Has anyone overcome anxiety disorders?
I have been suffering from a panic disorder for two years. I am in college, changed majors, discovered I am gay (not completely out of the closet but friends and family know), etc. I worry about many things, including my family, friends, school, life and other things that I cannot control. My question is: Has anyone overcome an anxiety disorder? I have a group of doctors, including psychologist, psychiatrist and general physican, who have helped me out. But over the past week I have suffered from morbid thoughts that I can avoid the pain of anxiety if I wasnt alive. I hate these thoughts and I hate my anxiety disorder. Can anyone provide any help?
How to be less shy with anxiety disorders?
As a fellow sufferer, I can tell you that you're on the wrong anxiety med. I had to try two different ones before I found the right one. When I found the right one (Klonopin for ME,) I knew immediately. Go back to your doctor, tell him/her EVERYTHING. That'll help him figure out which one would be better for you. No more anxiety/panic attacks really helps you not only physically, but mentally too! Don't put it off. You owe it to yourself to have calm nerves. What a difference!! :)
What are some examples of anxiety disorders?
A few basic ones are: 1- Generalized anxiety disorder - you have a "free floating" sense of anxiety that's not really attached directly to one thing in particular. The anxiety is uncontrollable and excessice. So really you're just worried about everything. 2- Phobias - You have one thing that really freaks you out to the point that it interferes with your normal daily functioning 3- Panic Attacks - A lot of people experience these. You get really anxious for no reason at all with a lot of physical symptoms (racing heart, feeling of chocking, sweating, etc). Or, your anxiety is really out of proportion with the situation. (Totally sucky. I get these often) 4- Panic Disorder with Angoriphobia - You get panic attacks and because of the fear of getting them you find it hard to leave the house or go into public situations 5- Social Phobia - When you're in public you get really anxious. Primary concern is being embarassed or humiliated Etc, etc. I know of a few more but those are the most common forms. If you have any specific questions about them feel free to ask. :)