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I think its great that youve found a med that suits you. But as i said i would only reommend medication if the anxiety is so bad that its effecting your daily routine.
I tried citalopram and have heard some excellent reports but it really didnt work for me, so i guess ive just been put off meds for life!It actually made me panic more and i had the worst panic attack ive ever had!
I have tried to control it through cbt etc and that seems to be working for now.
There really is nothing wrong with medication though if you need it. We all need some help occasionally and good for you if its working.

Good luck!x

I attend a weekend retreat at Throssel Hole.
I have tried other groups and nothing has come close to the Zen Meditation. I meditate for 25 minutes twice a day and I am so chilled. Take a look at the link maybe join a group you have nothing to lose.

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I personally don't think my anxiety ever will.I first got panic attacks out of nowhere (had no sign of anxiety) and sadly let it manifest into 24/7 anxiety.

It is worse during that time of the month (for me)


I have learned to help control some of it (sometimes you cannot)

I try to reduce all the stress in my life.I listen to soothing music.I take B vitamins.I take a supplement called L-Theanine which is an amino acid (you can get it at a health food store) and sometimes it helps me sleep at night when i am nervous.

I have used something called Avena sativa...again its herbal and it calms the nerves. I have taken it every day for three weeks and it worked pretty much immediately. my nerves are much calmer considering a have been having a really tough time in general in the last three weeks. so give it a go.I feel like my anxiety has gone...although im sure it may rear its ugly head again at some point for the time being its ok.

iv had anxiety for year and didn't even know it but the panic attacks where not as bad when i was younger. im almost 18 now and iv been haveing then on and off since i was 12. They come about once a day for me now and its freaking scary. i don't even know what the hell im scared for i just feel it. usually when it happens i shake my heart raises i fell short of breath i get numbness in my head and hands and feel like im just going to pass out or faint. I have seen a doctor he checked what he needed to chexck and said i was fine and healthy and gave me like 40 little white pills ( shity doctor ) im going to a new one soon and maybe she can help me.

I kinda think its because i used to smoke weed alot iv slowed down and quit already and some how i think its because i quit the weed was helping me with stress in every day life and when i stopped smokeing i was't used to stress and thats why my anxiety came back

But in a way i feel way better than when i used to smoke i just used to feel crappy until i was high again. And i cant be high all my life.

if someone has a suggestion please help me out .

I started experiencing anxiety when I was 22 and by the time I was 24 I would be standing in line at the grocery store just ready to cry the second I checked out and walked to my car. I didn't know why. I couldn't drive to work and not cry. I was in a stressful part of my life; dealing with a high pressure sales job and relationship gone bad. I laid off the booze and my anxiety lifted. By the time I was 26 the anxiety had returned and I realized I was drinking heavily again due to stress at work and planning a wedding. I have cut down the drinking and have had less anxiety as the days go by. For me, stress causes me to be on "high alert" and something such as alcohol exasterbates my stress and turns it into a panic attack that lasts for days. I would tell anyone that anxiety is the dark side of life, and once you experience this dark side of life it always stays with you. This however doesn't mean that you can not go on to live a normal life. We have many scars that stay with us through life and anxiety is one of them. My prayers are with you all who have experienced this dark side of life.

I'm only 11. Even crazier! I'm going into junior high and I'm so nervous that I can't even go to my favorite bookstore because I feel like I'm going to vomit and then I start crying because I don't know whats wrong with me! When I had my first anxiety attack it was on the way to my dance studio. I was crying and telling my parents to take me to the hospital because I thought I was going to die! Now I feel like I'm going to throw-up but I'm when I go to many places. My mom is taking me to the doctor because it's so bad. Sometimes I feel like I'm going crazy!

Don't_ worry123, Hi, I'm 11 and I have the same type things as you. It all started, hmm must have been 3 or 4 months ago. When I had my first anxiety attack I was on my way to my dance studio, I kept telling my parents to take me to the hospital because I thought I was going to die! I had no idea what was going on! My dance studio owner had to do pressure points on me to calm me down. It went away after I finished the year end play, I guess thats what I was nervous about. Then during summer holidays it all came back twice as bad. I am so nervous for junior high that on a scale from 1-10 I'm probly a 10! Now for some reason I hate being alone because it feels as if I'm going crazy, I will lay on the floor and hope that the pain in my heart would go away. It was then that I knew my anxiety was not just anxiety I was stressed. Now I have this thing where I when we have to go to certain places my throat will tighten and I will feel as if I'm going to throw-up and loose it. I would break down crying, It's just such a terrible feeling. Also I can't eat anywheres but at my house! It so frusterating!I feel like I am about to throw-up. My friend thought I had an eating disorder, but I don't! It's just a nervous feeling because at home I can eat all I want! Sometimes it will come and then I can go a week happy and free of stress! Then it comes back and I feel bad again. My adice is relax! If your having an anxiety place one hand on the back of your head and one on your forehead. Then take deep long, slow breaths. Also lead forwards,Soon it will go away. Because the reason why we have them is that when were stressed all of the blood goes to the back of your head. So this helps to get it flowing again. Just spend all th

