Anxiety Things!

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jarret-ass — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:23:44 -0400

I'm a different person than the other anon, but I may have had a panic attack today but I don't know if I'm just over reacting, basically it was right before an exam and my heart started to beat really really fast and hurt a bit and then I was shaking for about 20minutes and found it a bit hard to breath, the exam wasn't a major one so I don't think it was nerves but I don't know, what do you think?

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:04:48 -0400

I think it’s extremely possible. There’s no need to be alarmed, as I’ve said before anxiety is a typical aspect of life, it’s the severity of such that’s worrisome. I would say that as long as the symptoms stopped that you’re okay.

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jarret-ass — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:16:03 -0400

everyone's anxiety is different right? so if my anxiety doesn't exactly line up with someone else's that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with me or wrong with the other person or something right? sorry i just need some reassurance. :/

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:12:23 -0400

Don’t worry, dear! You’re exactly right. Anxiety affects everyone differently, just as everyone responds to various treatment in different ways. You’ll be okay.

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jarret-ass — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:06:53 -0400

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How do you know when you have an anxiety attack? What does it feel like? Also how about a panic attack? What's the difference between a panic and anxiety attack?

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:03:51 -0400

Anxiety attacks, also known as panic attacks, are episodes of intense panic or fear. Anxiety attacks usually occur suddenly and without warning. Sometimes there’s an obvious trigger— getting stuck in an elevator, for example, or thinking about the big speech you have to give—but in other cases, the attacks come out of the blue.

Anxiety attacks usually peak within ten minutes, and they rarely last more than thirty minutes. But during that short time, the terror can be so severe that you feel as if you’re about to die or totally lose control. The physical symptoms of anxiety attacks are themselves so frightening that many people believe they’re having a heart attack. After an anxiety attack is over, you may be worried about having another one, particularly in a public place where help isn’t available or you can’t easily escape.

Symptoms of anxiety attacks include:
- Surge of overwhelming panic
-Feeling of losing control or going crazy
-Heart palpitations or chest pain
-Feeling like you’re going to pass out
-Trouble breathing or choking sensation
-Hyperventilation
-Hot flashes or chills
-Trembling or shaking
-Nausea or stomach cramps
-Feeling detached or unreal

I'm not sure if what i have been getting are panic/anxiety attacks. i got one thurs and Friday at around the same time. i felt like i couldn't breath and i just had to get out of the class room. i started shaking and hyperventilating. up until the moment where i just couldn't stay in the class room.

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:10 -0400

It’s quite possible that that is what you’re experiencing. Is there anything about that particular class that is a source of stress for you??

Thank you so much.💕 I feel a lot better now. Still a feeling little fuzzy though but I'm not letting it bother me. Thanks again (◠‿◠✿) I hope your anxiety gets better💙 it's nice to talk to someone who's had the same experiences. Thank you💙

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:59:25 -0400

You’re welcome, dear. I’m glad I was able to help. And yes, my anxiety is much much better, thank you. If you ever need any help, I’m always here. Xo

How do you stop anxiety?

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:58:36 -0400

There is no true way to completely stop anxiety. Though, through dietary changes, therapy, or medication it can become manageable.

How do you figure out what triggers your anxiety?

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:57:45 -0400

It’s all about paying attention to your body and your physical symptoms, as well as your mental state. For example, when I am incredibly anxious, my hands are incredibly shaky, my thoughts are racing to the very worst possible thing that would happen, and I become sick to my stomach. And after a few minutes my palms become sweaty.
When I notice these, I really think about what I’m doing to figure out what triggered it. The biggest trigger for me is traveling. I was constantly concerned that my money would just disappear and that I wouldn’t be able to travel home (silly, of course) but that’s what anxiety does to your mental state. It warps it.
You can do this, love. Xo

My anxiety triggered last night. I hate my life

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:53:43 -0400

I’m sorry, love. Did you try the breathing exercises? That will immediately bring you to a calm state. I know it may seem really hard right now but I promise it does and will get better!! Xo

Sorry I didn't have a lot of writing space in my last question. I'm afraid of going crazy. I was flipping through channels one night and there was one about a crazy person imagining that everything was a musical. So of course my mind was like what if your crazy. I feel like I bother everyone about my anxiety rants. I don't want attention I want to know if I'm sane you know. I just want to hear that your normal or your okay. I'm only 14 I feel like I shouldn't even know what anxiety is.(◡︿◡✿)

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:46:55 -0400

Awww dear, don’t worry. Anxiety is a perfectly normal part of life, it just effects people at different levels. Xo

Hi :) so I haven't had any real bad anxiety in the past few months but today I just felt so weird. Not like dreamlike (well a little) but more like just weird sickish feeling. And I've been reading anxiety prayers to make myself a little better and it's worked but it goes away then I get almost like a flash of something in my mind then my heart rate goes up. I have to breathe to slow it down until the next one comes. It's disappeared but I feel like its bad déjà vu. I hope I'm not going crazy.

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:42:45 -0400

Anxiety comes and goes on it’s own. Sometimes it’s effected by your diet, sometimes the weather. Are you facing any significant stressors? I’ve had the same exact experience as you, in which my heart rate just starts racing. Continue to do the breathing, that will always help. As for whatever is causing you to be anxious, try to make a plan of action. I always feel much better when I have things planned out. Good luck! Xo