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Posted 12/7/2014 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone, I'm new here and here's a few things about me first. I'm a junior in highschool, I recently started a new school last year as a highshooler and it was hard not knowing anyone.. But I have great friends now and I'm okay with that, but it all started last year where I starting having really bad panic attacks and anxiety, I couldn't even go out to the store or mall with my friends. as this year started, that's all gone away. But I still sorry and stress constantly. I feel as if my body and brain is numb and lately I can't think straight or clearly . I keep panicking that I have a brain tumor.. But I know it couldn't be.. Anyways, if someone could help me with this. That would be amazing. Thank you.
Alyssa Allen.
Posted 12/7/2014 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
Alyssa,

Junior year was personally the hardest for me. You have a lot on your plate.

Perhaps set up an appointment with your family doctor and express your concerns and symptoms if applicable. I would imagine a battery of questions can be asked by the doctor to help eliminate your worry.
Posted 12/7/2014 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Alyssa

Welcome to the forum I am pleased you have found us you will get good support here.

Sorry to hear you have been having panic attacks and anxiety they can cause all sorts of symptoms so I agree with Smooth about making an appointment with your doctor.

There is a lot that can be done to help with anxiety the best being doing some talking therapy such as CBT which gets great results ask your doctor about it.

In the meantime keep posting here we are here to support you.

Hibee
Posted 12/7/2014 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
Do you have migraines ever? I have some migraines that don't cause pain, but do cause thick brain fog and dizziness, sometimes numbness and tingling. Was scary before we figured out what it was. Good luck to you!
Posted 12/8/2014 1:38 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, i do have tingling and brain fog and migranes.. everydat.
To be honest .. Im just scaring myself.. Ive convinced myself that i have a brain tumor, because i always google my symptoms snc brain tumor always come up.
Posted 12/8/2014 1:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hi AC and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your anxiety struggles...though glad to hear that you seem to be on your way towards some progress in terms of the panic attacks letting up!

Still, there are the remaining concerns, including symptoms that sound like they could possibly be depersonalization/derealization related...

...so for some great self-help ideas to get you started on relief, here is our Resources link. You'll find great information and material inside that could really be of use.:)

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



As the others mentioned, talking with your doctor for treatment options is also a priority, so make an appointment to discuss your situation if you've not done so already.

Keep talking with us as well! We understand, and support is key.:)

Scaredy Cat

Posted 12/8/2014 1:47 AM (GMT 0)
I had the exact same worry when my symptoms were the same. But after two MRIs and all kinds of Ent and neurology testing, it was just the migraines. So don't jump the the worst conclusion! Our brains do all kinds of funny things ;) I hope that's all yours is too. Mine was everyday for a long time too until a neurologist started me on topamax and broke the cycle.
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