I am having symptoms including being very impulsive - get idea into head and feel the need to do it there and then, get upset when I can’t do it or people tell me it’s not feasible, racing thoughts, severe mood changes, chest pains, – shortness of breath/unable to breathe, feeling of blood rushing to head, hard uncontrollable shaking, feeling of loss of control in terms of actions – worried about what will do/what is capable of, loss of memory of event afterwards, racing thoughts, episodes often happen in uncomfortable home, or social situations, when feeling intimidated, find it hard to communicate, always been a social person until the past 3/4 months. I also constantly have a general feeling of being really down and depressed and negativity.
Could I be suffering from anxiety? I am to scared to go to my doctor for fear of being laughed at and told I'm being stupid, silly I know but no amount of reassurance seems to convince me otherwise, even though I know I'm being silly. Is there any way in which I can ease the symptoms?
Could I be suffering from anxiety? I am to scared to go to my doctor for fear of being laughed at and told I'm being stupid, silly I know but no amount of reassurance seems to convince me otherwise, even though I know I'm being silly. Is there any way in which I can ease the symptoms?
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It does seem like you may be suffering from anxiety.
The best way to feel better is to talk to a doctor or a T about it.
You could also use relaxation and breathing techniques.
The website below is PsychCentral's anxiety forum, it may help with some ideas as well...
http://forums.psychcentral.com/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=anxiety
Best,
Clyde
Please try relaxation exercises or deep breathing techniques and then, when you are in calmer moments,observe what thoughts/situations/people cross in your mind whenever those episodes occur. If you find any pattern there tackle it accordingly by communicating with people concerned and also carrying along your social supports.In fact if you keep on bringing those situation when you are deeply relaxed,it gets desensitized and you will be better off.Still not resolved or along with those measures,you may go in for other measures suggested by Clyde.
It does sound like anxiety to me, also possible OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and I heavely suggest going to a doctor or therapist or psychiatrist. Maybe try relaxing through yoga or writing or reading or something.
Best of luck!
Leanne