want to feel like me again :(

[s_e_a_s]

Iv been battling with anxiety for a long time now I don't want to take medication as I hate the side effects an they never seem to help, I don't feel like my self atall and I just want this awful feeling 2 go away!! Is there anyway its ever gona go for ever iv not bin myself 4 ages and I'm 4getting what it felt like to be normal is there anyway I can get my heart rate 2 slow down as it always pumps really really fast and its irritatin I need this anxiety to just go I can't cope!!! Please some 1 help me :(

[mammo]

Anxiety can hit us right out of the blue for no apparent reason.  How it hit is not as important as "why" and addressing this and your symptoms with your doctor is what you need to do.

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Fank yu for commenting, my hearts rasing right now having a bad tym to day with this anxiety I don't think the dr takes me 2 serious I'm just scared I'm never gonna feel normal again I dnt understand y this has jus come on I was normal 3 months ago nw I jus cnt seem 2 cope atall x

[mammo]

Therapy to learn why you are so anxious and to learn relaxation techniques is your only other option.  But therapy can be a lengthy process and this is where medication helps a lot.  Don't give up on medication, it is often trial and error as to what will work best for us, but once we find the right one....it's well worth it.  You need to decide which is worse...the anxiety...or the side effects of the medication.  There are medications with fewer side effects than others, and you need to work closely with your doctor regarding this.  When your heart rate rises, do deep breathing exercisies, slow deep breaths in thru your nose and slowly out of your mouth.  We tend to breath more shallow with anxiety, and this assures that you are getting plenty of oxygen.  We often can't handle this on our own, and medication and therapy are needed.  Look at this like any other medical condition that requires daily medication to control the symptoms, because it's no different.  Don't get hung up on thinking because it's a mental issue that you should be able to handle it on your own, this rarely....if ever happens. See your doctor again and follow his advice, he is your best resource right now and knows best how to help you. Good luck and take care.