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so fed up
I have anxiety and panic disorder for almost 17 years now and i am so fed up with it, i can't seem to get it to a level where i can live with it. Does anyone else have constant anxiety, i am sitting watching TV and i panic, why? You would think after this long i would know but i don't what am i afraid of? I am also argraphobic because of the panic and anxiety and now most recently depressed and not to forget i have ocd and depression. I have had cbt, psychoanalytical therapy and back in cbt soon to be transferred onto someone else, i really feel i will go mad at times. Does anyone just be anxious for no reason at the minutes i am anxious, why? A bit dizzy, scared, nervous, numb hands, feet, tingling, headache is this all anxiety can anxiety really make me feel so ill i want to sleep so weak i don't want to get out of bed? My doctor says physically i am fine he said i feel this way because of anxiety. Anyone else feel like this and what helps?
Best Answer
These are all symptoms of anxiety. Panic attacks are a normal reaction happening at the wrong time. Our brain for whatever reason senses the "fight or flight" mode, which is a normal reaction if we were in a situation that required us to do this. But it is coming at the wrong time and floods our bodies with adrenaline, and it has nothing to work on, so it results in a panic attack. Doing something physical is best because it gives the adrenaline something to work on. Medication normally controls panic attacks, and they are hard to handle on your own. If therapy isn't helping it may be time to think about taking medication to get your life back. Hope this helps and take care.
Thanks everyone for your replies. I have tried exercise and it helps sometimes but lately i have been so depressed i have even less energy to do anything.
I have considered medication but i have been allergic to alot of stuff in the past which scares me alot, and when i take anything the anxiety rises because i am afraid of the side effects.
I have had cbt this is my third time in it, my therapist is really supportive but the therapy just isn't working anymore so he is going to refer me on.
I have alot of issues apart from anxiety and panic but they just seem to getting worse at the minute. I think i just feel like i'm a lost cause i spend my life going around in circles.
Thanks everyone
I have considered medication but i have been allergic to alot of stuff in the past which scares me alot, and when i take anything the anxiety rises because i am afraid of the side effects.
I have had cbt this is my third time in it, my therapist is really supportive but the therapy just isn't working anymore so he is going to refer me on.
I have alot of issues apart from anxiety and panic but they just seem to getting worse at the minute. I think i just feel like i'm a lost cause i spend my life going around in circles.
Thanks everyone
i use to have severe anxiety and i have had panic attacks too, it was like a cycle that wouldn't stop, now it seems like i mostly trying to control agitation and irritability. i am on a low dose anti-depressant and also cognitive therapy and mediation works very well for me. i have also noticed constant negative thinking, telling yourself how "crazy" you are makes you not get well, just worse. instead of thinking about how bad your anxiety is try and do a productive activity you enjoy, then slowly you will change your thought patterns and brain chemistry.
I also have anxiety and panic..ive had it for 5-6 yrs now and im over it too.
I wonder the same things as you why am i anxious, today i have like a metalic taste in my mouth feel jumpy and very irritated and feel as though i have a lump in my throat.
Ive just recently read about foods we eat can cause anxiety you should google what foods can cause anxiety it might help you, im going to change my diet and see if it works for me
Good Luck.
I wonder the same things as you why am i anxious, today i have like a metalic taste in my mouth feel jumpy and very irritated and feel as though i have a lump in my throat.
Ive just recently read about foods we eat can cause anxiety you should google what foods can cause anxiety it might help you, im going to change my diet and see if it works for me
Good Luck.
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