Anxiety

Adrianh, many of us had our first experience with this PAD when we were very young, many were younger
than you are. Have you been to a medical doctor for this? Peace

Larry ***

First tell your parents, see if they will take you to a specialist, you haven't given us much information so
its difficult to give much other than the oblivious, can you talk to them? Peace

Larry ***

It certainly can be, i guess you are very good in school and have a high IQ, it seems to go with the symptoms. I had it about your age and many here had it younger than you, try and discuss this with your
mother and father, Please. Peace

Larry ***

I thought so, it seems to me Adrian that PAD only affects those who are in the uper 10% of the population,
i guess this gift is with a curse as well, but keep reading here and understand that it can be controlled
and you will be ok, "I Promise", i have asked a friend of mine to contact you her name is Merrida the other
one is Scardy Cat they have good advice and you can trust both Ladies, there are many others who will have advice for you as well, Have Faith we are with you and so is God, Peace

Larry ***

Hi

Welcome to the forum I am glad you have found us you will find good support here.

Yes you can have anxiety at any age I have had anxiety for as long as I can remember but there is something you can do about it and first of all I agree with Larry about telling your parents how you are feeling and then ask them to take you to see your doctor who will have suggestions about the best route to take.

In the meantime keep posting here we understand what you are going through and are here to support you so you are not alone and you can beat this.

Hibee

I think my anxiety started at age 6 or 7 and I feared death. In my 20's I had health anxieties. Then I married and had children and I worried about their health and bills and adult responsibilities and now I continue to have anxiety over real life experiences. I guess it's better to have anxiety over real life then imagined but anxiety just stinks. I wish you all the best- you are going to be fine. I'm sure you will get some good advice here about CBT methods to combat these feelings.

Hello and welcome!

I am really sorry to hear of the challenges, symptoms and fears that your anxiety is causing you.:( I understand, and know how you feel.

However, there is hope! I agree and will also endorse talking with your parents about getting you into see your doctor for a discussion on anxiety managment and a possible therapy referral.

If you feel like you need further support, then talking with your school's counselor would also be a good step to take.

For now, know that you are not going to die. Anxiety feels awful, and can make us believe the worst...but you will be fine once you get some tools to help you cope!

Here are some exercises for you to learn and try...good on you for asking!! We have a lot of adults who don't even take this pro-active steps...so I am impressed with your initiative!

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

Let us know how else we can be of support! That in of of itself is a healing thing...having the understanding of those who know how you feel...so keep posting with us.:)

Talk to you soon.

Scaredy Cat

Adrian, please read the other peoples posts you will find you have lots of company with the Pain, everything
you are experiencing is pretty much a common problem with us, Please make use of the resources SC
gave you, this is the way to go to get this thing under control, Peace

Larry ***