I'm having anxiety/panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, and bad dreams?
Okay, allow me to introduce myself.
I’m a fifteen year old girl who weighs 250lbs. I know, I’m fat. Let’s get past that part. Now, what the real problem is what’s been going on inside my head lately.
I’ve been having extremely vivid thoughts of suicide - almost like visions or daydreams. I have over a hundred different possible ways of how to go through with it. I’ve had thoughts like these since I was very, very young, but they’ve been getting worse.
Next, my anxiety attack numbers have been rising. I have Asperger’s Syndrome, (Google it if you don’t know what it is - I don’t feel like explaining right now), Schizophrenia, and I do have Manic Depression, AKA Bipolar. So, when I see or hear things, I get these anxiety/panic attacks where I often just start screaming and crying and all that mess. This happens at least once a day on a significant level.
I’ve also been having horrible dreams. Last night I had a nightmare that I was stabbed to death; the night before I was hit by a truck in my dream; and the night before that I dreamed I committed suicide by a gun.
I’m on several medications for my conditions; Geodon (I think that’s how it’s spelled), Zoloft, Synthroid, Vitamin D pills. Plus a few more I can’t remember…
All right. Thank you anyone who answers. It’s appreciated.
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I have worked with many people with Asperger’s Syndrome, Depression (AKA Bipolar), Schizophrenia, and other disorders as well.
In my experience, I would do whatever I could to prevent someone from having a panic attack such as changing your thoughts, environment, etc. (only if possible).
As a matter of fact, I have a very good friend that is sort of in the same situation as you are. I really didn’t know how serious panic attacks/anxiety were until I met and became friends with her.
Here is a website that has some great testimonies and a couple videos:
http://www.budurl.com/availablecure
Also check out this article I found on panic attacks and anxiety: http://www.newburyportnews.com/pulife/local_story_232231335.html?keyword=secondarystory
Lastly, I will try and get in touch with my friend and find out some other advice and tatics she has used to help her.
Hope this helps
Since I am not very familiar with Asperger’s Syndrome, I don’t know what role that plays in your anxiety attacks. But I have a website called Anxietycompass.com that may be able to help you. It is free and full of information that hopefully you will gain some benefit from. good luck.
I would advise that you give serious consideration in going to a psychologist regularly. Try to distract yourself from your thoughts; watch a movie, go out with friends, etc.
I really hope you find a way around your problem. :/
Nightmares can be caused by food allergies, it’s called a brain sensitivity or brain allergy. Try going to an allergist to see if you can get some relief. If you have changed your meds or dosages recently and the nightmares coincide, then that may be the problem. Meanwhile there are some simple things you can do for yourself that will make you feel better. Get out in the sun every day at least 15 minutes a day and exercise at least that long as well - think of a brisk walk. Plus you make Vitamin D when you are exposed to sunlight, may be one less med to take. Eat healthy foods and eat a small meal every few hours to keep your blood sugar level all day and night. Avoid caffeine, sugary foods, dyes, aspartame, soda. Take a good multivitamin every day, B-100 complex, and Ester C- at least 2,000 mgs. daily, and fish oil capsules. These all help your brain make connections properly. Finally, go volunteer somewhere - like an animal shelter etc. for a few hours a week. It will take your mind off your problems and make you feel better about yourself.