Anxiety Panic attacks.

[anxious Annie]

I have had anxiety- panic attacks for about 12 years now. I am on medication. My question to anyone who has this terrible disorder, I get so scared and terrified about health issues. I get what could be a simple symptom and my mind turns it into a death sentence. I am too terrified and almost paralyzed to tell my doctor what I am afraid of because I know that the test results will be bad. Does anyone out there have this same problem and if so, how do you handle it. In short, I am terrified to face my fear.

[thewildwind]

what does your doctor say? i think it's kind of mental illness, maybe you should go for more proffessional medicial treatment.

[anxious Annie]

I know that it is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. This is really very common. My problem is that I over- react and can't seem to control my thoughts.

[JimmyC]

Its all in the mind, usually occuring from something which has happened in your life.

My friend of a similar age passed away which made me question my own health which then in turn led to me having a very big panic attack.

Since then i haven't had one as i have realised that i am fine, ive had tests, blood tests, endoscopys and its the fact that you are worrying that is leading you to "panic".

You can go and see your doctor and literally from my experience and reading others there is absolutely nothing wrong with you, just the fact you have now got to a stage where you are winding yourself up.

Hope i have been of some help as i know what your going through

[anxious Annie]

Thanks JimmyC. I guess the only way to over come fear is to face it head on. Wish that I could do this.

My doctor did tell me when I was first diagnosed with anxiety, that something probably happened to me when I was a child that caused me to be this way.

[Eatafruit78]

please my previous comments on Anxiety and how it relates to Pancreas and Liver.

Best.

[JimmyC]

Thanks JimmyC. I guess the only way to over come fear is to face it head on. Wish that I could do this.

My doctor did tell me when I was first diagnosed with anxiety, that something probably happened to me when I was a child that caused me to be this way.

You can do it, just don't put any pressure on yourself, maybe look at going for a coffee with your friends at somewhere close which you feel comfortable with, and is somewhere close to home.

Its amazing that when your at home you feel a lot safer and a million miles away from your problems, its your safe place, and its a case of re-teaching your whole mind that everywhere is the same.

Take baby steps, it won't be easy but you can't go backwards and everything you try and achieve is a big step the right way.

Do what you feel comfortable with.

I was 19 when it all started and im now 21, but realising if it is all in the mind then it can be just as easy to revert it back. hope i have been of some help

[anxious Annie]

JimmyC .............You have been a big help to me. Thank you so much.

[anxious Annie]

Here I am again, fear is paralyzing me. I need help so badly. Again I will say if I could just face what is worrying me. I have tried and I just can't make myself pick up the phone and call the doctor. I knowthat I should, but having this much fear is unbearable.

[YOURNOTALONE]

im 17 and have anxiety at all times.from the moment i sleep(which is the hardest thing to do)to the moment i awaken.i have symptoms at this very moment..but i know my lifestyle greatly contributes to it.i drink nothing but pepsi all day.have a high sodium caffene intake.chew tobbaco and smoke marjuana eveyday.i recently quit smoking ciggarettes,have insomnia and overly worry about every simple thing in life.i feel like im going insane,im not having bad panic attacks but i can feel slight heart palpitations and think about my breathing alot..i also have a anxious crazy feeling all day in my stomach that ruins my lifestyle.this all started a week or two ago.plus my mother and father have anxiety.i havent gone to a doctor but it makes me feel a little bit better knowing theres millions of people going insane along with me..but now that ive read these posts im going to the doctor in 1 or 2 days for medication.so to anyone out there thinking of suicide do not let your mind control you.before you give up,try everything from lifestyle changes to xanax.