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Is this mania or a panic attack and what should I so? - HealthCentral.com

So I had intense anxiety, too much coffee maybe. Then I got on the train and they were whispering. Possibly about me. I had to pray alot to be carried through the fear. Pictured everyone in a bright light light in god's love. Then i couldn[t stop ...

Up to 70 killed in suicide blast as Pakistanis march for peace - Scotsman

A SUICIDE bomber in a pick-up truck yesterday killed up to 70 people at a volleyball match in north-west Pakistan. Local television reports said 65 people were injured and more than 20 houses destroyed. The attack took place in a village where a ...

CARBERRY ON RED ALERT AS COLLINGWOOD SWEATS - Daily Star

MICHAEL Carberry is on red alert for his England Test debut tomorrow, with Paul Collingwood a major doubt. Collingwood came through a light nets session yesterday in his bid to recover from a dislocated left index finger, which the all-rounder picked ...

Dr. Abbassian - Santa Clarita Dentist - Santa Clarita Radio

Don't stress any longer. Santa Clarita now has an anxiety free dentist, Doctor Abbassian, one of the few dentists offering sedation dentistry. Breeze through your dental appointment. No pain, no anxiety, no stress. Doctor Abbassian, is Santa Clarita ...

Andy Flower wary of creating impression that everything in England’s ... - Times Online

A new year of Test cricket dawns for England at one of the most stunning venues in the world game. Sahara Park, Newlands, was shimmering yesterday morning under the shadow of Table Mountain, Cape Town’s defining feature, as both sets of players ...

The New Year - HealthCentral.com

I expect to be hampered by depression and anxiety attacks--yet I will not let them stop me. God has provided many wonderful tools, and I feel at peace in using them. One friend commented that it "felt weird seeking counseling." In turn I mentioned ...

Man of the Year - The Guardian - Nigeria

O NCE in a long while, there arises a starry inspiration from the ashes of the gloom and despondency pervading our land. It serves to lift the spirit, to convey a bold message about what is possible here; to brightly proclaim that hope, after all, is ...

Pakistan’s Karachi shuts to protest violence - Khaleej Times

In a sign of growing anxiety over security, the United Nations will withdraw some of its staff from Pakistan because of ... Analysts fear further attacks here could raise doubts about the prospects of recovery for Pakistan’s economy, now in virtual ...

Schools chief attacks 'prejudiced' middle-class parents - The Guardian

Prof David Woods: ‘London’s state secondary schools are doing very well, despite what you hear from the chattering classes'. Photograph: Martin Argles One of the government's key education advisers today attacks middle-class parents who refuse to ...

Over 70 dead in Pakistan volleyball blast: reports - canada.com

ISLAMABAD -- A suicide bomber in a vehicle blew himself up at a volleyball game in northwest Pakistan on Friday and a television station said more than 70 people were killed. The station, Express 24/7, said 65 people were wounded and more than 20 ...

Open Question: Why am I never happy anymore?

When I was in fourth grade, I got really sick and I didn't start feeling better until seventh grade. I've been almost completely better for a few years now, but I don't remember being really, truly happy since before fourth grade. I have a nice house, nice parents (even though they are divorced), and a few close friends. If i'm better now, why am I not happy? I've tried going to a psychologist, and I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression, but nothing seems to help. Everyone just tells me to take antidepressants, but I can't stand taking any more pills. I took enough pills when I was sick. When I was sick, I used to get anxiety attacks from leaving the house. I still get them sometimes, but not as often. My parents didn't believe that I was sick. They told me I was making everything up, I didn't understand why they wouldn't trust me, and I felt like I had to go through everything alone. I have friends now, but I'm always afraid they're going to leave me. I have had a few friends leave me, and I'm afraid everyone else will too. I even have had nightmares about all my friends calling me ugly and telling me that they never liked me and ditching me. I hardly get any sleep at night and I'm always tired. Will I ever go back to being the normal, happy person I used to be? more

Open Question: im 15 and scared of drinking and smoking? why?

well first of all i have bad anxiety and extremly bad phobia and paranoia. like i trip and i think i will die. and i have panic attacks alot over stupid stuff. well like im scared of drinking alot of people are drinking at new years and at partys and its like im scared to. even if i have like 2 oz. ill think im gonna pass out and die. and its serious cause ill start to go in panic mode lol but no for reall and it makes me feel jealous and like why cant i be normal and be able to drink and not be afraid to smoke a cig. like things from the past scare me so when i see that video of that lung or that video of the drinking at partys and stuff ill forever get scared and just cant do it. and this just doesnt seem to last through teen years i think this will last forever. i just dont know how to get over all these phobias and paronia. i worry about so so so so much stuff and ive been to the ER once cause of these issues. any advice or help on this ??? thanks so much!! more

Open Question: Stomach issues and anxiety?

