I dont know where to go. Im posting here
because its anonymous.
Im really tired of being weird! About 3
years ago, I started getting panic
attacks. At that time I was using
marijuana, having trouble with friendships
and relationships, and graduating from
college. At that time, I also found my
biodad who I learned was schizophrenic. I
think all of these factors combined made
me get panic attacks.
They lasted only a couple of months and
once I graduated from college I never got
them again. I have, however, maintained
this constant worry, anxiety and
hypersensitivity to people and stimulants.
I cant drink coffee anymore or I get
really feeling crazy and out of control in
my mind, today I got to cold and I couldnt
even think straight while everyone else
seemed to function just fine I was feeling
like I was on another planet.
Ive always had social anxiety, but its
still with me. When im with people I get
very paranoid and I really feel bizzarre!
People can feel it though and I make
everyone feel uneasy around me. No, im
not just thinking this is happening I know
its happening. There can be a room full
of people and I walk in and everyone will
be silent. Its really rather strange.
It might have to do with the fact that my
eyes are as big as saucers. I have had
these big sensitive eyes since the panic
attacks happened. Its like, when I look
at people I really look at them like in a
way that is invasive. I dont mean to, but
I do. I never had this problem before and
its hard to keep my eyes to myself. Its
hard to keep to myself when I am looking
at someone. Does that make sense? My
glance and look is very strong. Its hard
to explain, but it makes me feel out of my
mind and not normal. People will avert
their eyes from me or not look at me at
all. What is wrong with me and why am I
like this?
Another thing that is happening lately is
embarassing. Its like, I am concentrating
on peoples genitals. Like, in my
subconscious mind this happens. I will be
talking with someone and I recognize their
crotch instead of their face. It makes me
feel like a pervert and a freak! People
can feel it and it makes them feel
uncomfortable which in turn makes me feel
comfomfortable. This also, has been
happening for 2-3 years.
I have constant worry and anxiety. I have
been having nightmares and bad dreams for
the same period 2-3 years. It is very
rare that I have a good dream, and in fact
I havent had a good dream since I can
remember.
On top of all that, I have depression.
Sometimes its not so bad, but sometimes it
gets to the point of feeling low and not
wanting to move. A lot though stems from
all the points above. I want to be
socially normal but even when I act less
shy and go out in public, I have strange
thoughts like looking at peoples crotches
and only concentrating on that to my
overly sensitive eyes. I notice everyone
around me and im way to sensitive to
everything.
I just want to feel stable again! Please
help me!!
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Jake20
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Aug 2005 Posts: 34
You Sound Almost Identical to Me Posted: 12-11-05 15:00pm
I also started having panic attacks my
sophomore year of college right after
smoking marijuana while I was going though
a break up. My mother also had a
schizophrenic episode which I knew about
and I didnt know what a panic attack was
so I immediately thought I was crazy. So
I contintued to have th panic attacks and
constant worry about everything,
especially that people would notice how
crazy I felt. Now I can't drink coffee
cuz I feel crazy, cold weather makes me
shake like crazy and I cant think, but I
actually have trouble concentrating all
the time. I feel like i'm in another
world all the time, I dont know if its the
zolft I just started over a month ago or
what, but I feel like i'm on the verge of
losing it. Alcohol and cigarettes don't
affect me anymore...Its like I cant even
feel them...Jeez I could go on and on..
Well you are not alone...Stay strong and
if you ever want to talk hit me up...Good
luck
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ladybug76
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Dec 2005 Posts: 8
Re: You Sound Almost Identical to Me Posted: 12-14-05 07:19am
Jake20, sounds like with both suffer from
some kind of anxiety disorder. I think im
getting better and I hope you are too.
There are healthy ways to cope with
anxiety and stress. The worst thing is
not talking about it and keeping it all to
ourselves. Sounds like youve told some
ppl now.
Im glad you can relate, makes me feel so
much better to know im not alone in
feeling all strange sometimes and all
stressed out. Its funny what our minds do
when we are under pressure.
I extend my hand to you too. If you need
to talk, pm me.
To being stress free! (or less stressed)
jake20
wrote:
i also started having panic
attacks my sophomore year of college right
after smoking marijuana while I was going
though a break up. My mother also had a
schizophrenic episode which I knew about
and I didnt know what a panic attack was
so I immediately thought I was crazy.
So I contintued to have th panic attacks
and constant worry about everything,
especially that people would notice how
crazy I felt. Now I can't drink coffee
cuz I feel crazy, cold weather makes me
shake like crazy and I cant think, but I
actually have trouble concentrating all
the time. I feel like i'm in another
world all the time, I dont know if its the
zolft I just started over a month ago or
what, but I feel like i'm on the verge of
losing it. Alcohol and cigarettes don't
affect me anymore...Its like I cant even
feel them...Jeez I could go on and on..
Well you are not alone...Stay strong and
if you ever want to talk hit me up...Good
luck
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TheWaySheMoves
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Leighton, Alabama
Ok, What Happens? Posted: 01-01-06 17:01pm
I have almost identical situation to both
of you. I used to be into marijuana
heavy, not to mention xanax and occasional
heroin. I have stopped all that and have
been clean for more than a year. My
problem is that after I stopped I started
having severe panic attacks, so much so
that I would black out for a few seconds
if I wasn't able to go outside and get
fresh air. My eyes get really crazy,
people tell me I look like i'm lost. In
all honesty I am. I'm completely lost,
the only thought in my mind is, "how do I
get out of here really fast?" it happens
sometimes even when i'm alone. Sometimes
it gets so bad that I can't breath and I
just have to go outside, even at home
alone. I have became intensely afraid of
going back to the hospital (i was in the
hospital for 11 days due to
pancreantitis(?)). Now I check my sugar
almost compulsively. Last night within
an hour I had checked my sugar 41 times.
My arms and hands look like I have chicken
pox because of all the sticking i've done.
I break down and cry and it depresses
me, I need serious help but can't afford
it. I have no other choice than to talk
to people who may have a similiar issue.
Help me somehow...