Is this an anxiety attack? PLEASE HELP!?!
Question: a couple of weeks ago, i had a stomach bug. once i was fully recovered, i went to my friends house but got sick (literally). i went home, but the next day i went out with my friend. i started freaking out (mentally) because i was afraid i was going to throw up. i got naseous and scared.
on friday during my lunch period, i felt sick and felt like i needed fresh air. i was mentally freaking out again- i was certian i was going to throw up and was so scared about it i didn't know what to do. i took deep breaths and it kind of helped. today, i went out with my friend and when i started to eat, i got this feeling again.
p.s. - i've always had anxiety , since i was 8.
p.p.s- i was starting my track season on friday (i was out the whole winter season because of injury)
was i nervous because of track? do i have an excessive fear of throwing up? was it an anxiety attack?
because i really don't want this to happen at school again- it was REALLY freaky.
also, how do i stop this feeling?
Answers: a couple of weeks ago, i had a stomach bug. once i was fully recovered, i went to my friends house but got sick (literally). i went home, but the next day i went out with my friend. i started freaking out (mentally) because i was afraid i was going to throw up. i got naseous and scared.
on friday during my lunch period, i felt sick and felt like i needed fresh air. i was mentally freaking out again- i was certian i was going to throw up and was so scared about it i didn't know what to do. i took deep breaths and it kind of helped. today, i went out with my friend and when i started to eat, i got this feeling again.
p.s. - i've always had anxiety , since i was 8.
p.p.s- i was starting my track season on friday (i was out the whole winter season because of injury)
was i nervous because of track? do i have an excessive fear of throwing up? was it an anxiety attack?
because i really don't want this to happen at school again- it was REALLY freaky.
also, how do i stop this feeling?
First of all...it's basic anxiety...and you are anticipating something that may never happen...thus starting the anxiety symptoms all over again. The mind is powerful enough to conjur up emotions to go along with your 'fears' so I'd say it's time to use your 'mind' to do what you prefer instead.
I'd try to first imagine yourself going to track, or school or any place you normally would go to...and imagine these outings playing out with NOTHING happening. So say you went to track...went through the entire routine etc...and afterwards realized you DIDN'T have anxiety. How would THAT feel? Cool? Relief...big relief...? Laughter and hope on your part? You fill in the blanks. Try and do this with each situation...the mind will respond to repetitive thoughts and even more..the 'feelings' associated with them.
I'd also start to re name your 'episodes' as controlled fear, instead of FREAKING OUT...you are feeding your own anxiety with those dramatic terms...look for softer ways to express your emotions..and last but not least...distract yourself with other things that feel better...a movie you want to see, a meal you can't wait to eat...a friend you are looking foward to seeing etc.
Also...many folks are helped by drinking an entire glass of water when starting to feel anxious. Give it a shot and good luck!
tell your parents about this, and go and see a doctor
before this gets worse,
you are showing signs of "OCD"
This is so werid, i jus came on this today to ask about "panic or anxiety attacks"!
I can relate to exactly what you are saying! However your anxiety is feeling naseaus whereas mines is the feeling faint!
I have just started fainting for over 3 months now and this ultimately brought on the panic attacks, i too feel mentally freaked out and think the most irrational thoughts when im outside by myself!
My worst panic attack i have had involved me having to ring an ambulance becuase my heart was beating so fast i was convinced i was having a heart attack, also i felt so tense i couldnt even move anything of my body including my head!
What you could possibly need to to be refered to is a "cognitive behavioural therapist" they try to elimante why they think you could be takin a panic attack (you may find out it could be something completey different) and give u tips on how to control your attacks!
Hope this helps!
P.s it also wouldnt hurt to carry round a paper bag to breathe into wen u r havin an attack sounds silly but can help!
GP straight away- could be anxiety/panic, can be done and dealt with medication............get it sorted sooner than later
they can get worse if you leave them...... relaxation tapes help, the ones where you lie on the floor and do breathing excercises, GP will know which one it is.
It really sounds like a panic attack or OCD symptoms. I used to get panic attacks and would get physically sick because I grew so upset. See a therapist if you can (they're really better than general practitioners for this problem because they help you work through the problems).