Don't worry, everything you've described is classic anxiety, it's not weired at all. That feeling in your chest, is it like there's a lot of pressure on your ribcage, like being too deep under water, or like it's being squeezed? Cause that's classic anxiety disorders, people have also had anxiety attacks and thought they were heart attacks.

I'd recommend taking up yoga or at least practicing meditation. And trust me, meditation isn't something you can just decide to do, you should get a qualified instructor to teach you the poper methods, it can do wonders for keeping a good chemical balance for your brain chemisty.

Yea, a kind of beating in my heart, sometimes its a pressure like feeling deep that I cant fix and it scares me to hell, but im absolutely sure its anxiety now, ive been totally fine, not thinking about it (cept now hehe) and I havnt noticed a thing.

Thank you for your reply, your caring, and thoughts are deeply appreciated

It sounds like anxiety to me and the beating heart thing can be enough to send you to the er.One thing you need to not drink caffine because that can set off a panic attack easy. I have had all the same things you had with the pain in the heart for years now and it is just anxiety.
You may want to see a therapists to get you through this if you do not feel any better after all your test are done. And maybe reading books on anxiety will help you. You are not alone with this and you should not worry because you will be ok you will not die from anxiety.

Ajames

It is for powerfull.

please do not say that because you do not have it and may never get it. Anxiety does weird things to the mind and depression is a major problem I got from anxiety and I am doing fine now with it since I was put on lexapro 10mg a day. I was on edge before and thinking the way you do and feeling that I was going to have all kinds of weird things happen to me that never did. I still deal with anxiety problems but takeing xanax to help with it on top of going to a shrink and going to a chat room for anxiety problems and all this together has helped me a great deal .
I wanted to ask if you take any kind of meds and if you have been to see your doctor about this?? If you need people to chat with about anxiety I can help you with that ok.

Ajames

please do not say that because you do not have it and may never get it. Anxiety does weird things to the mind and depression is a major problem I got from anxiety and I am doing fine now with it since I was put on lexapro 10mg a day. I was on edge before and thinking the way you do and feeling that I was going to have all kinds of weird things happen to me that never did. I still deal with anxiety problems but takeing xanax to help with it on top of going to a shrink and going to a chat room for anxiety problems and all this together has helped me a great deal .
I wanted to ask if you take any kind of meds and if you have been to see your doctor about this?? If you need people to chat with about anxiety I can help you with that ok.

Ajames

please do not say that because you do not have it and may never get it. Anxiety does weird things to the mind and depression is a major problem I got from anxiety and I am doing fine now with it since I was put on lexapro 10mg a day. I was on edge before and thinking the way you do and feeling that I was going to have all kinds of weird things happen to me that never did. I still deal with anxiety problems but takeing xanax to help with it on top of going to a shrink and going to a chat room for anxiety problems and all this together has helped me a great deal .
I wanted to ask if you take any kind of meds and if you have been to see your doctor about this?? If you need people to chat with about anxiety I can help you with that ok.

Ajames

Just checking to make sure you are ok. Hope you are feeling better and I can understand being mad. No matter what please do not ever think you are screwed because you are not ok. We all go through pretty rough times in our lives with our everyday anxietys and other things. Just wanted to say hi to you and hang in there ok.

Ajames

Bigman, ajames, and especially powerful:

you all said some pretty insightful things, but let me break it down for you the way I see it (and trust me, I know):

powerful: adderall raises your blood pressure, speeds up your heart rate and has negative long term effects like chest pains and especially anxiety. That's just adderall alone. Now imagine how many perfectly healthy pro athletes have died in their sleep or suffered heart attacks because of the immense physical pressure sports put on the heart. That's just sports alone. Finally, recall the last time you had a strong couple cups of coffee- how did you feel? Stimulated, awake, probably jittery, maybe even a little nauseous, and I can bet your heart was vibrating like a hummingbird's. And thats just caffiene alone.

When you are prescribed to adderall, are an athlete, and consume caffinated products- of course you will have anxiety!!! I highly doubt your anxiety is a separate disorder. But you should be worried, because your lifestyle is like playing with fire.

Please please please realize how dangerous that is! I hope your doctor knows about your football/excersise routine and warned you about the risks of caffiene consumption when prescribed to adderall. I am actually very surprised he prescribed you to it if he knew you played a sport that requires such physical stress and endurance. I also hope if he was aware, he prescribed you to a low milagram dosage (like 5 or 10 max) and that you take them exactly as prescribed and don't abuse the pill, as it is highly addictive.

