couple q's re: anxiety.?

Question

do these sound like symptoms of anxiety...1.constantly thinking/feeling like im going to die, or something bad will happend to myself/family 2.cannot sleep well 3. always tired during the day. 4.moody at times, and then get nervous/anxious over minor things 5.one night i actually thought i was DEAD,or being possessed by the devil or something.. on the outside i seemd fine, but on the inside my mind was freaking out 6. sometimes i get nervous and heart starts racing when speaking to my family/friends. when i do have those feelings like "im dying" or "losing it", my body gets real hot/tingly feeling with racing heartbeat. therefore, i presume this is anxiety. which ive made an appt with a doctor. i havent seen this dr since my insurance changed and switched dr's. my q is, in any of your experience or knowledge... when i do tell him these symptoms, will he give me the meds to benefit myself, even though it will be my 1st visit w/ him. i really would like to try xanax or valium. but

wasnt for sure if doctors give narcotics (which i believe xanax and valium is) for first time seeing/visits with a patient. i dont wanna have to go back muliple times before he gives me something to subside these crazy feelings. thanks in advance, please be respectful...God Bless.

Answer 1

sounds like panic attacks or a panic disorder if you worry about the next time its going to happen.
for a drug cure: xanax or xanax xr
for a non drug cure: greater self confidence and being comfortable with yourself. You can do this slowly by things like self-affirmation, mindfulness with yoga, reducing stress in your life, and exercise. You may need the medicines to allow yourself time to get on top of the situation until your in a place to handle it. This can take days, months, or years.
Feel free to email me, I couldnt figure out from your question how long this has been going on or how severe it is.
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Answer 2

Whatever you do, do not start taking drugs to cope with the anxiety. It might be a fix, but it is temporary and then later down the road you will have 2 problems to deal with!

Answer 3

you will be alright you have anxiety i hate anxiety
i get scared that I'm gonna die all the time my mom ,sister,and dad ,grandma say im gonna be alright
my heart races all the time
last year i hada panick attack that and my heart was racing for hours i wake up and yelled for my mom
it was so scary one who the scariest events that ever happen to me before
but you will be just fine xanax is good medicine for you

Answer 4

These sound like symptoms of panic attacks.

You should speak to your doctor and have him/her recommend a therapist.