This is spot on, a pyschiatrist who is also a good friend of mine told me that the WebMD and other websites are double-edged sword because they give all symptoms and all possible problems, e.g: cough -> lung cancer. And actually for a lot of people, their anxiety starts from surfing the websites to figure out what they're having.
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This is spot on, a pyschiatrist who is also a good friend of mine told me that the WebMD and other websites are double-edged sword because they give all symptoms and all possible problems, e.g: cough -> lung cancer. And actually for a lot of people, their anxiety starts from surfing the websites to figure out what they're having.
I don't personally suffer from anxiety, but I know people who do. Ever since Royce came out, I was curious what the symptoms and treatment options were for GAD and found teh following article helpful....
Mayo Clinic - Worried all the Time: Treatment Options for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Mayo Clinic - Worried all the Time: Treatment Options for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
For me it is a sweating, shaking, a stomach ache, and using the bathroom frequently (you know what I mean). Anxiety is sort of a strange fig in that it can manifest in many different ways depending on the person. Of course it is normal to be nervous about things, but there is a line where it becomes excessive and can take over your life.
I have been seeking help for a few years now and it is starting to get better, but it can be a long process. I am on some meds that help, but there has been no "cure" for me yet, as I think is the case for most people. I have also seen therapists and other similar type people....some have helped, some have not. I highly recommend speaking to your doctor, they really can help.
In fact, I have a big presentation for work in about an hour....and I'm beginning to feel a little rough. Talking about it always helps though.....as does distracting myself with CF!
If you don't mind sharing, how are they treating you? I'm not a sufferer of it myself, but know a couple of people, and am curious.
Double Anxiety!!!!:arghh:
All kidding aside, my dad has a pretty major anxiety problem. I had it really bad in middle school around girls and large crowds (think Stan Marsh). I either grew out of it or just learned how to deal with it. But I can attest that it is definitely something that can have a major impact on peoples lives.
well because it is so short in the diagnosis stage I am seeing a therapist at baclay and associates, in ames.
I went to my Regular Doctor today she prescribed me Avitan (lorezapam) which is short term until I see my Psychiatrist next week. They are also checking for Bi-Polar, OCD, ADD and ADHD.
Basically the best thing to do is to go to therapy and take medication. to have it be most effective you should be seeking therapy and asking for medication.
I've suffered with severe GAD ever since I was 18 (currently 26). Once I saw Royce air ball those free throws I knew exactly what he had. I played bball in high school and was about a 90% free throw shooter until senior year when anxiety hit me like a ton of bricks. I probably shot about 33% from the line and air balled about half my free throws that year. As soon as I would step up to the line I could feel everyone's eyes on me and I was trembling so hard that I couldn't even manage to get the ball to the rim.
I deal with this 24/7 now, but my main panic attacks happen during social situations or when anything out of the ordinary happens. I shake horribly, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, struggle to breathe, just complete panic like how you'd feel if you were being stared down by a lion ready to attack you. It really takes its toll on relationships with friends/family.
I had been trying to deal with this myself until I finally decided to go to my doctor about a year ago. I'm on medicines now which have helped a lot, but I think it will take some time figuring out the right meds and doseages.
I'd just encourage anyone feeling these types of symptoms to go and talk to their doctor about it and not feel embarrased.
I deal with this 24/7 now, but my main panic attacks happen during social situations or when anything out of the ordinary happens. I shake horribly, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, struggle to breathe, just complete panic like how you'd feel if you were being stared down by a lion ready to attack you. It really takes its toll on relationships with friends/family.
I had been trying to deal with this myself until I finally decided to go to my doctor about a year ago. I'm on medicines now which have helped a lot, but I think it will take some time figuring out the right meds and doseages.
I'd just encourage anyone feeling these types of symptoms to go and talk to their doctor about it and not feel embarrased.
you might think your not having attacks but you really might be. attack brings an ugly stigma.
you should check with your doctor. does it run in your family at all. it can be very hereditary
I've dealt with anxiety issues ever since I was in 3rd grade. Doctors went back and forth with me on whether it was anxiety or a type of stomach disease as my main problem is intense stomach pain. I've had numerous endoscopies, colonoscopies, ultra-sounds, you name it. Anxiety disorders aren't a laughing matter and can really effect someones life.
