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ladybug76

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Hypersensitive, Odd Thinking, Cronic Worry - Help Me!
Posted: 12-10-05 09:49am

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

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Joined: 14 Aug 2005
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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

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Joined: 10 Dec 2005
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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

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Joined: 01 Jan 2006
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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...
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