anxiety/panic attacks/paranoia?/depression

[lexxxii]

k so i think ive been having panic attacks i feel like im not real like nothings real and i cant breath and i get so scared!.... im 16yrs old.. my mom use to get panic attacks..  i also am very paranoid.. i always think im going to die or something bads going to happen... and sometimes i get really depressed and i just lay in bed and cry...i also am very angry all the time and i cant control it little things just set me off  to the point i just want to hurt someone...  i dont know what to do i feel like im crazy or something.. can somone just tell me what i should do?

[BrittanyN]

You're not alone and you're def. not crazy!! I get the same symptoms. Especially that surreal feeling. I know it's horrible and I'm sorry. You haven't been to a doctor??

[JSGeare]

As you've seen, Brittany knows exactly what you're talking about, and so do we all!

Talking to a doctor is not a bad idea -a psychiatrist may be an especially good choice. And panic often is found with anger and a sort of judgemental temperment, so, don't worry! You've got normal panic -as if that were any good news.

What you should do is consult with your doctor. You may be prescribed a course of medication but you SHOULD also seek therapy. Something's bugging you. Meanwhile, read through the other posts here so you can connect with the collective wisdom. And stay close to us, lex.

-Scott

[ngw516]

I have had panic attacks for the past almost 15 years. I am only 27, and sometimes I worry if I am going to have them forever. So, please, don't feel alone. That is the one thing that can help is to know that you are not isolated. There are other people that have the same problem. I have seen a doctor who specializes in anxiety disorders, and that has helped. Also, I have done my own research on anxiety and panic attacks, and the more knowledge I have, the more in control I am. So, try to learn as much as you can about your symptoms, and know that you have someone to talk to who understands. When you get attacks, become active to get your mind off of it, or call and talk to one of your friends, or even your mother. Anything to divert your attention away from the attack will make it go away quicker. The one person who can control this is YOU. Find ways to calm yourself. Take deep breaths and tell yourself that you will be okay. you will not feel this way forever- it will go away. You will not die from a panic attack, and the only bodily harm you are causing is muscle tension and stress. You will be okay. Remember that.

[Jennifer375]

Really well said NGW516,,, I so appricate these boards..

*Bows*       Jenn

[cj29]

Do not feel alone.  I was turned upside down in my mid-20's with my first panic attack, but with work and understanding what you are going through, you CAN and WILL get through it.  Sometimes we do not understand why we go through things in life, but it is the lows in life that define who we are and make the good times so sweet.  Use this forum frequently, because you will find you are not alone and that people in here genuinely care about how you are doing.  When you suffer from this, people who have never been through it tend to shrug it off (I used to before it happened to me).  People in here are just like you and have learned to live and understand this.  You will too and will become a much better person for it.  We are here to help:)

[kekes]

i can relate to everything that everyone is saying. i have these panic attacks where i feel that my heart is going to jump out my chest!!!!!!! the back of my head hurts all the time. i know that my husband and childern are talking,laughing at me. i think about death and dying all the time. i feel a presence around me where ever i go, but my husband says no one is there, but i hear them laughing!!!!!! i always hear a lady's voice telling me bad things...i associate the voice of my mother who has been dead for 25 yrs. i am 32...does anyone know how i feel?

[petitepdx]

I too suffer from panic attacks. I think the surreal feeling is what makes it worse. But I've been trying to help myself understand that its just my body reacting wrong.

I know how you feel, and its really hard and scary and sad all at the same time. I sometimes feel sick for no reason, and its just the panic.

You're not alone. Not at all. But panic attacks make you feel alone because no one can talk you out of it, and no one can push you through it.

You're going to be ok. Try some positive self talk...it can really help. Or try to occupy your time and thoughts. I sometimes play an online game of mahjong. It may sound stupid, but eventually it takes my mind off of the emotions and symptoms.

Try doing something when you feel it coming on. Don't fight it...let the feeling come and it will pass I promise. It may sound easy, and feel too hard. But you'll pull through this.

[stlmom]

My son is 24 and lives with his fiance (they recently bought a home together). My son called late last week and had me try to calm his fiance' down as she was suffering from a panic episode. She could not breath and thought she was poisoned at the resturant they were at. She really thought she was dying. It was horrible but I tried to get her to breath and then takled toher for a while to calm her down. She called a friend over to sit with her as my son does not understand how to help her when this happens. Unfortunately he does not believe in the mental health field/doctors and says "she needs to get over this BullSh#t". Her mother died a couple months ago suddenly (heart attack) and she lost her dad to cancer 14 yrs ago. - Now she believes that SHE is sick and possibly dying. She does not have medical insurance and also has a 5 year old sweet daughter to care for.  I am so worried about her and want to help.....HOW/ADVICE?

[emptypenz]

thank you.
sOoOo much.
this board IS an antidote in itself.

*whew*

:/

--emptypenz--

[chrsaaron]

I've had panic attacks for over five years now. I can say without a doubt the things we think up in our heads our complete lies. You are not going to die, you are not going crazy, you are not going to hurst yourself or anyone else, and the only fear you have is the fear you create. That being said, so what, What now? Well you must remind yourself of this things constantly don't let any thought go unchecked if you notice negative thinking entering your train of thought...and mean any negative thinking, anything related to death, or sickness, or mental functioning, turn those thoughts of...say out loud to yourself..I'm healthy and the I'm stronge and I'm going to be fine...take a deep breathe and hold it. Imagine breathing peace and calm and blowing out panic and fear. with each breathe you get more and more calm and in control, this works especaily well if your a christian and can rely on Jesus. Praying and bringing in his peace to your situation...Hope this helps....

[quickclver]

Hey Bud! I knew the feeling!
i used to abuse substanses such as alcohol, cocaine, cristal, party drugs, work and family stress, feeling of responsability for your life and others and had such an effects! You are going through your aging prossess too do not forget! All this could create this symptoms which will last for a long time!
All you have to do may be change your dealer if you have a problem, cause they put all kinda mixes your body can't take it! It's all just an accumulation and you might just expload and the feelings might get worst! You think crazy, negative, not enjoying your life!
Get easy on it and just go with a flow!
Find something to do that  is good for you and friends who understand you!
go slowly and do not give up!
It took me almost two years! I did some crazy things but my life had changed when i went back to reality!
Get a job or just a good vacation away from home! Erase and avoid some of the stresses you have or had in your life and a main thing - do not give up!