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Posted 7/29/2011 6:51 PM (GMT 0)

I am new to this, but I am trying everything I can to get my life back! I get so worried all the time. I have been to the doctors and tried different medications for anxiety, but the last time I went in I had a panic attack there and I cant go back in. I hated being on medication! I never felt like myself! I am loosing all my friends cause I dont want to leave my house. My husband went away for a week and I could not eat all week. I was too worried. I cant go anywhere anymore. I feel trapped everywhere I go. I am in a wedding next week and I cant stand in front of a church like this. I dont want to back out of the wedding, I am always worried about health and dying. I have no reason to worry about these things cause I am 24 and in good health, I usually only get sick when I make myslef sick from being worried. I feel crazy! I have tried to talk to my husband about this but he does not understand, I really dont even understand whats going on in my head! I want to live my life!! I used to go and do things, I had tons of friends before! I have always been one to worry, but I never used to have the panic attacks! If anyone has any advice on how to cope with this I would love to hear it!!

    Thanks so much!!

Posted 7/29/2011 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
hi Kitty

Alot of people dont understand a/p unless they have dealt with it themselves.  Im 31 years old and have been suffering since i was 13 i think. i am exactly the same,  i lost friends because im afraid to go out, My husband thinks he understands but he doesn't.  i think hes fustrated with me because of this confused .  I wish just like u i could live my life. 

Posted 7/29/2011 10:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hey kitty kat, I'm sorry you are going through such a rough time at the moment, you sound like you have anxiety mixed with health anxiety, a lot of us have that. Why cant you go back to the drs? If it's because of the panic attack don't worry about it, I have gone into my dr having full blown panic attacks plenty of times....they are used to these things.

I think you need to see your gp again and get some advise, if you don't like meds there are natural medicatuions you can take. Also you need to do some relaxation.....ask gp about that, also look up progressive relaxation on the internet...also if you are worrying about your health don't dr google, worst thing in the world you can do.. nono

And you are not crazy, I told my psych dr once that I was crazy know what he said "crazy people don't know they are crazy"....believe me you have anxiety and at 24 you have your whole life to live...get some help ok....best wishes to you keep posting and read other posts you will see your not alone in this battle....hugs shannon

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Posted 7/30/2011 4:27 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Shanny and bam! It is nice to talk to other people like me! I found reading peoples posts, I am not alone in this! I try to tell my friends and family how I feel, and I know they don't understand.This year has been the worst one year for my anxiety and panic attacks, and I am not sure why!

To answer why I can't go back to the dr. I know as soon as I walk in that door I will start with the clammy hands, and the racing heart, I have a huge fear of getting sick in public. I hate these attacks so much I avoid places where I have had them. I fear if I go back I will have another one.

I have to admit that I do the dr google, and I can do it from my phone now... not good!! I am sure that every new day I wake up, that it will surely be the day that I am going to die of the bubonic plague, or I have a tapeworm ( that was today) :) My husband is really good and calming me down when it come s to my very irrational illnesses I think I have.

The world is a scary place. When I deal with this it fear all the time, I miss out on all the good times. My anxiety is only getting worse as I get older too. I look back to just 3 years ago when I got married, and I am so thankful that I got married when I did cause now I could not imagine standing in front of a church like that again. I have a really hard time just going to church to sit and listen in the back. I feel trapped, and that is the worst feeling!

Thanks for the advice!!!
Posted 7/30/2011 5:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi kitty, can you ring up the dr before you get there and tell him you have to go straight in, that you can't wait in the waiting room or you will vomit or something...don't laugh at my worst I used to run into the drs and tell the receptionist I'm going to vomit and they took me straight thru and put me in a little room out the back...

Honey you don't have bubonic plague or tapeworm and you must stop dr googling, read any of my posts and I tell everyone I was one of the worst Googlers there was....but no more, he messes with my head, gets me too anxious and I suffer from shocking panic attacks if I google..

Can you get someone to go with you to the dr you are missing out on life because of this horrible anxiety you have...your husband sounds really good I'm glad you have that support, but you need some professional help too, this can be treated and cured you know, there are plenty of us on here on different medications having different therapies all to help us... :-)

Please get some help ok you are too young to suffer like this......best wishes and hugs to you.....shannon
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Posted 7/30/2011 5:57 AM (GMT 0)
And NO DR GOOGLE ........:))
Posted 7/30/2011 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hi KK0508 and welcome! I can see that our awesome members have already given you some great advice:)

I will only reiterate that health anxeity is really treatable with therapy, specifically CBT. It teaches you to combat the negative/frightening thoughts that causes the symtom/anxiety cycle, freeing you from the constant worry that has your life hostage!

I used to suffer daily panic attacks, and overwhelming health anxiety. It was debilitating. I could go to work and take care of my family, but I was terrified. exhausted and miserable. I sought therapy, and am now p/a free, and my anxiety is managed well now:)

Try to set up an appiontment with a therapist as soon as possible. If that isn't an option, check our our Anxiety Resource Guide. (main page 3rd post) It is full of great links! We have two for on-line CBT and plenty for breathing/relaxation exercises. Many people have had success through the do-it-yourself method, so it's not a bad place to start!

Please post with us anytime. We understand each other here, and are always here to support:)

Be well,
Scaredy Cat
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