For the past two years I have had horrible anxiety and stomach problems. My stomach problems have been summed up to be IBS. I always feel gas bubbling up however I have never been able to burp, never have been able to. So it just gets trapped. Further more nausea is pretty much constant. I also am rarely "regular" when I go number 2 not to mention I either go 5 times a day (it comes out in pebbles) or I don't go at all. Now to the anxiety which I think is what makes my tummy so twisted, tight, and just plain unpleasant. Im on Paxil and Xanax as needed but it only helps to a certain extent... My head is always filled with the "what ifs" what if I die? What if I pass out? What if I have another panic attack. It has totally ruined my life. Always living in fear and feeling sick. What can I do to stop this? I know most of it is in my head but im going off to college in the coming weeks and do not want this to control my life. more

Open Question: Do I have a psychological disorder?

Ever since I started dating my girlfriend, I have developed a tendency to second guess what she doesn't seem to respond to. From this second guessing, I infer, then I feel bad about myself, and then I begin to make assumptions, for instance; I had a fantastic time with her for New Years, then after I left, I texted her something saying something along the lines of "I would be happy to be with you for as many New Years eves as you can tolerate", hinting toward "I want to be with you for another couple of years unless you get sick of me". She responded, but did not say anything in regards to what I said about the future New Years idea. Here is where I the questioning of my own psychological health comes in. From her not responding to the notion of a longer term relationship, these thoughts went through my head, slowly evolving into each other: "Maybe that was too much, or maybe she didn't read it or something. Maybe she doesn't intend to be with me for that long, or has someone else in mind. I know her friend who has qualities that she claims to be ideal to her, qualities that I do not have in spades (I begin to lose confidence in myself), maybe, considering the fact that he told her he likes her after we started dating, maybe she thinks of him whenever I am not satisfying her". And on and on this downward spiral thinking goes until eventually I start feeling pretty terrible, even though I realize it is irrational, I feel as though I have made a dire mistake. I thought this may be a symptom of OCD, but I never go out of my way to make it known I am wondering about something so much unless I feel it needs to be addressed. I want to be able to be at ease, I try to calm myself, but I inflict anxiety attacks on myself it seems, for I cannot seem to sway my own thinking away from my potential flaws, and the possibilities of failure. more

Open Question: Will Paxil stop my anxiety attack on a plane tomorrow?

i have servere anxiety aand i'm terrified of planes =/ my doctor gave me paxil but i havent been using it on a regular basis so i need to know if it will work right away ? more

Open Question: 14 year old with chest discomfort?

Hi, I'm a 14 year old boy and I've been diagnosed with anxiety for two months. A few days ago, I was laughing really hard when all of a sudden I felt a little discomfort in my chest. I thought of it as nothing and went to bed that night. Then the next day, it didn't go away. It would appear randomly without warning then it would go away. It's located a few inches to the left from my right nipple, like near the center of my chest, but more to the right. I don't think it's a heart attack or anything cardiovascular since my heart beats normally, but I'm not sure. I weigh 154 pounds and my height is 5'5''. Does anyone know what I could be having, I'm starting to get worried about this. more

Open Question: Is this an example of a panic attack?

I suffer from social anxiety disorder and have done for years and I believe I have panic attacks, however I'm not entirely sure they can be classified as such. The last time was when I went to meet a friend for the first time. I was worrying about it for days upon days before the event and sufferent from extreme nausea, since that is the prime symptom of my anxiety. Immediately before meeting her, I started coughing and dry reaching excessively to the point I lost control of myself and couldn't breathe properly. This went on for maybe 10 minutes constantly, it was the most uncomfortable thing I'd ever experienced. After it I felt dizzy and light headed for hours and hours. Did I have a panic attack? If not, then what can it be classified as? more

Open Question: worried about a friend?

i'm really worried about my friend. shes 17 and her mum died around 2 years ago, and shes just not the same. she insists she's fine but has panic attacks, and has developed severe ocd. shes on zoloft for depresssion and anxiety. she comes into school drunk some days and just doesnt talk. other times she's fine and bubbly. i don't know what to do, she's very private, acts like she doesn't care and wouldnt ever confide in anyone. advice please more

Open Question: Have you took a beta-blocker medication for anxiety or panic attacks?

You may know that beta-blockers are medication for high blood pressure or irregular heart beat. I don't have neither, but was prescribed Propranolol (a beta-blocker) for anxiety, which isn't FDA approved for that, but doctors can prescribe any medication as they see fit. I'm just started a low dose as my doctor advised. So, basically I'm wondering if there are others (or if you know someone) who tried a beta-blocker for anxiety or panic attacks and did it help? more

Open Question: could i have been sexually abused?

