Archive for March, 2010
How well does your antidepressant work for unecessary anxiety?
Posted by: | Commentsjust wanted to know how well everyones antidepressant worked for bad anxiety. Does it work very good in taking away unnecessary anxiety or does it just help anxiety a little bit?
My experience with Lexapro is that is does help with anxiety. It is prescribed for generalized depression and anxiety disorder and has really helped with both. I’m not sure about other antidepressants though, as I have never been on any others.
can someone help me understand anxiety disorder?
Posted by: | Commentsim just a teen so please don’t use high level vocabulary, i did a little research but is not helping, thanks
i have a severe anxiety disorder… i have always felt different. i felt weird as a kid.. i often thought about death.. i have ocd too.. obsessive compulsive disorder.. where i rethink my thoughts over and over or repeat actions over and over… anxiety can be caused by a number of things… a little different for each person. for me it is because i isolated myself, i am very sensitive, very shy, my parents were not close to me, etc… i get panic attacks.. chestpains, vomiting, the runs etc… there are heaps of factors involved. i would get a counsellor.. it’s great to air ur stuff for an hour each fortnight. it does help…
what anxiety symptoms do gendered people get?
Posted by: | Commentswhat kind of anxiety symptoms do you get with gender identity disorder? i would like to know to did you get any anxiety symptoms form g.i.d if so what where they and how can i stop anxiety symptoms that i get
i am a male to female
Anxiety… Hmmm. Okay, I was never comfortable with my body, or being naked around anyone. I hated getting my hair cut as a child. Adolescence was a horror, especially the changes my body went through. As a teen, I never dated. I found sex to be quite awkward and "wrong" in feeling, so relationships were always a big source of anxiety (which is why I rarely got into any.) From childhood, I was always worried about accidentally displaying feminine mannerisms of gestures, since I was bullied and beaten up a lot as a kid for being a "f*g." Even as an adult I had to constantly "check" myself and not screw up. When I lived at home, I often worried about my family finding out.
I tried MANY different things to suppress/deny my dysphoria with varying levels of success, but eventually they all failed, and I became suicidal. I went on anti-depressants, and eventually came out to my therapist and began Transition. Now, the only anxiety I feel is telling friends and family about my Transition, figuring out how to keep my business making money as I Transition, and dealing with all the expenses that never seem to end. Hormones seem to be having a mellowing effect, and I’m WAY less stressed than I was a month ago, when I first started, but also quite a bit more emotional. It’s a bit like a rollercoaster, but I’m coping.
Things seem to be getting better and better, and aside from a few concerns that will be coming up in the next year, I don’t have too much anxiety any more. Transitioning was what eliminated most of the anxiety, as well as making friends with many other transwomen online.
how to help cope with anxiety.?
Posted by: | CommentsI have a sister who I have not met yet except when I was little. It’s been about 15 years now. I finally found her and we planned to meet twice. Both times, however, she canceled on me. It wasn’t until the second time she confessed that she has really bad anxiety and wasn’t ready to meet me yet. I’m 19 she’s 23. I’m trying to give her space and wait for her to be ready. I found her about 4 years ago so I’m very impatient and I want to try to help her anxiety in meeting me but I’m not sure how to or what to do? Does anyone have any ideas? Or been in a similar situation?
Following are some helpful tips to assist you in coping with and overcoming feelings of anxiety.
▪ Seek out someone to talk to. Talk about your fears and anxieties with someone you trust. Talking about it can help diminish it.
▪ Maintain your daily routine. Sticking with your regular routine after a traumatic event can be a comfort and help you heal.
▪ Limit exposure to media coverage of a traumatic event. Avoid watching TV coverage of a traumatic event over and over again. Also avoid excessive radio or newspaper coverage of the event. Staying informed about the event is good, but too much exposure to it can re-traumatize you and increase anxiety.
▪ Get regular exercise. Almost all exercise relieves anxiety. Exercise may include walking, jogging, swimming, horseback riding, working in your yard, or any other activity that helps reduce stress. Twenty to thirty minutes of deep relaxation exercises per day (often involving slow, deep breathing, muscle relaxation, meditation or visualization) can also help reduce anxiety.
▪ Eat right. Eat healthy foods, eat at regular times, and don’t skip meals.
▪ Get plenty of rest. If you find yourself unable to sleep through the night, try to take shorter rests. If you can’t fall asleep at all, try lying down in a dark room and closing your eyes.
▪ Limit caffeine intake. Too much caffeine or alcohol can increase anxiety. Instead drink water, decaffeinated coffee, herbal teas, caffeine-free colas or non-alcoholic beverages. Also avoid chocolate.
▪ Avoid alcohol and nicotine. Alcohol and nicotine contain chemicals which can cause anxiety. Alcohol and nicotine might seem to relax you, but in the long run they actually worsen anxiety and depression.
▪ Participate in social activities. Getting out of the house and engaging in activities, such as going out to dinner, dancing or the movies, can help reduce stress and anxiety.
