Really need advice..

Question

lately iv been suffering from really bad anxiety "episodes" paranoid about nearly everything around me even noises in my house every time i hear a noise I'm jumpy especially at night! iv self harmed for over 3 years & its not getting any better. Now i know myself i should go & see a doctor but how my gonna explain something i do not really understand..iv tried to tell somebody before but they just treat It like a joke feel like I'm screaming inside but no1's listening!! i feel if i don't get help soon suicide will be my only option i cant live like this anymore I'm scared of my own shadow!

Answer 1

Print this Q & A page and give it to the doctor, saying you have difficulty expressing yourself clearly about this, or you can do a voice recording of a written statement, such as the above, and just say: listen to this, please, doctor... (press PLAY: double check beforehand that you have set it up correctly).

I address the subject of anxiety in section 6 of my website, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris (view page N first) and self harm in section 16: use one of the alternatives, and contact one of the hotlines when needed.

Answer 2

oh my goodness.....i think first you need to leave the drugs alone if youre smoking and second you really need to get check out. go to a doctors office or the nearest hospital...because thats really dangerous and you never know what can happen next....i begging to go...yeah you may be paranoid about everything and thats not a good sign. if you get around the wrong person and act that way you can be in seriously big trouble....go and get checked out...myabe youre allergic to something and its makin you have a alllergic reaction or maybe youre brain is being brain damage piece by piece or maybe your going crazy and becoming this psycho that might become deaf or blind...you really need to go and see what the problem is....

Answer 3

OK, you are in some form of acute panic state. It happens to people and you won't die from it. Your self harm has to be addressed though as it seems you are having some underlying things that need addressing. Please tell your school counselor and ask fro referral or if you are adult please find a therapist specializing in DEBT. It will save your life. Seriously. It's a very good approach that had been empirically tested to deal with your type of difficulties. And please try to concentrate on breathing. Everything will be OK.

Answer 4

don't worry your not crazy sweetheart.  self harming is a scary thing to deal with especially if you cant stop...on that note try finding a specialist in this field(anxiety, self harming).  it will help because they listen.don't concentrate on explanations.  just say how you are living and get it out.  it will make a difference.  i as a teenager get freak at night of every tiny noise but if yours is worse than just a fear tell somebody that can help.feel free to e-mail me any time.

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Answer 5

i completely agree with the first answer, your friends cannot really help you and will probably never be able to understand exactly what your going through, you need to see a doctor, its good that your aware of this, as soon as possible because suicide is not an option, and let it never be one okay? because your life is precious and it will get better no matter how bad it looks...try and stop yourself from self-hurting, talk with your parents about it, allow yourself some space and make sure that you have a support group to help you through this, let them know that its enough to just be there for you because right now that's what you need...

good luck man

all the best  

Answer 6

Hi there,

Recently I can't stop thinking about something thats really really upsetting me, but i'm finding that doin somehting i really truly enjoy erases it from my mind.  This doesn't 'solve' the problem, but I find the more i'm dwelling on something the worse it gets.  maybe for you being in the place you feel the safest may help.  Also maybe try using things that add security to where u are.  I am nervous and uncomfortable on the train everyday, but when I put on some headphones and listen to my ipod i can ignore the feeling and be in my own world.  Hope things get better for you.

Answer 7

as you have already mentioned, you really should go and see a doctor. if things are getting as bad and contemplating suicide you should definately go. you might be able to get some medicen to help or see a councilor or therapist. trust me, therapyy isnt that bad. and your doctor depinately wont laugh in your face. and for explaining it, say you dont really understand, but describe how you are feeling when you have these episodes and stuff.

Answer 8

I think you would be surprised of all the people who feel, or have felt at some point, like this.  If they treat it like a joke stop telling them about it.  Obviously you have real problems, go to a doctor.  You can go to your primary care physician, if they feel you need further help, they will send you to where you need to go.  You don't have to explain anything, tell them exactly what you say here, trust me, they've heard it before.  There are other ways to end your suffering besides through killing yourself, and much better ways at that.  By getting help you can save yourself.  You've taken the first step by admitting it and asking for help on here, don't stop now!

Answer 9

Read out to the doctor, what you've written on here... Ask for psychiatrist information, groups, medication.etc.

For now if you wanna email me random screaming messages(e.g.Aaaaagggghhahahaaa), or you wanna talk, I'm here and i'll listen to you.

Answer 10

well its amazing how different your thoughts seem when you say them out loud. If your thinking gets stuck in a rut I think its unhealthy...like the expression a rolling stone gathers no moss. People need to keep moving keep facing their fears and keep pursuing new interests and goals. unfortunately life doesn't stop. If you do decide to go and talk to someone you will start to become more detached from your thoughts and see them for what they are...irrational. The more you stay in your head the less you will be able to see what thoughts are harmful and what thoughts are helpful. This is why I think you should go and see someone and in talking to them you will come to understand. They don't expect you to know what is going on that is their job to help you discover. It takes a strong person to admit when they need help. Don't be ashamed, you owe it to yourself to give yourself a better life. Good luck

Answer 11

I am listening.  One...the self-harm has to stop, it does not help you in anyway and could put your life at serious risk.

Two...no one can "explain" or have the answer to give the doctor, that is why you go see them.  You tell them exactly what you wrote here so they can help you.  You must also tell them about the self-harming.

Yes, they will make you stop, but if you do not, what you are feeling now is only going to become worse.  If you do go, the doctor can help you to stop the anxiety and self-harm.

Answer 12

talk to a mental health professional instead of talking to your friends. They are not equipped to handle problems like that.  

Answer 13

You absolutely need to go to the doctor. You don't need to understand your illness, let the doctor diagnose you. Not people on yahoo q and a. This is serious, not to be left alone. I have anxiety and panic attacks. You are mentally ill and need attention. Tell them your symptoms and they will know what it is.

Answer 14

Just because we can't see a disability doesn't mean they don't exist.Your ability to function normally (neurologically)is impacting on you and likely those closest to you.

I went thru similar experience and my shrink put it down to my mental health needed a check up as we do for our physical body's.PLASE PLEASE see a doctor,you sound in great need of help.

The one thing that did help me was to get  a puppy,three yrs on and i'm not having anxiety or depression and he is loyal and gives unconditional love.

Answer 15

About 8 years ago I was suffering from anxiety and panic attacks.  I ended up going to my family doctor and he referred me to a psychiatirst.  I have been on medication and feel pretty well every since.  My psych some of us just don't make enough of our own endorphins and the meds help with that.  Please see a doctor that is the only way you'll begin to feel better.