Is This Anxiety Or Something Else? Posted: 05-04-05 00:09am
I don't really have panic attacks, ive had
a few though, it's very rare that I have
one. I can usually calm myself down if
I do have a panic attack and they usually
last 2-5 minutes.
I'm constantly worrying about stuff and
over analyzing my situtation. My
symptoms are.
Constant worrying. I'll read something
about bipolar for example and think I have
it and contantly read information about it
and stress myself out worrying about it.
An example would be I was reading a forum
on schitzophernia last week and I worryed
myself to death thinking I had it. Even
though I have zero symptoms. I would
sit in my bed at night and anticpate
hearing voices.
Disturbing thoughts/fears of going crazy
and losing control.
I'm scared to death that i'm going to lose
control and hurt myself or my loved ones
and. This is the main fear that I think
causes me to be on he edge. I can't
stand these thoughts, they make me
depressed and stressed out. I don't
know why I have them. I have fears that
i'm breaking down or losing my mind and
i'm gonna do something awful.
Sometimes things just don't seem real to
me, even though I know they're real. It
stresses me out. I don't know why I
think about this. This usually happens
in the morning when I wake and usually in
the middle of the day. It lasts
sometimes for 10-15 minutes and somedays
hours.
Sometimes I have obessive thoughts that
just dont seem to go away. These
obessive thoughts are usually what
triggers my panic attacks. For example
i'll think what if i'm not real? What
if I don't exist? What if i'm going
crazy?
I just don't know what to do. Please
help. :\
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evee
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 May 2005 Posts: 8
Posted: 05-17-05 22:10pm
It seems that you are experiencing more
than anxiety attacks. I suggest you talk
to a professional. You are very aware
that your thoughts are not normal. I
hope you find someone who can help. It
seems that part of what you are
experiencing is paranoia.
Good luck!
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adambaum
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 54 Location: Home- Peoria, IL
Posted: 05-20-05 12:10pm
Zil88,
have you seen a professional yet? What
kind? Do you have appointments set up
reguarly?
Professionals can help you with sorting
out the things you are thinking and
feeling and then showing you a way to fix
theses problems. If you havent please
seek out this level of help so you can get
started on getting healthy.
If you need help please let me know how
believe
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Stevo
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 14
Posted: 05-21-05 18:28pm
Hi zil, I hope you are still checking this
thread. Yes it is anxiety so please dont
worry about all the things you describe.
They are symptoms of the anxiety, trust
me you are not ill or going crazy. I
have been there myself so I know what you
are going through. I can relate to every
one of the things you mentioned above. I
found the best thing you can possibly do
is completely ignore them. They are
simply created by the anxiety and once you
begin to overcome the anxiety, these
strange thoughts/fixations will go. They
cannot exist without the anxiety, so do
not worry. Post again if you want to chat
further.
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SeaBear
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 May 2005 Posts: 20 Location: Asheville, NC
Posted: 05-24-05 16:03pm
Cha- ching
don't let the comments about seeing a
professional scare you off either!
I have gone downhill during the past 7
months, and had all of the syptoms that
you speak of...And many more.
It is so stressful because I felt out of
control, and obsessed with the idea of
losing my mind, I shut everyone else out
of my life.
Now, the things that helped me (since I am
not able to afford to see a psych) :
my wo9nderful boyfriendordered me a
program called midwest center for anxiety
and depression. It is about a 15 week
cd/workbook course, that helps you to
examine yourself, and find more
constructive ways to deal with your
stress.
Treat yourself well, eat well, go for a
walk, feed yourself compliments (even if
you don't fully believe them)
please feel free to contact me if you need
someone to talk about this with! Glad we
both found our way here!
