is this anxiety?

[glitterbabe]

hi there im a 23yr old female and my doctors kee saying im suffering from anxiety or how im feeling is all in my head but it aint a few weeks ago i started feeling really exhausted and couldnt be bothered to do ne thing yet i couldnt sleep, whilst driving i feel like i cant focus or concentrate on what is happening around me n my eyes go kinda blurry and feel sensitive to light...i now wont drive because of this as i dont feel in control. i also feel like my heart is racing and my chest n face feel all tingly some nights i wake up n feel as though i have stopped breathing and need to take a deep breath then my heart starts racing and i honestly feel like im going to die like my body is just going to give up. now ive been told im worrying and im imagining all this...but ive had nothing to worry about and there has been no change in my life so how could i imagine all this up??? i feel really unwel does this sound like anxiety? and if so can anxiety start over nothing and really make you feel this bad? plus i feel like this everyday and have done for over a week now. please someone help or give me advice.

[glitterbabe]

i just find it hard to beleive anxiety can make you feel this way, plus ive had nothing to bring this on. thanx for the comments though

[worried826]

Sounds like anxiety to me. You should go see a therapist to see what the underlying cause is.

[dmbfan07cb]

I have bad anxiety/panic and your symptoms sound about like I feel.  So i'd say its a very good chance it is anxiety or panic attacks.  

[fayt158]

Unfortunately, anxiety can send anyone who suffers from it on that kind of downward spiral.  Although the sensations you are feeling are not in your head, what is causing them IS.  Rest assured, the symptoms that you are describing are common to anxiety sufferers and your doctor(s) do want the best for you.  If there was something greater to be concerned with they would do their best to help determine the cause.  The worry cycle is very troubesome, but the more you give attention to what is going on in your body and the more you worry over it the worse the symptoms you feel are going to get.  There are relaxation exercises you can try, etc.  Consult your doctor about what kinds of anxiety-relieving methods he/she suggests.  Don't worry, you will be okay.