I feel really depressed nowadays .. ?!


Question: i basically have no life. i suffer panic attacks and i have trouble going to work, so i don't go at the moment. i am waiting on seeing a counseller but it's taking forever. i basically sit in everyday and it's really depressing me. because i suffer panic attacks i can't go anywhere and have trouble going places if i'm not with one of my parents. my doctor says my counseller will help that but until then what should i do? i used to have 4 friends but they obviously weren;'t true friends because ever since i've started having panic attacks they don't want to know me and just don't feel like talking to me anymore. instead of helping me they feel annoyed because i can't go to malls or anything with them anymore and get fed up. i only feel comfy being outside - that sounds crazy, but everytime i go somewhere inside i feel like i need air and suffer panic attakcs (places like malls). i just feel really depressed sitting in all the time. does anyone have any ideas? sorry this was quite long.


Answers: i basically have no life. i suffer panic attacks and i have trouble going to work, so i don't go at the moment. i am waiting on seeing a counseller but it's taking forever. i basically sit in everyday and it's really depressing me. because i suffer panic attacks i can't go anywhere and have trouble going places if i'm not with one of my parents. my doctor says my counseller will help that but until then what should i do? i used to have 4 friends but they obviously weren;'t true friends because ever since i've started having panic attacks they don't want to know me and just don't feel like talking to me anymore. instead of helping me they feel annoyed because i can't go to malls or anything with them anymore and get fed up. i only feel comfy being outside - that sounds crazy, but everytime i go somewhere inside i feel like i need air and suffer panic attakcs (places like malls). i just feel really depressed sitting in all the time. does anyone have any ideas? sorry this was quite long.

i'm similar to you in a lot of ways except i do feel more comfortable when i'm home and i'm 24. but i'm not working right now bc i'm tryin to work out my anxiety problems. i know how it can take over your life. i'm wondering how ur 17 but said u already dropped out of college. if u want to talk online on aim my screename is TheBTPYoda. i've lost a lot of friends too. its not bc they didn't want to deal with me, its bc i was too embarrassed of my problems.

i just wanted to add that i'm seeing a psychologist and a psychiatrist so i'm trying out medications right now. so i've been through it all and am still goin through it now.

have you seen a dr...if not go..he can give you something to take for them...i carry pills in my purse so if i start to feel that way i can use them.....you are not alone in this but do see a dr...the longer you wait the harder it is going to be on you...you need to finish college...enjoy life....

You can get on medication to help with the symptoms of panic attacks, and paranoia, and depression, or you could see a counselor. It seems like you really need professional help bc your illnesses are messing up your life. I am a LOT like you, but recently I over come my fears, and got back into high school, I dropped out once because of my fear also. But, I recently got on prozac and feel a lot happier, more easy going, and am now back in school. I was in your position once though, when I rarely ever left the house. You need to realize God made this world for YOU to enjoy to, and you have every right to enjoy life as much as everyone else, be happy, relax, and remember the paranoia, and worrying is all in your head, just try to take a deap breathe. I am here if you need me girl. My aim is pixiesweet89@aim.com.

Try exercising or taking up martial arts. It's a good way to build self confidence and meet people. Just remember there are millions of people out there just like you, so relax and think positive.

What you don't want to do is rush into a serious relationship if you're single. You want to build yourself up first.

try to overcome your fear

This sounds serious, but fortunately, it's not uncommon and there are treatments that can help you.

At this point, you need a health care professional to evaluate whether your depression is leading to panic attacks, or your panic attacks are depleting the neurochemicals in your brain, leaving depression in its wake.

Is it possible to see the school nurse where you were a student? Or make an appointment with your family doctor, a psychiatrist, or even go to the ER. You can also look in the phone book for the # of the local crisis hotline. They should have all kinds of referrals to offer for your specific problem.

When you see this person, he/she can make a general evaluation and if necessary refer you to a specialist who can make an accurate diagnosis. Then the problem can be treated medically instead of or in addition to talk therapy.

I wish you well and hope these suggestions help.

The first answer you received?? Very sensitive...someone that knows whatyou are going through can be a great friend at this point. That being said..if you can see a doctor an dlet him give you his opinion..it could be a start in the direction of healing and getting your life back. It is possible for you to be in control again...you don't have to feel like this. You
are not alone. Trained people know how to help!
Been where you are ....?





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