I've had panic/anxiety attacks since Sept. 07. It started after my dad died, and I went to a counselor once. It helped me for about a week, and then the attacks came back.
I had a minor stroke about a month and a half ago, and my anxiety attacks have never been this bad. I've been having these really weird feelings, and it's hard to explain. When I was reading about strokes online, one website said that depression can happen after having a stroke. And now, I've found this website… http://www.natural-herbal-remedies.net/anxiety.html
Where it says "* About 80 percent of depressed people suffer psychological symptoms: unrealistic apprehension, fears, worry, aggitation, irritability, or a panic attack." I've realized that I've had every single one of these symptoms. The "unrealistic apprehension" thing is the weirdest, scariest feeling I've ever felt.
So my question goes out to the psych's out there…. Once I go back to a psychologist and get rid of my depression, will this feeling of being "unrealistic" go away, or am I seriously going crazy, and this feeling will always be here?
You are doing the right thing by getting psychological help for the problem. Chances are the painful memory of your father dying sparked anxiety in you, making you more uneasy by the small things in life than ever before. I can understand how the unrealistic apprehension alarms you - it's definitely something that must be dealt with, with the help of a professional, of course.
Once you go back to the psychologist, your depression is sure to be aided. However, it needs some soul and willpower on your part, and you must not let fear wrap around your common sense. These feelings are unrealistic for a reason. They are sentiments that can really rile someone up, but really the feelings are irrational and entirely in your mind. You're not going crazy - you're going through a difficult phase in your life that a psychologist can help you with. However, you must really be patient and block off all negativity that tries to stop you from getting well. You said it yourself - 80 percent of people are in a similar boat. Seeing as that is, there's no reason for you to feel alone.
I wish you the best of luck.
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Trouble sleeping, digestive problems, problems concentrating, depression, lack of energy, weight gain/loss, tingling in the left arm and lots of others.
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I really think I have this, but everyone tells me it's all in my head or to get over it, or i'll "grow out of it".
I can assure you that anxiety is not something that is in your head or that you will outgrow and it is not just a phase. I have been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks for nearly 9 years. Some symptoms are feeling anxious and nervous, rapid heartbeat, feeling faint or dizzy, hot or cold flashes, shaking, clammy hands, feeling like you want to get out of the sitsuation, fear of being in public places or around large groups of people
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I think im having an anxiety attack but my bp was up today but at the same time the school nurse thinks the machine isnt working well. I have a normal ekg ecg and circulation my usuall bp is 125/75 i was anxious while getting bp checked today my heart was beating harder than if i did 25 jumping jacks. Im getting this poping pinching pain in my chest area. I got little sleep last night and had a arguement today
Anxiety is due to fear. To overcome fear you have to identify what you are afraid of and then face it . The difficulty may be in identifying it as fears my be subconscious. I also think you are a little obsessed with your health maybe even somewhat a hypochondriac. I especially think this is true if you are young. Fear of dying from ill health may be the fear you have to overcome. If your anxiety persists see a gp physician for possible recommendation to a psychologist or psychiatrist.A panic attack can have symptoms which can be confused with a heart attack.
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I get weird headaches that just make me feel out of it, i get random chest pain, my face gets hot, just things that make me feel weird… nothing gets worse, it kind of just sits there but this has been going on for about a year and a half and sometimes its worse than other times… what the heck is this??
It could be alot of things, maybe there is something going on in your life thats also contributing to anxiety? Ive got it a few times but I was also dizy, could not focus properly and I felt like I was about to pass out.
If you are real concerned I would seek advice of a Medical Professional.
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I get weird headaches that just make me feel out of it, i get random chest pain, my face gets hot, just things that make me feel weird… nothing gets worse, it kind of just sits there but this has been going on for about a year and a half and sometimes its worse than other times… what the heck is this??
It could be alot of things, maybe there is something going on in your life thats also contributing to anxiety? Ive got it a few times but I was also dizy, could not focus properly and I felt like I was about to pass out.
If you are real concerned I would seek advice of a Medical Professional.
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What is it that makes people get scared & fear of dieing when they are getting chest pains due to cause they suffer from Anxiety? why do chest pains make you feel this way?!
Your talking about Panic Attacks. A real panic attack makes you hyperventilate hence you get pains, feel like you can not breath, dizziness and pins & needles in your feet and hands, so the more you panic the worse it gets. Its call the Flight and Fear response, from the Cave Man days when it gave him the adrenaline to run from screaming beasts or whatever. I was convinced I was having a Stroke. I thought I’d been having them for about 7 years but then i had what I call a real one and it was bad. It’s feels very physical and is an chemical imbalance in your brain mainly caused by too much stress. Hence the anxiety tablet help sort out the chemical level.
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What is it that makes people get scared & fear of dieing when they are getting chest pains due to cause they suffer from Anxiety? why do chest pains make you feel this way?!
Your talking about Panic Attacks. A real panic attack makes you hyperventilate hence you get pains, feel like you can not breath, dizziness and pins & needles in your feet and hands, so the more you panic the worse it gets. Its call the Flight and Fear response, from the Cave Man days when it gave him the adrenaline to run from screaming beasts or whatever. I was convinced I was having a Stroke. I thought I’d been having them for about 7 years but then i had what I call a real one and it was bad. It’s feels very physical and is an chemical imbalance in your brain mainly caused by too much stress. Hence the anxiety tablet help sort out the chemical level.
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I'm not sure what that would be…but if anyone can find a perfect hit for me, that would be a great favor ^^
I don't know if you can call this a disease. It's more of a condition. When I had hypertension I had all these problems. They're all inter-related and feed off each other.
I know a single treatment that might handle all these and that's slow breathing. It relaxes, relieves anxiety, improves sleep and it's clinically proven to lower high blood pressure.
Check the website in the resource box below for an online demo and free instructions.
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