For days now I have been feeling anxious and worried - like butterflies in my stomach and all. It's horrible. Anyone know why this happens and what one should do about it?
2007-02-06 03:56:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes, I have had times when I've been anxious for several days, when I was in my twenties. I realize now, that it was because previous events in my life were traumatic for me, and I didn't want things like that to happen anymore. Then I tried to be in control of everything so I could make sure nothing bad would happen, but that got really hard because I soon discovered I had no control over anyone, but myself. After that I went through that period of time when I was so anxious that I was actually afraid nearly all of the time. One day as I was making dinner, I just started crying uncontrollably and my father came over to visit me at the worst of it, and he was very compassionate. He said, " Baby girl, you can't live your life being afraid, you must be willing to take the bad with the good, and fully enjoy the good times. Try to appreciate your health, your intelligence, beauty and relationships and be confident that you are equipped to handle what ever life throws your way." Those words are still working in my life today, and I treasure them, because I have since lost my father to heart disease. I hope you find your answer.
2007-02-06 04:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by babydoll 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
This was happening to me a couple of weeks ago. It was constant butterflies and churning in my stomach. I knew it was because my Boss and I have not been getting along and atmosphere at work was awful but it wouldn't go away. Anyway, I went to the Dr's, explained what was going on and she was very understanding and supportive, she prescribed me some diazepam and they really did the trick. Try to work out if there's anything your worried about, ie. money, relationship, work, family and go see your DR. Anxiety is a real condition, I thought the Dr would just say pull yourself together sort of thing but she was extremely helpful. If you don't ttry and nip it in the bud it can start leading to depression etc. Good Luck!
2007-02-06 04:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've dealt with anxiety, anxiety attacks, and panic attacks for years. They start when you're under stress, and it would help if you could figure out what you feel stressed about.
It might be something seemingly small that you feel you could deal with usually, which comes as a shock. Or it could be something that you've dealt with before and wouldn't think would bother you.
Once you've figured out whats causing the anxiety, see if you can rationalise it. So for example if you have a job interview or driving test coming up, then you could remind yourself that you've studied for it, your as ready as you;ll ever be, its not so important because you can try again etc.
And try to limit the amount of time you allow yourself to think about it, then think 'I'll give myseolf a break now' and try to distract yourself.
It usually wears off over time, in the meantime hang on in there.
2007-02-06 04:08:12 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get like that i wish i knew why especially when you haven`t any worries
i was like that last week for no reason i could feel myself getting more anxious by the minute my sister bought me calms i took them for two days i feel ok now so i cant say whether they helped or not
2007-02-06 04:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There must be a reason for this, even if you can't think of it right now. Have a think about your life before this started: something seemingly trivial has happened to you recently and although you may have dismissed it, it has sunk into your subconsciousness
where it is sending alerts to your conscious mind.
Once you have identified what is causing this, your natural reasoning will stop it happening again.
2007-02-06 04:13:14 · answer #5 · answered by Andy M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brain works much in subconscious so you probably aren't feeling anxious for nothing, you just don't know the reason.
You'll probably find out soon what's it about. Just don't be anxious about being anxious....... that's not good for you.
If it doesn't end in a month....then....well it will end in a month surely!
2007-02-06 04:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by Coverup guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Occasionally i feel as though i'm worried about something but have no clue as to what it is!! You could do breathing exercises,breathe in through your nose so your stomach rises (you get lots more air this way) and out through your mouth counting to 8. This is supposed to really help!
2007-02-06 04:03:47 · answer #7 · answered by Lor24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try to think back to some underlying "problems" in your life-- your mother, your dog, your phone bill. Even if you're not CONSCIOUSLY thinking about them, your inner mind is getting all bothered up. Once you're able to identify the issues, think about solutions for A. Solving them, or, failing that, B. Accepting them. You'll be fine; what you have is-- probably-- normal.
2007-02-06 04:06:31 · answer #8 · answered by glachtrup@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds as if you're suffering from anxiety attacks.
Please go to your quack and talk to him/her about it, properly! You'll probably be prescribed with meds, which will help, (mine are to correct a chemical imbalance in my brain), but it also helps if you can be referred, by your doc., your employer, or self-refer, for counselling, (your local authority/employer might help in this).
There's no need to 'go it alone' - far better to get to the bottom of the problem and fix it from there.
2007-02-06 04:12:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Ususually for me it is related to someone that I'm close to being anxious. Prayer is the only thing that works for me to calm it.
2007-02-06 04:07:05 · answer #10 · answered by SusanB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