I cant seem to figure out what is wrong with me. I have been to a psychiatrist and was told that i have "Generalized Anxiety Disorder"..but I don't think that is the correct diagnosis. The thing is..is that I am tense ALL the time, whether I'm working..with friends..going to bed at night...anything normal. It's like constant stress and having a difficult time breathing correctly, like I've ran a mile and am trying to catch my breath in a way. I also hold my breath and don't even know I'm doing it!! And the weird part is, is that I'm not in a stressful environment and my mind is absolutely clear...and this problem is really bothering my everyday activities.


Unlike with the main symptoms of anxiety and panic disorder..I'm not panicking or worrying. Just living my life day to day like any other 19 year old. I have psoriasis and I can't help but think that this is really the main cause of my flare ups too. I just want it to stop!! I've tried everything...xanax...depression pills...even exercise...but it fights right through the xanax which just leaves me in a hazy, tense state of mind and with the physical exercise it just creeps back up shortly after and sometimes stays through the entire thing. Oh and yoga..that doesn't even work

I'm starting to think that this "problem" is all due to something I'm fretting about in my subconscious because I really can't figure out how else this could be happening. If only it was something I could deal with head on in my conscious state of mind...I don't know..maybe I'm wrong.

I really hope someone can relate because I am desperate and without health insurance. I just want to feel like a normal person and get good sleep again!! PLEASE help me! I've tried it all....