Ok, now i don't want to sound stupid or anything, but what exactly is an anxiety attact? Most of the time when i get really excited, and/or happy i cringe up and like i almost queeze myself really tght just for like 2 or 3 seconds, but like i always do it when i get excited/ or happy. It's hard to describe but thats what i do. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?! is that GAD? [General Anxiety Disorder] or what? please help! thanks a lot to everyone who does!
2006-12-07 12:40:30 · 7 answers · asked by xokristinaaa 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Your normal. My anxiety came with greatly increased heart beat, feeling that I was being choked by an invisible hand, pressure, skin felt very tight to my skin, things felt surreal, I could not sleep, and had great anger. I don't recomend medication because everyone gets anxiety. We all have the self ability to become better. Mine was caused by a traumatic incident. When you talk about it, it goes away. I had social anxiety. There is nothing wrong with you.
Symptoms of anxiety
The physical symptoms of anxiety are caused by the brain sending messages to parts of the body to prepare for the "fight or flight" response. The heart, lungs and other parts of the body work faster. The brain also releases stress hormones, including adrenaline. The following symptoms can occur as a result:
* abdominal discomfort
* diarrhoea
* dry mouth
* rapid heartbeat or palpitations
* tightness or pain in chest
* shortness of breath
* dizziness
* frequent urination
* difficulty swallowing
Psychological symptoms can include:
* insomnia
* irritability or anger
* inability to concentrate
* fear of madness
* feeling unreal and not in control of your actions (depersonalisation)
2006-12-07 12:48:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not an anxiety attack persay but it does sound like you have some anxiety problems and could have the potential for anxiety attacks. The attacks are more of hyperventilating, crying and possibly screaming and you're not able to calm yourself down. I would talk to your dr about it just because I have dealt with the same thing and it has caused me to have IBS. Talk to your dr and they can give you more helpful info regarding GAD. Good luck and God Bless!
2006-12-07 12:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by #1 Buckeye Fan!!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a great website to answer many questions that you might have
www.anxietypanic.com
It has helped both my daughter and my new husband .. Both suffer from Anxiety attacks.
The more knowledge you have about this condition the easier it will be for you to deal with it. ALSO Family support and patience is a crucial part of learning to cope with panic attacks. Good Luck
2006-12-07 12:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by That_ blue_ eyed_ Irish_ lass 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. An anxiety attack is a feeling of being overwhelmed, can't breath, feeling that you are dying--almost more than you can stand. It doesn't have anything to do with being happy or happiness, usually just the opposite.
2006-12-07 12:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by conni 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An anxiety attack is a panicked feeling, your heart beats fast, you get warm/sweaty,you're nervous, upset-- it's a generalized feeling of anxiousness. I don't think that that is what you are experiencing.
2006-12-07 12:47:28 · answer #5 · answered by Daughtry-luver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is not an anxiety attack.
2006-12-07 12:45:05 · answer #6 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
socialanxietysupport.com
2006-12-07 13:30:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