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Using Polls Wisely

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Is there HOPE to panic disorder/GAD? Be honest.

Is having irrational fear and thoughts normal when a person is going through a panic/anxiety attack? I...

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Meetup groups for those living with chronic anxiet...

Check out meetup.com to see if there is an anxiety group in your area. I found one in my area (it's a...

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I know what you are going through!

I defiantly know what everyone is going through. I've suffered from an anxiety disorder and panic attacks...

Posted by kateybrown92

I defiantly know what everyone is going through. I've suffered from an anxiety disorder and panic attacks since I hit puberty at 9 years old. middle school and high school was rough for me so i got my GED when i was only 16 and started college. anxiety has always been on and off for me. i feel like theres a switch in my brain that's constantly turned ON and it makes me fear everything, and i have uncontrollable thoughts. not to mention that i am a huge hypochondriac, everytime i get sick i feel like i have some dreaded disease and i google all my symptoms which make it worse. there are many times where i've just completely isolated myself which makes things so much worse. its one thing having a panic attack that lasts temporarily and constantly being in a state of worry and fear. it can be trigged by the smallest things and once something sets it off, you feel like you are going crazy! anxiety can make you feel awful, and it make you feel physically sick. it can also make you feel like your going crazy, you can't stop worrying and you have obsessive thoughts. medicines like ativan and xanax do help temporarily but they are way too addicting to be on for more than a week or two. i've researched anxiety, ive read alot of books about it, i know what it is and i know the symptoms but sometimes its just difficult telling yourself that its just your mind, sometimes you just cant stop those thoughts. im so glad to know that there are so many people who are going through the same exact thing that i am. it makes me feel like im not crazy! anxiety and panic are a terrible thing to have to live with, it makes living day to day seem impossible. being an anxious person though does have its benefits, i think that it makes you a stronger person, and you are more aware of yourself and your surroundings, whenever i get over a panic attack or an anxiety episode it makes me a stronger person and it defiantly makes me appreciate life so much more! i love to help people with their anxiety and reassure people that they are not alone.. even though myself right now am going through a very intense episode of anxiety, i want to be able to help people also, we can all help each other!

my recommendations for getting through anxiety are:

1) get out of the house. staying at home and worrying about your symptoms and what your feeling always makes it worse.

2) get your mind off of whatever your feeling. do something to take your mind off of it. being bored is an anxious persons worse enemy.

3) don't be afraid to talk to others. talk with a friend or a family member. don't hold everything inside.

4) when your sick, DO NOT google your symptoms. there is so much crap on the internet that will only make you feel worse. if you think something is wrong with you, GO TO THE DOCTOR, please dont go on the internet looking for answers, personal experience, it will make you feel so much worse.

5) go to your doctor and get on medicine and seek therapy or a therapist to talk to. that's the first step to really getting better.

6) don't be afraid to go on medicine. medicine can REALLY help. some side effects might be scary, but its worth it if it can make a difference. some anxiety is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brian and medicine will help that.

**be careful when you are prescribed xanax, ativan or any other short term anxiety medicine. it is VERY addicting, but it can be very helpful when you use it as needed**

7) have faith that you will get better. millions of people have anxiety and you are not alone. what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!

i hope this helped. email me if you would like to talk, id love to talk to anyone

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Good thing i heard today.

You may feel like your going crazy..but in reality crazy people don't think their crazy!(:

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Good lil trick if yur getting a panic attack.

Get an ice cube and hold it on your inner wrist. Leave it there till it completely melts. The...

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Anxiety in children who have suffered trauma

My 10 year old nephew has suffered alot of trauma this year, first he lost his dad. He was having anxiety at...

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PTSD improvements.

I am a 22 year old male who had a stimulant abuse induced panic attack 35 days ago and am certainly feeling...

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Dr. Farrell's WebMD TV videos

Dr. Farrell has a series of 12 videos that cover everything from your need for sleep, inheriting...

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Are the symptoms related to anxiety?

1) Terrifiied around crowds, makes me feel really uncomfortable. 2) Avoids conversations and eye contact with...

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What should I do about having anxiety and panic attacks about worrying all the time over losing everything I...

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It helped me!

To all those who suffer from Depression or Anxiety, I have a story with a happy, continuing ending. I'm 63 and...

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Dr. Farrell's relaxation breathing video

I think that it's often helpful to see videos rather than just read how to do something, so I've...

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Within the last year, I was fired from my job, and my oldest son passed away. One week after his passing, I...

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The Anxiety & Panick Disorder Workbook

I just wanted to make everyone that experiences panick and anxiety aware of a great book out there that...

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation

In addition to relaxation breathing and guided imagery, one great self-help technique that you...

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panic attacks

when i have an attack it feels like im frozen and looking around. my heart and chest pound so hard it doesnt...

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Finding the right medication

There is a vast selection of medication to help with panic and anxiety. Its also taking pop shots with...

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Exercise you can do

Exercise is one of the most beneficial self-help techniques we know of today and more and more...

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My Advice

I had anxiety/panic attacks for years since i was a child, I really didn't knoq what was happening to me...

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I had anxiety/panic attacks for years since i was a child, I really didn't knoq what was happening to me until i found out what it was. I went to the ER here and there but in the end the doctors didn't helped me one bit until they sent me to a thrpy but in the end he's the same person as my whacked family doctor, He ordered me to take 5 mgs of "Diazepam" each night right before i go to bed and if i ever feel anger or anything that relates to the a/p attacks i should take the Diazepam. So i listened to him for awhile but in the end i was the one who was in charge of the a/p attacks, It seems to me all he only cares is himself and the darn money. It's terroribly sad when someone doesn't really have the time or day for you when the issues are there, At first i was really hurt by his first action towards me but hey there are million of doctors out there are trying their best to solve your issues in the end. My main point in this was you are the only one who can take charge of the a/p attacks because it's 50/50 chance of a medication that will help you in the long run, Yes there are medcines which will help you but in the end you have to help youself first and go from there. Like my sislaw says, The pill helps but it's you who needs to work at it as well. I really hate taking any medication but in the end certain people does indeed really need it but in my case it's different though, I was the one who found the main "keyword" as a expert says. It's all up to "YOU" who really needs to focus on something you may like or something to keep your mind busy and keep thinking postive thoughts, "Focus & Postive thoughts" That is all you really need to beat a/p attacks, I have been there and done it a million of times in my lifetime and i hope it helps you all. Yes i had a/p attacks in my daily day/nights but in the end i was the one who was standing tall, I know it is "really" hard when it comes on but you have to think "postive" and always "focus" on something you like to do and in no time the a/p attacks "will" be gone. I will "promise" you on it... If anyone wants to ask a question or anything, Please feel free to send me a "reply"View Thread

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Relaxation breathing and guided imagery

These are two of the most useful self-help techniques I know. You'll find them on my website at: ...

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Resource for all things brain and mental related

One of the most helpful sites on the internet is the National Institute of Mental Health where...

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Panic Attacks after surgery

My 7 year old had a minor surgery and 3 days later we ended up in the ER with trouble breathing. We were...

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