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Posted 2/2/2013 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
I'm very anxious right now I'm trembling and feel a tightness in my chest my stomach is gurgling how do I calm down I want to sleep its 5:36 am I'm 14 and I'm scared why can't I calm down someone please help me calm downh idea cry
Posted 2/2/2013 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Emily, I am so sorry you are going through this. My first bought with anxiety was when I was in high school, and I went far too long without receiving proper treatment, mostly because no one knew what was going on. I wish so badly that there was something I could say that would magically melt the anxiety away for you. Do know, you are not alone. Also know that I am now 28 and have been living a happy and full life. Yes, there are rough patches, but anxiety doesn't win.

There are many great resources on this web page that will help you through. Breathing exercises, mediation, etc.. But what will help you the most is first seeing a doctor. One that can run some blood work, make sure it isn't a thyroid problem, and then start you on a medication to help level your baseline anxiety. That and starting some therapy, probably cognitive behavioral therapy, will help a lot. Just remember, all these things take time though. It will be the most frustrating thing in the world to have to sit back and wait, but it does get better.

My thought and wishes are with you.
Posted 2/3/2013 11:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hmmmmmmm. Something that helps me. Well, this right here. Here it is, 6am, and I've just woken up to my heart beating 140 beats per minute, dry mouth, shaky knees and my body trembling all over.

This was 20 minutes ago. Now, I'm okay. I'm tired, but I'm okay.

What helps me is what we are doing right now. If you're like me, this is the first time I've ever posted here. I got up, started feeling like I was dying and grabbed my iPhone, only to pull up google and read on panic attacks.

The more I read about panic attacks (in forums where real people post) the more it calms me down. Knowing that others are and have gone through what I may be going through at that specific time helps me more than anything. That, and of course, praying.

Hope all is well.
Posted 2/3/2013 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
Learn to breath, slow deep breaths.. Very very calming! Breathing is the first thing to trigger anxious feelings.. You must learn to control it.. Start by breathing through your nose. It stops you over breathing
Posted 2/3/2013 12:51 PM (GMT 0)
Anxiety is worst when it wakes you, but just remember to take long slow breaths.. Meditation, massage, self help books. Please don't over look these. Learn about anxiety, it gives you control
Posted 2/3/2013 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Emily,

How are you feeling today? Better I hope.

You have received many responses here, and in your other post. (I responded to you there.)

Why not post back and let us know how you are doing when you can?

Talk to you soon.:)

S.C.
Posted 2/4/2013 3:37 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you guys I slept last night which wa good but for 3days now I've been waking up feeling anxious heart racing tight chest an trembling but u calm down worse thing is I get nauseous and I hate that I have to start a new school tomorrow and Im thinking that this is all because of that but I don't want to lose sleep or wake up anxious
When I'm doing something when I'm preoccupied I'm calm but a but tierd I been sweating in my nose a bit and I tried breathing doesn't help I want to go back to my normal ways will I be like thi forever cry confused
Posted 2/4/2013 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
Best of luck tomorrow at your new school!!! Actually, I just say that as an expression...you won't need luck...you will make it a great day with your own abilities!:)

You can do it! Keep positive and think about only the good things that will happen. Envisioning a good outcome will go a long way in ensuring it happens.

If you do experience anxiety trouble, keep telling yourself that is is just symptoms of stress, and that you can get through your day with postive thoughts and calm breathing.

Think of all of us as your support group cheering you on!

Let us know how it goes.

S.C.
Posted 2/4/2013 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
Sometimes I use "four square breathing" sometimes called "box breathing" You can find internet sites to instruct you on different ways to do it. It's hard to do in the middle of an anxiety attack but if I persist it helps.
Posted 2/4/2013 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
My doc told me that the levels of the hormone Cortisol are the highest in the morning....excess of this hormone is usually a result of stress and anxiety.  I could never figure out why my anxiety was the worst when waking up....then after an hour or two I would feel better.  I'd love to know if there is something you can do to lower the levels of Cortisol in your brain.  I think I'll read up on it and report back.  In the meantime, there are many of us out there who suffer terribly in the mornings.  I remember a time in my life when the morning was my favorite time of day - not any more I'm afraid.
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