Anxiety

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anksta said:
I've only ever had one proper panic attack and that was the night before I went to China. Going on my own, didn't have anything packed, never really thought I'd go, couldn't speak the language. I just lost it and had to be given a zopiclone to calm down.

That doesn't really bother me though as I think it's a situation where most people would probably panic. Yeah it was horrible at the time but it's not like that is going to happen a lot.

I have been drinking more caffeine recently but I've started to cut down on it as of last week.

I think it's the feeling sick thing that's the worst, I reckon I've got that emitophobia as I can't stand the feeling. So as soon as I get a bit nervous I start to feel sick, I start to worry I'm gonna be sick and then it just spirals really quickly until I can convince myself I'm not going to throw up.

I carry chewing gum with me at all times now as I've convinced myself that I feel better with it but even that is starting to wear off now, or I worry that it'll wear off.
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This is pretty much the same as me. I went to a family party last night with my parents and it was cousins I knew about [have them on fb etc] but never actually met so I was nervous about it, all through the night I was nervous on and off and I only had one drink even though I'd like to have more.

Whenever I eat or drink on nervs it always sets off my stomach in a weird way and I get the feeling I'm going to be sick so I hold back from eating / drinking.

I have only had one panick attack in my life when I was about 11/12 and this anxiety I keep getting has sprung up since I got drunk at a party some time last year and made me throw up.

Another recent case is I went to see the new Batman film and my heart was pounding so hard I couldn't wait to get out of there.

I went to see a doctor and she just gave me some breathing exercises to do which help a bit.

Its really random too, I can just be normal one day then another I would have random anxiety throughout the day
 
Also suffer from anxiety.

Did go to seek help from my GP because it's been life long and came away with beta blockers that don't do anything.

Makes things difficult with work and being social.
 
I have suffered with anxiety from about 14. I'm now 21 but it isn't as bad as it was.

I had all different types of anxiety and had frequent panic attacks. I always refused medication though, I personally believe anxiety is a mental problem and not a medical one.

I've had counselling sessions over the course of 6 months when I had agoraphobia and for other reasons.

I really am doing a lot better now which is great, but some months are good and some are bad.
 
Just out of interest have a lot of you suffering smoked much mary jane? I always put any anxiety I have experienced down to doing too much of that in my youth.
 
Tom_D said:
I've had counselling sessions over the course of 6 months when I had agoraphobia and for other reasons.
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What sort of counselling did you get? (Are there even different kinds? :o)

In the same sorta position myself at the moment and need to do something to get me sorted...but I have no idea what :o
 
Thorper said:
What sort of counselling did you get? (Are there even different kinds? :o)

In the same sorta position myself at the moment and need to do something to get me sorted...but I have no idea what :o
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I was referred by my GP to an organisation called 'Healthy Minds' who did the counselling sessions. It was simple stuff in essence, just getting to the bottom of why I was having anxiety, helping me understand it better and helping me to combat it using various methods some of which were very helpful.
 
I've suffered General Anxiety Disorder/ Panic attacks for most of my life. Whilst I'm (mostly) on top of it now due to some excellent psychological help, mindfulness mediation and general stubbornness of not letting it beat me,my heart goes out to anybody suffering from anxiety. It's horrible.

Especially panic attacks. *shudders*
 
Caz32 that is bizarre. The worst attack I had was just after drinking a starbucks and then sitting in the cinema watching a film, not particularly thinking of anything and then it came on. G/f was holding my hand and noticed it had gone soaking wet and asked if I was OK. At that point I was trying breathing exercises and telling myself to stop being an idiot its all in my head. It was on that one when I got out the cinema my legs went and I physically couldnt walk for several minutes.

I myself have never smoked anything, its a disgusting habit that I hate with a passion. I used to binge drink in my younger days but other than that I've lived a pretty active healthy life style. Especially the last 10 or so years where I've been going to the gym and exercising more frequently.

Looking back now I have had anxiety come on a few times but in the past I didn't know what it was. It explains an awful lot. Someone commented on being a thinker. I am most certainly a thinking. I'm an engineer in the aerospace industry and quite a techy type person. I do over analyse things way too much!

I too have cut back on gaming, even though I don't really class myself as a hardcore gamer but I try not to play FPS games leading up to bed time etc. In fact this year I've not really played many games at all and it hasn't helped / changed anything.
 
Therapy is the only way to truly come to terms with anxiety/panic attacks.

This is how I see it: There is something that triggers the anxiety, or many things. What we do is pack these things in a box and try and sit on the lid to keep it shut. This takes energy. When we weaken enough the box comes open and we get a glimpse of what's in the box. Becoming weak causes our anxiety, seeing inside the box provokes a panic attack.

