Archive for July, 2010
Need help, anxiety has complety destroyed my life.?
Posted by: | CommentsI’ve had anxiety now for almost two years, and its only gotten worse and worse. I have no idea where to start. In 7th grade I started noticing depression and started seeing the school counselor. Im not sure if I was really depressed, I think just sad because of girl troubles. the counselors called me depressed and i think i might of just started thinking i was. in 9th grade i started drinking, and smoking pot and was having too much fun to even think i was depressed, so i kinda forgot about it, but during this whole time i was fighting with my dad when i was home (ive actually its been like this my whole life, it just started to get worse around that time because i was actually fighting back.) But he has always basically called me a piece of shit, telling me im not good at anything i;ve tried. but i think this stuck with me. but back to the drugs, i eventually got arrested, and that sorta lead my parents to a divorce, he moved to the house across the street that we bought awhile back (long story), and still continoued to come over and yell at me or my mom. But after being on probation my life got worse because everything sorta came back and bit me in the ass. All my life i;ve sorta repressed stuff, still do. i eventually started doing drugs again, first dxm, then lsd, then back to marijuana. got off probation started smoking marijuana again and this is where things sorta get hazy. i eventually got arrested again quit smoking again but a month or so later i smoked it once and this was the first night i noticed signs of anxiety, and then everything went downhill. I continoued smoking pot, i do not why, and the anxiety only got worse, i had no idea what was going on. took lsd a few more times and i was fine except for the occasional moment of fear, then i smoked meth a few times, i know im an idiot it was the only thing that calmed the anxiety, but eventually one day after being up all night from smoking meth, i bought some lsd to take on new years, and turned out to be the worst night of my life. i had an extremely "bad trip", it was extreme panic attack, sometimes it seems like everything i had repressed was pouring out. but i freaked everyone out, i was extremely embarressed, and ever since ive isolated myself from the world. sometimes i think i had panic disorder, or social anxiety, or ocd, or just general. i fit all the descriptions. Its almost turned to insanity, with dillusions, hallucinations. i barely have the abilty to speak to people. I basically stay in bed all day. im scared leaving the house. i think everyone is judging me, looking at me like im insane, im afraid of having another "panic" episode in public. any advice would be great.
i feel youuu! i’ve had depression since i was 13, i’m 17 now and i’ve had anxiety for a year or so.
i basically live in my bed. it sucks. i’m sorry i’m no help, hopefully someone will reply with some great advice for us both! that’d be great.
i hope things get better for you<3
Hello everyone.
So I know my dad is trying to understand what depression is but he just doesn’t seem to understand that if you had a reason to be depressed and anxious it won’t be a disorder. He’s a very black and white kind of thinker like if he can’t see it it can’t exist, I hope that makes sense. Depression runs on my mums side of the family and I have had it about as long as I can remember. I know he doesn’t mean to but he makes comments that are quite hurtful about some family members with depression to me, he seems to forget that I’m depressed and take meds as well. Anyway I find it a bit hard to be around him and feel like I have to be careful what I say, but I love my dad and don’t want us to grow apart. Is there any way to get him to understand that depression and anxiety are a real illness and not just some make believe crap. Is there a good book out there that might help him understand.
Thanks a lot, please be nice.
Dr.Claire Weaks has written many books on anxiety,panic and depression.She uses plain language and gets right to point.These books are easy reads and will help both your dad understand these disorders and you get better.Her first book was called "Hope and Help for your Nerves".
I get real bad Anxiety HELP ASAP!?
Posted by: | CommentsAnd I’m going on a plane tomorrow…I feel I’m prepared however what are the best ways to keep yourself in a clear mental state? To give you an insight… If I get extremely scared I suffer virtigo attacks if it goes to the extreme.
