r/AnxietyChats

Discussion and support for sufferers and loved ones with anxiety conditions. Please look over the rules before posting to the subreddit.

Cats that make our anxious days brighter, who comfort us, calm our racing thoughts, and make us laugh when we need it most. Whether it’s a perfectly timed purr, a chest nap that feels like a weighted blanket, or a silly zoomie that interrupts overthinking, our cats are natural anxiety helpers. Post pics, stories, and videos 🐾 of your furry therapists in action, and pick a flair to show off your human-to-cat dynamic. Here, paws meet peace.

A SFW place for introverts to chat and potentially make friends. Please keep all posts relating to being an introvert.

Social Anxiety is a mental illness characterised by distress in social situations which cause impaired functioning in daily life. Distress is triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others. Socially anxious people may be shy/introverted, but shy/introverted people do not necessarily have Social Anxiety For the official American Psychiatric Association definition and criteria see wiki (link in sidebar)

Please title your posts starting with "AIO" followed by the thing you may be overthinking! This is a place to get input on your current predicament and whether you're overthinking your situation. If you make a post please reply on someone else's posts. Please also try to keep posts reasonably brief, or include a summary.