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Q: Lack of focus and anxiety attacks ?

asked by: stacin25 on April 28th, 2009

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I've been under a lot of stress lately... about 8 months ago I was raped by a so-called friend of mine, and havent been the same every since. I just cant shake it. I have racing thoughts go through my head all day long, they're bad thoughts that just get worse. I dont know what to do.... I cant seem to talk to anyone. I want to, but the words just dont come out of my mouth. I'm going to the dr next week to get some test done, but I dont have insurance and I'm not sure if they will be able to help me with this issue. I worry about everything from dying of everything, to what anyone thinks of me, I cant focus at work or at school. The thoughts get so bad I'm having dreams of it. Nightmares now. I feel tired, and just kinda weird like I'm on drugs or something, and I'm not taking anything. I'm hoping it's just the anxiety that's making feel this way... I'm just so sick of it. I feel like I'm going to be in a mental institution if I dont get help soon. I dont know what to do!

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new_hope123

replied on May 10th, 2009

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i am sorry to hear about your terrible incident. unfortunately, things of that nature happen to some people. i have suffered from anxiety and/or panic disorder for about a year. i, too, have felt weird, as though i am on drugs. everything seems, i don't know, cloudy, slow, gloomy...don't know how to describe it. further, the weird thoughts have raced through my head as well. sudden onset of fear of many things. i would strongly encourage you to speak to a doctor and ask to see a psychiatrist. i know it's difficult, but you have to open up and speak. it is important for you to know that you will in fact get better. the feeling isn't permanent. i've gotten along without medication. think relaxing thoughts. think positively. i know it's tough, but you can do it.

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