I have really bad anxiety...Please help?
Hi, I'm 14 and every since 3rd grade I've had really bad anxiety. I used to have severe panic attacks all the time but I have sorta of grown out of those I guess. I have an enormous fear of dying and it cuts in to my everyday life all the time and I feel like I cant control it. My heart is always racing and I always get really shaky and light headed, sometimes I wont stop shaking, or my heart wont stop racing for hours. I always think something is wrong with me. I feel like my anxiety is altering my outlook on life, in a very negative way. I can never be happy, think happy, or even act happy because my anxiety and negative thoughts take over me. Im tired of always feeling like my chest is closed up.. Im afraid I will just end up going insane or become mentally unstable. I used to always go to a doctor because I would always think something was wrong with me, they suggested I see a therapist about my hypochondria/anxiety, but my parents didnt think I needed it. Every night I write in a journal all of my thoughts and worries and problems and I try to sort them out, Its helped a little bit but not enough. I hate how when I do stuff with my friends, or go places, or do things that I like I can never fully enjoy it like I want to because my worries WON'T go away no matter what. I can never ever sleep I get probably 5 hours of sleep per night and I always wake up in a panic. Every single day I always feel like I'm going to die and I feel like I never have anything to look forward to, I just wish I could be like a normal kid my age, not worrying about everything all the time. Someone help, I dont know how to get rid of this, and I do not want to take medication.
Really bad anxiety please help!!!!!!!?
First of all anxiety and heart attacks are TOTALLY unrelated. You cannot have a heart attack because of anxiety. You may and will feel that way but it just wont happen. A pulse rate, although elevated of 100 or 110 is not that high. Only a resting heart rate of over 150 should be seek help. Medication can help your anxiety as can deep breathing and slowing your thinking. One of the worst vicious cycles of anxiety is the fear that something worse is wrong and you feel more fear. Nothing serious is wrong but the anxiety is certainly real
My sister has really bad anxiety what should I do?
Hey im dan im 18. I have a sister who's 27. She's like my best friend. We've always gotten along. She's probably one of the nicest people I know. However, She has major anxiety and panic attacks. It seems as though anything sets her off. Sometimes she gets anxiety attacks out of nowhere sometimes for no apparent reason, its really strange. Now that she's engaged, it seems like she's getting stressed out more. Her wedding is coming up in a few months and she's getting really anxious about planning it. Her and her fiancee have been having really serious fights lately. I one time called her on the phone, and she and him were having a huge fight about something so stupid. She even almost got into a car accident. Her fiancee hates any kind of confrontation so he gets really uncomfortable because he use to be abused. She even threatned him and threw his laptop out the window. She couldn't even breathe and said her heart was pounding really hard. her fiancee later had a meltdown and started crying because he couldn't take it anymore. She takes medicine but for some odd reason it doesn't work anymore. My family and I are really concerned. What should we do? Does Therapy really help?
Really bad anxiety at night, can't sleep?
When you experience panic attacks, do a breathing exercise. Inhale thru your nose for about 7 seconds, hold it in for 7 seconds, then finally exhaling thru your nose for another 7 seconds. Do this 5 to 10 times or until you feel relaxed. Also, when panic attacks happens, talk a walk outside, and smell the air. This will relax you as well. When you are diagnosed with anxiety, it is better for you to develop a lifestyle change, exercise everyday because this will release endorphins (happy hormones), meditate, practice yoga, do the breathing exercise even for 5 minutes a day, go out with your friends, start a healthy diet, volunteer, and everyday, write in a journal what good happened to you that day (even if it's a small thing like getting to eat your favorite dish, this will help you practice being grateful). Now, you're saying that the anxiety meds you are taking are not working for you. I suggest you tell that to your doctor. He/she may increase your medication, or change it. It is not uncommon for someone to take different anxiety pills, sometimes, it takes a couple of ineffective drugs before you hit the jackpot. And lastly, if you cannot sleep at night, I suggest (and this is just a desperate move, or the last thing you should consider) taking sleeping pills, but you must discuss this first with your doctor. Don't do anything without informing your doctor. I also suggest that you cut off the caffeine, and Alice was right, you should start exercising because this will indeed make you tired and sleepy at night, also stop using your gadgets when you hit the sack. I feel you, I know having anxiety is hard, but do your best to fight it because even if you have the pills, the doctors, and the support, it is always up to you in the end. And we all know you can do it! We are rooting for you! :) Smile always! :) Goodluck!
I'm 14, and really depressed and have bad anxiety, how do I tell my parents?
I’m so sorry to hear you are struggling. It’s important that you reach out to someone and get help. I don’t know from the information provided what type of relationship you have with your parents. I’m guessing that since you’re asking, you’re not so sure of it either, which at 14 is pretty normal. I’d try to sit down with either of them…pick one. Maybe it will be easier when it’s one on one rather than the two of them together. Then tell them what you just told us. You’re depressed, you have really bad anxiety, and you need them to help you get help. If you don’t feel like you can do that with either of your parents, reach out to a teacher, a guidance counsellor, a clergy member, a friend or one of your friend’s parents. It’s important that you get help…you shouldn’t have to feel like this. 14 is a great time in your life and I’d hate for you to miss out on it for anxiety and depression.If none of those suggestions of who to talk to seem to be feasible, most communities or states in the US have a service through 211. They can help you find local resources. If it gets worse, don’t hesitate to reach out to The Suicide Prevention Hotline. You don’t have to be suicidal to reach out.There is absolutely NO shame in needing help. As a matter of fact, you should be really proud of yourself for reaching out. Keep reaching. I hope you’ll find out just how much your parents love you and want to help you.
Im 15 and i have really bad anxiety/depression?
my mom moved away in feb 2008. (its been 10 months) which made me move in with a dad i had no relationship with.. and to a new school.. and it has led me to have anxiety and depression that seems to be taking over my life.. i can't go to school without feeling depressed and worried that everyone is looking at me and thinking bad thoughts about me .. i have an extreme hard time making friends .. i'm nice and all but i can't warm up to people and can't seem to find the good in anyone or find anyone that i "click" with if you get what i mean.. so basically i go to school with no friends and than i come home with no family to see or hang out with which makes me really depressed.. i think i need medication but im not sure and im afraid to ask my dad because he thinks i don't need it...=/ what should i do to cope with all this i feel like my life is going to waste and im going to end up being a depressed person forever its been 10 months and i cant get out of this hole im in =( p.s - don't say go to therapy because i do that already!