What a good therapist will do is go with you on a journey towards the box and in a very structured and controlled environment, open the lid and take out each and every 'thing'. You'll see it, you'll feel its texture, every bump and lump and ridge and sharp edge. You'll taste it, the sweetness of its nectar and the sour after taste of its poison. You'll hear its shrill screams and its gentle whimpers.

Only then can you start to move forward.
 
lucy_bee said:
Therapy is the only way to truly come to terms with anxiety/panic attacks.

This is how I see it: There is something that triggers the anxiety, or many things. What we do is pack these things in a box and try and sit on the lid to keep it shut. This takes energy. When we weaken enough the box comes open and we get a glimpse of what's in the box. Becoming weak causes our anxiety, seeing inside the box provokes a panic attack.

What a good therapist will do is go with you on a journey towards the box and in a very structured and controlled environment, open the lid and take out each and every 'thing'. You'll see it, you'll feel its texture, every bump and lump and ridge and sharp edge. You'll taste it, the sweetness of its nectar and the sour after taste of its poison. You'll hear its shrill screams and its gentle whimpers.

Only then can you start to move forward.
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Anxiety is not always predicated by underlying issues that can be dealt with by therapy...often the anxiety is triggered by everyday stresses and strains that the individual should in normal circumstances deal with as a matter of course.

Often it is dealing with the actual physiological effects of anxiety that solves the issues themselves as without the autonomous responses the issues that trigger them are put into a normal perspective.

Therapy may work for some people, but it certainly is not the only way, or even the best way to deal with anxiety for everyone. It certainly was not helpful at all for me for example, quite the opposite.
 
Yea, My hands get really clammy when I'm anxious they are really cold too when I touch someone.

I find it quite easy to calm myself down when I'm at home, I think its just when I'm out of my depth / in a new place I get anxious.

Also I'm 22 and don't smoke and rarely drink.

I've recently finished college and job searching at the minute so I have nothing to keep me occupied really during the day so I obviously have more time to think which probably causes some of my anxiety, being worried about the future etc.
 
There was a point in my life when I suffered from social anxiety. When going out, I used to feel really sick so I wouldn't drink any alcohol (not even half a pint) as I thought that would "push" me over. Fortunately it seems to have gone now but I won't discount that it'll happen again.

Your GP will either put you on beta blockers or recommend you for CBT. Both of which have their strengths.
 
I have a panic disorder, it's been horrible and started in about 2009. It comes in waves for a few months i'll have it then it will subside for a while and come back. It will happen when I go anywhere, walk into supermarkets, gym, work.

It's not from a particular thing, or it could be in my subconsciousness but I've not got a clue. I've been ok for the past few weeks.

I get this funny jolting action, like when you fall asleep and wake up just before you drop into deep sleep. Just like falling. Dizziness and feels like I can't see even though i'm looking. I'm not properly diagnosed but everyone seem's to think that this is the case as it happened very regularly, could be 2 - 3 times a day.

I found one of the only cures was to play games, it took my mind off anything real world. I don't want to use medication so i'm just trying to do it naturally, sometimes it was so bad.
 
Yes, can't go anywhere except work on my own, and supermarkets/ pubs are the worst even if I'm with someone. Basically my husband has to come everywhere with me although I have recently found a friend who suffered and understands. But work nights out etc are a no.

Prescribed Citalopram, been on it for 2 years and,it does nothing. Currently coming off it which makes things worse. Don't know what I'm going to do after that. I found CBT was just looking for reasons, but I couldn't find any. When I couldn't find any, the response was 'well you are ok then, get on with it.' woo.
 
Vix said:
Yes, can't go anywhere except work on my own, and supermarkets/ pubs are the worst even if I'm with someone. Basically my husband has to come everywhere with me although I have recently found a friend who suffered and understands. But work nights out etc are a no.

Prescribed Citalopram, been on it for 2 years and,it does nothing. Currently coming off it which makes things worse. Don't know what I'm going to do after that. I found CBT was just looking for reasons, but I couldn't find any. When I couldn't find any, the response was 'well you are ok then, get on with it.' woo.
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Could be worth trying a homeopath, mine definitely helped. A lot of OCUK people knock them but I found it a better alternative than going on meds. Mine was a medically trained Homeopath though. not so easy to find.

I wouldn't advocate homeopathy over traditional medicine for anything serious, or tried and tested, but for things like allergies, anxiety etc, you don't really have anything to lose, can hardly make you worse!

Could refer you but he's based in Havant so unless you feel like a long drive you would probably only be able to do phone consultation.

Check back a page or so for my story if you're interested typed it all up in this thread.
 
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