I am worried I have an anxiety disorder and it's really bothering me! PLEASE HELP!?

Question

I get stressed, worried, and nervous soooo easily over things, and some of them are such little things to be worrying about. Right now I'm home alone and it's 11:22 at night (I'm 15) and I don't like being home alone at night. My mom works night shift as a nurse, so she's at work, and my dad is at his friend's helping with something.

Today I was stressed about dance class! Yes, it was the first class of the year, but it was the same type I took for a few years and I knew I was going to get one of the teachers I had last year. Dance is something I love doing so I shouldn't have been worried! Now that I went to it and had fun, I'm not worried, but I still feel stressed.

I've been worrying about school (I'm going to be a sophomore in high school), but it's not like I'm going to a new school or anything. Yes, I am the shy type, and yes, there are some people who are mean to me, but I have lots of friends.

Sometimes - once in a while, that is - I feel like I'm in a dream or something. It's really weird, and then I feel light-headed. A few times I have felt like I was going to faint, but I never have in my life really.

I have told my mom about all this, and she said it's just a normal thing teens go through. It is, right? I mean, she IS a nurse.

I am sooo tired of all this! I feel stupid and paranoid. Is this something silly to worry about? PLEASE HELP!!!!

Answer 1

Feelings of unreality ( like your in a dream) and lightheadedness can be signs of an anxiety disorder. Your NOT stupid and it's not a silly thing to worry about. Everyone handles stress, anxiety, fears, etc. in different ways. If you feel these problems are interfering with your life, talk with your mom again. (Maybe you can talk to a teacher you trust, school counseler or school nurse. They were there for my son when he had panic attacks.) I wish you the best!

Answer 2

If you are overwhelmed with by your feelings, something is wrong.  I am not an authority in medicine, but since I have gone through the same thing and a whole lot more, I can understand  and spot anxiety when it is at levels that need attention.  There is no legitimate reason for you to be anxious doing what you have done for years or something that you love.  When routine tasks begin to pressure you mentally or psychologically there is something wrong.  you can consider it as a warning.  Just like when you all of the sudden start having runny eyes or feel like taking a nap in the middle of the day, you know that you are coming down with cold or something.  So, take the sign seriously and ask your mom or dad to see your make an appointment with your medical doctor.  Tell the doctor what is going on.  He will most likely order blood work, urine analysis and will definitely check your thyroid. If no medical reasons came up, ask your parents to have you see a therapists for evaluation.  But let me tell you even if it turns out that you have some sort of anxiety disorder, it is OK. A lot of people do and usually medication, meditation techniques, and talking with therapist will take care of it.  What is important is that you pay attention and take Care of it right now and do something about it, don't put it off and don't ignore it.  This is something that needs your attention today so you may go on in life and enjoy it day in day out.  Feelings of anxiety, frustration and feeling overwhelmed if ignored can seriously reduce the quality of your life and before you know it you will withdraw from any and everything good in life.  good luck

Answer 3

Some anxiety and stress is normal, but still you should talk to a doctor if you are feeling over whelmed and out of sorts all the time.

Answer 4

You sound like a really nice girl and i dont think you have anything to worry about. I believe your just dealing with uncertainty and its really making you feel overwhelmed. The solution is to take one thing at a time and be strong. Tlk to your mom and let her know about your uncertainty. Just realize your not alone everybody has things that are uncertain but when you get through this you will be strong and ready for the bigger uncertainty s you'll face in life.