Okay, so I've been diagnosed with Epilepsy in the end of September. I go to a British School in America, and it's my first year there (Year 9 which is 8th grade).
It's been hard coping with this Epilepsy. And since the past month or so, I've been having anxiety issues.
However, I do not know exactly why I get anxious or what triggers it.
Sometimes, when I feel like things are being told to me too quickly, or too much information is being told to me. Even if it's just a teacher talking in class. I feel like I need to get up and leave for a while.
And most of the time I end up crying.
Other times, it's when I have a seizure, and when people ask me what's wrong, I just burst out crying...
But I'm still confused as to why this happens.
My mom knows about it.
Three of my close teachers (who I trust) know about it.
They all tell me to figure out why I get anxious.
But I don't know why.
How can I figure out why I get anxious???
(My schools' small; 4 people in my grade).
2007-12-15 15:02:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
You say you feel overwhelmed when too much comes your way too fast.
You are also trying very hard to adjust to having an unpredictable illness.
A seizure itself can be cause for mental and emotional distress. Often people who experience a seizure will need to withdraw from their daily chores, nap, and take the rest of the day off. This is a very reasonable thing to do, with a genuine cause for it.
Sometimes when people are learning to deal with an ongoing illness they feel overwhelmed and are also dealing with some depression. One of the symptoms of depression is unpredictable emotions and tearfulness.
Time to go back to your Dr. and explain these symptoms. He will understand what you are talking about, and can help to get you the counseling or the medication you need.
Anyone dealing with ongoing illness can be emotionally stressed by the situation. You are not alone.
2007-12-15 15:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by Hope 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are pressurizing yourself. Perhaps you are worried that you might not cope well with your studies when you are coping with epilepsy. Or you are worried that the illness may not heal after a long time.
2007-12-15 15:12:21 · answer #2 · answered by Caveman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just have to breath deeply and find a way to off track your self so you can calm your self..I know this . You will never know why you have a panic attack, you just might be worrying when the next attack will come.
2007-12-15 15:15:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your school counseling the roots are very deep I know I have been through the anxiety. Just talk to someone.
2007-12-15 15:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by Green Beret 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would say it is the brain problem from epilepsy or the medications your on.You need to talk to your parents about this or a doctor
i am not one
2007-12-15 15:08:22 · answer #5 · answered by dcrc93 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