i have been depressed for a long time. im not sure when it started. at one point i was suicidal. i have anxiety & panic attacks, i have an eating disorder, and i am a cutter. yes, i self mutilate. i suck at relationships. sex seems... disgusting to me. when i was younger i used to masturbate a lot.. until my mom caught me and yelled at me and told me it was unladylike. i used to pretend to have sex with one of my girl friends when i was younger.. we would kiss and grab each other and yeah. sorry if that's too much info. also, i used to write stories about girls who were raped.. or just sex stories in general. when i was waaaaay to young to be doing things like that. i do not like getting close to people... relationship-wise or physically. ive always felt an attraction to older guys.. but then told myself "ew, no. thats gross." and denied it. i used to constantly have nightmares to the point where i would be afraid to go to bed at night. i have horrible self esteem and no confidence. i had a dream when i was younger where i was afraid i was going to be raped by this character. and why would i be afraid of being raped unless i knew what it was? i get angry really easily. and feel really lonely most of the time. i have problems trusting people. i always carry my secrets alone. i dont trust guys at all. and i used to go through periods when i would go a long time without bathing or brushing my hair, or trying to make myself look somewhat attractive to go out. i get really uncomfortable when watching movies that have a sex scene or something. but maybe thats just everyone? i keep thinking im having flashbacks.. but i dont know if they are a false memory, or what. the fact that im even wondering if i have ever been sexually abused makes me think that i was.. and i repressed the memory, but now my subconcious is trying to tell me something. i dont know. what do you think?also, when i was younger, a doctor had to examine my lower lady parts (hah sorry, i didnt how how to put it). and i remember begging my mom to make sure it was a girl.. to the point where she actually did give up half of her work day to go down to the hospital and ask them to make sure it was a girl. they said ok.. but it ended up being a guy anyways and i felt SO uncomfortable.. i wanted to die. i dont know.. i just keep putting more and more little pieces together that make me believe that i was.. more

Open Question: Does God help me through my anxiety attacks?

i suffer from servere anxiety. whenever i have anxiety attacks i pray to the holy and God to help me get through it. i promise things in return. example: i won't say curse words, i'll be nice to everyone, if anyone is rude, i will ignore them) etc. and also if i feel sick to my stomach i pray that i won't vomit and that i won't pass out from the attack. and tomorrow i am going on a plane and i dont know what to do because my fear of planes is terrible. more

Open Question: Are birth control pills responsible for my anxiey, stomach problems?

I am a 27 year old Female and i have been on birth control for almost 10 years. When i was in high school i was put on it because i had a severe hemorage and was told i had low progesterone. Well, after reading this article, i am wondering if being on the pill is doing me harm. I have suffered from anxiety attacks, hot flashes, and stomach problems. I don't know if this is linked to too much estrogen but i am thinking that i should get off the pill. Anyone else have any advice? more

Open Question: Has this ever happened to you?

I have alot of muscle tension and some anxiety problems. Yesterday I was having some stress and anxiety and all of the sudden out of no where I got this realy strange hot sensation through the whole left side of my arm. I don't even know exactly how to describe it. It was kind of scary since it's never happened befor and I though I might be having a heart attack. I went home and my husband gave me a massage and on my left shoulder blade he found a huge not and it hurt realy bad when he tried to massage it. Could that possibly have something to do with the hot sensation in my arm? Has any one ever experienced this? I'm only 23 and I'm a smoker but other than that I'm pretty healthy. Please help. Thank you. more

Open Question: PLEASE ANSWER ; ILL ANSWER YOURS ; i wanna know what is wrong with me?!?

for the last week ihave been reallly weak.dizzy,tired.loss of appetite.constinaly shaking. (not cold. more like my hands will be there shaking.) am i getting sick? is this anxiety? i have add, anxiety, depression, and ocd. is this any of them? i havent had an anxiety attack in a while. and my add,anxiety,depression and ocd have been "gone" for a while. is this a sign they are coming back? this isnt me guessing i have them. i went to "doctors" that all said i have them. so wht is this? more

Open Question: Do I have anxiety or is this all from low k?

For the past 3 months I have been in and out of the hospital due to dizziness and rapid heartbeat. Each time I was told I had low potassium and given a supplement plus anxiety medication (Atavan). Apparently the Doctor thought I was having an anxiety attack and that the low k had nothing to do with my symptoms, even though my k was at 2.5. He also did not sound overly concerned about the low k. On the discharge papers I was referred to a psychiatrist for panic disorder and given an Rx for Lexapro. I have never had anxiety or panic attacks prior to this and find it highly coincidental that it all started after the low k. Any suggestions? Has anyone else experienced anything similar? more

Open Question: Does God help me through my anxiety?

whenever i have anxiety attacks i pray to the holy and God to help me get through it. i promise things in return. example: i won't say curse words, i'll be nice to everyone, if anyone is rude, i will ignore them) etc. and also if i feel sick to my stomach i pray that i won't vomit and that i won't pass out from the attack. and tomorrow i am going on a plane and i dont know what to do because my fear of planes is terrible. :( more

Open Question: Help. what is wrong with me?

Open Question: Breaking The Vicious Cycle of Panic Attacks?

Having just one panic attack can set avoidance behavior in motion. The stage is now set for further anxiety and panic attacks. The good news though is that the cycle can be broken! more

Open Question: Is there any way to stop this nausea feeling, any remedies, practice of some sort that may help?

