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Am i going insane? please help me

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i am too sensitive to any sort of stimulation. a few weeks ago my dad and i went to new york city, i had a panic attack starting from the moment i stepped out onto the train platform up until we arrived in new york 8 hours later. the whole trip my stomach was in knots, i woke up feeling (but never being) ill every morning (no, i'm not pregnant) and could only eat a few bites a day. i am always having digestive problems which only adds to my problem.

here's an example of how bad this is: i was picking out a new phone for my upgrade in a few months and couldn't decide on which of the 4 colors i wanted. I WAS ACTUALLY GETTING DEPRESSED OVER IT!!! i cannot understand why i get such a severe reaction to the most miniscule things.

one thing that is a huge part of my background, i'm an emetophobe, meaning i freak out if i or anybody else is nauseas or actually sick. yet this problem disturbs me to the point of nausea on a regular basis, and i start having panic attacks because i'm neauseas. it gets to the point where i cannot go anywhere without tums, ginger capsules and/or peppermint tea to settle my stomach. sometimes i wake up suddenly in the middle of the night to nausea and a racing heart but it tends to go away after awhile.

i know that was long...but i have been suffering from this since i was 12 years old...and am almost 22 now. it's only getting worse...HELP ME BE NORMAL :( or at least let me know i'm not alone?

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  1. Sounds like you may have an anxiety disorder.  They aren't pleasant, but they are very treatable.  The most common treatment options are cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy, and they are often used in conjunction with excellent results.  

    That said, you should discuss your symptoms with a professional psychologist or psychiatrist before self-diagnosing.  Use the link below to find one near you.

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