I need some help with Anxiety?

Question

I've had it for 3 months, and it got triggered off by me leaving school and having a boyfriend. But because of this, i find it hard to be close to someone (I mean EVEN FAMILY MEMBERS) and its like i have a barrier around me. Sometimes when we have dinner and its quiet, my heart races and i have to leave the table because i feel physically ill. I've been to the Dr's to be referred to a councellor and they haven't been intouch yet. I'm very upset and its making me depressed because i feel like i cant live a normal life! I hate going out and using public transport.. And to top it off.. I have college on Wednesday which i am VERY VERY scared about. I'm losing sleep over this. I don't know what i can do! Someone please help :(

Answer 1

Do things you are uncomfortable with. Start off with the smaller things like sitting at the table with your family. Even when you feel anxious just keep sitting there. The more you do it the more comfortable you will feel. Once you are fine with one thing do something that makes you a bit more anxious. The best way to get over it is to face it. Keep thinking positive. What will happen if you sit there? Nothing. Just remember that and keep doing things. Eventually you'll get your life back to normal...everyone feels anxious at times, but don't let it get to you.

Answer 2

You need to get on the right medications like an anti-depressant which will take weeks to work plus a fast acting pill like xnanx when you feel the panic or extreme anxiety start to happen.  You also need to get into therapy to work out why you are having such feelings. Your local hospitial should have a place you could go and get on a sliding scale if you don't have much money or insurance.  School is scary but you can do it, a lot of times it may help your anxiety b/c you are paying attention to the teacher and not worrying. If you feel you are not mentally ready maybe you should hold off for one more semester.

Answer 3

HI, I feel realy sorry for you. I am on meds. for anxiety. The meds. are a very low dosage  Ask your DR. about them.  Make sure it's a low dosage. Maybe when you get back to school and see your friends you will feel better and won't need meds. Think positive all the time. If you believe in God ,ask Him to help you change the way you feel and trust in Him.  Hope you feel better soon.

Answer 4

Sorry to hear that you are suffering in the same way as I was through the earlier part of my life, I dint know what the cause is, maybe self awareness, hormones, etc. I maybe dont know the answer but I can tell you what worked for me, strenuous exercise seemed to clear the adrenalin rush of the really fast heartbeat and calm me down, get yourself a dog and learn how to care for it with love and training and being close to something who will give you ten times more love than you can give it. Go out for walks with the dog and its amazing how many people will stop and talk to you, happiness is infectious. The next step is to find something that will give some confidence to mix with people, practise smiling at people that you meet, lo and behold they seem friendlier, I bet you are feeling calmer already. Believe me you are normal, we all create our own private h**l. I hope this works for you.