If this helps: I find it considerably more easier to relax if I’m moving my legs or keep moving
I asked this in australia yet im from the uk?
the first time i went on a plane was just over a year ago, and i was really nervous too but I LOVE it now it’s so fun. The first time was scary but each time got better- just breathe in and out really deeply and tell yourself to stay calm, kind of like meditating, just try to relax yourself. talk to people to keep your mind off of it. you might be like me and start scared as hell but end up loving it and wanting to do it again and again. good luck!
Does st johns wort help anxiety?
Posted by: | CommentsI have been taking 5 htp for 2 months which I don’t really think has made a difference. Are there any other things I could try as well…
yoga, meditation, exercise helps with anxiety
laughing helps too
St Johns Wort is primarily used to treat depression not anxiety
drink kava kava, , Valerian, chamomile tea
Help with Anxiety…suggestions?
Posted by: | CommentsFor the past week I’ve had about three anxiety attacks. I dont know what the problem is and i dont know why i feel this way. I just do. I’ve been trying to find different ways to relax and calm myself but no matter what i do i still end up feeling depressed or anxious. my question is, do i need to see a psychologist or is there anything i can do from the comfort of my home to try and make the anxiety less? I don’t want to take anti depressants or any medication
I’ve had anxiety issues ever since my parents split when I was 8.
I mean when I get nervous, it’s full on anxiety. Sweaty, heart racing, puking, shaking… all that fun stuff 
Recently I was able to actually go to an event without freaking out beforehand, here are some things that have helped me.
Distract yourself from the cause of your anxiety attacks. If you have a big meeting tomorrow that you’re nervous about, getting nervous is a waste of time. Keep busy on the computer, reading, watching TV, doing some housework and listening to music… whatever keeps your mind off the stressor.
This one took me a couple years to get down, but visualize yourself somewhere else. Concentrate long and hard on that place and how relaxing it is. I like to think of myself in a bookstore with a tea from starbucks. That always relaxes me.
Take your index and middle finger and slowly rub from your elbow to your wrist, back and forth. This calms your body by releasing endorphins. I’m not sure if this is true, it’s just something I read online, but it does calm me.
If you’ve got the whole panting thing going on… get a paper bag and breathe into that like you see in the movies. Honestly it works. I like to do it in a small space like a closet, but then again I’m not the slightest bit claustrophobic.
Cut back on the caffeine. Coffee, tea, energy drinks etc. all have caffeine which makes you anxious.
Best of luck 
I have been slowly easing my way off Paxil for 2 weeks now. I first had some headaches, insomnia, lack of appetite etc…. But now I am having weird memory issues. I can’t remember stuff that happened to me this morning. I am quite scared. Has anyone else trying to get off Paxil experienced this?
All with help of my doctor
i quit basically cold turkey from 25 mg paxil cr (keeping in contact with my dr regularly, though) and it was fairly uncomfortable. the first few attempts made me feel like crap, so i had try a couple times before successfully stopping. paxil has a really short half-life and is eliminated from your body quickly, much more than other similar drugs, so quitting can be tough.
i mostly had nausea, fatigue and the dreaded paxil "zaps".
My dog has separation anxiety help?
Posted by: | CommentsHELP! I just got him yesterday and i already cant sleep or eat without him braking and wining. i looked it up and he has separation anxiety. We don’t have a cage so that’s out. If you people have any advise please tell me!!!! I need some help because my dad is going to take him back if he doesn’t stop. I don’t really mind him taking the dog away but i really want to keep him.
Your dog does not have separation anxiety. He’s new to your home so he is bound to be nervous. If he’s a puppy then he misses his litter mates and needs sometime to adjust and if he’s an older dog he’s probably just a little scared and needs time to adjust to a new home. If he is a puppy, you really should crate him. It helps the dog adjust to his new environment because it’s a place where he can go that’s his. Dog’s like to have their own little "caves" so the crate would be very beneficial. Dogs whine and bark, if you can’t cope with that than don’t have a dog. He will settle down eventually. He is just stressed.