▪ Admit you have symptoms. Be honest with yourself. Slow down and make note of how you really feel. As you notice feelings of anxiety come up, try to figure out what is really bothering you. Don’t hide feelings of stress or anxiety behind family or work responsibilities. You must first admit something is wrong before you can begin to heal.
▪ Confront your anxieties a little at a time. Face your fears slowly and little by little, until you feel comfortable taking on more. Anxiety is a real feeling, but it can be overcome in time and with patience.
▪ Help others. Consider doing volunteer work to help others, instead of just sending money to your local charity. The act of helping others can empower you and help you feel less helpless and vulnerable.
▪ Avoid trying to do too much. Taking on too much or over-committing yourself will increase stress and anxiety. Go easy on yourself. Delegate as much as you can to others, and don’t commit to things you know you don’t have time for.
▪ Plan ahead for upcoming events. Anticipate and prepare yourself for upcoming events or situations you think may cause you anxiety. Then image yourself in the situation feeling calm, confident, and in control.
▪ Limit your worrying. Give yourself 30 minutes a day to think about your concerns and what you can do about them. Pick a time and place to do your worrying, and keep it to the same time and place every day. Concentrate on what is “really” happening and avoid dwelling on what “might” happen. During the rest of the day, try not to allow “worrying” thoughts to enter your mind.
▪ Repeat positive statements to yourself. Think of positive statements you can say to yourself which help you feel less anxious. Then when you begin to feel anxious, repeat those statements over and over to yourself to help calm you down.
What can I do to help my anxiety disorder?
Posted by: | CommentsAlright so, I’m a 14 years old girl, and I’ve had a anxiety disorder since 4th grade, yes i DO see a therapist, but we kinda just talk, and he’s not all that helpful at all. And he has tons of awards on his walls for his work which makes me laugh LOL.
I’ve been taking medication for it since 4th grade, i’m in 9th atm. And it worked for a little bit, but now i’m guessing i’ve become immune to it from taking it for such a long time;;?
Well anyways, it’s always been disrupting my social life, I had to leave school in 8th grade, i’m homeschooled atm cause i couldn’t even handle 30 minutes in school without having a panic attack. Which kinda sucks- cause I LOVE school, and I love getting out of the house, I love taking activities like guitar lessons, art classes, taekwondo, air cadets, and i’ve taken all of those, but in the end i’ve had to quit, because i just can’t handle the extreme anxiety.
Uhm, a couple days ago I had one of the worst panic attacks in 6 months when I went to art class, I felt an urge to throw up, but i knew it was just anxiety, so i went to the bathroom, hyperventilating, splashed water on my face to stop the dizziness, and i sat down for awhile just taking steady breaths, but when i kept getting up to leave, my arm just wouldn’t move, i couldn’t find the strength to open the door, and i was having troubles standing cause of the tunnel vision, shakyness, and that dream-like sensation, and nausea.
I mean i get those attacks whenever i go out somewhere, but usually they only last for 10 minutes, and i just ride them out, but that one was horrible. : (
Uhm like i said about social life, i absolutely have no friends atm, and i barley have any family, just mom and dad that work 24/7, and a brother who is always out, so im usually home alone 4 out of 7 days of the week, and when they are home we dont have time to do anything, and its just me telling my mom that i need to get help, cause my anxiety is getting worse but she’s kindave just all ‘ Yea yea i’m busy i’ll do it tomorrow. " And when its tomorrow, i ask her again, and she does the same thing and months keep passing without her getting me any help, which i know i NEED.
I have panic attacks every night aswell, so i’m usually up intill 5-6 am, which is really bad for my health. . .
But in general I don’t really know the causes of my anxiety which is why i don’t know when they are going to happen,
They happen at night time though, cause of traumatic experiences from when i was 10, i’m not comfortable writing it down, but yea, i only know why they happen at night.
Is there some sort of group thing i can do? Any.. like… uh… I just don’t know how to explain it, but it there some sort of . . . thing a therapist can do to help it? As in a session with a different doctor that specializes in anxiety or something. . . ;;
I know it’s going to take a long time to get rid of this,, but I just want to try whatever i can do.
I’d rather not resort to medications. I’m sick and tired of them, I take Celexa, and Seroquel ( I’m not sure if i spelt them right. . . ) every night, and sometimes I take anti-depressants, and i take pills to calm my stomach alot cause I get severe stomach pains during panic attacks.
I know what you’re going through…its like a feeling of dread all the time in the pit of your stomach yes? Do you ever feel like you just want to take a knife and carve out that part of your stomach to make it go away? And nobody seems to understand because on the surface you LOOK fine? I have it too…always have since about 5. I call it the chocolate milk feeling because that’s what I was drinking the first time it happened. It’s the worst isn’t it? I took 200mgs of zoloft for a few years and it seemed to help a little. I think there’s other meds that will probably work better but I’ve only tried the zoloft. You’re 14 and those are pressure years so it’s no wonder your trippin. Anxiety is crippling and a lot of people don’t understand because they don’t have it and it’s not visible. Take comfort in knowing there’s a way to get you better. Plus you have your entire life ahead of you…so young. Be happy that you’re young…you only live once 
Is anxiety a psychological or biological disorder?
