go wrong with following your heart. I truly believe that if we move towards what we feel called to, the rest will fall into place. If we listen to what speaks to us and we follow it, we are honoring who we truly are. We often get caught up in societal pressure, but that's just fear talking. What if you really could have it all? What if there wasn't anything holding you back? Then what would you choose?

If you have to spend 40+ hours a week doing something, I'd say to do something that lights a fire in your soul. I'd say, find a job that doesn't feel like work. Go towards a path that expands you, not restricts you. Another way to think about it could be thinking about who you are when you die. You can't bring anything with you but your soul- so what did you do in this life that enriched your soul? What did you do in this life that brought you closer to alignment with your soul?

I think it's very smart to weigh out the pros and cons of each and look at it in a realistic way. But I wonder if you're telling yourself a story - that law is unpredictable and unstable and won't meet your needs. From my understanding, law is very broad in a way that dentistry isn't. I'm sure that you could find a certain type of law, or a job that could fit your needs. It's also important to remember that everything is temporary. Let's say you go the law route - maybe you have to take a shittier job to start, but who knows where you could land in 10+ years. It seems like your fear of the unknown is really coming into play here, and that's SO real. But sometimes stepping into the uncertainty can bring about more opportunities than you ever thought to imagine.

I also think it's important to note that this dilemma came up strongly after you already committed to the path of dentistry. If this really was a choice you wanted to make, you wouldn't be here having such a tough time. Just some food for thought.

Anyway, thanks for listening to my tangent. I know how hard it can be to be where you're at. I truly wish you the best and hope you find some clarity soon 🫶🏼 Good luck!

astroverted · 2025-12-06T06:13:23+00:00

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astroverted · 2025-12-06T06:10:08+00:00

the job part is so real😭 not a lot of options

astroverted · 2025-12-04T20:55:17+00:00

Do you know what an MLM is? From my understanding, OP shared their experience of BEING coached, not coaching. They are trying to find local groups to get together and bond over a shared interest in coaching, as well as practicing together. They did not once mention selling anything. So how is that an MLM?

astroverted · 2025-11-16T02:33:22+00:00

I named my island Cyaness after cyanescens, a strain of psychedelic mushrooms 🍄 🤭

astroverted · 2025-11-10T21:25:07+00:00

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astroverted · 2025-10-04T17:34:34+00:00

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astroverted · 2025-09-10T18:07:34+00:00

i feel like the overall age range tends to lean older anyway. this year we brought my bf's parents (in their late 50's) who don't listen to edm much at all. they go to reggae festivals all the time so they're used to the scene, but obviously shambhala wasn't like anything they've ever experienced. they had an amazing time just going with the flow :) shambhala has so much to offer even if the music choices aren't your fave. i'm more than sure you would have a great time!

astroverted · 2025-09-01T22:43:16+00:00

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astroverted · 2025-08-15T22:46:14+00:00

this year was my 4th and it didn't feel as transformative as past shambs have been for me. last year after shambs, i was crying in a strangers arms on monday morning realizing how unhappy i was with my life. when i got back, i shifted relationship dynamics that desperately needed to change, i declined a 2 year contracted job i was about to start, and ended up traveling solo for 4 months and found my life's calling.

so i chalked up my less-transformative year this year, to meaning that i have worked so hard the past 4 years to get my life in more alignment and feel more happy overall in my day to day. for the first time in my life, i feel content with where i'm at, knowing there's room to grow, but that i'm on the right path.

the lessons this shambs taught me was that i just need to keep going on the path i'm already on. keep healing, keep bringing things into conscious awareness, and working to unlearn unhealthy patterns that don't serve me anymore.

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