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Anxiety Community
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anxiety or serious problem
by jones09, Nov 28, 2006 12:00AM
I have severe anxiety. im only 18 and have been living with it for about a year now. i tried several diffrent medications but decided that i could get over this on my own.so i tried and i did somewhat.i still have panic attacks and anxiety every once in awhile, but not nearly as much.the thing that i worry about constantly, 24-7 is that im going to dye. not in a car wreck or something but by a health problem. i have had a check up and the doc said everything is fine. does anyone have any advice for over coming this fear.also does anyone know how to dertermine if you are for sure having an panic attack or if it is something serious.
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I went through an anxious period and I spoke with a clinical social worker. She taught me simple coping methods and before long I was okay.
I hope you find relief soon.
I see patients in my practice every week who suffer *more* because they waited so long to get counseling or the proper medical treatement for their anxiety.
There a many things you can immediately do and many can be helpful
* deep breathing
* meditation
* mild exercise
You need to eat regularly as well - I cannot stress that enough.
It is important to remember that your brain is not a muscle and does not run on fat but instead runs on glucose. When you brain is deprived of glucose, that is, when you don't eat properly, your brain starts searching for new sources of energy and one of them is adrenaline which can make you extremely anxious. Keep your body balanced by eating a decent diet full of proteins which keep the blood sugars balanced.
If you find that your anxiety is making you avoid situations or people, or that you are unable to work or function properly then it might be time to seek out a psychiatrist. There are a great many good treatments for anxiety that allow an individual to live a normal functioning life and experience the pleasures and joys of everyday living without the constant fear. Life is too short to live each day in fear. Yes, it really is!
HELP. I hate drugging this kid but his age is very difficult for so many reasons.