Is my type of anxiety common?

[cnote]

I know a lot of people on here suffer from panic attacks. Which to me, a panic attack is something that happens every now and then. (I've probably had 8 of them in my whole life.. not fun). And panic attacks go away.. and then again reoccur sometimes unexpected.

But what my question is... does anyone out there have the same anxiety as I do?

Mine came out of nowhere. Non-stop shakiness, rapid heart rate, cant sit still, no appetite, cant sleep very well at all, have night sweats every night for the past 7 days!... and mine has been going on for DAYS AND DAYS AND DAYS... and wont just stop or even chill out.

Am I the only one like this or are there others that suffer from this type of anxiety that just doesn't go away?

Thanks!

[CaliGirl48]

Yay youre back :)

[JSGeare]

A musical person, maybe? Or someone who carries $100 bills around?

Are they common? You bet, they are ALL common. Haven't yet met a symptom I didn't already have -or knew someone who did.

Let's cut to the chase: if your alarm bells have been ringing for over a week now -you need to take care of it. Your next move is to do whatever it takes to get in front of a psychiatrist whose practice includes anxiety and panic people. And the best way to do that is get in front of a doctor who can point you in the right direction. But, whatever it is -DO it. If you don't have the ability to put all that together right now, then get the help of someone who can. And if that's not an option, then go either to the ER or the mental health section of the health department and present yourself and your symptoms. And if THAT's not even possible, dial 911 and tell them you think you are dying -or whatever it is. The important words are these: ACT and NOW.

You will probably get a course of medication to help you calm down and manage the feelings and symptoms. Tha's fine -but that's not all. You will probably need a course of therapy with a menatl health professional (I'd make that a psychiatrist) to help identify the prime mover for your symptoms and then do something about it.

Finally, stay in touch with this forum, where you will find not mere advice and experience, but actual, gut-level, in-the-trenches support from people like me, the others who have responded, and others you have yet to meet. Put names in the search box to read the material people have previously submitted. Odd as it may sound right now, we need you as much as you need us.

I hate to say it, but "Welcome to the club." I can't wait for the day when you are answering a post like the one you wrote -from a position of strength.

That day is coming. You turned in that direction when you posted here.

We're in your corner.

[maz135]

Prayer always helps and keeping a positive attitude.  Aren't grandfathers great?

[kalmkidd]

cnote we have the exact same symptoms.. stop reading them , thinking of them or they will control you.. i told u you need to learn ways to ignore your symptoms. and ill help you do it. u are not abnormal, your not gonna die, nothing, ur a guy with anxiety and u will be fine.. hit me up for any info bro.

[cnote]

This started about 2 months ago. out of nowhere. Started out like flu like symptoms. I thought I was sick, b/c I had no appetite and nothing seemed interesting. I just wanted to sleep... only thing was... I couldnt sleep, I was having heart palps really bad, and was having night sweats. I went to the Dr. after not sleeping for days and thought I was losing it. He perscribed me Lexapro. I took 5mg for a month and was back to my normal self. Then I had an episode again, not as bad, but couldnt eat etc. So I up'd myself to 10mg.. I was fine again after that. THEN! Just about 6 or 7 days ago I started losing my appetite again, nervous stomach, cant sleep again, night sweats bad... total anxiety. But for NO REASON. Nothing is bothering me. I went to the Dr. a couple of days ago and he wanted me to try a new anti-depressant/anxiety med called Effexor. I'm not a ignorant person, I do my research and know a lot (sometimes thats a bad thing.) lol. All I do is read about is side effects... withdrawls...  etc.  Today I decided I want to stop my Lexapro.. since it's obviously quit working anyways... and try to get over this myself. I went to my grandpas today, hes a great man, very very christian man. He prayed with me, and I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart.. and I started crying so hard.. it was a relief... but I still have the anxiety. I'm going to try prayer and exercise... and possibly seeing a psychiatrist/psychologist. If in a few days or so I can't get control of myself... then maybe I'll consider trying the Effexor XR.

Thanks for listening.

[sugarpea013]

Hey there, When I was going through my "bad time" I had 3 months of what felt like a non stop panic attack. It was absolutely horrendous and I remember actually praying for God to end my misery. YIKES. As "great" as I feel today, it's hard to imagine that only a couple of months ago I was feeling that way. One day I just decided enough was enough. I was sick of goin in and out of the ER, I was sick of feeling like I was on my death bed I was just SICK of it consuming me. I put my foot down and it slowly went away. Granted I have my times of weakness where it tries to creep back in, and I have had a couple tiny panic attacks but good HEAVENS I am SOOOOOOO much better. I actually feel "normal" again. :) Hang in there sweetie.

[maz135]

No they are not uncommon...Have you seen a doctor?  It sounds like you are going through a miserable time...

I will keep you in prayers :)