anyone feel the same??

This is all kind of new to me because i never thought i had these types of problems and then recently one day it hit me hard that they were real/serious problems.  I guess when i look back on it i have always had anxiety to some point and it was probably more than the normal amount a person should feel, but lately my anxiety, paranoia and panic attacks have been so extreme that i cannot control it or snap out of it and it is affecting my schooling,family life, and personal achievements.  I feel like i have a serious problem and it is so easy for everyone to see it and theyre all laughing about it behind my back. this leads me to feel very embarrassed and ashamed of it.  I also feel like when i meet people and see them again they said something behind my back or just dont like me. I also dont trust anyone, i always feel like theyre going to scheme or plot something on me.  I also noticed my jaw hurts from grinding my teeth constantly and i cant stop.  I never get to sleep at a reasonable hour for some odd reason, its like when i lay down my mind is racing about all of these things that i dont know if im making up or are real but i cant escape them. if anyone can lend a helping hand in the matter i would greatly appreciate it because i have trouble opening up to anyone about this problem completely and its just me battling it all alone. thanks alot. GOD bless

[remar]

This does sound like anxiety to me. Your not alone, there are many of us that suffer from anxiety and we're here to listen and help if we can.
Have you thought about talking to your school counselor and your parents?
You might want to also see your dentist about a mouth guard. I was grinding my teeth at night and my dentist made a mouth guard for me that fits only my top teeth so it's not uncomfortable. Take care. Remar

[ifeelcrazy11]

Thanks alot ill take it into consideration about the mouth guard. but as for talking to counselors and parents, it's kind of tough because im a 21 yr old male in college and i guess i was raised to be kind of a rough guy and not be weak/***** especially over some ******** you create in your head(atleast thats the response i might hear from my old man haha) but my mom is pretty understanding but i feel like such a weirdo/little ***** saying everything like im super paranoid for no reason and i cant go into some of my classes because im so anxiety ridden.  It's a tough situation and i appreciate your time it feels good to know someone else knows what im talking about.  sorry the terms are kind of crude and blunt, im just pretty stressed at the moment and the only way i can think to word it so you might understand

[arabianhorselover]

There must be a counselor available to you at your college.  Do not hesitate to go for help.  They will not laugh at you.  They will understand and help you.  You don't need to suffer like this.

Lisa

[concerned621]

You are not crazy! I have the same symptoms and after learning why and how to deal with them I realized I am not crazy. I still have many of the symptoms and things that happen can bring the things you described back up for me. Not going to bed at a regular time or if I do I get up several times because I think a lot. I tend not to trust.  But what you must do is get some help. See a therapist. Get on meds if you are not. I take anti-anxiety medication on and off.  I don't always feel I need it. But at times I do. And it sounds like you could use some help. Also, get a book or look on the internet for breathing exercises. When you start to go there in your head practice breathing. Remember these are thoughts you are having.  Change the thought. Good luck!