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Q: Feel like I'm not here
asked by: Josiek8 on August 18th, 2009
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Well im 15 and Iv started having this feeling like im not even here.
It’s a daze but it goes on all day.
Iv just started getting my period regularly, I was feeling dizzy too but im takin bio iron tablets for that.
Iv been sick for 5 weeks with this chesty cough, iv still got the flu but its not the flu were you have to be in bed, I cant seem to shake it off iv been to the doc’s but they didn’t give me anything so iv been swallowing garlic (and other remedies) but that makes me feel sick! i eat well too
Since iv been sick iv been worrying and Iv had a couple anxiety attacks, iv been having bad thoughts ABOUT dying, chocking, swallowing. I try to brush it off but its hard...
I was also jumping out my sleep but then id be fine. I have this feeling like I want some one next to me. to feel safe
I had a little depression but got rid of it by exercising etc.

But im really worried about this feeling of not being here!
It’s so hard to explain. But ill feel good then ill think o I got myself back then it will disappear back to feeling dazed sort of and ill think maybe im forgetting what the feeling of being here feels likes!

i also have this feeling of pressure in my head pushing towards my forhead and nose.
for my cold iv been takin different medicines for the cold since the one doc we have wont give me anything!!!!

Iv also just started a new job and like it. It’s at a bakery and its hot so I drink plenty water. Do you think maybe my body is just adapting?
Shocked
This sounds trippy but im not on drugs! I talk to ppl I trust and they say my body is probably just run down from all this at once. Iv ALSO been dreaming of water swimming in deep water, which means iv become bogged down.
Maybe its just a phase!
I just want some tips or advice help pls….xxoo
I also live in a small country town so I can’t just jump to a doctor. Keep in mind. thanks
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Legazki
replied on August 18th, 2009
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You're worrying too much that's your problem. Studies have shown that you can actually make yourself sick by thinking your sick because the brain has overall control of your nervous system. It's called the Nocebo effect. As for the anxiety attacks, if they get too bad you might want to get some professional help. A psychiatrist can teach you methods of how to cope with them when they get bad. I know cause I used to get them all the time until one day it just kind of stopped happening. So, in short stop worrying so much and take it easy too much anxiety is not good for the body. PM me if you have any questions.
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princesskari418
replied on August 21st, 2009
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see the posts on inner ear virus...thats what i've had for about 3 months now!!! urghhhh
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DamienP
replied on August 21st, 2009
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hey im 18 and have never had any problems with anxiety until a month ago. since then ive had thoughts of having a heart attack and what not, similar to yours of dieing. Also ive had that weird feeling of almost not being real, u look in the mirror and u kno its u but its almost as if ur watching a video of urself. this is all anxiety!!! and legazki is right, ur mind can make u sick or keep u sick, especially if u have stress. and dont worry about that feeling of not being here, it is actually a well documented symptom of anxiety. hope this helps.
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wiziwig76
replied on August 21st, 2009
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The symptoms of anxiety can really play tricks on your body and mind and it's important to realize that. Similar to you, I had nose/face pressure and found that the anxiety was made worse by my poor breathing habits. I found a book that really helped me called Hope and Help for Hyperventilation Syndrome. It explained the exact symptoms I was experiencing. Google it and you will find it.

Good luck!
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