Do you suffer from anxiety/panic disorder? Do you suffer from depression?

I have started experiencing anxiety/panic symptoms, and it's starting to really annoy me. It gets me depressed and I am consciously anxious about my health lol! Well it only began like 3/4 weeks ago but just wondering does anyone else suffer from any anxiety issues? Mine is not that serious at the moment I guess but I think it's getting worse.

Anxiety for sure. It used to be a lot worse, I kinda learnt to just deal with it. It definitely is annoying though..

I have, all my life. It's something you learn to deal with. I have to take medications for it, and I've been to the hospital several times over panic attacks. They suck.

I've learned to not get the huge panic attacks but I still have consistent anxiety over my health, and like most anxiety issues with your heart/breathing. I don't overly panic but I'm constantly feeling **** or out of place due to the anxiety/panic. It's starting to get me depressed now. I was at my doctor and he was like "There's nothing wrong with you, just get over it". Anyway, yes it sucks. I hope to get over it quite quickly though

Anxiety and insomnia I get anxious about nothing all the time and my mind sometimes won't stop racing. It sucks, and I have a really hard time falling asleep because of it.

Yeah, I have terrible anxiety. Have since I was a kid. I take Zoloft for it, which helps.

What kind of anxiety do you have, Lewy? Do you have panic attacks or is it more of a constant anxiety?

Yes. I have general anxiety disorder which lead to the panic disorder and i think social anxiety.
I haven't had a panic attack since i started taking beta blockers but i still think I'm dying sometimes mainly when i go to sleep plus the zombie like feeling from the tablets doesn't help.

It's more of a constant anxiety. It was triggered when I was in the gym 3/4 weeks ago. I had a massive panic attack at the gym after I felt weird after excercising. I had another panic attack the next day. After that I just continued having constant anxiety that makes me have extreme panic sensations and depression. It's really really awful. The minute I think about the fact I have anxiety, my breathing goes out of place, I am constantly checking myself for health issues etc. I dunno what is wrong with me. Now I feel **** when I'm on my own etc. as if I feel lonely or as if I am not motivated to do anything because this anxiety. However, I just get on with life 'cause I don't want to feel weak even though I feel weak anyway cause of my anxiety

The dying feeling is awful Like your heart isn't beating fast enough or hard enough or something. Or as if your breathing is wrong :/ It's such a ****ing stupid feeling as well because you know you've felt like it before and it was nothing then but you still worry about it anyway! And the depression that comes with it causes more anxieties for you! I want to try stay off of medication. My doctor prescribed a small dosage of Xanax but I only took them for like 6 days and then came off them. I did take one or two since then just to help me out but I am mainly trying to avoid medication as I don't want to become dependant on meds.

Yeah! Especially in the school before exam. And let's not talk when I go to the dentist's
I'm not a very sport type, so I hate when I need to play something! Especially when I don't know most of the people!

I got this rush/palpitation sensation in my heart and I was so convinced I was dying but, the doctors told me it was anxiety. I still get them but i just try to ignore it.
They gave me diazepam at first but they are really addictive. The beta blockers just control your adrenaline so they only really stop the panic attacks not the anxiety and they made me feel better about my heart.

Sounds like you have it bad Gosh. The anxiety feeling in the chest etc. is the worst and then the breathing causing numbness in hands, face etc. Don't get me started on feeling cold all the time when just anxious

Well, it's good you are trying to push through it, but don't be hard on yourself. Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness, so it's something a lot of other people go through. And it's not your fault that you suffer from this, these things are beyond anyone's control. The good news is it's totally treatable. I would recommend you talk to either a psychiatrist/psychologist. A regular doctor may not be the best choice. And don't isolate yourself because you're afraid of having panic attacks. Panic disorder can develop into agoraphobia (fear of being in public) if you do that. Some little things that can help with anxiety is cutting back on sugar and caffeine, working out (which it sounds like you do anyway), and relaxation. By relaxation I mean taking a few minutes everyday to sit down and not think about anything at all. It can be hard at first to shut your brain off, but you get better with practice. Deep muscle relaxation is useful, too. Also, try to breathe deeply. Breathe in through your nose so your diaphragm expands, and out through your mouth. Shallow breathing raises your CO2 levels and sets off adrenaline systems, causing anxiety attacks.

And make sure your depression doesn't worsen. Anxiety and depression are highly comorbid (they occur together often). Don't be ashamed to see a professional if you feel it would help with your anxiety or depression. I had social anxiety for over 10 years before I did anything about it, and I wish I went in sooner. For general anxiety disorder, you'll probably be prescribed Zoloft or some other SSRI. For panic disorder, they will probably prescribe beta blockers or benzodiazepines (like Klonopin). I don't personally recommend sleeping pills. They make sleep less productive. I think it's better to learn relaxation techniques to help with sleep. Finally, don't underestimate the value of therapy. Seeking the help of both a psychologist and a psychiatrist has been empirically shown to have a better outcome than doing either of the two alone. Besides, having someone to talk to about **** is awesome. Most psychologists are excellent. You'd be surprised how much training is required to be a licensed psychologist.

Anyway, sorry for the massive post. I hope this was somewhat helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me, post on my wall, whatever. I actually want to get into clinical psychology for anxiety disorders once I get out of college (undergrad, doctoral degree, then a year of resendency. Whew!) so I know a thing or too about this stuff. Don't substitute my advice for that of a trained professional though!

Yeah, you've gotta be really careful with benzos. Not only are they addictive, but after awhile it takes a larger dose to feel any effects because your body gets habituated to them. It's definitely not stuff you can take everyday.

And panic attacks can feel like a heart attack. It's common for people to have one and call 911. But you kind of just have to let them pass. They should go away within 10 minutes.

I have flight anxiety, but I got over it.

It's better now not having to go to High school helps
The numbness

Yeah, I only took one. I slept well though

The one that made me go to the doctors lasted for hours.

Yes, anxiety.

Yeah I don't have panic attacks as such more like persistent anxiety/panic, and depression follows it. It causes many issues such as acid reflux etc. due to my body not digesting my food right cause of my anxiety etc. It's absolutely horrible. Can't wait to get through it all! And I never let it defeat me. Driving has become a trigger for this anxiety but I drive everywhere no matter what. I need to so I can see my boyfriend, and go to work. So I don't let it beat me in that sense. But the anxiety feels like it's trying to take control of me. I have pains and aches in random places now as well I'm taking it as light-heartedly as possible but it's a serious issue which I wish I wasn't dealing with because it doesn't suit my usually strong personality.