Anxiety Attacks?
Well I’ve had anxiety attacks since I was in 5th grade, and Im about to be a junior in high school. I use to have them when I was on the 2nd story at school (scared of heights) but.. now its different, im not sure what causes this, but, sometimes at school, When the teacher is talking (or any other situation like this) and I don’t want to interupt b/c i’ll get embarrased. I feel like I could throw up.. and im guess its b/c im scared of throwing up in front of ppl..so in situations I’ll be like Omg, what if throw up in front of everyone, its like I don’t want to have to get up or ask to go to the bathroom b/c i’ll get embarrased. I only get anxiety attacks when theres alot of ppl around or I don’t want to have to ask to go anywhere b/c it would be awkward..like suppose I feel like that, and do ask to go to the bathroom.. then come back feel the same way, and ask to go to the bathroom again, they’ll just be like is she ok?? I want to get on pills to help me b/c I HATE IT.
My mom thinks im too young for pills. and my doctor says i just have to learn to overcome it.. i mean i’ve tried to but its been sine 5th grade.. I have learned to control it somehow..but i mean i need some more help.
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Medication is good for some things but bad for others. They will dull your senses so anxiety is not so prominent but can affect performance while learning. There are other ways to deal with it, courses are available and methods can be studied. Just telling you to get over it is not enough.
I really dont know how old you are but if you are suffering this bad its affecting your life is such a negative way you cant describe your life as living but more so ‘getting through’ the way you right yuo sound mature, and pills should be the last resort but iv got what you got and i never wanted to take anything but it got rediculous, light headed, nesuea, stomach pains i mean if it affects you this much then try something.something mild is ok to start you off like beta blockers all they do is slow your heart down but you will be normal, they do not work for every one though and your case sounds too extreme for them to work
i am suprised about your doctor, get a second oppinion, he doesnt sound simpathetic in any way
Sounds like your having anxiety about having anxiety. You should let your teachers know ahead of time each semester that you have anxiety attacks & get their permission to get up & leave to the bathroom at YOUR convienence. That way you know you can get up and leave without making a huge scene, and that will put you at ease. As for pills, if your a junior in HS & have been dealing with this since 5th grade. I would consider medication but try and see if you can’t find a more natural way to solve this problem. Counseling is very helpful in situations like yours. Seems like your might be a little too self-conscious. Try & figure out what triggers your anxiety so you can find a way to best cope with it. Good luck!
Hey Sweetie, I don’t have an instant answer I’m afraid but I just wanted to tell you you aren’t alone as I felt 100% the same while I was at school. I would also become all anxious in a situation where I feel I can’t get up if I want to and then get nauseous and then start panicking about what if I need to throw up etc. I am now 25 and suffered through this at school and even in some job situations like meetings, training etc. I was eventually diagnosed with depression/anxiety in January of this year. I still get anxious and feel this way in social situations and battle even to eat in restaurants. I think perhaps even though you are too young for medication perhaps you should consider seeing a psychologist for some counselling. Plus apparently there is an excellent book if you can get hold of it (I am still trying) called the Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J Bourne. The only tip I can give you for now is try not to eat anything for a while before one of these classes that you get anxious in and that way you will be less worried about throwing up if your stomach is empty. Well thats what I used to do back in school and before a meeting at work etc. I know its not an ideal solution but its the only trick I can help you with! Wish I had an easy answer hun! Just know that you aren’t alone and I am sure there are many other people who feel like we do! Love, Candice