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Anxiety problems possibly?
I'm not exactly sure what this is or even how to word this correctly but I hope you will understand.
So I've been slightly depressed since I was little and always had problems. Recently, I had a bad panic attack and it was very scary. So I went to hospital and said I had anxiety problems. That was it. Okay. But since that on and off Id feel like I wasn't in my body. Like I was in a dream. Then it would all go away and I'd feel normal. But this past week it has been bad. From the second I wake up until the second I go to sleep I always feel like I'm in a dream. I get scared that suddenly I'm just going to go crazy and loose control, or like I'm going to drop dead from a heart attack or something along those lines and I get scared. I worry constantly and am always stressed out about something if that than nothing at all can get me stressed out. I'm not sure what the problem is..Is this normal? Will it go away. Its so tiring and I just wanna sleep forever....Can someone please help?
So I've been slightly depressed since I was little and always had problems. Recently, I had a bad panic attack and it was very scary. So I went to hospital and said I had anxiety problems. That was it. Okay. But since that on and off Id feel like I wasn't in my body. Like I was in a dream. Then it would all go away and I'd feel normal. But this past week it has been bad. From the second I wake up until the second I go to sleep I always feel like I'm in a dream. I get scared that suddenly I'm just going to go crazy and loose control, or like I'm going to drop dead from a heart attack or something along those lines and I get scared. I worry constantly and am always stressed out about something if that than nothing at all can get me stressed out. I'm not sure what the problem is..Is this normal? Will it go away. Its so tiring and I just wanna sleep forever....Can someone please help?
Hi Well yes I did go into group theropy some 18 years ago and had to be tablets free before leaving <<< and I was<< It gave me a way cope with my panic attacks<<< However two weeks or so ago i had a very bad side effect from a course of antbiotcis and the side effects was anxiety attack<<<
It gave me a big shock one thing you never forgot is a panic attack<<<< one thing I have known if it helps you < sounds a small thing but to not stop eating<<< and to try to do different things , even if your wasing up for 2 mins , and having to stop and rest feeling awful, move onto something else<< try to rest you mind and stop the thinking for a moment<<<<< I try to look after myself and get rest when I can<<<
I only went onto this site a couple of days ago and could not believe how many of us are so afraid and go through these bad feelings<<<
I have just beeing reading about good foods to help our nervous system, I do believe we have to live our lives a little differntly as our bodies react in the way they do.
Yes my main problem came from childhood, as one repy said it can, not always but I do think depends on how sensitive we are, if your gentle , and a thinker, you seem to be this way, we are not odd in any way , just different, your not going mad, its you have a sensitive central nervous system. Also try yoga, or swimming, just a walk sometimes helps, I am thankful when my body is starting to settle down again, but it isnt without having to go through the fear for a while, I also have a radio next to my bed, and a lamp it is a comfort,,, hope this helps,,, remember you are not alone<<<< Barbara<<<
It gave me a big shock one thing you never forgot is a panic attack<<<< one thing I have known if it helps you < sounds a small thing but to not stop eating<<< and to try to do different things , even if your wasing up for 2 mins , and having to stop and rest feeling awful, move onto something else<< try to rest you mind and stop the thinking for a moment<<<<< I try to look after myself and get rest when I can<<<
I only went onto this site a couple of days ago and could not believe how many of us are so afraid and go through these bad feelings<<<
I have just beeing reading about good foods to help our nervous system, I do believe we have to live our lives a little differntly as our bodies react in the way they do.
Yes my main problem came from childhood, as one repy said it can, not always but I do think depends on how sensitive we are, if your gentle , and a thinker, you seem to be this way, we are not odd in any way , just different, your not going mad, its you have a sensitive central nervous system. Also try yoga, or swimming, just a walk sometimes helps, I am thankful when my body is starting to settle down again, but it isnt without having to go through the fear for a while, I also have a radio next to my bed, and a lamp it is a comfort,,, hope this helps,,, remember you are not alone<<<< Barbara<<<
You're most certainly welcome and you are FAR from alone. The incidence of anxiety disorders over the past few decades has exploded. Many people suffer from some sort of anxiety disorder, and with help, live pretty normal lives with occasional periods of exacerbation.
Sure, past traumatic events would definitely be a trigger for anxiety. For some of us, it's a deep rooted trauma that causes the emergence of an anxiety disorder and for many more of us, there really isn't a root cause or anything traumatic in our history. Many different things can predispose someone to anxiety...from the past traumas I just mentioned, to genetic factors, even some concurrent medical conditions (mitral valve prolapse, or a heart murmur as one example) can make a person more prone to anxiety.
If you have a history of trauma or bad experiences, therapy would be ideal in helping you work through that.
Yes, breathing symptoms are also very common with anxiety...again, search the forum and you'll find many people who experience a feeling of shortnesss of breath, not being able to get a "deep breathe" in and many other sensations related to breathing. While all of these symptoms are scary, when they are related to anxiety, they are harmless. It's just your body's response to the anxiety. ANY anxiety related symptom will improve when you start getting the anxiety and panic under control.
Keep reading and definitely seek out some help. Your family doc is a great place to start!
Sure, past traumatic events would definitely be a trigger for anxiety. For some of us, it's a deep rooted trauma that causes the emergence of an anxiety disorder and for many more of us, there really isn't a root cause or anything traumatic in our history. Many different things can predispose someone to anxiety...from the past traumas I just mentioned, to genetic factors, even some concurrent medical conditions (mitral valve prolapse, or a heart murmur as one example) can make a person more prone to anxiety.
If you have a history of trauma or bad experiences, therapy would be ideal in helping you work through that.
Yes, breathing symptoms are also very common with anxiety...again, search the forum and you'll find many people who experience a feeling of shortnesss of breath, not being able to get a "deep breathe" in and many other sensations related to breathing. While all of these symptoms are scary, when they are related to anxiety, they are harmless. It's just your body's response to the anxiety. ANY anxiety related symptom will improve when you start getting the anxiety and panic under control.
Keep reading and definitely seek out some help. Your family doc is a great place to start!
I would get in and see your pcp and get some advice on how to proceed...I would also start searching for a therapist that can help you face these issues and move through them! I have severe anxiety and panic disorders and with the help of a great pcp and therapist I am doing so much better and you can too! you just need to make a few calls and be seen!!! stay in touch and best wishes!!!
Thank you very much. I just found this website and it makes me feel kind of better knowing I'm not the only one in the world with this happening. Do you know what causes disorders like that? Can a bad childhood really effect someone like this even if I have felt find for the past couple of years and life has gotten better? Can it really just start effecting me randomly?
and does breathing have anything to do with it? I swear I have breathing problems. Such as I'll be laying there and can't breathe so I'll get scared and it will get worse and it will be randomly that I cant breathe. Is that part of it too?
and does breathing have anything to do with it? I swear I have breathing problems. Such as I'll be laying there and can't breathe so I'll get scared and it will get worse and it will be randomly that I cant breathe. Is that part of it too?
Hello and welcome!
It sounds like you are having classic panic attacks and as a result, have developd a common side effect of anxiety, called derealization. So some searching about it and I think you'll be relieved to find that this is a harmless effect of anxiety. It's scary and very unsettling, but it won't harm you in any way.
You need to start addressing the anxiety with a professional. If you can, have an evaluation by a psychiatrist who can give you a proper diagnosis (possibly panic disorder) and can discuss with you the treatment options. Common approaches to treating panic disorder would be medications and therapy. When both treatments are undertaken, many people have great success.
Just know that it takes some time to learn how to break the anxiety cycle you're in and once your anxiety and panic starts improving, so will all of the related symptoms, including the derealization.
Search the forum and read about others with similar stories, it is always very reassuring to know that so many people struggle with this and that many people can get through it with a little help.
Stick around and let us know how you're doing! Best of luck!
It sounds like you are having classic panic attacks and as a result, have developd a common side effect of anxiety, called derealization. So some searching about it and I think you'll be relieved to find that this is a harmless effect of anxiety. It's scary and very unsettling, but it won't harm you in any way.
You need to start addressing the anxiety with a professional. If you can, have an evaluation by a psychiatrist who can give you a proper diagnosis (possibly panic disorder) and can discuss with you the treatment options. Common approaches to treating panic disorder would be medications and therapy. When both treatments are undertaken, many people have great success.
Just know that it takes some time to learn how to break the anxiety cycle you're in and once your anxiety and panic starts improving, so will all of the related symptoms, including the derealization.
Search the forum and read about others with similar stories, it is always very reassuring to know that so many people struggle with this and that many people can get through it with a little help.
Stick around and let us know how you're doing! Best of luck!
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