Your heart is suffering. When you combine all these factors it is easy to see that the chest pains and anxiety are a direct consequence. I know, because I am suffering from an adderall addiction. Not only do I have terrible anxiety, a fast heart rate and chest pains, but a slew of other side effects like insomnia, an eating disorder bordering on anorexia, mood swings, and depression. I have trouble walking up the stairs, I can't even imagine excercising.

So all I can suggest is that you cut out all caffiene (coffee, tea, soda, etc) and talk to your doc about your symptoms. Make sure he is giving you the lowest possible dosage and get his advice on your athletic habits. One day your body will just say "enough" and shut down. Don't risk it, please.

Ajames: I am not too familiar with lexapro but xanax is also a very risky drug, and can be easily abused, so please be careful! Xanax can kill your personality, destroy your memory, and cause you to be in a zombie-like state. My little cousin is addicted and I see how that affects her so as long as you have it under control and you're communicating with your doctor it should be fine.

Bigman: I try never to say this to people who are suffering from something, but I think in your case, you are being slightly paranoid and getting ahead of yourself. You are giving yourself anxiety because you are worrying about getting it...So you're setting yourself up because you fear the unknown just like you said. Please don't do that to yourself sweetie, it won't help u a bit. Also, even if anxiety can be passed down (which I never heard before) there are many other ways to become a victim of it. If you have a traumatic experience or abuse certain drugs or are under immense stress, you can develop anxiety just the same, and what you are doing is putting yourself under this kind of stress voluntarily. Do your mind and body a favor and don't kill yourself worrying about something that is unpredicatble. Do what you can to prevent yourself from developing anxiety- excercise, eat healthy food, don't overwork yourself, do things/activities that make you happy, hang out with people that make you laugh, stay away from any drugs and figure out ways to calm your nerves when you feel worried or panicky.

That is what is in your power- and its quite a lot. The human mind is miraculous- it can overcome the most horriffic things, and you can overcome this paranoia too. Worrying just isn't worth it. A person who spends their life worrying and obsessing will put so much stress on their physical/mental/and emtoional health that they are literally digging an early grave for themselves. Not to mention, missing out on life- think of all the good things that are unpredicatble- write about it, write stories, or journals or poems or just scribble on little post its and stick them on your wall and binders. Write down all your desires, hopes, goals; good things that happen to you or that may someday happen; or things/people you love, positive quotes you heard, songs or books that inspire you. Even if you can't feel it inside just yet and you may have to force yourself at first, having personal and visible hope all around you is more tangible and real, and eventually your mind will belive in it.

Good luck boys! Post progress!

I have been on xanax for some 4 years now and doing great on them. I do have a shrink thats keeps a close watch over this drug. I never got addicted to it but have heard of people that have. And for the lexapro it works sooooo great for my depression and so glad I got on this drug because I was in deep depression before I started takeing it and almost killed myself. I belong to a chat group for anxiety and really do love it and it has really brought me a long ways with all my fears and to say I am doing so much better now and I can even go up stairs without going into fear of anxiety from raceing heart. Gosh it was so hard at first but doing so great and hope you will be able to do the same

ajames

Thx for your input again, ive completely stopped caffene, I might accidently take a chug here and there, but ive been drinking sprite, all non caffene products, no tea or coffee. Ive actualy been really good lately, past week or so, ive been not thinking about it (football season over) so I just play computer games in my room, just relax and eat snacks go to school, etc etc.

As for aderal, im actualy the opposite of addicted to it, I never ever take it on weekends or nonschool days, just for school, 20 mg's a day last throughout the school day.

I am going to be working out and running again for next season, ill talk to my doctor, I do not take supplements btw. Only thing im concerned about is, im addicted to sunflower seeds, bad? Good? Im gona stay off them as long as noone buys them for me nemore .


Thx, powerfull

is that true? Ive been eating them since I was prolly 5.

But I rarely get sum, like once a month ill get a big bag here n there.

But if chips are worse..Thats sure as hell good to know!

Thx, for the milionth time
~powerfull

Does anyone know where I can get some adderall without a prescription?

Lol, thats funny and ilegal! Heh, I dont recoment trying it, could get ulocked up big time.

