Am i having an Anxiety Attack?
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After my father died I started having panic attacks and it was a full blown "panic disorder" -- went on for about 5 years and ended up addicted to Xanax. I wasn't fearing death or anything like that (although your thoughts are normal). I was told that panic disorder can come on after a tragic even (my dad was my hero)-- I handled everything - the estate, selling his house - all of that. AFTER it was over was when I began having the attacks and they were horrible. They didn't come on just when I was scared or anything. I could be sitting at a stop light and just start having one in the middle of singing to the radio. Panic disorder doesn't mean you are panicked about something -- it just happens in the brain. Talk to your doctor. Panic disorder can lead to agoraphobia (fear of leaving the house) too. You don't want that to happen. I went to counseling with the medication too which helped me cope mentally with the ailment.
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It sounds like you're having anxiety, but not an "attack" per se. An anxiety attack only lasts a little while (my longest was about 15 minutes) ... and has physical attributes, like vomiting, accelerated heart rate, trembling, etc. It sounds like you're having some anxiety over the death of your family friend and your own fears of death. I would suggest talking to someone about this ... I believe that most of your fears can be set aside when you discuss your fears out loud.
But know that while death is something we all face, it's not a fear that should run our lives.
I'm sorry you've had so many dear friends die. The symptoms you describe could be anxiety. I highly recommend that you see a doctor. The doctor can readily tell you what is happening to you and can either refer you to a specialist or prescribe medication to help with your symptoms. The most important thing you'll gain from the visit is peace of mind that everything is okay with your body. I hope you get relief soon.
It sure sounds like it..I am so sorry for your losses..That is so hard..I went through a period like that too when I was 13 or so I lost 3 family members in 6 months..
It is natural to look at your own mortality when a family member dies. And its okay to be nervous about it..I would really recommend talking to a counsler..That is alot to deal with the more you talk about your fears the less frightening they are..I hope this helps as i have been through them and they are not fun. Just know your okay.. ((((Hugs)))))) Take some really deep breaths that is great for relaxing..
It does sound like you are being overwelmed with fear and anxiety. I would just try to distract myself from evrything for a while, and hold off on seeing the doctor. The first thing they are going to do is to get you drugged up. Drugs can only be harmful in the long run, even the prescribed ones.
What you feel is very common. I've heard about lot of similar cases. If you don't feel enough strong to go through it, just find a doctor. ( I am aslo 22 and also experienced such states :-)
I understand what your feeling. I myself have a fixation concerning death.
But I'm not a doctor or pyschiatrist to evaluate your symptoms.
But in my personal opinion, your symptoms are anxieties, and possibly mild panic attacks.
Consult a professional to help you, therapy, medication etc......
its a panic attack i had a school friend die young years ago and just about the very same symptoms happened with me well its been over 20yrs ago and im still here, enjoy life dont spend it being scared youll waste a lot of years, always know that we all are going back to the ground where God brought us from someday
If your arm is going numb that is a doctor issue. My son has anxiety attacks that effect his breathing and heart rate. You are at a age where you realize your own mortality especially after loosing two people close to you. Dying in your sleep is the best most peaceful way to go. Your muscles are relaxed and you do not suffer like a car accident or shooting or fall. Embrace the fact no one lives forever and be the best person you can while here. I would see a doctor you may need some help through this for depression.Good luck.
yes
Probably u have to relax ,some times in anxiety wen u hyperventilate u will experience tingling
the systoms you are describing yes are those of an aniexty attack or some call panic disorder.I would defintely recomend you get in to the doctors so they can perscribe klonipn,remeron,paxsil etc. One of these type drugs that will help you. Kloipin is pretty much fast acting and can be taken minutes of an onset. But it can be addicting so doctors if they do perscribe usually wont for keep u on it for long periods of time.The others i mentioned and there are tons more out there take 3 weeks or more to get into your system but once they do and you continue taking usually ppls do really good.
a nurses opinion :) GOODLUCK! & get yourself in asap
Yes, absolutely this is anxiety. Please consult your physician, explain your situation and symptoms and ask if you could be prescribed medication, short term, for anxiety. A benzodiazapine would be good.... maybe Xanax or Valium. Make sure you impress upon the doc that you KNOW these medications are not for long term use and you plan to seek some counseling for this issue as well... and then do it.
While you're there, have your physician check your blood pressure, listen to your heart and lungs etc... and do a physical if you haven't had one in a while. That way there won't be any question about your good health and you might also gain some comfort from that.
Anxiety attacks do cause physical symptoms, often because of the way you're breathing. You can hyperventilate and that can cause dizziness, tingling sensations, lightheadedness, a feeling like you can't breathe or take a deep breath, or that you're going to pass out.
Death is difficult to deal with when you're young, even if it's not someone you were very close to. You're feeling your own mortality and that's normal, but you need to get your emotions and response in check so you're not making yourself ill.
Nope. Not full-on anxiety. Just a slight case of death preoccupation combined with the busy-head keeping you awake at night. Get some regular excersise, hang out with friends, and perhaps discuss what's bothering you with someone and you will feel better.
Now when you start having actual heart palpatations and visible cold-sweats just from being out in public and your hair starts falling out and you randomly faint because you can't stop hyperventilating and you can't leave the house on the weekends because you sit on the couch and cry for five straight hours and when you're stuck in traffic you think your going to start screaming and never be able to stop?
THEN you are having an anxiety attack!
Dude , just try to forget whatever happened. Keep yourslf engaged in some task. Try to steer your mind in a different direction.
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