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Posted 1/28/2017 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

This is a really brief explanation about whats been going on in my life. So about 2 years ago i had my very first panic attack. It was horrible and i thought i was going to die. I ended up going to the doctors, got the EKG done etc.. but everything came out normal. A few months later i had another really bad panic attack and felt terrible for about a week after. My heart would constantly race, i would feel really nervous and also nauseous. My body would also get tense and i would have headaches. So finally i went and got an ultrasound done on my heart and had a heart monitor for 2 weeks and everything came back clear and normal. So, after that the year went by and and i would have the odd day where i wouldn't feel so good but nothing that would ruin my day. Fast forward to about a year ago and everything flipped upside down. I would get constant anxiety and i would always feel tense and terrible. I could barely finish my second semester of college because i would feel so terrible. In this past year there hasn't been a day where i have felt good. If its not my head bothering me (headache, tension, dizziness) its my heart (rapid heart beat, chest pains, weird palpitations) and I am getting really annoyed.There are also other symptoms i feel which is muscle weakness, muscle twitches, cold and sweaty hands and feet, and always feeling exhausted) I've tried EVERY natural product to ever exist and nothing truly takes it away! For the past month now it seems that i have every anxiety symptom known to man and its getting really tiring...There isn't a day where i don't go without it, i may get the odd hour of relieve but that's it. I want to go see a psychologist but they are way to expensive and i am a college student and cant afford to pay for one. I'm only 19 years old but i feel as if I'm living in a 90 year old body. Someone help.
Posted 1/28/2017 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kino and welcome!

We are glad you've joined us, though sorry it is due to heightened anxiety that you're experiencing lately. sad

I am glad you are interested in looking to start therapy, as you can gain tremendous tools by taking this step.

If works one on one is not feesable...you can check your school's resources to see if there is an anxiety group that meets.on campus...

...and be sure to check out our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great self help material. Practicing the suggested exercises daily will make a big difference in how you feel.

Keep posting with us as well if you find it helpful. We understand, care and support is key!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/29/2017 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi
Is it possible to speak with a counsellor or similar at your college. I am sure they have had this before with students ans they may be able to get you the help you need.
There are also lots of tools to use to help you cope in the difficult times.
People are so supportive on here so dont hesitate to ask xx
sending you strength and support xx
Posted 1/29/2017 10:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Kino,
I had anxiety in college too and I wish I took advantage of all the resources. Ask the health center--they may be able to help. Do you know what has you stressed--courses/personal stuff? often anxiety is coming out because of stressors inside. In my case, abuse from the past that I was "over" was really not over with it all and I had to do some healing. Talk to a doctor. The good thing is that you know this is JUST anxiety. Once you can start to come to that realization, you'll know nothing is wrong with you, it's just a bit of a malfunction in your system. Catch it early. Read books and get resources. I remember mine started with stomach issues and even gave me shingles my senior year--terrifying! I felt like an old lady too. You can handle this, it's just a matter of trying to deal with it head on. Now that you have the medical stuff ruled out, you can go forward. Keep us postedsmile

PS>...not sure if you know but your age is really common for anxiety to unleash itself.
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