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Mesa, AZ
September 27, 2018
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Many community members shared their fear of losing control completely, confirming it is a common and deeply frightening part of living with... Read more

Many community members shared their fear of losing control completely, confirming it is a common and deeply frightening part of living with anxiety. Several members described specific fears like snapping in public, having a panic attack, or never returning to a normal state of mind, with one member sharing a heartbreaking story of isolation, betrayal, and thoughts of self-harm. A recurring theme was the relief of knowing they are not alone, with the shared experiences bringing comfort and a sense of community.

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I always have a fear of losing control. I think that's common with this diagnosis. Anyone else feel that way???

September 22, 2022
A MyDepressionTeam Member

So glad to see this posted! This is also my fear daily! I feel like my mind is like a blackboard and everything coul be erased! So scary!!

April 28, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Oh yes. It is the fear of losing control that makes my anxiety so frightening. I am afraid of causing a scene in public.

April 27, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I'm very afraid of losing complete control I tell my family everyday that my nickname is rice Krispies cuz imma bout to snap crackle pop but they keep on messing with my mind and won't stop I actually think that they want me to snap and wind up in an insane sylem with rubber walls

November 22, 2018
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Every time I feel the slightest anxiety, I feel like I'm going to lose my mind and never return to a stateof normalcy. I think of all the worst-case scenarios, and I try to focus on calming down. And then that just makes my anxiety worse.

October 12, 2018

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