severe anxiety

Hi im a 15 year-old boy who has had one of the worst weeks of my life. Last week I had PE and went into respiratory failure. It was the worst feeling I could ever have. It felt like I was going to die. Now that i'm out of the hospital, I get panic attacks because I don't feel safe anymore. It feels like because I'm home and not in the hospital, I could have another one any minute even though I'm on blood thinners. So, hopefully, someone out there has been going through what I go through and if you do, give me some advice.

Thanks.

Thanks for your advice, I will try to find a good psychologist and try to do some breathing exercises too.

Hi LB and welcome.

I am sorry to hear of your health scare and understandable anxiety surrounding this event.

What has your doctor given you as far as information regarding your current health status? Was there an underlying reason for your issue...and what if anything are you doing for ongoing treatment if necessary.

Getting educated about your condition...whether it was a one time event due to an illness such as the flu/bronchitis, or something that will need to be managed, such as asthma will go a long way in reassuring you.

Once you have done this, you can better manage your anxiety about the future.:)

Like the others mentioned, seeking professional help may be a good step for you and your parents to explore.

Until then, here is a link to our Resources, filled with great self-help anxiety managment material for you to get started with.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Come and talk to us anytime. We understand what you are going through with your worries. We can help keep you calm and encouraged during this time!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat