Anxiety ruining my life

[JacquiSA]

Hi again everyone

So it's been a while since I've been on here, was kinda hoping I would get through this on my own but I just can't do it!

I've been to the doctors a few times and they haven't helped at all, I just cant help but feel that there is something seriously wrong with me, I feel so alone and scared,  no one understands, for the first time in my life I have every reason to be happy but I can't be because of this stupid anxiety thing, I just don't get it. I'm going into my 5th month of dealing with this and I really feel worse than ever.

I feel sick all the time, like I'm going to throw up at any second, I feel shaky, my skin feels so flushed and hot but I'm freezing! I don't have the energy to do anything, I just want to sleep because that's the only time I can escape from all of this.  My stomach hurts my head hurts, everything hurts, is this even normal???

I just don't know where to turn to, I don't know what to do??
Thanks for reading my sob story, lol

[Ankesh14]

i suffered from an anxiety disorder. And i know how you feel. The first thing u need to know is that anxiety is just an abnormal reaction to normal situations. The more you think about it the more it'll affect you. What you feel in an anxiety attack are just sensations. No one has been ever harmed through sensations. Millions of people suffer from anxiety. If you have fear of losing control or going crazy.. relax! these are all symptoms of anxiety.

I got out of my anxiety by following 'the linden method'. And believe me i was anxiety free in days. And never looked back. And i guarentee you, you can and will get better. Just distract yourself in the meantime. The more you focus on your anxiety the more sensations you will feel.

[Acw27]

My doctor told me I had anxiety and tried having me take medication. I hated it.

Try therapy it really helps talking to someone and figuring out what triggers your anxiety.

I have been suffering from anxiety for 5 months now.  

[jade8225]

Well, I believe you do have both anxiety and depression.  The problem here is you are not speaking to the right doctors.  I am surprised that none of these doctors tried to shove any pills down your throat yet....

My advice... Do not take any precription medication.  I know right now, you feel off and not feeling very well, but what doctor's dont tell you is prescription medication is only a band aid. It does not cure you , and it's HELL to come off of.  

Read about natural things you can take to help your mood.  There are so many things you can take naturally.  I wouldn't want to see another person suffer from trying to wean off a prescription medication.

Also try to figure out what is making you feel this way.  you might have to remove all negative aspects in your life.

Good Luck!!! =)

[JacquiSA]

Hi

Thanks for replying.  I haven't been diagnosed with either, that's why I say the doctors have been of no use to me. It's like when I'm explaining what I'm feeling they completely ignore everything I say, so I leave with no answers and feeling really stupid! I just keep telling myself that tomorrow will be better, that I will beat this on my own, and sometimes I feel so hopeful and other times I feel so angry and frustrated that I'm still dealing with this. I'm running out of things to say to the doctors so don't even know if  I should bother going back.

[remar]

It sounds to me like you have both anxiety and depression. Have you been diagnosed with both? Are you in counseling? I think it could really help you. Even though things start going better, if we have not learned to deal with anxiety and depression, it can still be there.