The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. At your age, you are way more resilient and adaptable than you know now, you can get past this. This is based on a lot of mistakes I wish I hadn't made so take it for what it's worth. And don't worry about reassurance, seek out treatment - sometimes it's not that reassuring at first but what you want is to get better, not to feel better momentarily. Meds just treat symptoms, so even if it comes to that, don't give up trying to find that right therapist.
When therapy works, people usually stay better. But for most people, it turns out to be that old anxiety disorder that nobody knows the cause of so far. So if you do see a doctor, make it clear what's going on so he or she will know what to look for, and make sure you make them look for those things hard. blood sugar problems that might be too on the edge for a busy general doc to look for, nutritional deficiencies, etc. Most doctors won't truly test you for the things that cause symptoms that appear to be anxiety because they are hard to find, such as thyroid problems. When Mom says seeing a doctor to eliminate physiological problems, that doesn't mean getting a physical. It sounds like you've been through this for awhile. If nothing else works, you do want to have a life, so medication might end up being the only thing that works. The important thing is to get a therapist who specializes in anxiety treatment - again, most don't, and special skills are needed to treat it. If CBT works for you it doesn't take as long. That can be a problem, because sitting and talking can help but it can also take a very long time. When Mom mentioned CBT above, know that your average therapist won't specialize in treating anxiety. Here is an excellent journal by a good medhelp friend of mine. What you may be experiencing is something called derealization and depersonalization. Life style changes help as well such as eating right, getting exercise and plenty of rest, doing things like yoga, meditation, deep breathing, etc. They can help you with coping mechanisms during a panic attack, identifying triggers, working through it and general anxiety. A walk in clinic is a good start but a therapist you see on a regular basis may be necessary. Cognitive Behavior therapy and exposure therapy can be very effective. Therapists and talk therapy really help with ongoing management of panic. If that has been done, then it's time to move to the next phase. Most doctors do want to rule out any other issues if someone has a panic attack health wise.
Do you or have you taken any medication? That is sometimes, depending on what you and your doctor decide, needed in order to manage panic attacks and anxiety. I would say that a psychiatrist is really important here. Have you ever worked with a psychiatrist? If panic attacks and anxiety cause you to not participate in things you need to or want to in life, it is definitely requiring next level care. Thank you for reading :)Īh, sweetie, so very sorry to hear that you are going through this tough time! Panic attacks legitimately feel horrible. I feel really lonely right now even though I have so many people in my life supporting me. If anyone knows what this is, could reassure me, or even if you just take your time out of your day to read this I would really appreciate it. I’m going to a walk-in counsellor tomorrow hoping to get some reassurance, but I feel like I can’t Wait that long and keep thinking the worst. I haven’t been this scared in so long and I feel like no one can help because everything feels so different and off if that makes sense. I’m trying so hard every day to get my mind off it and get myself back but it’s so hard. I feel horrible constantly and I just feel doomed this sinking feeling in my chest with the fear that I’m losing my mind and forgetting everything. It’s hard to be around people but it’s also hard to be alone. I feel like my family isn’t my family, my friends aren’t my friends and my boyfriend isn’t my boyfriend.
even worse, I feel like the people around me are strangers. I remember things but they feel fake or far away from me. I don’t feel like I’m me, my name sounds strange, and I just overall feel like a stranger to myself.
About a week and a half ago, I had a panic attack while driving, and haven’t felt like myself since basically, and I’m terrified. Lately I’ve been experiencing panic attacks for the first time in years and unfortunately am no longer able to drive. Hi, I am 18 years old, female, and have always struggled with really bad anxiety.
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