Once again, this idiotic anxiety and panic attack has struck again. I made a complete FOOL of myself, infront of my peers. I am embarrased that I can't get a hold on this thing. I have drained my friends, and avoided them to keep from having to explain what I am going through. I have been called crazy, schizonphrenic, demonic, multiple personalities, you name it. People don't understand that Anxiety and panic disorders are real, but, it doesnt mean your crazy. Please, if anyone could seriously just explain how can you get through this.. It is ruining my life. I have a doctor but, its not working. I am so exhausted from crying by myself, because I just want to be normal again. Please no mean comments. Just your imput will do.
2007-05-09 06:07:17 · 6 answers · asked by SikU2 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
First of all, ignore artlogics answer. 99999's answer is very nice and you should always have the Lord in you heart and mind, but he did give us other people to live with and to help us get through things that come up in our lives here on earth so use these sources!
You should speak to a psychiatrist and then see a therapist on a regular basis. Living with anxiety issues does not make a person crazy so don't let anyone tell you that you are crazy or insane.
Have faith, believe in yourself and when talking to your therapist, (notice I've brought a therapist up again?) be open and honest! It may be intimidating to do so but it will help in the long run. Once a person faces their fears and problems, they can often times overcome them much easier. A therapist would be an excellent person to help you face these issues. You probably do your best at "damage control" when you are with other people. STOP the "damage control" when you speak to your therapist and then you will find that you have stopped using your "damage control" defenses when you're with your friends and family on your own!
Believe in yourself. It can take some time but it will be well worth it!
2007-05-09 07:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by Zim 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its very hard to handle anxiety attacks. I experience them and I'm on three types of medication, but know that you can and will make it through it. A way to try to control them is to cut out what stress you can first. The stress you can't eliminate is waht you have to find another solution for. Try "catching: the attack before it becomes a full blown attack. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Last but not least get rid of friends who even though may be tired should never call you crazy because anxiety is debilitating and shouldn't be taken lightly. I believe in you and I know you'll make it through this. I am.
2007-05-09 06:20:23 · answer #2 · answered by mlilmonica53 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not sure what kind of doctor you are seeing, but if it isn't a psychiatrist, you won't find much help. General practitioners are pretty much clueless when it comes to this disorder. I also suffered with anxiety and phobia disorder, I took classes and learned specific skills for dealing with the symptoms, and I take xanax in low doses to assist me in controlling the symptoms, all this as a result of seeing a psychiatrist....he directed me to the skills class and prescribed the correct dose on the xanax.
2007-05-09 06:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God loves you, and you are precious to Him. Jesus died on the Cross to save us from condemnation, so that we can be qualified to entering Heaven. Do not be bothered by small things of this world. Never, never, miss Heaven for anything. Please go to church to learn more of God's will for you. You can live a wonderful life of self-confidence and self-esteem. My best wishes for you for happiness and Heaven.
2007-05-09 06:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by tmthyh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's craziness.
My soon to be ex-wife has this problem. So it is ruining my life. She always had a problem with trust, and even let her anxiety control her to the point of spying on me. She would later admit to it, ask for forgiveness, and say she knew it was wrong, but that she couldn't help herself.
So, you know right from wrong, but can't act properly. Not only is it crazy, it's criminal no doubt when you affect other people.
2007-05-09 06:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
the answer is in your question.......is running [controlling].......usually 90% of our anxiety is the lack of sun,enjoyment, friends, vacations, relaxation and loneliness [crying].there is no friend like the [LORD] just tell Him all your troubles.He have told us to lay all our cares upon Him for He care for us. maybe you just try to hard to be perfect. when we lose electric don't we have to reset our clocks? well sometimes you need to be reset as well. do yourself a favor and reset. try to please you. after all aren't you number 1?
2007-05-15 20:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by LITTLE_JOHN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