Hi, I have been suffering from constant nausea, for a few years now, been to the doctors,hospital, been tested for pregnancy, It bothers me alot and sometimes I nearly have panic attacks becuase it get's so bad and I am afraid of throwing up especially in front of people, almost every other night I have to stay awake and watch TV or something to take my mind off it, I have never actually been sick with this, only once but I think I may have caught a stomach bug then as it was the middle of winter. It bothers me alot and sometimes I can't enjoy myself at exciting events because of it, the hospital said it was anxiety but that was 3 years ago, and still I don't beleive that is the case, but I'm sure it doesn't help, also I know you're not supposed to display age but I'm only 17 and saying this may help with advice if anyone has got any. x Thanks for reading. more

Open Question: IS IT POSSIBLE TO...................................................................................?

get anxiety symptoms even when you ARENT anxious, cause i have had some stress, and i am getting anxiety symptoms, but no real anxiety attacks. more

Open Question: Why is this happening to me? (anxiety and Panic)?

So I have bronchitis and I was planning on going to the doctor. and ive been on break from school for the past 2 weeks. and since then ive had nothing to do except sit at home and lay here and think all these negative thoughts I used to be active (i was on the swim team for the entire season :D ) and now i havent swam in over a month I had my first panic attack when nobody was home, and i was FREAKING OUT AND LOSING CONTROL. and i keep reading and reading and reading, and im seeing a therapist soon bottom line, i think all this has given me depression and GAD panic attack stuff. im panicky all day long until i go to sleep (and its hard for me to fall asleep because im basically worrying myself sick) can these worries lead to something more? because I have wierd feelings in my left arm that are EXTREMELY exaggerated when im nervous. my left arm also feels heavy (if i think about it) now bear with me, i know this sounds crazy because i believe im going crazy when this happens. i try to stand and feel all jello-like in my legs and i have to sit down. sometimes im scared to go in the shower because i had an attack in the shower. (every place i have anxious feelings about i want to avoid) this is the most scary thing i have school on january 5, and when i went to the doctors office i wanted everyone to leave,or me to leave, or just to escape the room. then i went and saw the doctor ad i was very nervous..........>.< AHHH! i just want to SCREAM. (which i have done ;D ) but...my sister is in a treatment facility and she has been for the past year or so, and all the stress form that has been eating away at me. (maybe thats a big thing) but are these physical symptoms something more? because they seem to go away when I dont think about it....i think.....GAHH I DONT KNOW for the past month i keep imagining myself in an asylum screaming and crying that nobody can help me. and mom and dad are like "why....why did this have to happen....etc." and my SISTER is already away for massive problems with mentality, and i dont want to be insane. AM I INSANE?! (sorry this is so long.....and bless you if you read it all xD) but i feel crazy rambling, but im trying to explain just how scary this is. SO! when i went to the store yesterday, i felt trapped and scared and if im like, going to school, how the HELL am i supposed to feel being away from home, etc. but i AM going to go. I HAVE TO. therapy can help? please. any body out there as scared and confused as I am? i mean...I want my life back im only 15..... >.> my heart goes out to anyone who feels this way and will these feelings pass?by the way, my sister and i are adopted from different families in Russia, and we dont know anything about our heredity. were in america now. more

Open Question: Should i get a second opinion or is that it?

here are the facts: Suddenly suffer from anxiety, panic attacks which are causing depression. No change in my life, lifestyle or work etc other than having the contraceptive implant in my arm 2 months ago. Went to docs who wants me to write a two week diary of what happens and when. Issue is he seemed to totally blank that it could be my implant. I'm worried he is ignoring it. Also by the day it is getting worse. Should I go and see another doctor? These two weeks are going to be hell. :( I cry and shake feel sick and my chest hurts and is tight, just dont know how to cope with it. He gave me no ideas of how to cope or react. My boss feels i should have time off but i feel like a let down. more

Open Question: I have severe panic attacks, generalized anxiety. Does anyone take Lexapro for this and does it help? How long?

I have tried zoloft and paxil with extreme negative side effects including worsened anxiety, I've also been trying alternative therapies such as acupuncture and chinese herbs. They helped for a while but the attacks are back with a vengeance. Daily functioning has become hard. I'm curious about Lexapro and if anyone with the same probs may have benefited from it. Also, how long did it take to notice a difference? Please help :) Thanks more

Open Question: I can't reach a doctor and I am having anxiety attacks. How can I get a new script for Klonipin or Xanax?

I've had both medications in the past....But it's New Years Day, then the weekend. I need to calm down in order to function! more

Open Question: Do you think it is anything more? And, should I tell her?