Posted by: | CommentsWhat I’m asking is, is there a biological basis for my anxiety "disorder" or is it just the way I think? If you looked at my brain, would there be anything different about it than the "average" person’s brain? Can I be "cured" from generalized anxiety disorder with just cognitive behavioral therapy or do I need medication?
i honestly think there are a lot of reasons for mental health issues… biological, psychological, environment… etc… i have severe anxiety and ocd… i’m starting to think i can’t be fixed with meds etc.. and i have a psych etc…
anxiety attacks please help?
Posted by: | Commentsive had an anxiety problem since i was 8…i didnt know what it was until recently but it all started when my parents went out of town and i had to stay with my aunt…i dont know why or what caused it but i freaked out and had anxiety attack after anxiety attack until my parents came back…after that i couldnt even spend the night at my friends house down the road…every time i tried i would just panic and have an anxiety attack
this lasted til i was 14 or 15 and one day i tried spending the night at a friends house and with a lot of calming myself i made it through the night
after that my anxiety subsided until about two years ago when i was 18 i was in a horrible relationship and i got really depressed and sometimes i would just have anxiety attacks they werent that bad and only about once a month
then i broke up with him at the begining of this year im 20 now…i know it took me a long time to get out of that horrible relationship but after i left him i started hanging out with new guys and every time i would hang out with someone i would feel sooo bad like i was doing something wrong i wouldnt even be able to eat
i eventually got over the whole guilty thing but i still have anxiety im in an open relationship not the kind where you can sex anyone you want just the kind where we can talk to who ever we want and not every time but when my "bf" would talk to certain girls it would trigger my anxiety i just get a bad feeling about some of the girls like they’re going to take them away from me
but now its gotten so bad when ever he even goes out i have a full blown anxiety attack and sometimes its not even him that triggers them i will be sitting in class and i will have to leave because i have an anxiety attack and i cant tell you why or whats wrong but i hate this i have nooo idea what to do
i cant tell my mom because ever since i was 8 she has said its just in my head and i need to cut it out
its gotten so bad ive lost almost 30lbs since september
im kind of a bigger girl i started out at about 185 and im down to 159 and i didnt even do anything i just cant eat
i dont know what to do please help
It sounds like you have some unresolved issues with abandonment… You sound like you’ve tried to deal with things on your own, which is very courageous, but I think it’s time you talk to a counselor. Your parents left you and that triggered your Anxiety attacks, unfortunately your run with a negative relationship didn’t help (This may have made your feel a type of abandonment as well); which in turns makes you distrust your current relationship. In a way, you have been feeling disrespected by the people you have trusted the most.
Your current bf needs to know about this so that hopefully he can give you better support and reaffirmation while you deal with this.
Do go to a counselor or psychologist, there are many ways of talk-therapy that could help you; I wouldn’t jump on medication right away, unless the anxiety is so severe that it’s keeping you from living a normal life. This is a common type of disorder and there are ways to deal with it, so don’t be discouraged and good luck!!
For the experienced pot and hash smokers, help with anxiety problem when smoking pot?
Posted by: | CommentsHey i am 17 and i have smoked weed like 8-10 times now and the last 4 times have been bad for me because i keep gettin anxiety when i smoke like a racing heart beat which scares me and i cant stop thinking about it,one time my mate brought some albanian weed or blue cheese and it was some strong shit and since i am not a experienced pot smoker, i had a bad trip/high because my heart was beating so fast and i was falling asleep when walking in the high street which both made me scared that i thought i was goin 2 die.
i dont really want to quit because i like it alot and i want to know should i keep smoking weed to try and build a tolerance to it or should i switch to hash even though i have never tried it before or will it make me have a powerful anxiety attack? i heard in some forums that people do not get anxiety attacks when smoking on their own because they only got it cause they were uncomfortable smoking with friends, when i am given a joint to smoke and im with my college mates who i have known for 5-6 months i get a freeze in my body and my hands start 2 shake a little, does that mean that my mind and body is uncomfortable with smoking with them? maybe it because i dont really know them that well? thanks
wuz up Bro! everybody is diff weed has diff reactions on diff people i wuz smoking weed for bout 2 years straight none stop i would smoke everyday but i started gaining weight by getting high and eatin alot then i decided to stop so i got on a diet and stopped smoking completely and i wuz good without it till this day! so i would reccomend you to smoke by yourself if you aint conf smoking with yo boys and take it slow bro inhale slowly try to hold it the longest you can and just relax just chill thats the point of getting high to relax just learn how to control it and chill out and try not to mix it with beer alot i mean you can but you gonna get a nasty high you will get real dizzy and prob throw up and with coke dont do that shit i almost died doing that cuz weed slows your heart down and coke speeds it up comprende?? just take it easy homie hope this helps later..