Is this anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, or just shot nerves?

Question

My girlfriend tells me that when I'm not home she gets really nervous, jumps at every little sound, is afraid to go into the basement, and can't get anything done. She says she feels like someone is behind her and she constantly looks behind and around her. She is also mildly uncomfortable in social situations. I have experienced some of these symptoms before but not to the extent they affected my life. What should we do? Should she talk to a therapist? I would prefer a easier method.

Answer 1

my sister was exactly like this...we took her to a shrink and he gave her a lot of useless drugs and now she dont have that symptoms but she is most like a plant!
my personal opinion is to talk to her so she can understand whats going on...make her see clear ...try to open hers mind
and if u fail then go and see a doctor!
but these problems friend are so difficult to get over!
i dont wanna let u down...give it a try with talking as start...
good luck!

maybe its not something serious..maybe i misunderstood..u didn't said much...

Answer 2

The jumpiness and fear of going downstairs sounds like nerves, or paranoia. It doesn't sound like panic disorder, which is a terrible fear/anxiety about something ridiculously normal. Going down into a basement is not a ridiculous fear. And she may be frightened about being alone in the house.

Perhaps something happened in her childhood that causes these fears?

Or, perhaps your house/apartment carries bad energies?

Or, perhaps she's lonely, and/or has nothing to think about? When I have nothing to think about, I start getting anxious too.

But medications can help. Antidepressants are great. If you don't want to go to a doctor, you can try the health food store -- St. John's Wart is said to work as well as Prozac. (Many people don't know that antidepressants work on fear, anxiety and panic just as well.) Kava kava is said to help ease anxiety, though it never helped for me. There are other vitamins and minerals and herbs that are said to help, but you have to decide if you want to try them or not.

And, you two could talk it over. It sounds like you care for one another. Perhaps you could come up with some kind of "emergency system" or something. That may help.

Whatever you decide, I wish you good luck. Being afraid all the time is no fun, I know.

Answer 3

People/parents do mean things or lie to manipulate. They just want the reaction so they can get high feel good from it. The words are not true. You can talk to me or Google "Emotional Abuse" and see all the definitions and see its all true. Knowing the truth is the step to freedom from pain. They are the ones who have problems not you. When you have a bad past/rejection it lets other things start. Cutting, OCD, Anxiety, panic attacks, hearing voices can all come from a tramautic past. Its opens doors to the negative and they start to dwell closeby. Hurting people also hurt themselves. Realizing you were really abused/traumatized is the 1st step in all this. Then later praying and realizing whos stronger will stop the negative forces who are at work. Dont be tricked by an abusers words. They use all types of tactics even truth mixed with lies. Dont fall for it.

Answer 4

Panic Disorder

Panic disorder is a real illness. It can be treated with medicine or therapy.

If you have panic disorder, you feel suddenly terrified for no reason. These frequent bursts of terror are called panic attacks. During a panic attack, you also have scary physical feelings like a fast heartbeat, trouble breathing, or dizziness.

Panic attacks can happen at any time and any place without warning. They often happen in grocery stores, malls, crowds, or while traveling.

You may live in constant fear of another attack and may stay away from places where you have had an attack. For some people, fear takes over their lives and they are unable to leave their homes.

Panic attacks don't last long, but they are so scary they feel like they go on forever.

alk to your doctor about your fear and panic attacks. Tell your doctor if the panic attacks keep you from doing everyday things and living your life. You may want to show your doctor this booklet. It can help you explain how you feel. Ask your doctor for a checkup to make sure you don't have some other illness.

Ask your doctor if he or she has helped other people with panic disorder. Special training helps doctors treat people with panic disorder. If your doctor doesn't have special training, ask for the name of a doctor or counselor who does.

Answer 5

I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway

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Answer 6

sounds like she's suffering from paranoia when shes alone and it seems like the social situation may be due to a slight case of social anxiety. i was amazed at the things i found out about the types of anxiety that exist when i first googled it. First thing you could do is go and see a doctor and see what he/she can suggest and if there no help you may to see a therapists

Answer 7

What could be easier than talking to a therapist?
Your friend needs a therapist, or a companion that is independently wealthy and also suffers social anxiety to the extreme that he has no desire to leave his home to work or for anything else. Short of that...

Help her find a therapist. Also make an appointment for yourself. A little time on the couch would probably help you find out why you have a saviour complex.

Answer 8

Could be anxiety attacks. She should start by talking to her medical doctor about this. Panic and anxiety attacks are more medical than mental.

Answer 9

whoa! it can be any of the things you listed. she needs to gain some confidence though and learn to believe in herself. has she had horrible past experiences? dr.'s will say that plays a role too. it very well could be anxiety.

when this happens, tell her to sit down, breathe slowly and focus on something good... being in control of her breathing can calm her down as well.

hmmm, last resort... see a therapist.

Answer 10

Sounds like my anxiety. A PHD therapist can do you the most good. I know of no easier method, unless you have a trusted adult to talk to. do not discount talking to a Clergy person of your choice.