Anxiety...

[triggrhappy94]

I don't know if everyone experiences this and Im just a pussy, or if I get to be specail but...
I occansionally get really bad anxiety. This is more than just being anxious for Skyrim. I'll occasionally get the feeling like Im going to die. But its a lot worse then that, like I am convinced that I will die a horrible death and there's no way around it. To put it shortly: it feels like hell. It keeps me from thinking straight, destroys my appietite, makes me loose interest in what I'm doing, and make me phsycally sick. Its normally triggered by something, but the triggers can be random. Normally centered around people losing their innocense.
If it makes a difference, I also occanional fall into depression, but I can live with that (I actually prefer it over anxiety).

So two questions:
This isn't normal is it?

And how do you calm down after your having an anxiety attack? (open to anyone with any advice)

Thank you everyone who posted. You all really helped me. I'm going to bring it up during my next phsycal and see where things go from there.

 

[kidd25]

...well the closes i ever got to what your saying is in a horror game where i know i am gonna die, but dog gone it im gonna do something even with my heart going at 100 mph. i would say go outside and just act how you feel. After a while you will feel like going at it for a couple more minutes then hopefully laugh about it when your done.

 

[Feralcentaur]

I usually go to a place where I feel comfortable (my room I suppose) close all the windows and blinds (to avoid the feeling of people watching me), and just sit or lie at my bed with a quilt or blanket around me and try to distract myself with a book or something. Of course this isn't something that would work if you were away from your home though... And perhaps keep an object you have some sort of attachment to near you to give yourself a greater sense of comfort...

 

[arsenicCatnip]

It's fairly common to have anxiety attacks. I've had them for as long as I can remember.

Calming down can be difficult, but it helps to have someone you trust and care about with you to talk you through it. I know after mine all I want to do is drink something sugary and go to sleep.

 

[Icyheart]

If you're telling the truth, you need professional help. Anxiety like that is an actual psychological disorder, and if it impedes your performance in your daily life it could really be serious. I'm not a psychologist, but I suggest you just talk to a counselor or another similar professional and see what they think, but trust me when I say IF you're overreacting, it's MUCH better than the alternative. It's better to know it's nothing than not to know it's something serious.

 

[viranimus]

Its more normal than you think.

0:55-1:03

Simple fact is that there is no normal. Its part of what makes individuals unique. So in a way its quite normal.

Now is it something to worry about? Not exactly.

Based upon listed age, I think what your experiencing is simply the same sort of uneasiness people feel when they make some of the final transitions from childhood into adulthood. Anxieties start presenting in many cases in that range of 16-25.

The best thing to do is to identify what your afraid of, figure out where your fears stem from then either confront your fears to overcome them, or integrate them into your life so as to hold control over them instead of the other way around.

You would do well to talk to someone face to face about your fears that cause you anxieties.

TLR Its normal, many people go through it. The key is control your anxiety, not the other way around and if at all humanly possible, work through them, without the aid of prescription drugs, because typically drugs only treat the symptoms, not the cause.

 

[renegade7]

It's not normal, but by no means unheard of. It sounds like you have anxiety disorder, I had the same condition when I was 14-15. The best advice I would give is

1.) see a professional

2.) find something to keep your mind occupied. For me it was video games. Specifically, games that will demand constant attention. It's important that your mind NOT BE ALLOWED TO WANDER. Games like WoW or RTS's have a lot of slow points where your mind can slip. I would recommend old-school action games, though any decent shooter or action game should work. Make sure it's a game you haven't played before, because then it will be easier to get bored.

Of course, that's just a short-term distraction, long term you will need help because it won't go away on its own.

 

[Dags90]

Sounds like panic attacks, get yourself to a head shrinker and get yourself some cool benzos.

 

[GaryH]

It's not normal, no, but it's not uncommon.

I suffer from anxiety attacks myself (primarily, but not limited to, social situations and crowded places) and the best advice that I can give you for dealing with them is two-fold.

In the short term, breathing exercises and calm thoughts can go a long way. A lot of the process making it through an attack can be summed up by just telling yourself that you're going to be fine over and over until you believe it. It sounds simple but it does help.

In the long term, analyse your own anxiety. Figure out when your anxiety happens, what triggers it and what process you go through during once it's triggered. Become an expert about your own attacks and learn the patterns so that you know what to expect, it'll make you feel more in control which I find it often enough to prevent some of the minor attacks entirely and can help you to avoid some of the really big ones.

Also, don't be afraid to find some professional help. There are people far more qualified to help you than some random people on the internet. Everyone has different ways of dealing with these things, you need someone to help you find yours.

Good luck!

 

[Lilani]

I don't know if everyone experiences this and Im just a pussy, or if I get to be specail but...
I occansionally get really bad anxiety. This is more than just being anxious for Skyrim. I'll occasionally get the feeling like Im going to die. But its a lot worse then that, like I am convinced that I will die a horrible death and there's no way around it. To put it shortly: it feels like hell. It keeps me from thinking straight, destroys my appietite, makes me loose interest in what I'm doing, and make me phsycally sick. Its normally triggered by something, but the triggers can be random. Normally centered around people losing their innocense.
If it makes a difference, I also occanional fall into depression, but I can live with that (I actually prefer it over anxiety).

So two questions:
This isn't normal is it?

And how do you calm down after your having an anxiety attack? (open to anyone with any advice)

It sounds like you have an anxiety disorder, or some derivative of manic depression. If it really affects your life that much, see a doctor, or even better a psychiatrist. See a professional who can help you analyze what you're feeling, and if necessary get you some pills to balance you out.

 

[triggrhappy94]

Spoiler: Let me introduce you to your new best friend.

Mr Happy Pill! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

Seriously, just go see a doctor who will prescribe you drugs. Just avoid the therapists. They are full of hippy bullshit. Talking about your feelings... What am I? A pansy? Just gimme the drugs you quack!

But what if taking drugs is the easy way out? And confronting your problems is the more manly thing to do?
I also have the preconsieved notion that the pills will completely mellow me out and effect my personality.