Is this anxiety? or am i a lesbian?
O.k first of Id like to say that i' was diagnosed with OCD almost 2 yrs ago. However everytime i cant handle a situation my OCD gets really bad. Anyway I'd like to say that after my uncle whom i am really close too got surgery my anxiety spun out of control. I read an an article about homosexuality and all hell broke loose. Yes i started thinking that OMFG IM A LESBIAN! However i backed it up with evidence. I have watched lesbian porn and have enjoyed it. I have had lesbian sexual fantasies.! But then again i ve also watched normal porn and have sexual fantasies about guys and stuff. I ve never been attracted to a woman in real life though. I ve always been attracted to guys. The thing is that after reading that article i was like im a lesbian. Now this thought has consumed my life. I dont like going out with my friends cause im afraid that i ll fall in love with them or what not. Im constantly thinking about it. its making my life hell. I've also caught myself staring at women and at first feeling anxiety and then i think im turned on. IDK anymore! IM constantly crying. Ive told my therapist and he doesnt seem to think im a lesbian. He told me its my OCD again. But i dont know. Im scared and anxious and i dont even want to go out anymore. Evertime i see a guy that i like i act normal but the moment im alone i think too bad you re a lesbian! i cant take this anymore!! so what do you guys think? and suggestions on how to combat this obsesion? I feel like its ruining my life!
I feel weird. Is this anxiety?
It's anxiety, you should see a doctor for treatment as it could lead to health problems down the road. Anxiety can cause high blood pressure and even trigger or worsen heart issues which as we all know can be deadly. Do you feel any chest pressure? Or have you been having any palpitations? Do you perform any exercise? Do you regularly eat high in sodium foods with little water consumption to help your body regulate it? Anxiety has several triggers and I've heard of some people developing this after they've taken up or given up caffeine pills and or energy drinks. I've even heard of people developing this or heart issues with prolonged high doses of pain pills such as excedrin as it uses caffeine as well. It goes without saying that too much caffeine in any form can have dire consequences. If you start to have a weird feeling in your chest first things first lay or sit down. And don't panic panic is the worst thing you can do in a situation like that. Just remain calm if an hour passes with no change consider calling for a ride to the doctor or the hospital.
Is this anxiety headaches?
Ok so i have the fear of a brain tumor because ive been seeing spots but i have really bad anxiety, what i want to know is can i have DAILY headaches (had them for 4 days straight) from anxiety? Im 15
Is this anxiety treatable?!?
Ok so i have pretty bad anxiety that is tearing me apart...i literally am sooo miserable! My anxiety is a fear of killing someone and I know i could never do it but it's like my mind is telling me that I could change and end up doing it later on in life or something. To be honest with you I am very confused and its really starting to scare me. This all started when my friend at school made me read a paper on Serial Killers and it scared me to death. I started thinking "what if i turned out like that" or "what if that happens to me?" Its scaring me so bad, and i want it to go away like none other! I know i couldnt do anything but just the thoughts of going insane are scary! I have had really bad panic attacks about it and i just want it to go away...! please tell me if it can be treated and how? I already went to the doctor and they said i just need a counselor but i dont know...do they really help? please just help me... :(
Am I experiencing anxiety?
I am not sure if what I am feeling is anxiety(and more specifically, an unhealthy amount). In school in second period(not everyday, but many days) I get like anxious feeling. Like my heart starts beating fast as if I were about to get on stage, or something to make you nervous, but there is no reason for me to be nervous. I am just sitting there and my heart is beating really fast and sometimes my hand shakes. Yesterday was pretty bad and I felt that way all day until I came home and I couldn t focus on my school work. Is this anxiety that i am feeling?
Can't keep still, is this anxiety?
I suffer from anxiety but not anxiety where I wanna die nothing like that, its just whenever I sit still I feel like I have to constantly move my legs or move my arms, I can't sit still for too long, if I do sit still for too long I start to get this nervous rush of adrenaline feeling in my body, its the same when I sleep, if I lay still for too long I get this fidgety feeling, feeling like I have to constantly move my legs or and I feel like I constantly have to move, whenever I lay still for too long my mind just focuses on it too much, itd like my minds saying "move your legs, spread out your arms, turn over to the other side" and I start getting this nervouse feeling and fidgity feeling again, but there's times when I'm perfectly fine, like where I don't feel like that at all but that's when my minds focused on soemthing else, so could you just give me abit of advise, has anyone else had this, am I a nut case, bte I'm 16 and just looking for answers?????
How can I handle anxiety eating out?
As others have said as well, the main thing you need to do is gradually expose yourself to the situations so you eventually become comfortable eating out.Start with a restaurant that you’re familiar with, and go there at a time that isn’t busy at all. I would suggest going with a close family member or friend as that usually helps to calm one down as well.Over time, you should expose yourself to slightly tougher situations, and continue to reprogram your brain- understanding that there is ultimately no threat there. Because that’s what anxiety is all about- sensing a fear that isn’t necessarily there, but I get it. The feeling is very real, and its hard to overcome. But it can be done.Also, try and realize what underlying beliefs are causing this anxiety of going out. Is it fear of embarrassment? A feeling of inadequacy or low self esteem? Maybe you have a specific fear of dropping something or saying something wrong to the waiter. Whatever it is, try to find the/those underlying belief(s), and once you do, you’ll be able to better understand that those beliefs aren’t true; and that even if the worst case scenario does happen, you’ll still move on and be alive.Because with anxiety, we often imagine the worst case scenario, and this is what causes us such dread. But, by actually examining the worst case scenario we can see that it isn’t all that bad. We still move forward.And finally, the worst case scenario rarely ever happens anyway, which is why exposure therapy (talked about above) is necessary to get you out there so you’re brain can have memories of success in social situations, thereby diminishing your overall fear and lessening the “all or none thinking” typically done.
How can I help my dog with separation anxiety?
I have a very old small dog. He just recently developed what I think is separation anxiety. He will scream when I’m gone .. like I can hear him awhile floor down outside. My mother can no longer care for him and I have roommates.. He would be in a kennel which is new to him. Would getting another puppy help? What should I do? He’s still very active and I really don’t want to put him down. He’s a very special needs dog and adoption isn’t an option. I’ve had him for over 10 years give or take. I’m just stuck..