Some help please

[turbo101]

Hi im 17 and i suffer from anxiety and was just wondering if anybody could give me some techniques on how to calm down during a panic attack. My symptoms are shakiness,unable to stay still,severe panic which all lead up to me vomiting. I have been suffering with anxiety for almost 18 months now but the actual vomiting only started happening around 2 months ago. I have also noticed i am a lot worse in the mornings and tend to be calm at night,when im calm i tend to look down on my anxiety and feel stupid for letting it affect my life so much as im not as sociable as i was,lost lots of weight as i was quite muscular and i have had to put off college for two years. I just want my old life back are there any meds anyone could suggest that have worked for them ? I've also tried getting some cbt counselling but the waiting list is long so it could be a few months before i get a place.   Any answers would be much appreciated.

[greenlydia]

While reading your post, I assumed that you had simple anxiety, and possibly some depression. Then I got to the part where you stated you'd begun to vomit 2 months ago and have lost a lot of weight. In my humble and non-medical opinion, I believe you should see a doctor as soon as you can.
While I'm sure there are people out there who wind up vomiting during, or after, a panic attack, that, and losing a great deal of weight, are not typical symptoms of anxiety/panic.
It's good that you have an appointment for therapy, sad that you live in a country that makes you wait MONTHS to get help. I hope it won't take that long to see a doctor.
I wish you the best.
Peace
Greenlydia

[peggy64]

Get your thyroid checked, if you have not yet had it checked. So many issues related to anxiety are due to an out of balance thyroid.

[turbo101]

Hi
Yes i have been to see a doctor and she explained to me that the vomitting was due to pure tension and the weight loss is because of my constant worrying,loss of appetite and because i dont work out anymore.
Thanks for replying

[turbo101]

Thanks i will ask my doctor to chek that for me.

[Paxiled]

Ask your therapist to teach you deep breathing techniques to use while you're having a panic attack.  Meditation is also helpful in reducing some of the physiological symptoms of anxiety attacks.