Is it normal?

[armira]

I've been suffering from anxiety/depression/panick disorder for a long time.I wan to know something important because I'm tired of this.Is it normal to feel like you can't recognize persons that you used to.I mean I know tham but they seems so strange.Same thing happens with my family members.I feel terryfied when I look them in their face or listen their voice.They seem unfamiliar to me.Of course I know tham and I know who they are,but these thoughts are so awful.I'm not talking to them too because I have no an idea why I feel shy to talk or to see them ,so I prefer to stay alone on my own,even I live in same house with them.Please can someone tell me what's wrong with me ?Im I loosing my mind?

[mad1zel]

i read a study 4 years go which states  not recognizing someone alot of people have from not recognize someone even when told this person is your child to the person talking to you then leaves comes back few minutes later but has change something about themselves like take off piece of clothing a hat a jacket or take done their hair or put up.  i have this but on the low end. so this not about anxiety but maybe it does not help either
yes i too have anxiety problems check the net for the study

[hmf099]

Have you seen a psychiatrist? Are you getting therapy? Medication only treats symptoms, but is a great tool for many to help with their anxiety. You don't necessarily have to go the medication route, but anxiety and panic don't just go away on their own, we have to treat these issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy is great for this, as well as other forms like group. There are self help books availible for anxiety too. These helped me a lot between therapy sessions and I still turn to them during times of high anxiety as many teach you techniques in relaxation, breathing exercises, distraction, and coping skills. I like From Panic To Power by Lucinda Bassett, The Idiots Guide To Anxiety,  and several others. Good Luck to you both!

[armira]

Thank you so much for your good advices.I know I should fight but honestly I'm tired of trying and trying and filing :'( I want to know that I'm not loosing my mind and its just anxiety :'( but unfortunately I can't convince myself :'(

[Rickybravo]

I feel scared myself. I feel like I'm not going to be normal ever again! It's all anxiety. I worry and think to hard a lot. But I might be getting prescribed medicine for this which I don't want. I don't want medicine to make me feel happy. I want myself to be happy on it's own. But I guess this is the point of Anxiety. Anxiety cannot control you! Remember that! You can fight it! I know it's easier said then done cause I'm still going through this **** myself! But just think about it okay. You cannot let anxiety take or control over your life. Fight it. Every time you get that feeling or it's about to hit you straight in the mind just think positive. Relax and get a massage. Breathe hard. Listen to music. And self medicate. Try doing what you love to do most of the time! Try new hobbies. Be around family. My our family cares for you a lot! And you care back a lot too. Say your sorry for whatever. Hugs help a lot. Watching movies with my brothers helped me. I'm still fighting it. I'm a 14 year old male. I'm a freshmen.

[armira]

Help me :'(