Ok, so I have been having really weird symptoms for about 3 years. I constantly feel anxious.. I have derealization and depersonalization feelings all day. I get panic attacks in movies, school assemblies, basically everywhere-- i can't fall asleep at night because I am too anxious. I go outside and I feel like I am going to float up into space or that gravity will stop working and we will all die or that terrorists will bomb the us and I will die... I am just always living in fear and I can't be a normal person! My psychiatrist diagnosed me with an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, but I feel that it is more than that?---it has lasted way longer than 6 months. I did not tell her all my symptoms and also that I am struggling with anorexia --- I think I count my calories and freak out if it is over 1000 cals and at one point was only eating 400 cals a day.. Buy anyways, do you think it is just an adjustment disorder or more? She prescribed me Klonopin and Prozac. She said that an adjustment disorder diagnosis is better in the future with insurance and stuff--so is she just diagnosing me with this to avoid something? I'm confused..could you help me out? I also fear that I am in a coma or something all the time... I just don't have the courage to tell my pdoc all my symptoms..help? I am scared to tell her about my calorie counting, losing weight, etc. problem (I have lost 12 pounds in 1 month---I am 5'8 118 pounds). I do not want her to tell my parents.. i am under 18. what is your advice? thanks. more

Open Question: Please Help anxiety is killing me?

I have severe panic attacks most of them can last all day and some I get at night and do not sleep well. This all started after the birth of my first child 2 years ago. Since then I have been diagnosed with insomnia, Depression, I also have a hypo thyroid which I am on meds forever. The doctor Has me on ampatripaline for depression, Xanax for the anxiety and trazodone for insomnia. I am only 25. I try to not over do the xanax because I know how addicting they are. Usually I take of 0.5 mg a day. But Lately at night I have had running thoughts through my mind and then I start having anxiety for the rest of the night. I am looking for some breathing techniques or anything. I have a 2 year old that come first and I need to be well to take care of her. Every doctors tries to find the root of my problem, but to me there is nothing really bad in my life. I have a wonderful husband who helps me anyway he can and a lovley 2 year old daughter. I am just at the end of my rope with all of this. Sorry to vent I am desperate. more

Open Question: What's happening with my gay best friend?

I know this is long, sorry...just the more info the better the answers hopefully...its complicated. Ok so two years ago one of my really close friends came out to me, told me he liked me etc...things were awkward at first but i got use to it fairly quickly and things got back to normal. So anyway at the start of 2009 he sort of became my best friend...we became allot closer and even though he pretended not to like me...i think he started liking me more. Then because he's had allot of bad things happen to him, he was sexually abused at 8 years old and he has recurring periods of suicidal depression...at one point it got so bad he wanted to kill himself almost every other night around July...at the same time as this his uncle died of prostate cancer, he got really sick with some mystery illness and spent several days in hospital for tests...he's still sick but manages it better now......then on top of that we were both doing our final year of school... so he was at breaking point and i was really scared but i pretty much forced him to see a psychologist...which has been helping... Anyway during this he started hugging me when he was upset...and after a while (it was a bit weird at first for me) i started to hug him back and put my arm around him, i let him lie on my chest etc when he was having a really hard time...for a while he started getting very jealous of me spending time with other people and almost paralytically terrified of me leaving him...having anxiety attacks everytime we were in a group situation...so i would have to go off alone with him for a while to calm him down...one time he had a flashback at a party when i started dancing with our other friends...he ran off and practically went comatose, he wouldn't move or talk when i found him on the beach...i hugged him for a while and eventually he told me about what happened with the sex abuse...after which he ran off again...i got him to tell his shrink about it and they're sorting that out now... Anyway point is all of its getting better...we're back to normal but its like he's two people...theres the side he is normally where he doesn't like me...i don't think he's even really gay, we just have fun...he's not interested in me in that way...but then every so often something triggers him to go off and he reverts to this other side of him...where he gets anxious, jealous and needs me to hug him and go off alone at parties and cheer him up...i'm scared whats happening to him...we talk about it allot and after he gets back to normal he always feels really bad and says he's sorry etc... Whats going on? Is he ever going to be completely ok? I love who he is when he's not freaked out...he's quiet but everybodies close friend that is always there looking out for everyone else...he especially looks out for me which is partly why i put up with these "episodes"...I don't really know what to do.... (btw no i'm not gay...i love him but i'm not inlove with him...he's like my brother except closer in the way i feel about him....i am straight) more

Open Question: PLEASE HELP ME??!!!! SICK???!!!?

For the past 3 days i have been very sick. I have a bad cough but I don't have a sore throat (my throat feels scratchy). And I don't have a fever. I have the chills and my muscles and body aches. I am having severe shortness of breath (I also suffer from anxiety and panic attacks) and I am extremely worried. My throat is full of mucus and my nose is a bit runny (I can still breathe through it though). I am having numbness in my hands and feet (off and on) and pain throughout my entire body. I am extremely worried about my shortness of breath though, because it feels like my air is cut off. And it's more severe than what I normally experience. I feel like I'm going to die. When I distract myself, I feel almost 100% better (I still have a bit of shortness of breath). What is wrong???? Am i getting worked up over nothing? more

Open Question: What is wrong with me?

