What up mate, i suffer from the same things, its been about 10 years now, around the same time i became a addict, i would suggest highly to talk to a therapist, you can do it with out drugs, so try that route first. it helps me to go once a week to talk to someone and let out all the stress and anxiety , i have learned what they call deep breathing which really works, do you have alot of the what ifs, what if i go and i get sick, what if im with these people in a crowd and i get a attack, if so then i suggest talking with one, the question is why havent you , what are you afraid of, talking with someone can only help. trust me . ive been there.
Hi,
So I didn't tell anybody once again. I tried to say something but found it too difficult.
3 weeks ago I had another panic attack whilst out with my parents, my mother brought up the idea of seeing a doctor but I just ignored her. A few days later I had yet another panic attack but whilst driving on the Motorway, I pulled over quickly and my mother phoned the ambulance because she got scared as I couldn't catch my breath and got pins and needles in my hands and feet. The paramedic took me to hospital because I had an irregular heartbeat and they did a blood test and another ECG. The results came back with me just having sinus arrhythmia, but the doctor their suggested that I see my GP and so I gave in and told my Mother and made an appointment. Today I have seen my GP and he has decided I am to have some more blood taken to check Thyroid function and check for a Vitamin D deficiency, he has also decided that I should make regular visits to see him but will discuss this when the results from the blood test are back.
Getting professional help for your anxiety is a must. I have been where you are. I actually had to leave an out of state university to finish getting my Bachelor's Degree at a local college so I could be close to my family. I just could not handle being all on my own far from home and making friends has always been hard for me as I am very shy. I felt so isolated and I only made it worse by skipping classes and staying in my apartment. After moving back home I started seeing a psychiatrist who diagnosed me with social anxiety. I started taking medication and seeing my psychiatrist every month. It really helped. So I very much recommend you see a professional.
Thank you for your reply. I have been thinking about what you said and seeing a professional but haven't been able to bring myself to do it yet. One thing that has been bothering my a lot lately is that I pull my hair out on my face and decided I would look online on how I could stop myself, which was when I came across Trichotillomania. It pretty much described me exactly and as you mentioned above is linked to anxiety and depression, so I have decided I am finally going to tell my parents how I have felt. This could be my first step :)
Thank you
What you are dealing with is NOT silly. Anxiety and depression can become mentally crippling if left untreated. The great news is that they CAN be treated. Often cured.
Since you are at University now, I will assume that, like here in the States, your schools have infirmaries for students.
I urge you to go there and talk to someone about what you're dealing with.
You really need to get into some therapy to help deal with these issues. If they can't offer therapy through your school, they can most assuredly recommend someone for you to see.
I highly recommend you find a therapist who uses CBT......cognitive behavioral therapy. They don't dwell on why you wouldn't eat green jello as a child, rather, they deal with your issues in the here and now.
You are obviously intelligent and self-insightful, and that is a great leg up.
Please don't continue to suffer with this. Don't give up any more of your life than you have already.
I know it's not easy to take those first steps, to ask for help, to feel embarrassed that you even need help......but the alternative is far worse!
Please write back if you want to talk more. We're here to support you through the process. Just want you to know that you're not alone and never have to be again.
You're going to fine!
RubyWitch