Any tips on anxiety?

Question

Ever since 5th grade (I'm twelve), I've been experiencing panic attacks whenever I got anxious, excited, or nervous. It's getting really annoying and humiliating for me. I would get a panic attack just from watching tv sometimes. I don't want to take pills or any sort of medication. (I already have to take allergy medication every single day) Any tips on relieving stress and anxiety? Thanks.

Answer 1

Sweetie, there's nothing wrong with taking one pill in the morning for a panic attack free day.........I used to feel the same way as you but they got so bad as I got older that I thought I was gonna die and decided that 1 pill a day was worth happiness and being calm enough to make it through the day.........Think about it.........How much BETTER would life be if you didn't have anxiety???????

Answer 2

There are various ways to control your anxiety (as in: to get rid of it for some time). For me, personally, anxiety takes over whenever I am alone. In my room or somewhere else. All I do is think and think some more. My brain just won't stop! And it's always: "What if..." and "I could have been like that!" and "Why did I ever do that?" Etc. It's really overwelming. Here are some ways that have helped me calm down my anxiety, and hopefully they'll benefit you as well. Engage yourself in activites you like. Swim, run, walk, read, listen to music you like, write in a journal (your feelings), swing in a park, take some classes that you noramlly wouldn't take. Just do something different, in general. For the whole sleeping issue (which I have as well), try the following: - Take a warm bath before bed with lavender oil (proven to calm your senses) - When you're done, drink some warm tea or milk if you prefer. I suggest you drink some chamomile tea. (It really calms you down, mentally and physically. And it is actually proven as a good sleep aid.) - Put on some warm vanilla lotion or lavender (something soothing) to help calm down your senses for a better sleep. - When you're laying down on your bed, pray or just talk to the ceiling for a while. Talk about anything. Your day, the past, what's bugging you, what you can't stand, what you love, anything! It makes me exhausted and I past out right after. So try that. Anxiety is really annoying, so I wouldn't blame you if you can't stand it one bit. Because I can't either. Good luck now! I hope you find a solution to your question!

Answer 3

12 is a really young age to already be going through such a strong feeling. I am 26 and I am now suffering badly from panic attacks. But they all began when I was very young, about 8 years old. I didn't get help until now. I'm not going to tell you to see a doctor and get on meds but there is one book out there that guides you through your anxiety. It will explain what it is, why it is, causes, relaxation methods, ect. ect.

It's only $20 at Barnes & Noble.
I also suggest talking to an adult, like a therapist about these feelings. You need to take action now orotherwise you will continuely suffer.

Good luck in your quest for peace. :)

Answer 4

It has a lot to do with breathing. If you're in a group of people, just concentrate on breathing in slowly through your nose to the count of 5 and then push the breath out through your lips slowly to the count of 5. After a while, you can start to increase your count all the way up to 10. When you are focused on breathing and nothing else going on outside yourself, it will help you concentrate and relax. Also, breathe from your diaphram, which is located around your upper stomach. If you breathe and your chest rises and falls, you're not doing it right. That makes your breath much more shallow and your heart beat faster.

When you're alone, practice these techniques and try meditation where you close your eyes and think positive thoughts. You may also want to see a counselor to talk about what issues trigger your panic attacks and how to combat them. Good luck, hun.

Answer 5

At your age, it is best to discuss this with your parents or guardian to work out a plan. I have anxiety disorder so I know where you are coming from. I do talk therapy and yoga (a gentle yoga program goes a long way to calm the nerves). I won't take meds because of a family history of bad reactions to them.

There is a natural product that helps me some. It's called Bach's Rescue Remedy and you can find it in health food stores. It's made of flower essences believed to calm the nerves. It doesn't make the anxiety go away completely, but it takes the edge off and makes a full blown panic attack manageable. Please make sure your parents know before you try anything like that. You can have an allergic reaction or some other reaction to it - so an adult who can help you needs to know ahead of time.

Try to determine your triggers - the things that set you into a panic - and coach yourself on how to deal with them when you have to face them. If you are prepared, it is easier to deal with. A counselor who specializes in therapy can help you find ways to calm yourself when you have an attack. Learn your best methods and use them.

I wish you the best, and please make sure your parents are aware of the problem so they can help and support you.

Answer 6

I have IBS, and some circumstances will drive up my levels of anxiety. I will usually hold my breath which forces the heart to slow down because the reduced O2 and sort of count til I count hold it much longer and try again. I stop after I feel the calm come back. I also in some situations, try to go to sleep but without going so far as to fall asleep.

Hope this helps.

Answer 7

You can try drinking some chamomile tea or even green tea. I get those at night sometimes and find that drinking a cup of tea helps a whole lot. Try some yoga during the day..it is known for relieving any types of anxiety and puts your mind at ease. Good Luck!

Answer 8

Go to a psychiatrist. If your not old enough to take anxiety medication, ask about Lexapro and other anti-depressants. I also have panic disorder and anxiety disorder. I'm too young for anxiety meds, so I take Lexapro for depression and anxiety both. It's for both. So ask your psychiatrist about it and see what she/he says. It's helped me out a lot. Therapy also helps me reduce my panic attacks and teaches me ways to deal with anxiety.

Answer 9

I have heard that wearing a rubber band around your wrist and snapping it when you feel an attack coming on can help. Usually when I feel that way I just try to talk myself down. In my head, I think of all the reasons I feel the way I do and remember that it's not as bad as I'm making it. I hope you find your best method.

Answer 10

Did you tell your doctor? talk openly , maybe it is a side effect that wasn't discussed or discovered until now. I know when I feel really stressed out I will try and read a book , (out loud) really! Petting a cat or rabbit has been proven to help blood pressure that is sometimes caoused by stress. Also taking deep breaths and letting out slowly and counting can help. Or giving yourself one big hug, you will be okay, GOOD LUCK!!