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Posted 7/22/2015 4:01 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I'm 15 year old male. I started off having normal panic attacks back in February. But they went away and the anxiety and panic just got much worse now I'm scared of big fields I play football and football right around the corner and I can't stand in a football field because I get nervous I'll collapse. It just seems like I can't be in big areas especially field I tend to get insecure and freak out and that needs to end. I tend to rush on everything I do when I run I think about getting to the end and what will happen to me before I get there faint exc. It's hard for me to look up or move fast because I start feeling odd. I think it's because quick changes bother my "anxiety." (Also I went in a mall very loud and when I can't hear myself breathe I tend to panic and freak. Recently I've been dwelling on something being wrong with me like for example I'll have a brain aneurysm, brain tumor, or heart attack, cancer. Also I've tried to work out and I seem to choke on something I believe is phlegm but I can never couch any up. I also feel faint a lot and tend to not be able to feel my arms or legs at times. Quick changes or every little thing I feel I start to panic about and think something going to happen. If I read symptoms on the internet about something I seem to have them. I've seen a physiatrist and physiologist and they both said I have anxiety and panic dissorder but I just can't believe it I think it something much worse. I've tried medicine but only gave it about a month and thought I was getting side affects but it was just my anxiety I believe. Currently I'm not taking anything. I need help and advice because I'm just not myself and everyday it just get worse, I just need to get back on track to my everyday life without this interference.

I also get the feeling like everything fake I'm just there but not alive and lightheaded I get nervous of a doctor because of a possibility of something being wrong with me.

Post Edited By Moderator (Hibee) : 7/22/2015 2:44:47 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/22/2015 4:29 AM (GMT 0)
Coming from a young guy thats always had anxiety and is still fighting it (though getting better).

Addressing the issue and starting treatment was also a bumpy road for myself. Research the hell out of it, find people with similar trigger , etc. Baby steps is the key to control. For myself closing my eyes and letting my body go tingly or numb for a moment may help me through an attack, other times not so much. Confidence building can have a huge impact as well. For myself an hour at the shooting range can help. In the end addressing the reason of why your panic is brought on will ultimately decide on how you prevent them.

Medication will be a major thing if your anxiety is as bad as it sounds. Some medications will literally screw you up bad. I remember one I had that caused me to wake up randomly shouting and kicking. Others will actually help and be good long term but as the body changed medication may also need to change (especially for a young guy like yourself with raging hormones).

Good luck!
Posted 7/22/2015 8:49 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

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

Sorry to hear you have been struggling with anxiety it is a tough thing to live with but the good news is lots can be done to help and the first thing to do is admit it's a problem and reach out for help which you have done here so well done. We understand what you are going through and although things are hard for you at the moment you can get through this.

Do you have a school counsellor? If yes it would be worth while going to speak with them to see what support they can offer you. An other option is to tell your parents which I know will be difficult but i'm sure they would be very supportive and want to help you. An other option is going to speak with your doctor who may suggest medication or talking therapy such as CBT would be a good idea.

Stay with us and keep posting we are here to help.

Hibee
Posted 7/22/2015 3:36 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome Sportsfannic, I'm happy you found us but sorry you are experiencing anxiety and panic attacks. You have done a brave thing and reached out to us for help, that tells me you are capable for asking for help.

First thing to do is to STOP GOOGLING SYMPTOMS, this only makes those of us with Health Anxiety worse off, Dr Google is a bad bad thing and is always wrong. The good news is you have gone to the dr and gotten a clean bill of health and diagnosed with anxiety disorder.

I would suggest you go back to the psychiatrist and get back on medication, yes you will probably have increased anxiety and some side effect but it only last for 2 to 3 weeks then should mellow out. It does take a good 6 to 8 weeks for you to see the full benefit of the medication so you'll need to be strong and stick it out that long to see if it is working.

I also highly recommend you get into therapy, it is very important for you to learn some coping skills and how to deal with anxiety as it sounds like you aren't living the kind of life you want to be living. We recommend either CBT or Mindfulness therapies as both show great results for those suffering from anxiety and panic attacks.

One last thing, Check out the top thread titled Anxiety/Panic Resources for a lot of helpful self help coping skills, there is a lot of information there on anxiety and I think there is probably something in the resources that will help you while you wait for a therapy appt.

Keep posting with us for support and encouragement, you are not alone we all understand what you are living with here.
Posted 7/22/2015 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of all you are dealing with.:(

You have received some great advice above, so I am just going to add my understanding and encouragement. There is help and hope! Go and find the treatment you need...

...and know we are here anytime you need support.:)

Scaredy Cat
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