Ok, so I have been having really weird symptoms for about 3 years. I constantly feel anxious.. I have derealization and depersonalization feelings all day. I get panic attacks in movies, school assemblies, basically everywhere-- i can't fall asleep at night because I am too anxious. I go outside and I feel like I am going to float up into space or that gravity will stop working and we will all die or that terrorists will bomb the us and I will die... I am just always living in fear and I can't be a normal person! My psychiatrist diagnosed me with an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, but I feel that it is more than that?---it has lasted way longer than 6 months. I did not tell her all my symptoms and also that I am struggling with anorexia --- I think I count my calories and freak out if it is over 1000 cals and at one point was only eating 400 cals a day.. Buy anyways, do you think it is just an adjustment disorder or more? She prescribed me Klonopin and Prozac. She said that an adjustment disorder diagnosis is better in the future with insurance and stuff--so is she just diagnosing me with this to avoid something? I'm confused..could you help me out?I also fear that I am in a coma or something all the time... I just don't have the courage to tell my pdoc all my symptoms..help? more

Open Question: DID I HAVE A HEART ATTACK?

I experienced a sudden hot flash type of sensation in my left arm along with some tightness in my chest. I was scared so my heart was racing it lasted about 2 minutes. Was this a small heart attack or a small anxiety attack? I can not afford to go to the ER unless its an absoloute emergency and I just cant tell if what I experienced was one or the other. What would cuase a sudden hot sensation to ocur on only one half of the body? Could it have been a stress related symptom? more

Open Question: Anxiety or life threatening?

I have had twitching muscles for almost a year now. Some times they get realy bad and I get the twitching all over my body. Sometimes I don't even notice them. I have had a very stressful year along with some anxiety and panic attacks. Today I experienced something very different. I am a 23 year old female and I smoke ciggarettes. Today I noticed a sudden pain in my chest and throat and it only lasted a second or two. I got a little worried about this pain and a few minutes later I had a hot flash but only in my left arm. It was a very strange sensation followed by tightness in chest rapid heart beat and butterflies in my stumach. It took me about an hour befor I completely calmed down and I almost went to the ER. has any one experienced something similar. Help I'm realy a mess worrying about this!!! more

Resolved Question: cold turkey .25mg lorazepam?

Is it ok to cold turkey .25mgs of lorazepam? It is for short term use and I took only a quarter or a 1mg lorazepam (.25mgs) everyday and sometimes everyother day. I have managed to make a 10 day script last 4 weeks. my last dose of .25mgs was december 29th. the 30th I felt hot and sweaty and insomnia. had only 3 hours sleep. I feel keyed up, stressed, tired, insomnia, sick and jittery. I was told by the dr who gave it to me that the withdrawls should be mild if any and that I should watch them and if they dont go away or get worse in 3 days to go to the er. I have panic attacks aswell so I am unsure if this is Anxiety or withdrawls. I have only taken 8 of the pills, in quarters or .25mgs for 4 weeks and I have one pill and a quarter left. the dr said it is alright I quit like this so I am taking her advise....now, how many people have do this with 1mg and who have had withdrawls? more

Open Question: Whats wrong with my puppy?

My puppy is 3 months and she is breathing fast and heavy,like you would do if you were having a anxiety attack. Shes just laying in her crate and she looks so sad! What could be wrong with her?I called all the animal hospitals in my area and their all closed ! Ughhh ! more

Open Question: anxiety or something else?

Okay well I don't know if I'm having a panic attack or something is wrong. I'm gonna go to the er in an hour if I don't feel any better. But I the er in an hour if I don't feel any better. But I have a fear of blood clots and ive been having a cramp in my calf for a. Few days and I woke up from a nap andmy chest hurts and I feel kind of winded. I can take a deep breath but I. Dk. What should I do winded. I can take a deep breath but I. Dk. What should I do 28 minutes ago - more

Open Question: Does this sound anxiety related or something worse?

I have always been a bit of a worrier. I'm am 23 and I have not been diagnosed with anxiety but my mom takes prozac. I have been suffering from what I hope are anxiety attacks and it is very scary. Today I was feeling some panic and generaly just not feeling well. As the day went on I started noticing tightness in my chest along with some prickly pains in my chest and throat. ( I am a smoker ) and then suddenly out of no where my whole left arm felt very hot and like a sudden hot flash but only on my left side and then some more tightness in my chest. It pasted about a minute and my heart started beating realy fast and I felt like I was on a rollercoaster. It was very scary and then for about twenty minutes after that I felt kind of weak and still scared. I feel fine now. But still very tense. Was this possibly set off by anxiety or should I got to the ER? thank you!!!! more

Open Question: I DONT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ANYMORE HELP!!!!!?

IM 17 years old. I have a lot going on. Ok well im doing this intership at an animal clinic and at first i was exited about going but now i get scared and nervous about going and it makes me not want to go. We are on winter break right now but I am in key club, drama club, and las amigas tutoring club, i also have a part time job mon-wed and i get home at 9:00 so i have a lot of things going on .. im dreading performing in the play and I'm the main character and i just have a lot of obligations and i want out! I have anxiety attacks my dad went to jail yesterday and I'm a senior and scholarship and college stuff is sooo stressful... I go to the internship at work from 1-5pm and now i dont even want to go anymore... help me advice??? and i dont like telling people that i cant do this or that because!!!! i hate breaking commitments and im afraid about what they will tell mei think ur right i do have a problem saying no.. i already started the internship and have to complete 100 hrs. so im doing as much as i can during winter break. I guess i could skip key club and make up and exuse. and of course i would never skip out of my job and they also pay me at las amigas and im trying to save up a lot of money man i dont know i feel sooo busy all the time i have no time for myself... more

Open Question: What can I do to keep from getting high tonight, HELP I'm freaking out!?

