I Don't Know What's Wrong With Me. Posted: 09-24-07 11:34am
i'm 23 and work for a great company. I
have a wonderful boyfriend, great parents
and good friends. Things are good in my
life and I love going out places with my
friends and family, but sometimes when I
have to go to work or go somewhere by
myself, especially on public
transportation, I get this feeling of
panic. I don't even like going to the
dentist or doctor really because I don't
know what to say to them ever. I get cold
sweats and my heart starts beating really
fast. I sometimes get so nervous that when
it's time to go out that I cry. I have
lied and missed work before as a result of
this, but I feel guilty the whole time for
lying to my boss and to my boyfriend (we
live together) and can't sit down. I know
I should be there just like everyone else.
Once I thought I would go in late and just
say I was feeling better but when I got in
my car I drove around the block twice
thinking of how I failed my boss and
couldn't even show my face and went back
home and into my room where I sat quietly.
I don't know what's wrong with me. How do
I find help for this? I don't have much
money but I really feel like talking to
someone might help.
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AshleyHalby
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 4
Posted: 09-24-07 12:11pm
I totally understand. I have been feeling
the same way for the past 6 months. My
symptoms usually happen at night right
before bed or while laying in bed. My
heart starts racing and I am really hot.
Sometimes my whole body trembles and I
cannot get it to quit shaking. I fell as
though I am having a heart attack and
convince myself I am dying. I have too
missed work and just like being in my
bedroom even though I don't like laying
down. I seem to feel better when I am up
and walking around. I have not been to the
doctor but from what I have read I think
it is just anxiety and possibly panic
attacks. They really suck, but hang in
there and hope you feel better!
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young Girl
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Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
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Posted: 09-25-07 17:24pm
hey guys! welcome to ehealth! id be happy
to help in anyway i can so feel free to PM
me if you need to talk
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marvel
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Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 1104 Location: Toronto, Ontario (but only a private message away)
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Posted: 09-25-07 23:20pm
It sounds to me like you have a type of
anxiety.
I suffered from this, especially when I
was in large groups of people or was
overwhelmed with the rigour of school
life/social life/work/romance etc. etc.
If you can contact a counsellor (many
community centres in well connected areas
have them), I would definitely recommend
that. There are people here who you can
talk to through private messaging as well
(including me). Good Luck
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CrystalP
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Charlotte , NC USA
Posted: 09-27-07 14:48pm
You are definitely having panic attacks.
I have endured them for 20 years. Anxiety
and Panic Disorders can be managed and
lived with but it is not easy. It helps
to know that it is REAL. You aren't
losing your mind and you are not alone.
For years I thought I was the only person
that ever felt what I was feeling,
therefore I must be crazy! I am Not and
neither are you. Get to a therapist that
has a speciality in panic and anxiety.
Trust me, you do not want to suffer with
this for years and years and it will not
just go away. Good Luck