My thoughts are always racing - always worried about something.
Chronic GENERAL Anxiety. (I worry about EVERYTHING)
3 things that help me throughout the day (I deal with a small panic attacks at least three times a day) -
1) Take heed that you are loved. For me, I am loved by my family; my beautiful wife and son.
2) Ask yourself - where is the proof in what is making you anxious? Anxiety is an intangible fear, but, a fear the same as someone standing in front of you with a gun. Your body and mind take on the 'fight or flight' position of thinking and you are stuck with the fight, trying to flight. Hence the clenching of the stomach, racing heartbeat, wanting to run, staying in your room, etc - What do you? Get UP, take a walk, write it down.
3) I am also an alcoholic. And I drink coffee. So, when I dont drink caffinated drinks, things are sooooo much better. When I dont drink alcohol to 'numb' the pain and forget, I sleep better and can concentrate like the intelligent and wise person I am. So, the point is that regardless of if you are an addict or not go see a Therapist (Those therapists who have a Master in Social Work/Family Counseling certificate I have found are more effective and less clinical, but - I guess it depends on the therapist)

Honestly though - I have my REALLY good days and REALLY bad days with regards to anxiety. But, most days are the same old - circular negative thoughts with a smile when I come home to see my beautiful family, the walks alone or with my wife in the park close by and the (thank god) wonderful therapist who is very very good.

-Bob

anxiety will surely go away. even if it doesnt you can control it. the only thing required to keep anxiety under tab is concentration. try meditation

I feel for you all. Anxiety is the most difficult thing I have ever dealt with in my life. I find myself commiserating with these online forums. However, I am finding that they generally all say the same things:

- avoid stimulants (caffine, sugar, etc.) it will keep your anxiety threshold lower
- get sleep 8-9hrs a night, your mind needs to reset and recoup
- exercise, exercise, exercise...
- get help from a professional, family and friends are good for pick-me-ups but they can only console you. A professional will teach you how to breath through your attacks and relearn how to react to your triggers (Anxiety will become a viscious circle, the things that trigger you are learned reactions)
- find something to look forward to every day, be it getting away for lunch in the middle of the day with a good friend or visiting someone you care about

Your reactions to things can be relearned. You will, by nature, be more reactive to stimulation than most (whether it be negative or positive). A loud noise may cause you to jump when the person next to you doesn't even flinch. Learn your limits, your boundries, and stick to them. When you step outside of the boundries expect a adverse reaction and deal with it as such. If you stay out late drinking, expect the next day to be rough and treat it as such.

Most of all, give your self time. Don't push your limits.

Also, it is well known that those that suffer from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are generally of above average intelligence (and typically even higher intelligence)!

God bless

hi my name is brent. i am 17 years old and i suffered a panic attack 1 day when i was in a tim hortons. i dont no why i had 1 but after i had it i didnt feel good for about 2 weeks. i now have anxiety and i hope it goes away because i feel like im going insane. i just got these pills from my doctor but i am to afraid to take them. i may try one soon if it gets really bad.

I'm 18 years old & first I have to say i've NEVER been a dramatic person and i've always really kept my feelings inside. I use to think people that say they have "anxiety" or "panic attacks" were just overreacting. It stated about 3 months ago now, started off as a little chest tightness, chest heaviness and I didn't think too much of it. Then of course I kept feeling that way, and I got a little worried, felt kind of stressed out but I was okay until I had what was my 1st panic attack in class. I thought I was having a heart attack and the craziest part is that I just sat there frozen in place. From that day forward it's been going on ever since. I've had almost every symptom imaginable from chest pain, chest pressure, fast heart beat, back pain, back pressure, dizziness, muscle tension, muscles in my chest feeling heavy, weak, breathing problems, constantly yawning, feeling like I have to take deep breaths. It's been the worst time in my life. I'm not big on taking pills, but I was put on a low dosage of xanxax which helps I guess. I don't drink, smoke or do drugs & I'm planning on getting through all this by just praying and trying to be strong. Just pray to God, cause even though I still deal with the same stuff everyday it's when i've prayed to him that i've felt the calmest I have in my whole life. It still get's scary, and it's easy to think negative thoughts and think something's wrong with you but in the end everything will be okay.