I have been sober since january 17 and have been pretty stable but I'm like completely freaking out tonight. The cravings are so bad that my chest is actually tight and I have been a little short of breath, kind of like an anxiety attack or something. Should I go to the hospital and get something to calm me down? Usually I meditate and pray but I just can't concentrate on anything but running out to my car and driving down to Detroit and coping dope. Just tell me something, anything, make me laugh. just say something supportive and thanks in advance.Tink, a friend of mine from rehab is driving all the way up from Brighton to Chesterfield 70-80 miles to spend the night. She's in the same boat and we both need hugs. That sounds a hell of alot better than 6mile and Gratiot (not Davidson)Tink, I'm pretty sure there's a party at the Mt. Clemens Alano club at Groesbeck and Cass. You be good too and God bless. more

Open Question: Somebody please give me some advice on staying sober tonight, I'm freaking out?

I have been sober since january 17 and have been pretty stable but I'm like completely freaking out tonight. The cravings are so bad that my chest is actually tight and I have been a little short of breath, kind of like an anxiety attack or something. Should I go to the hospital and get something to calm me down? Usually I meditate and pray but I just can't concentrate on anything but running out to my car and driving down to Detroit and coping dope. Just tell me something, anything, make me laugh. just say something supportive and thanks in advance.I feel better already just knowing that there are sooo many good kind hearted people in the world who do care, even for a complete stranger. It's taken me a long time to finally see that. Thank you so much for your support, ti really has helped. I think I'm going to make it till tomorrow and thats good enough for now. more

Open Question: i had my first anxiety attack my nerves r still frayed i wont have more will i?

Well i just had a panic attack last night. And i found out ive just been feeling lonely cause i haven't seen my Friend. i talked to her today and i feel a little better just still a little sad. Will i recover? more

Open Question: Anxiety...Stress...?

I have an extreme amount of stress in my life right now (my husband is deployed and im left to take care of everything including our daughter, and a pile of problems to deal with since he left) and I also have General Anxiety Disorder (im not on medication because I dont like the idea of it..so ive been putting it off) and I feel as if the stress has been making it worse, and its starting to effect my eating and my weight, im having panic attacks daily..and im to the point where im FORCING myself to eat and its soo hard I feel like im completely full before I even eat, its soo hard to force myself to eat meals, ive been trying to eat 6 small meals a day but even that is a huge struggle..but I notice when certain events pop up ( like major problems that I have to deal with and then I stress about them) my appetite drops even more...im down to 97 lbs im 5'2..ive always been naturally thin but im TIRED or people telling me I need to gain weight and that I look to thin..I dont know what im supposed to do, I cant do anything to rid myself of this stress, nothing will help until my husband comes home and he can help with some of the burdens im carrying and when people tell me im too thin then I stress even more..its a vicious cycle..I dont understand how im being selfish? the reason im in this situation is because im being un-selfish, I put ALL of my time and energy into my daughter and making sure shes taken care of and everything else is taken care of, I spend my time playing with her and teaching her, leaving NO time for myself, Im not stressing because I cant do what I want, im stressing because I have no help, I have no friends or family to help me either, im alone everyday with my daughter, I enjoy spending time with her and she has my undivided attention...I wont be able to better myself until I can have some help..but in the mean time I have an appointment with my doctor next week, thats all I can do for now..but like I said there is NO one to help me more

Resolved Question: Why does deep breathing relieves anxiety & panic attacks?

I have tried it and it works most of the time. What does breathing has to do with it? more

Open Question: Im so nervous to meet this new guy I just got sick, help?

First off, I have an anxiety disorder and panic disorder. That isn't helping this situation that I've met the perfect guy through my best friend and he's her cousin. We are going to all be meeting up in a few hours and I am so nervous that I can't sit still and am sick to my stomach. Im afraid of having a panic attack in front of him or something. I'm 28 and have struggled with this all my life, it sounds so stupid but it's real to me I hyperventilate and everything. How can I calm myself down so that I can drive to this guys house? He seems perfect which is even worse cuz I don't wana mess it up! Thank you! more

Open Question: People always say that a problem shared is a problem halved?

Hello, I am 16 years old and I suffer from depression, anxiety, panic attacks and Bulimia. Basically last night I was having a really bad panic attack, I could not breath and I was crying like mad. So I went on one of those help websites where you can have a 1-2-1 conversation and get help. But the person I wan talking to on there made me feel absolutely awful like I was not really ill at all and just wasting there time. I mean I was just trying to tell her about my problems and ask for help, but it was horrible. Every says that telling people about your problems makes things better, but now I feel worse than ever. I could not sleep all night, and I just want to kill myself now because no matter what I do, I obviously cannot be ill enough to get proper help, I am just wasting peoples time. Please help me, I am so trapped, I feel like I have no way to turn right now.I know I must be constantly posting questions on here, but Yahoo answers is just like my last life line right now. This is the only place still connecting me to the world and some form of reality. Thank you.I tried talking to me mum once, but se just said it was all in my head and I just had to get over it. more

Open Question: I need help finding a good medication for my anxiety and slight social phobia.?

