I'm only 16, what could possibly be wrong with me? HELP PLEASE

Hi, I'm 16 years old and a pretty healthy male, at least thats what the docs told me. Well recently about a week ago I had a massive migraine which caused me to vomit everywhere, and after that my hand went numb, like it fell asleep, and then it traveled all the way up to my mouth. Thats what scared me, I googled my symptoms and It came up stroke. I actually thought I was having a stroke. So I went to the emergency room and then did a blood test and EKG and everything came up fine. I was normal. The doctor just said I had anxiety which caused me to hyperventilate. I believed him but every since that day I still feel like there is something wrong with me. I still don't feel normal at all. A couple days ago it felt like there was something very cold on the top of my head, and I actually thought I was bleeding out of my brain and having a brain anyueresm. I was scared but it went away. I thought it was all in my head. Today I feel like that my arms and legs are really weak, but I know they are not. I think. I don't know why they feel like this. I am so worried that there is actually something wrong with me. I also always feel like I have breathing problems constantly and find myself taking deep breaths. One every couple of minutes or so. I just had diarrhea. I don't know if that is something I should be worried about. I need serious help. I really think there is something wrong with me. What should i do?!

Hi Clank and welcome!

I am going to say that these do sound like anxiety symptoms...brought on and possibly combining with your migraine symptoms.

It is not unusual for anxiety to come on as a result of feeling symptoms from being sick...in your case, with a migraine. Migraines can be very scary with a wide range of weird sensations!

Did you get a chance to talk to your doctor about your anxious feelings? Did he recommend a therapy referral? It can be really helpful, and it would be great if you could get help before the anxiety gets any worse.

In the meantime, we have some great self-help ideas in our Anxiety Resource Guide (main page, 1st post) You will find a huge list of anxiety symptoms on the 'Anxiety Centre' website that I am sure will look familiar...also we have links to instuctional videos that teach breathing and relaxation exercises.

When you are feeling panciked or symptomatic, do the breathing exercises. Your doctor is right in that hyperventilating causes all sorts of weird symptoms. Sometimes we shallow/over breathe without even knowing it!

Try these techniques, talk to your doctor about a treatment plan, and keep posting with us. These things will really help you achieve recovery from this anxiety.:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

I would seek another medical opinion. If it turns out to be anxiety it can be treated and managed. Go to your primary care MD and let them know about the ER visit and let them do the medical assessment. You can let them know that you are worried that it's a medical issue and that you are concerned it might be anxiety and let the medical experts diagnose the situation. ER docs are concerned about the current emergency and they usually tell you to follow up with your regular MD when you can (a few days after).

No drugs or alcohol I hope? If so, stop immediately. Even if it is "only anxiety" it will make it worse, not better.