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(psp)snake

January 22nd, 2006

Well im 16 years old and 4 weeks ago I was on my bus and I had a panic attack.

It was all and well, but it just turned into all these different things.

At first I had numbing of the hands, feeling like im was gonna die, stomach pains on the left side, negative mood, head aches, feeling of a heart attack, hard to breath.

But those things came and gone, and now I have this new feeling.

Its sorta like the same feeling that I had on my left side of my stomach, but it moved to the right side.

I wanta no if anyone else has had the pain go to the right side of the stomach. All I need I confort.

Please answer

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Justy24

replied January 24th, 2006

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Anxiety Symptoms

Anxiety can have many effects on a person. Everyone is different and sometimes similar. When anxious your muscles tighten up and can cause pain and discomfort. Myself I had stomach upset, I would not eat, I had headaches, dizzyness/lightheaded, chest pain, shortness of breath, eye pain, tingling in my arms/hands, increase heart rate... And so on... So, after I had a really bad spell I went to the doctor because I had enough.
It began to ruin my life and now I am on medication that is right for me and I am getting better. The symptoms are gone, I had to get glasses for the computer, reading and driving... And now I have dropped my ativan because I no longer need it and I feel pretty good.

So, if this problem is bothering you and beginning to interfere with your daily life I reccommend seeing a doctor. But that is my opinion. You talk with your parents and come up with a solution together. Talking is always a big help. I hope this helps a little.
Take care of yourself, and know that there are many options out there for you. Don't be afraid to talk.

Justy24

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(psp)snake

replied January 25th, 2006

Re: Anxiety Symptoms

justy24 wrote:

anxiety can have many effects on a person. Everyone is different and sometimes similar. When anxious your muscles tighten up and can cause pain and discomfort. Myself I had stomach upset, I would not eat, I had headaches, dizzyness/lightheaded, chest pain, shortness of breath, eye pain, tingling in my arms/hands, increase heart rate... And so on... So, after I had a really bad spell I went to the doctor because I had enough.

It began to ruin my life and now I am on medication that is right for me and I am getting better. The symptoms are gone, I had to get glasses for the computer, reading and driving... And now I have dropped my ativan because I no longer need it and I feel pretty good.

So, if this problem is bothering you and beginning to interfere with your daily life I reccommend seeing a doctor. But that is my opinion. You talk with your parents and come up with a solution together. Talking is always a big help. I hope this helps a little.
Take care of yourself, and know that there are many options out there for you. Don't be afraid to talk.

Justy24

so do you prefer meds? Because my therapist says I should get them but my dad is fighting it because when my grandfather took it he gave up on life.

So are the meds a really good thing to take. I just need this crap to go away for a few days and I think I can rely on myself after that

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mitch7654

replied January 25th, 2006

Experienced User

Hey

Whats up psp? Seems like youre dealing with the same problem as I am for the last 3 months ive been getting attacks or even worst is constant anxiety. Im debating on taking medication also I tried once,and it was a desaster ,the second pill I took drove me nuts I had a panice attack from I swear 5in the am till I fell alseep at 11 pm the next day,granted I had a couple of hours were I felt so-so but still.
But now im always axious I cant seem to stay in a room for too long I always wanna get out like at work or somehting ...Its tuff med no meds .

I wanna do a cognitive therapy apperently that helps..Will see I guess but im scared to go do things like that now like being the drs...

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(psp)snake

replied January 25th, 2006

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mitch7654 wrote:

whats up psp? Seems like youre dealing with the same problem as I am for the last 3 months ive been getting attacks or even worst is constant anxiety. Im debating on taking medication also I tried once,and it was a desaster ,the second pill I took drove me nuts I had a panice attack from I swear 5in the am till I fell alseep at 11 pm the next day,granted I had a couple of hours were I felt so-so but still.

But now im always axious I cant seem to stay in a room for too long I always wanna get out like at work or somehting ...Its tuff med no meds .

I wanna do a cognitive therapy apperently that helps..Will see I guess but im scared to go do things like that now like being the drs...

what are your symptoms?

The one that everyone gets is the feeling of dieing. You just got to remember that you control your thoughts, and you have to reprogram your mind to stop thinking like that.

All I can do is tell you what my therapist told me, but it seems like its not helping.

The think I hate the most about it is that it feels so real. Even if you do get the pains when you dont think your dieing, dont worry.

Its all in our heads in some form. My therapist said it was hidden anger that I keep inside of me.

I really havent felt normal since this crap started again and I really found out what it was. Ive had these before but I didnt know what it was and I let it take its toll on me.

Just keep it positive no matter what, because surely negative thoughts dont help it. Posivite thoughts numb its toll it takes on you a bit.

This is from a month and a week of experience of it. The best ive felt is when I wake up from sleeping because my mind isnt worrying or stressing.

Another thing that will help is to take a nice hot shower and lay there thinking about only the water droping for 30 mins. Eventully it will fade out. Just deal with it well for the time being and good luck as well

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Justy24

replied January 26th, 2006

Experienced User

Medications

Hello (psp) snake,

i have suffered from anxiety for about 10 years now. I seeked help this past november. It just kept getting worse. I tried seeing a psychologist but that did not work so my doctor prescribed effexor xr and let me tell you that it did not work. My pulse was up over 130 bpm... And rising. I thought I was going to die. I have never felt so anxious as I did that night. Now I am taking celexa and propranolol for my heart rate. I have never felt better. I was on ativan there for a little while until the celexa was in my system. Ativan is short lasting and it dealt with the anxiety attacks quickly. I am not reccommending you start popping pills, it is whatever works and is good for you. About your grandfather, sometimes the pills can have side effects on you... Like the pill I am taking for example. It can cause your anxiety/depression to worsen and cause harm to yourself. But as soon as you notice a negative effect see your doctor. Sometimes you have to try several pills before you find the right one for you.
I wish you luck.
Take care

justy24

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MelodyNC

replied December 22nd, 2009

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strange. you could go see a doctor.?

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