I worry way too much for my own good. Is this normal? Or is it something that needs to be treated?
2006-09-27 08:27:58 · 7 answers · asked by QuickBrownFox 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
worrying is not the same as a panic attack. A panic attack is a total, physical freak-out, where you get a thumping heart, sweats, dizziness, gasping breath, etc. Since it doesn't gewt triggered by anything threatening, the fear is really frightening because It Makes No Sense. Then, they can happen more, ironically because you are afraid of the panic attack.
Unless you are having true attacks, don't worry. Learn to relax more. Most people are tense and stressed out. Take a class in deep breathing or something! I drink chamomile tea instead of coffee (caffeine - and nicotine too - just gets people even more tense)...
Drugs are overrated and not appropriate for everyone.
2006-09-27 08:37:27 · answer #1 · answered by jarm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think that you are having anxiety or panic attacks you may need to go to a Psychiatrist or a Therapist for help. A Psychiatrist can ease your symptoms through medication. I have had panic attacks for years. I take Xanax for them and rarely do I have them anymore. If you don't want to be on medication then go talk to a therapist they can help you through the tough times. Sometimes obsessive worrying may be caused by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which is also treatable through a Psychiatrist. There is a drug called Luvox that is strictly for the treatment of OCD and it does work well. Go see a doctor and ease your mind.
2006-09-27 15:33:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm i would definatley go to the doc and check it out. I used to have them really bad to the point where i couldnt breath. I wouldnt recomend pills i was on those for a while and they can be addicting and when you get off life is really hard. See a psychologist there might be an underlying reason why this happens to you or it could be some sort of chemical imbalance.
good luck to you
2006-09-27 15:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by Metro Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a symptom list at www.hufa.org. If you have more symptoms than just anxiety that are on the list, then you may be having low blood sugar episodes that can lead to increased anxiety.
2006-09-27 15:41:31 · answer #4 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have generalized anxiety. I suffered for years with it. One day I woke up and said I need help. I went to a therapist who sent me to a psychiatrist to get on meds. I no longer suffer. It is worth it to go for help.
2006-09-27 15:44:20 · answer #5 · answered by mickey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's normal in the since that it happens to lots, and i mean lots, of people.. but no, your body is not meant to deal with that much stress and it can be bad for your health.. the best thing to do is to figure out what is causing the anxiety and to try and alter your life to lessen it, but if you aren't able to do that talk to your doctor and he/she can put you on anti anxiety meds. you can also consider counseling to help you cope with your stress.
2006-09-27 15:32:17 · answer #6 · answered by pip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a shrink, moron.
2006-09-27 15:33:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