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hello im 18 and 4 the last month i have een feloing very different. i started worrying about things that had notthing to do with me and then it got worse and worse. but then after bein to the doctor and was told i mite hav panic attacks and slight caee of depression, a week later i felt fine. i didnt hav any breathing problems r nothing. but the las week its gotten worse. i basically think thoughts of WHAT IF..i ever hurt my family and hav images of it it really scares me and i think then im a bad person and it gets all on top of me. i feel very panicy, down and feel like im goin mad. i also wake up every morning shaking and worrying its all guna happen again and the last 3 days i have been sick but jus wen i wake up. can any1 tell me wat they think it is, is it all in my head cus i wudnt wana hurt no1 esp not my family....plz let me knw..fanks
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Hello,
You've likely had some further bouts with this issue since the last posting, unless of course you doctor's appointment went well, at which point I must say congratulations! If not, leave a message, I have had some experience in both managing and help others to manage this issue, and I would love to give you some advice if needed.
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thnaks very much 4 writing to me u hav made me feel a bit better i hav made an appointment with the doctor and i wont leave till i et everythin whats on my mind out lol. jus hate feelin like this im usually very out goin and hav loads of friends but i suppose it can happen to any1. thanks 4 ur message and i hope u feel better to..will write back and let u knw x
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Hi hello89,

my heart goes out to you, im a twenty year old who used to have similar problem to yourself, the anxiety was based around different thoughts but the side effects were the same, id wake up at all hours of the night and feel ill and get up in the morning and vomit, and i couldnt get rid of the thoughts.  Are you still in school? could you see a councillor? I used to faint alot so my worries were 'will it happen today' so i know my case is different to yours but your not a bad person or anything, dont worry.  My councillor did some relaxation techniques that really helped me out, clears your mind and even just to have a chat with a friendly stranger did the world of good, they wont judge you they're just there to listen and help, i'd strongly advice talking to someone about this.  Another technique is to wear an elastic band around your wrist, and every time you start thinking these thoughts, snap it hard against your wrist (so it really hurts) this takes your mind off it.  Sounds stone age but i swear that helped me loads! its like a rush back to reality.

And also, if your at all like me your probably in a rut and think you will be like this forever.  I never thought i'd be normal again.  If your thinking that i'd like to assure you that you'll be fine! Its tough when your going through it and it may take a while but you will come out the other end (a stronger and more understanding person i think) and youl be fine.  I wish i could talk to the me back then so i'm telling you instead, dont get too depressed about it, its a phase and you will come through it.

All the best
xx
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Are you taking any drugs? Side effects can mess up you mind. My daughter had night terrors from Tryamedic cough medicine. thank god the ENT doctor figured out what was wrong. So, check everything you are taking, especially over the counter stuff - it maybe effecting you. Pain killers like percocet can cause bad thoughts and fear and anxiety. If you are using you maybe super sensitive to them.
Keep me posted as to your progress.
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