Ok I do not have sever mental problems at all. I function normal have a job, etc.. Although I have notice just looking back in my past that I do have a slight social problem. I still can go out to social hang outs and meet people, but I have an anxiety in keeping up conversations and going to family functions and just talking to everybody.. In 2007 I developed anxiety, but have not taken any medications at all. I have tried to cope with it and have done a very good job, it has subsided almost completly expcept when I take certain meds I will have anxiety attacks.. Also I have noticed that I worry about stuff that I shouldn't or I should say I worry more than most. I think I get it from my grandma.. Anyway I was wondering what kind of medication can I take to help me loosen up a little. For instance: I might plan to go out with my boyfriend and I will go home and lay down and wait for him to call me to go out. Its like when I get something on my mind I can't do anything, but that. Its like im depressed until he calls me. I can't stand this because its not normal. He doesn't know it and Im not telling him. So is there any medication that I can take that will help me just relax and not care as much so to speak. I need help with this because I notice that I seclude myself (which I prefer, but not like and this is not good). Please help with suggestions with what medication I can take and let me not worry and focus on other things in life. I have heard that teachers will take medicine so they can deal with the stress that kids cause. I just need something because I can tell Im starting to get depressed. more

Open Question: Anxiety attack? Why could I all of a sudden have one?

well I get bad nasua and feel like I'm alone and sad and want to cry. I freak out cause I don't wantbto have another anxiety attack what's wrong? more

Open Question: How can I stop feeling so nervous/anxious all the time? please, it's ruining my life?

D: so right now I feel like utter crap. I've been feeling anxious, sick and tired for the past week because i just started a new job before christmas and It's totally alien to me. I should explain better: I'm a very normal, happy, fun, loving person.....until something happens that pushes me outside my comfort zone or an incident occurs in my life that upsets me. It will be the most harmless of things to other people that will set me off on weeks, full days of just continuous near panic attack. Just barely holding the anxiety at bay beyond full on hysteria. I try to talk to my parents about it but they can't understand what I'm going through. I hate it because it's affecting my health. I'm constantly nauseated due to stress and i suffer from insomnia and headaches. For example, when my new boss didn't call me when he said he would to tell me when i was working, i became extremely anxious for the next two days and could barely do anything I was so crippled with nervousness. Please help. I've seen therapists in the past for my panic attacks but nothing ever helped. PLEASE i'm begging you to help me! more

Open Question: My friend lies to me A LOT!?

My friend lies to me about EVERYTHING!! I was over at her house one time and she was talking about the time she fainted in gym class. It wasn’t that big of a deal because she never actually blacked out! She just got really dizzy and fell. When we were talking she started saying things like “They almost called the ambulance!” , “Ever since then I’ve been waking up screaming!!” and “Lately I’ve been having anxiety attacks and can't remember things!”. The Reasons that I thinks she’s lying is because 1. She never can look me in the eye when she tells me these things. 2. I don’t think they would call an ambulance if you were dizzy, and 3. I have a gut feeling that she’s using my life to make up these lies because I’ve been on medication to stop my anxiety attacks because my parents are getting a divorce and she knows it! I’ve told her a million times that I know that she’s lying but she always gets mad and starts to yell… Help! more

Open Question: Is it ok to take Alcohol and Ativan?

Is it ok to take these too together? In this case the last time I took it was at least 2 days ago if not 3 I take it sometimes when I feel like im having anxiety/panic attacks. My prescription is 0.5 mg (1 - 2 tablets daily twice a day as needed.) But seeing as how tomorrow is new year eve...I will be drinking...alot I was prescribed these about 2-3 weeks ago So is it ok for me to drink tomorrow night? more

Open Question: Is a heart rate of 47 normal?

I have an anxiety disorder and when I'm having a panic attack my heart rate goes up. But otherwise, my heart rate goes as low as 47 bpm. I'm in okay shape, but I don't get regular aerobic exercise. I'm an 18 year old female. more

Open Question: How long before I feel normal again after taking Lexapro?

Yesterday my doctor prescribed Lexapro for my anxiety. I took 1 pill today around noon. About an hour after I took it, I had an anxiety attack. I have been feeling strange all day and I keep having more and more feellings of anxiety, and Im worried about having another anxiety attack. How long before the drug starts to wear off at least a little so I can start feeling normal again? I only took one pill,10mg.I want to add that I have not had anxiety attacks within the past two years. I have only had two and one was two years ago and the other was about 5 years ago. The medicine was prescribed more for my feelings of worry, not for anxiety attacks. I do not plan on continuing this medication, and it was my cognitive therapist who suggested that I talk to my doctor about the perscription in the first place. more