Is it anxiety?

Question

Hi everyone, I am feeling wierd these days...I have been facing many pressures, and still, financial, emotonal, etc... These days I feel restless, unable to cocentrate and do my tasks...I feel my body weak many times and want to sleep...Besides, I have a blank mind many times, and I developed a pessimistic attitude towards life and sometimes tell myself 'regardless of everything you gonna fail in your love and professional life'. I wnat to cry but I can't...I have also experienced bad chest pain that I thought to be a heart attack, and tight throat. I can't enjoy being happy because something tells me I gonna be sad afterwards or something bad is gonna happen to me. I know that it is all psychologicall but I thought it is better to release it telling someone, telling yahoo users for instance. Were you in my shoes, what would you have done ? Sometimes I feel I am thinking about 100 things at the same time, which makes me stressed. thank you all

I am a young woman in her mid twenties

Answer 1

I have anxiety & panic disorder, in addition to the depression, and you sound a lot like I did before I got help for these. we all have some tough times, some are rougher than others.
definitely see a doctor, they can help you with some therapy, and perhaps some medicine too. It really helped me.
write yourself positive, self-affirming notes and stick them up all over the place where you will see them. that really helped me a lot. look yourself in the mirror, and tell yourself,
no matter what, I still love you.
and it really doesn't hurt to pray,either.
have you ever tried breathing for relaxation?
slow, deep breaths in, and slow deep exhales. repeat for a few minutes. helps to keep your hand on your stomach, feel your feet on the ground. this helps you to feel more grounded. even when you actually try it for the first time, you can feel a difference.
do your damnedest not to let your anxiety and depression keep you from living life. take the anxiety with you, it's there anyway.. but it doesn't have to keep you from life, just don't let it. easily said, but it's gonna be with you no matter where you are. things will get better. hang in there, God bless you, and good luck.

Answer 2

I am not going to tell you you have depression because only a doctor can do this. However it sounds as if you lead a very stressful life and these things arent helping you as you are under a lot of pressure. I'd suggest maybe taking some herbal relaxing stuff for a bit, like st johns wort or kalms, to help you. Try getting some sleep now and then - as this really helps you deal more with stressful situations. Diet is also important, try getting plenty of vitamins and minerals from things such as fruit n veg etc. Maybe go see your doc, as the tight throat and chest pain may simply b a sign of stress - but best get it checked over and maybe mention this to a professional who could help you. Outsiders are always good at looking at ur life objectively and giving practical advice. No matter how bad you feel, just try and take things one step at a time, dealing with one thing at a time, none of us are superhuman so just deal with things one day and one step at a time. Try to make this ur mantra and it may help u get thru the day a bit easier. Also caffeine stresses u out more, and increases heart rate - so if ur drinking lots of it that maybe why u had chest pain. Good luck.

Answer 3

Hello,

It sounds like anxiety, especially the tightness you experience in your throat. About 2 years ago I began to have anxiety attacks and the tightness in the throat was a constant symptom. I would also get chest pains, tingling and weakness in my limbs, lightheaded, difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep and I would also get very bad indigestion. Another weird symptom was that when I would sleep, I would sometimes get these strange jolts of energy. I would strongly suggest you go to your physician to get a complete physical just to rule out any other. I was also in my early 20s when this anxiety thing began to happen. To my family the simple solution was to preoccupy myself with something, however, when highly anxious, the physical symptoms can be overwhelming and trying to take your mind off of them never worked for me. I had to acknowledge they were there and that everything would be okay. Good luck.

Answer 4

The chest pain could definitely be from anxiety but it sounds like you're depressed. I don't know what caused you to feel so down and sad. Possibly a job change might help. Certain situation can't be changed they need to be overcome and healing has to take place. Allow yourself some rest and pampering. Try to think of all the good things that have happened and are still happening. Go for a walk. Things could be worse. That helps me as well as my believe in God. I just try and give it all to him. Do you have a person you trust and like well? Confide in them. Write things down in a journal as they happen. When I get upset or angry, I write it down. Makes me feel like I told someone who is non judgemental and I usually do a lot better. Sometimes answers come to me just because I wrote things down. I will pray for you and wish you well.

Answer 5

You are experiencing depression and anxiety, it is quite common and many people go through it at various times in their life. Financial difficulties, loss of a loved one( death or break up), chronic illness, job loss, relationship problems, or any combination of the above can lead to persistent depression and/or anxiety. Many people who have never had any of these problems will just say "snap out of it, get over it already", but this can cause further problems for the person who is depressed, who is feeling that their close friends or family just don't understand, which eventually leads to further isolation, which will increase symptoms of depression/anxiety. It is actually classified as a disease and absolutely needs to be treated by a professional via medication, cognitive therapy, among others. The problem with depression is that it can spiral out of control quite quickly, and the person can in his or her mind "give up" and resign themselves from life. This is a very dangerous time when the depression gets to this point. My best advice to you is seek professional help as soon as possible. I realize there is stigma attached to this, but it is absolutely necessary to prevent further problems, and to prevent the depression from getting worse. I wish you the best, and hope you start feeling better soon.

Answer 6

Yes, it's definately stress/anxiety - the tight throat thing - I've had it and it's stress. Try tro relax. Medication can help. Take some time out for yourself. Make yourself sit and relax for 30 mins each day, this really does work too. Cheer up, things are gonna get better.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

My thoughts are you need a hobby and also you need to think possitive, When you have all the symptoms of lack of ? to me it means you have nothing to do, but look for whats wrong with you so the best thing for you to do is get a hobby and think positive. When you start thinking positive you'll find yourself feeling better and with a hobby of your choice of your interests you'll probley look at this question one day and say was that me that asked that question?

Answer 9

yes it is anxiety. Go see your physician soon. It is stress, anxiety and you need to resolve this before you become severly ill. I have been in those shoes you are in. I take a anxiety med, most americans do anymore. Life is so full of stressers it is no wonder. Good luck and take care of yourself. God bless....

Answer 10

I think it does have a lot to do with anxiety, I have always had anxiety issues and I feel a lot og the same things you do! Just hang in there. It will get better!