Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Question

Alright, I know this has been posted before, but I need some help too.
I feel almost positive that I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I constantly worry and feel scared all day long. When I go to sleep, I wake up automatically at 6 and I have to self-talk myself until I calm down because its really bad in the morning (anxiety). It's mostl affecting my relationship with my boyfriend (I am a female) but this is where more anxiety comes in. I ask myself if I have fallen out of love and if I don't want to be with my boyfriend anymore. But, I know I love him, and I want to do just that again. We've been together for almost 2 and a half years, I don't want this to hurt our relationship. I also worry about getting a horrible illness, or loosing people close to me, I constantly reassure myself, and I find myself grumpy when that isn't really me at all. Anyone think this is generalized anxiety disorder? I don't want to break up with my boyfriend. I'm scared thats what it comes down to. Help

Answer 1

i have anxiety and panic disorder, if you worry constantly, can't sleep because of a lot of questions, hard concentrating, feeling almost enclosed or being whirlwinded sometimes by life, these are definately characteristics of the disorder...its a terrible one to have and normally you get put on a medication, like i'm on xanax, which calms you down...try to get a therapist, and try not to overthink until you get things rolling with a therapist and a doctor...

Answer 2

The best place to get an educated definition of either panic disorder and general anxiety disorder would be to consult GOOGLE and read up on the differences between the same. It does sound like your doctor has found out what the real problem was and is now treating you in a correct manner. You are very fortunate to have found out just what was the real cause for all of the symptoms that you had been experiencing. Keep doing what your doctor says you should do.

Answer 3

Depression is manifested both physically and emotionally. The classic physical signs of depression are headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, hyperactivity, sleeping disorders, loss of concentration, and distorted eating patterns.
Chemicals imbalances in the brain can also be either the cause or effect of depression. Dopamine is the chemical that produces anxiety, stress, nervousness, and aggression. When the level of dopamine is ELEVATED, a person may develop feelings of insecurity, paranoia, and fear. Serotonin is another important chemical in the brain that can affect a person's mental well-being.
A person with LOW serotonin levels displays mood swings, and some sort of compulsion, such as alcoholism, overeating, or being a workaholic, perfectionist, or procrastinator.

Best ways to beat depression is Diet, Exercise, Supplements or Therapy.

Its essential to get the B-complex vitamins, since they work together to balance proper brain functioning.
Fatty acids, such Omega-6, Omega-3.
Magnesium and herbal extracts such:
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum in Latin) is a long-living plant with yellow flowers. It contains many chemical compounds. Some are believed to be the active ingredients that produce the herb's effects, including the compounds hypericin and hyperforin.
Chinese schizandra berry, wild oats, and calamus root.

Answer 4

generalized anxiety disorders usually come form stress. see if you can find out your stresses and work on them. if this does not work, there are medications that are available to you. you do not have to take them everyday and can be used as necessarily a small amount should not have bad side effects and it does not mean you need them the rest of your life. i have had generalized anxiety in my life and choose to fight them and did OK but now looking back , i should have started on some medication to help me get through this. i would see a mental health professional or discuss it with your GP who may be able to point you in the right direction. GP s however do not have the training regarding mental health that a psychiatrist has. losing your boy friend will only make your life unhappyier. remember it is not your fault, do not blame yourself. get some help for yourself. good luck merry christmas.

Answer 5

Are you on an antidepressant? That is the only thing that usually helps. The worrying/obsessing should ease up after you have taken the medicine at least 2 weeks.

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

See webpage below. It has natural help for anxiety. The more you feel the less happy you are. Too be really happy, you have to be fearless. You need to do things that relax you. The more relaxed you are, the happier you are.

http://www.phifoundation.org/heal.html

Answer 8

Talk to someone at your local mental health clinic.

Answer 9

Also known as GAD,change lifestyle, give up smoking if you do and keep yourself busy.