I'm a mother of a 16yr. Old who has been dx with anxiety disorder, and he has expressed, and i've witnessed everything you've described. He started with this "problem" about 14-15yr. And I basically though it was just a phase because he was hiting his hormonal years. He became very shy (but i'm kinda shy so I didn't think to much of that) he never wanted to go out, but neither do alot of teens want to go out with their parents. He also started having test anxiety, starting him to drop in marks. The school wanted to help by allowing him to write the tests in the library away from the class, but then he'd worry about what everyone else was thinking. It got to a point that when he didn't have something to worry about, he'd worry thinking he had forgotten something. But when he started to express himself so much and at times feels like he is having a heart attack, or vomits due to anxiety, and has on accasion had diarrhea (he'd just die if he knew I was writing this to you) . Then I knew that this was something more. We went to his family md and was given a rx for paxil 0.5mg which is the lowest dose you can get. It is an antidepressant and also used for a number of things like panic disorder. He also had to go see a psychiatrist (which is routine when you are prescribed certain meds. And his md wanted him to follow his case) and he then was referred to a counsellor to help learn some coping cognative techniques, breathing, meditation and so on. It all has really helped they tried to bump up his dose to better match his height and body weight, but even 10mg. Was too much, and he became toxic. The small dose with the coping techniques has helped enormously. He at first would occasionally forget to take his meds. Then would take 2 the next day and one weekend he forgot to take his "pill" all weekend, so on monday he took all 3. This really sent him on a loop. He realized that he needs to take his "pill" every day, and if he should forget, then he doesn't double the dose. We now have a system that he ticks of on the calendar each day so I can help remind him if he forgets he still remains a bit shy, but now, he is more calmer, goes out more, stills has a bit of test anxiety, but he's working on that one. He is such a happy kid now i'm so proud of him. We've been told that he may out grow this, or it may become chronic. But regardless, he is learning to cope with life, and now is probably better and more mentally healthier than others his own age.
Good luck, and it's okay. Learn to understand your body (and it seems like you are-to reach out like this takes alot for guts for a kid your age-i think most wouldn't). I hope we hear from you again, and that things are getting better. You're already on your way, just by reaching out.

I'm the mother of the 16yr. Old boy who suffers from anxiety disorder. My letter is just before your last letter. Not only do I have jon hand experiences-my son, my mother is schizophrenic, but i'm also a nurse. So there you go--top that one (ha! Ha!). My mother's situation is one reason I was so worried about my son- but he'll be okay. In my opinion you need to stop taking the st john's wort. Herbs are not tolerated by everyone, and I really think you need to put something relaxing in you daily routine. My son can worry so much, that when he doesn't have anything to worry about--that worries him (please refer to my letter for his story). So we started with relaxation tapes that he'd listen to about 1/2hr. Before bedtime, something calming that you like. He choose thunderstorms (crazy, but it works for him) and he'd not watch tv, or do anything up beat before bed. He started doing his homework in the den instead of his room, we took his weights out and put them in the basement (where they should be anyway), and basically put the "bed" back in bedroom. So now when he goes to his room at night, he can prepare his mind to "shut up, and shut off" so he can sleep better. He also drinks camomile tea which is very relaxing (so is pepermint if you choose). Maybe you can workout 3x's wkly,and do relaxing stretches on the other days. But it sounds like you really know this so do it. Become the responsible young man you are (or you wouldn't have written in this forum to begin with). Talk with your md if this problem becomes increasingly after you've attempted to try toning your life yourself first. You sound like a great guy-looking after his body, but remember it goes like this mind-body & soul. So bigman16--take care of the rest. You owe it to yourself.

Hi it's mom again. I don't understan why, or what happened to make you so afraid of schizophrenia (other than the obvious that no one would wish for that), but I mean is ther any family hx of tis or any mental illness at all. Surround yourself with positive people as much as you can.Start to recognize what and whom are worth your time invested. Basically get rid of (and keep away from) garbage. I think you're going to be okay! You are very aware of yourself, and that is something that alot of teens today don't figure out for a while yet at your age. Think positive, act positive, keep positive people aroung, and give yourself time, and yes, I really think you are going to be okay. You sound preety great yourselves. I hope your parents appreciate and "respect" their son.

These are not just anything. They can be very serious and debilitating. For medical reassurance. Make a list or keep a calendar of your symptoms- be very specific, and when you see the doctor again take it along. Also write down any questions you might have. It is normal to feel somewhat better when you are in the presence of drs, etc. You should, however, really get yourself reassured regarding this situation and talk to your doctor about the anxiety. Don;t be embarrassed to admit that you are scared! Also, anytime, you are taking a medication, become educated on it's side affects, and ask your dr about them also. Mild exercise is very good- just a nice walk- for anxiety. I wouldnt recommend fast paced exercise until your dr says ok! Good luck. P.S. Stop the caffeine and cut way down on sugar.

Big man 16: im 15 and im suffering from the same thing..About 2 months ago my boyfriend and I started fighting alot and got me soo stressed to where I started gettin dizzy and my body would go numb..I was soo scared I had sumthing until I went to the doctor...He said it was anxiety...Every once in a while I start feeling like that again..I think I have cancer..Or a brain tumbor..Or sumthing wrong with my brain because I get soo dizzy..But it turned out to be my eye sight was bad..Lol u can imme if you want..My screen name is ctowngirly14..Good luck<3