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Anxiety problem

I'm new here and this is my first post.  It's not really a question, just stuff I feel I need to talk about and see opinions on.  I'm a 19 year old male.  I know I have a long future ahead of me and everyone reminds me of that, but in my head I'm always telling myself "of course they will tell you that, they are your loved ones."  I've always been cautious about things and got a little more nervous than it seemed like the people around me did over certain things.  But never did I go through what I am now.  I was care free through high school, then after I got out of school it hit me.  About 5 months ago it started and I haven't been able to be normal since.  I was at work after graduating a few months prior, I began shaking and having chest pain.  I looked for a supervisor and clocked out to sit in the break room and cry my eyes out and I had no idea why or what overtook me.  I have since quit the job for about 3 months have been at home and ever since the initial "attack" even when I am not having one this feeling won't go away.  It's impossible to describe to people.  I've been to the doctor twice and had numerous blood tests and an EKG which all came back perfect.  Hoping that would help, but I'm always second guessing.  I have made the people around me angry from the constant asking for reassurance that I'm ok.  I don't enjoy things I used to as much, because my head is never there.  I get tingly in places, tremble bad, night time is horrible.  Sometimes I lay there for hours and freak out in my head.  Cry for no reason.  The worst part is I have this horrible fear of dying.  I can't get away from it.  It's not like a phobia that you can just stay away from.  I have no idea why, but everytime I think about the future it seems like I won't make it to that point, then I tell myself "well you said that last time and look at you now" but it never seems to help.  
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Hi to everyone, I'm experiencing that right now and it's a terrible terrible feeling. But it always helps to have a supportive family around. I had this for the first time in 2010 and today I feel like It's gonna happen again and that's what's making me anxious.  At first I was ashamed that I feel this way but letting people know how you feel even though it's hard for them to understand is very important.  I think I need some rest so I called off work for a few days because I know this too shall pass. But i still couldn't understand why is this happening. Im a very happy person  though overworked. I know I worked a lot I never had a chance to go out and enjoy life. I think I need balance in my life like we al do. So  to everyone who feels the same. Don't lose hope, you're not alone and it will pass.
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I know exactly how you feel. You're not alone. I feel like my body and brain is being taken over, I can't control my thoughts or breathing. It's very hard to explain to people especially if it hasn't happened to them. They can't even imagine how painful it is.  I hate taking meds, but it's the only thing that has helped. Good luck and hang in there!
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Your not alone buddy... :( millions suffer from this..
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I try to think to myself " the sensations you feel is only your body's way of reacting to a stressful situation" there are soo many people to experience these symptoms too such as myself :( we all hate it. And we all believe there's something more wrong with us... But there are also tons of people that have gotten through it and they now live happy life's..it is so so hard and sometimes I feel like giving up on life because I can't cope and it's overwhelming but it's people like you experiencing the same thing that gets me through and makes me realise in not alone, either are you... Feel free to message me if your feeling down :)  
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Yeah I hate taking medication too.... You should really look into the  psychologist as therapy has been proven one of the best ways to treat anxiety... I'm going  to my first appointment next week hopefully it can start to make an improvement... You should give it a try? If it means getting rid or even getting anxiety down to a manageable level then I don't see why not? I'm a little nervous but sometimes you gotta give your self that extra push... It's hard and you feel like you can't.. But you CAN :)
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I have been prescribed meds, but haven't taken them because of course I'm afraid to.  I was recommended a psychologist, but haven't followed up on it.  I did great by myself for about two weeks after the doc last time, but it seemed to sneak back into my life.  Sometimes I can control it and get happy, but there is always a thought that comes right back.
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It does! I get the strangest symptoms with anxiety which makes me think what's wrong with me? It can't just be anxiety! But anxiety does crazy things! Most people will say there's nothing to be scared of etc etc.., it doesn't help just makes you feel alone :( lucky my family is very supportive they don't understand what it feels like but they do show concern... I'm scared of having anxiety so then I get anxiety!! It's a vicious circle.. And I think it's hard to just change the way you think.. Have you thought of talking with a psychologist? I start my first appointment next week... I also take Zoloft, have you visited the doctor aswell?
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Thank you for commenting!  It helps so much to read someone else that has experienced the same thing.  It is hard to tell someone who hasn't had to deal with it.  They tell you how easy it should be.  I mean all you have to do is redirect your mind, right?  It's much harder than it seems, but it can be done.  It causes such physical symptoms that it's just hard for people that haven't experienced it to comprehend.  
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Hey I feel exactly the same way I'm 20 but had anxiety since I was 15... It's the most horrible thing ever. I wake up everyday with no energy, I get tunnel vision in my eyes and I always feel like I'm going to pass out or die or something? It's hard to explain to other people exactly the way anxiety makes us feel, they just don't get it? I get anxiety real bad I can't leave the house anymore because crowds of people, bright lights, shopping centres, clubs all make me freak out and that's the things I used to love the most... It feels like your whole life is just going to be miserable... But I am told it can be cured!! If you wanna chat in here :) I'm new to this site too
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Also, I'd really like to know if anyone feels this.  I often feel weak and like my legs just don't want to hold up my body.  Or if I do something my arms seem to tremble.  Is this normal?  I've been to a neurologist and everything, but it constantly bugs me.
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