Horrible social anxiety before the wedding.

Hey there! I can completely understand how you feel! It's normal to have anxiety before a wedding; it's a huge milestone you will look back on for the rest of your life, so of course, you're going to feel nervous! The thoughts are just a part of your anxiety; I noticed that anxiousness is based on a lot of "what-ifs" that mostly never come to pass. I suggest taking deep breaths, ignoring the negative thoughts, going for a walk in the park, pampering yourself, and just taking moments to relax. It will be alright!! Just remain positive!! Hang in there, and don't worry!!

I totally understand; I've had social anxiety all my life. I really suggest taking up yoga if you haven't already! It truly helps with my stress and anxiety. I also find just talking to someone about it and being told that it's okay to feel how I feel even if you know it's irrational is helpful.

Lastly, I learned about a mindfulness exercise which involves hearing and acknowledging your thoughts, and kind of "dismissing" them. Like, acknowledging that you feel anxious, but learning to separate yourself from irrational and unhelpful thoughts.

View Quoted Comment Agreed completely! I have social anxiety as well and I know this wedding process is going to be tough. Yoga has really helped a lot, along with books about mindfulness. There are also free apps you can download for guided meditation - I use Stop, Breathe, Think and it's helped a ton. I'd also recommend keeping a journal and writing down how you are feeling, it can help you look at things a different way and sort through what's going on.

Hi I agree with Neffe, you should try to unwind. Before my wedding last month I was so stressed I gained 10 pounds and almost had to resize my dress. I was full of anxiety every day. It had gotten so bad that I couldn’t even sleep with out thinking about people not showing up to my wedding. Thinking my mother in law didn’t like me. (She loves me😊) .i was a pile of nerves. Please take a walk in the park. Read a great book. Even journaling can help release stress and anxiety. 😉 Good luck