I often suffer from anxiety attacks?

Question

I get real agitated and stuff..I;m not on any medication as they;re of no help. For example,i suffer from an anxiety attack when i dont write my notes in pen. Some voice in my head tells me to do sth and if i dont do it,i get all anxious and it wont stop till i do it. This is really serious....I;m frustrated!

Answer 1

Try relaxing. Read a book, go for a walk, do yoga. Relaxation is the best.

Answer 2

Its really hard to tell exactly what going on from your question, but it could be more an obsessive compulsion. Before you freak out let me start by saying that almost everyone has some ocd behaviors. People who say things to themselves like "if I get the scrunched paper into the basket first shot its going to be a good day today" are displaying obsessive compulsive behavior. If your saying to yourself that your notes NEED to be in pen otherwise you feel uneasy because its "done wrong" you may have developed a compulsion. Its not something to worry about unless you do these things all day long and its effecting your life to the point where you just cant function !
ta few deep breaths (in through the nose out through the mouth) when you feel "anxious" will get rid of the yucky anxious feeling
Hope this Helps :-)

Answer 3

The first and most important factor that I can tell you, is this:YOU ARE NOT ILL! Did you know this is the most common psychological complaint presented to therapists around the country?

Your anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and obsessions are NOT caused by mental or physical illness, so accept these "imperfections" about yourself. Some symptoms can be caused by a variety of physiological disorders this is true, and while such instances are relatively rare, you should first rule them out. Rest easy knowing that everybody experiences anxiety periodically. But some people experience more than their share, and suffer anxiety to such an extent that it becomes a disruptive force in their life which sounds like your situation.

The key is getting some treatment and your options are endless. Studies estimate that more than 90% of people with an anxiety disorder will make a good recovery, given appropriate treatment. Yet the same studies suggested that only 1 person in 4 will actually get appropriate treatment. You should start with a primary care visit if you have not already done so. If you are having panic attacks and have never been tested for thyroid malfunction, for instance, you should receive such a test, because thyroid problems can sometimes cause a person to have panic-like symptoms. If your symptoms resemble those associated with mitral valve prolapse, you should probably have an echocardiogram to evaluate that possibility. There are numerous physical conditions which can produce panic-like symptoms, and your physician should evaluate you for those possibilities if that has never been done before.

After any physical culprit has been ruled out, there are basically two kinds of treatment which research has shown to be effective for anxiety disorders: cognitive behavioral treatment and certain forms of medication. Other forms of psychotherapy are often helpful in resolving some of the issues associated with anxiety disorders, but are generally not regarded as capable of resolving the primary problem. Many sources recommend a combination of both medication and cognitive behavioral treatments. However, it's unclear if they do this because it's really the best way, or because if they recommend only one method, the people who provide the other method will become very unhappy. In order to get effective help, you need to understand how our mental healthcare system works. And principally, what you need to know is that our mental healthcare system is divided between psychiatrists, most of whom provide medication treatments, and non-physician therapists such as psychologists and social workers, who provide a variety of treatments that don't rely on medication.

The link below offers many resources including pen pal forums, message boards, and resources to find help on your own.

Good luck. I will be thinking about you.

Answer 4

Do you really hear a voice in your head? Is it someone elses voice? Is it you telling yourself you must do this.

It almost sounds like OCD obsessive compulsive disorder. Ofcourse I am not a professional so don't take what I say to heart. Best bet is to seek professional help.

You feel the need to write your notes in pen. If you don't then you feel anxious. So to avoid your anxiety you write in pen. If you are an adolesent you may grow out of it. OCD is common in childern and adolesence but most tend to grow out of it.

A psycholigist can help you reconstruct your thinking process. You can state that meds don't seem to work for you. They can try cognitive-behavioral tech. There may be other meds that would work for you.

Meds can work but usually there is some thearpy involved with it also.

I would advise that you seek professional help as soon as possible. Untill then try to relax. Perhaps you can convince yourself that pencils are good because you can erase mistakes. I don't know if that is a good or bad idea for I am not a professional.

Get help, and good luck

Answer 5

Your anxiety could be associated with a related disorder such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It was the first thing to come to mind when reading how you have to write your notes in pen. I think that it's worth researching and possibly talking to your doctor about.
Good luck!

Answer 6

I have read some litterature about panic attacks. But they allways seem to have a more scientific approach and that is nothing I need in my struggle to survive those horrible panic attacks. This is a "hand on" and very practical book. I felt it was written to me. I am sure that you are going to feel the same.

Joe Barry writes exactly how I think. The examples are perfectly described. And the method is genius. I recommend this book and thanks Joe Barry for writing it. It changes your life

Answer 7

Maybe you should see your Doctor and explain how you are feeling, I have my artwork in my times of frustration, other times I try to read, do things with my friends. Exercise helps, too. My Doc prescribed me Ativan, I rarely take it, only when times get really bad for me. Frustration comes in many forms. Hope you feel better soon. Best wishes.

Answer 8

I have gone through a couple of dozen medications, and some of the side effects were terrible, but I think I have found the "right" one now. You just have to keep trying and remember there is help available.

Good luck and keep trying!!!

Answer 9

If you're interested in a cure that does not require the use of medication, then check out this site:

http://www.cureanxietydisorder.com/?utm_source=YahooAnswers&utm_medium=link%2Bpost

It has helped many people that have had panic/anxiety attacks....

Good Luck...

Answer 10

Sometimes anxiety may be the brain's way to get more blood sugar in your blood stream. Check out www.hufa.org - especially the symptoms link. If you have more than anxiety, then it might be a sign you have a chronic low blood sugar condition.

Fortunately, low blood sugar can be controlled by diet.

Feel free to e-mail me if I can be of further assistance.