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scyclonekid said:
I have dealt with these symptoms for years now and I am thinking about getting help. I used to be full of life and not stressed to now I stress all the time I have stomach problems, tremors, and just tired all the time and have problems sleeping at night my mind just will not stop.

It has started to ruin my life and everyday functions, I think I need to seek some professional help and not feel wierd for doing so.
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That is what doctors are there for, and they do help. I didn't want to go see anyone but the stuff just became unbearable. Now I feel pretty good, although I still find getting to sleep difficult because my brain doesn't shut off. I can deal with that though because I'm a designer and my best ideas come to me right before I go to bed.
 
scyclonekid said:
I have dealt with these symptoms for years now and I am thinking about getting help. I used to be full of life and not stressed to now I stress all the time I have stomach problems, tremors, and just tired all the time and have problems sleeping at night my mind just will not stop.

It has started to ruin my life and everyday functions, I think I need to seek some professional help and not feel wierd for doing so.
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where do you live at? congrats on getting help man I am so happy I went today, this is your first day of a new life.
 
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I never realized I had anxiety until I quit chewing tobacco. If you are having trouble getting over a nicotine addiction anxiety medication really helped me.
 
CyBer said:
That is what doctors are there for, and they do help. I didn't want to go see anyone but the stuff just became unbearable. Now I feel pretty good, although I still find getting to sleep difficult because my brain doesn't shut off. I can deal with that though because I'm a designer and my best ideas come to me right before I go to bed.
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I get that too. It's like my mind isn't distracted by anything, and then goes wild.
 
scyclonekid said:
I think I need to seek some professional help and not feel wierd for doing so.
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this. you shouldnt feel weird it is a legit medical condition just like if you had sinus infection or something.

our society has created a negative stigma when you say mental health, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADD, ADHD or Bi polar
 
I had a panic attack out of the blue for no apparent reason about 20 years ago. Fast heartbeat, tingling head and hands, churning stomach, cold sweat. I had no idea what was going on, other than I might be having a heart attack, which just made me panic more. It's never happened like that since the first time, and rarely hits me in that fashion. It evolved into worrying that it would happen again. Worrying about panicking just made me panicky...viscous cycle. I still worry about it, but not as bad, and most often can make it through any situation. I take medication...I don't know for sure how affective it is, but it does seem to at least have a placebo affect on me, knowing that I have it to help me. My doctor asks me if I want to try going off the meds, but of course that means losing my security blanket, so I'm not sure I want to try that.

This is something that runs in my family, and I know the meds really helped change my mother's quality of life. She never wanted to leave the house for years, now goes all over.
 
Props to all of you who have spoken out. My family history has some pretty significant mental illness in it. Although there is still a stigma, it seems to be much less now than when my mother had her... issues 13 years ago. It is getting better because of people like Royce and, now, all do you.

I have heard that adolescent anxiety and other forms of mental illness are on the rise. Sad. It can cause such difficulty for the person as well as their loved ones. I wonder wha tis the cause...
 
cymate said:
where do you live at? congrats on getting help man I am so happy I went today, this is your first day of a new life.
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I live in Nevada, do not know why I took so long to seek help. I have thought that I had this condition for awhile just I guess did not want to admit it. I am making an appointment soon, seeing others deal with it has helped me to know I am not alone.
 
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Interesting. I'm pretty sure I have one too actually. Especially in the social anxiety disorder area. Not quite as bad as it was during school, but its still real bad if I'm doing something infront of people or meeting people for the first time... but a lot of the time I'm able to be boosed up which makes it not effect me much.

Kinda wish a teacher or someone would have noticed when I was younger as it says it is harder to treat the longer you have it... also reading some of the side effects of the drugs to take... no thanks.
 
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scyclonekid said:
I live in Nevada, do not know why I took so long to seek help. I have thought that I had this condition for awhile just I guess did not want to admit it. I am making an appointment soon, seeing others deal with it has helped me to know I am not alone.
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I went to Barclay's and Associates, it is on air-port road in ames.


Counseling for Children, Teens, Couples, Families, & Parents Ames Iowa

here is their website. I see Dustin Ernesberger he is a really cool dude. go to your apointment. he will probably give you a referral say you want to try some medication along with therapy.

you want to see a pshychatrist for Rx or see your family doctor. they can help you.

