One more question..sorry

[nowhopefull]

I'm sorry, you know how these bouts of anxiety can be, i have so many questions.. Is it normal for anxiety to have that scared feeling and not even know why you are scared?  Is this still anxiety can it still be treated with meds/therapy?

[Stacey8804]

I know exactly how you feel wanting that constant reassurance that you are okay.  I go through those same exact feelings every time my anxiety flares up.  I just don't understand how anxiety can make you feel so bad.  Always feel like I'm not in control, feeling of passing out scares me to death.  Try to not think about it, but it just jumps on me for no apparent reason, that's why I think mine is related to my monthly cycle.  When it flares up it's always a week or so before I start and sometimes during ovulation also.

[nowhopefull]

You are right and I know you are .. It's just so hard because you constantly wat reassurance!!! My mind is on it all day! That's why I can't wait for these meds to kick in so I can better use my coping mechanisms but I'm done googling! You have my word :)

[nowhopefull]

Thank you! I am in therapy and am on zoloft but wasn't taking it properly and am currently and working my way back up! Seems like its taking forever...

[nursegirl6572]

"Is it normal for anxiety to have that scared feeling and not even know why you are scared? "

That's essentially the definition of an anxiety disorder.  The presence of inappropriate levels of anxiety without an obvious trigger or life event that would cause anxiety to be present.  

You're in the "learning" phase, and while learning about anxiety is a great thing, you have to be cautious about how much time you are spending thinking about this (as we discussed in your other thread).  Like (I believe) Paxiled said, obsessive thinking and anxiety go hand in hand.  I really cannot stress enough the importance of trying to limit how much you are thinking about this and analyzing everything.  That in itself will actually cause more anxiety.

Get out and do something you will enjoy, take a walk, go window shopping, whatever you would like to do to get your mind off of this for a while.  If you find yourself spending lots of time thinking about it, or searching the web, then make yourself get up and do other things, even if it is cleaning out a junk drawer!  :0)  

Seriously, you have to take some of the control back by allowing your mind to have a break from the 24/7 thoughts of anxiety.  It's not an easy thing to do, and I understand that, but you must try.  Distraction is anxiety's worst enemy.  It's very hard to ruminate about anxiety when your mind is occupied with other things.  It takes some practice to be able to distract yourself, but it's well worth it.

[remar]

Yes, you can have that scared feeling and not know exactly why.  It can be treated with therapy and meds. I would recommend starting with therapy first to help you understand why you are having anxiety.