People who say "just deal" with it don't have the slightest idea of what goes on. It is on more of a mental level than anything and can't simply be "forgotten". Half the time I don't even think I'm being anxious or worrying, but I am.
I got put on Fluoexetine a few years ago (generic Prozac) and it has literally changed my life. It is a serotonin inhibitor and keeps me from having panic attacks.
Anyone who is being inhibited by worry or anxiety on a daily or weekly basis should definitely see a doctor. I went from feeling groggy and tired all the time to being full of energy. It can literally change your life.
People who say "just deal" with it don't have the slightest idea of what goes on. It is on more of a mental level than anything and can't simply be "forgotten". Half the time I don't even think I'm being anxious or worrying, but I am.
I got put on Fluoexetine a few years ago (generic Prozac) and it has literally changed my life. It is a serotonin inhibitor and keeps me from having panic attacks.
Anyone who is being inhibited by worry or anxiety on a daily or weekly basis should definitely see a doctor. I went from feeling groggy and tired all the time to being full of energy. It can literally change your life.
I was put on prozac for depression a little more than a year ago, and was on it for four months. I dont want to say that it saved my life, but it definately improved the quality of my life greatly. I occassionaly will get anxiety still, but its not even comparible to what I had before prozac.
after being on this medicine for a couple hours I can already feel the effects. I am so relaxed i feel kinda weightless not sure if this is how normal people or if i am high
No problems here. I may be going crazy though, because I swear I just posted in this thread just to see the post vanish in under a minute.
Wow, I must be crazy.
Wow, I must be crazy.
You're probably high. I haven't taken that drug, but your body takes some time to normalize after some psychiatric drug. You may even feel bad for awhile until that happens. I was on generic prozac for awhile, and was up in the middle of the night a lot as I adjusted to it. It's a little scary how powerful that drug is.
Tell Royce he inspired you in person at the game tonight. He will love it and put up a triple double just for you.
I've had some intermittent anxiety problems ever since being in a car accident a few years ago, mostly dealing with driving, specifically certain stretches of interstate. I have taken Xanax that friends have given me and it does help, pretty sure I need to get a prescription. I have normal anxiousness in other scenarios, that is the only one that hits me hard and has caused panic attacks before, which totally suck. The other stuff I just consider normal nervousness. Oh, and its by far worst when I am hung over.
The first part I bolded describes what happens to me. If I'm put in one of those situations, it can get somewhat embarrassing because it makes me sweat a lot and my pulse rises. This probably started about 8th grade or so in school and it also happened frequently when I would go to church with my family. I would just start to feel uncomfortable for no apparent reason and start to sweat. And then sweating so much made my anxiety increase tenfold because I was worried someone would notice. In class or in church, etc. I would sweat through my shirt sometimes, so I started to wear undershirts all of the time so they would absorb some of the sweat before it soaked through and made me even more uncomfortable. This helped a decent amount but never solved the issue. I can help myself sometimes by trying to take deep breaths, think positively, and try to clear my mind or focus on something different.
I still get anxious when put in unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or some social situations. I've learned to live with it and never have seen a doctor about it.
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I battled with it for years as a very young kid. I'm thankful I don't suffer from it anymore. Not on medication or anything.
My daughter has an anxiety disorder. Most parents would love the side effects it has had on her (she got almost straight A's because she was so worried about not living up to teacher's expectations, she's always home plenty early for fear that she will miss curfew, she drives incredibly carefully because she's afraid of an accident, she does a tremendous job of brushing her teeth because she's afraid of cavities, etc.). She in her second semester of college, and to be honest, I'd take a few B's and C's, a few missed curfews, a traffic ticket if it meant that she wasn't constantly afraid of messing up. It is a horribly hard thing to cope with.