I went to see my doctor today at iowa state. she gave me avitan. it is a short term fix until they can zero down on your diagnosis.

therapy and medication will work tremendously.

the people over there are great and usually get you in right away. good luck
 
I have been taking Anxiety pills for about 3 years and see a therapist about once a month. At first I was a little ashamed about it but a couple of years ago said **** it once my boss wanted to know why I have all these appointments for therapy. To me its not a big deal anymore and every one I know never has down played it in anyway. Nothing but support on my end.
 
Tre4ISU said:
I've been meaning to ask-What are some symptoms of actually having an anxiety issue? I mean, I worry constantly about things (work, relationships, things working out in general) but I guess I have always thought that I am just pretty tightly wound. I don't have attacks where I can't breathe or anything but all you guys saying you have issues and me seeming to worry more than is normal has got me wondering.
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I've had anxiety issues for many years. Symptoms can be anything from the obvious stuff like a rapid heart rate, major blushing or sweating to the worst for me when I just get so nervous that I feel like four invisible walls have surrounded me and literally shut me down. It can happen for a variety of reasons but it normally involves social situations or any activity or person that makes me very nervous or uncomfortable. It can be something very simple.

I do not take medication, but have chosen to face my fears which has helped. Never tell someone to calm down or get over it, or the worst is telling someone what you do in certain situations. Anxiety sufferers do not care.
 
acody said:
I've had anxiety issues for many years. Symptoms can be anything from the obvious stuff like a rapid heart rate, major blushing or sweating to the worst for me when I just get so nervous that I feel like four invisible walls have surrounded me and literally shut me down. It can happen for a variety of reasons but it normally involves social situations or any activity or person that makes me very nervous or uncomfortable. It can be something very simple.

I do not take medication, but have chosen to face my fears which has helped. Never tell someone to calm down or get over it, or the worst is telling someone what you do in certain situations. Anxiety sufferers do not care.
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I used to get the feeling like I was going to pee myself haha, it was pretty bad.
 
If you are an ISU student and you think you may have anxiety and/or depression (or anything else for that matter), I highly suggest taking advantage of the free counseling that is offered. Completely confidential
 
Tre4ISU said:
I've been meaning to ask-What are some symptoms of actually having an anxiety issue? I mean, I worry constantly about things (work, relationships, things working out in general) but I guess I have always thought that I am just pretty tightly wound. I don't have attacks where I can't breathe or anything but all you guys saying you have issues and me seeming to worry more than is normal has got me wondering.
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Good question... the thing that tipped me off and made me really wonder about what was going on, was having "panic attacks" when logically there was nothing to be stressed about. I'd be at the grocery store and suddenly i'd feel some sort of "impending dread" for no reason at all.

The feeling i'd get would be the equivilant of getting a phone call from the hospital telling you one of your kids was killed in a car accident. For no reason at all, my body would react as if i had just gotten that news. Shortness of breath, sweating, etc.

I had those feelings in the past, but normally there was some sort of external trigger, organic chemistry test i hadn't studied for, upcoming class presentation, etc. so i never thought much about it. But when they started coming out of the blue, i saw a doctor.

On meds now and much better... still not "cured" but much better.
 
michaelrr1 said:
I had a panic attack out of the blue for no apparent reason about 20 years ago. Fast heartbeat, tingling head and hands, churning stomach, cold sweat. I had no idea what was going on, other than I might be having a heart attack, which just made me panic more. It's never happened like that since the first time, and rarely hits me in that fashion. It evolved into worrying that it would happen again. Worrying about panicking just made me panicky...viscous cycle. I still worry about it, but not as bad, and most often can make it through any situation. I take medication...I don't know for sure how affective it is, but it does seem to at least have a placebo affect on me, knowing that I have it to help me. My doctor asks me if I want to try going off the meds, but of course that means losing my security blanket, so I'm not sure I want to try that.

This is something that runs in my family, and I know the meds really helped change my mother's quality of life. She never wanted to leave the house for years, now goes all over.
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This^^^

I had the same thing going on.
 
This thread is a real eye opener for me. I haven't had any issues with this but I didn't realize the number of people that had. I would think people admitting they have issues with anxiety is somewhat reassuring to others who have the same or similar problems but are afraid to seek treatment.

Congrats to cymate for taking this step and posting about it because I am sure it wasn't easy.
 
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