What can be done for my anxiety and panic disorders?
Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at
9:35 am
I have anxiety disorder. I am constantly clenching my jaw and also my hands are always in fists and never relaxed.
I also panic if I am getting ready to go somewhere I will start sweating and I get sick to my stomach. Like a panic attack.
My mother says to see a doctor about it.
I don’t really understand what the doctor could do for me?
Has anyone had similar problems and gone to the doctor? What was the end result?
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Mine is similar to what your experiencing. I have had horrible anxiety attacks though it isn’t ever time I go somewhere. I have not been to the doctor for it. I doubt they could do anything. Usually only a psychiatrist would help. I haven’t been to one because I really don’t want to, but you may be different.
~Good Luck
Shi
Well I’ve never personally been but my sister went for the same thing.
They analyze you for it first. They’ll make you fill out a long list of options that people generally have when they have anxiety. and I think the choices are “always, sometimes, or never”
After you fill it out, they’ll look it over and tell you if they think you have it or not. If they think you don’t have it, they’ll try and find out what else it could be.
Good luck!
I have been living with anxiety and panic attacks for a long time now. I once went to the ER during my second panic attack and they told me they could do nothing for me and I should try to calm down. I went to the doctor a few times about my anxiety and panic and she prescribed me a bunch of pills and sent me off to a behavioral health specialist. I’m not big on taking medication unless my life literally depends on it and in this case it does not. So I refused the pills prescribed and I went to the behavioral health specialist once. All she did was have me take a few survey tests to see where I fell on the common spectrum of anxiety. I thought that was to insensitive and somewhat ridiculous so I never went back there again. I’ve decided to do research on my own so I can better understand where anxiety and panic comes from. I used Google as my main research tool, asked questions here in Y! answers and I also joined a few Y! Groups that has a bunch of other people who have similar issues with anxiety and panic. I educated myself on relaxation techniques, yoga, meditation, aromatherapy and abdominal breathing. Keeping yourself on a fairly healthy food diet is important as well. I don’t eat red meat and I make sure that my daily food intake consists of lots of water, tea, fruit, veggies and some comfort foods. Getting enough rest is important to. Best of luck with this. If you need anyone to talk to or just to vent, someone who understands then feel free to message me. Take care.
Yes, I have had anxiety/panic attacks for many years and you are describing it to a T the clenched fists and jaws, tummy hurts, but in addition to that, I sweat and feel confused. It’s very unpleasant when you go someplace and one of these panic attacks occurs. Right now, I am on prescribed withdrawal from an addictive drug to treat panic/anxiety. I tried to cold turkey it. Wrong thing to do! I felt like a puppet on a string, my arms, legs, and head were involuntarily jerking and I had no control. My hands were like “grasshoppers” in a frying pan. Instead of cold turkey, I should have seen my Dr. about how to quit the addiction. The side effects were really getting to me, the blurry, tremor getting worse in the afternoon. I do understand and sympathize very much about what you are going through. You do need to see a Dr. about your condition. If you do have to take meds, ask about the non addictive kind. The addictive Alprazolam, got me in a whole lot of trouble, physically and mentally.
Very best wishes for feeling better soon.
go see the Dr. I have anxiety and they put me on prozac(fluoxetine) I would get this feeling in my stomach I would clench my jaw and I would have some depression.
Mental Health: Anxiety Disorders
There are many types of anxiety disorders that include panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress syndrome, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Anxiety is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences at times. Many people feel anxious, or nervous, when faced with a problem at work, or before taking a test or making an important decision. Anxiety disorders, however, are different. They can cause such distress that it interferes with a person’s ability to lead a normal life.
Are You Having a Panic Attack?
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Panic attacks are sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning. These episodes can occur at any time, even during sleep. A person experiencing a panic attack may believe that he or she is having a heart attack or that death is imminent. The fear and terror that a person experiences during a panic attack are not in proportion to the true situation and may be unrelated to what is happening around them. Most people with panic attacks experience several of the following symptoms:
“Racing” heart
Feeling weak, faint, or dizzy
Tingling or numbness in the hands and fingers
Sense of terror, of impending doom or death
Feeling sweaty or having chills
Chest pains
Breathing difficulties
Feeling a loss of control
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An anxiety disorder is a serious mental illness. For people with anxiety disorders, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming, and can be crippling.
What Are the Types of Anxiety Disorders?
There are several recognized anxiety disorders, including:
Panic disorder : People with this condition have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. Other symptoms of a panic attack include sweating, chest pain, palpitations (irregular heartbeats) and a feeling of choking, which may make the person feel like he or she is having a heart attack or “going crazy.”
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) : People with OCD are plagued by constant thoughts or fears that cause them to perform certain rituals or routines. The disturbing thoughts are called obsessions, and the rituals are called compulsions. An example is a person with an unreasonable fear of germs who constantly washes his or her hands.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) : PTSD is a condition that can develop following a traumatic and/or terrifying event, such as a sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, or a natural disaster. People with PTSD often have lasting and frightening thoughts and memories of the event, and tend to be emotionally numb.
Social anxiety disorder : Also called social phobia, social anxiety disorder involves overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday social situations. The worry often centers on a fear of being judged by others, or behaving in a way that might cause embarrassment or lead to ridicule.
Specific phobias : A specific phobia is an intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as snakes, heights or flying. The level of fear usually is inappropriate to the situation and may cause the person to avoid common, everyday situations.
Generalized anxiety disorder : This disorder involves excessive, unrealistic worry and tension, even if there is little or nothing to provoke the anxiety.
What Are the Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder?
Symptoms vary depending on the type of anxiety disorder, but general symptoms include:
Feelings of panic, fear and uneasiness
Uncontrollable, obsessive thoughts
Repeated thoughts or flashbacks of traumatic experiences
Nightmares
Ritualistic behaviors, such as repeated hand washing
Problems sleeping
Cold or sweaty hands and/or feet
Shortness of breath
Palpitations
An inability to be still and calm
Dry mouth
Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
Nausea
Muscle tension
Dizziness
Mental Health: Anxiety Disorders
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What Causes Anxiety Disorders?
The exact cause of anxiety disorders is unknown; but anxiety disorders — like other forms of mental illness — are not the result of personal weakness, a character flaw or poor upbringing. As scientists continue their research on mental illness, it is becoming clear that many of these disorders are caused by a combination of factors, including changes in the brain and environmental stresses.
Like certain illnesses, such as diabetes, anxiety disorders may be caused by chemical imbalances in
I had similar symptoms for years. the doctors perscribed many different types of Depression/anxiety medicine. None really worked long term or else i felt like a zombie. I finally found a natural way to fix my anxiety and have been fine since i started it. You may want to try it out.
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