How do I deal with anxiety disorder?!


Question: How do I deal with anxiety disorder?
I've recently realized that I have anxiety disorder, It became terrifying when I had the Stomache flu because I thought I was going to die and would have frequent panic attacks at night. I recovered from the flu 4 weeks ago and when I had to return to school I would hyperventalate on the bus. I don't know how to deal with this and it's ruining my life. I am a 13yr old girl and I would like to be able to live without thinking that each day is my last. I was so scared that i thought i had illnesses like cancer and such. I know i don't and I know that im a healthy 117 lb girl but i just can't stop assuming all these things. I don't want to take any medication, Any ideas on how to help me out?

Answers:

Cut its root. Anxiety comes because of chain reaction. The origin for anxiety lies in illegitimate desires for some object or too much of attachment or aversion towards a person.

If our such desires are not fulfilled, we feel frustrated. Frustration leads to anger. Anger leads to infatuation. Infatuation leads to confusion, doubt or suspicion or fear. These things lead to loss of memory. We don't know what we are doing is right or wrong. Our discrimination power becomes weak at that time. All these put together leads to mental tension, stresses and strains, pulls and pressures which are the main causes for getting worried. When lot of such worries coincide in our mind, it becomes anxiety. Either you try to handle it cleverly by making best use of your existing knowledge, time, energy, resources, etc. in right pursuits or join Yoga class and learn such techniques to overcome anxiety.

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I would really recommend going to see your doctor. My best friend has severe anxiety, and while she decided to start taking meds for it (which she loves by the way), the doctor also recommended some other things she could try to help with her anxiety besides medication. It definitely isn't something that you want to keep stressing over! Ask someone who deals with it on a daily basis and your doc will respect that you don't want to start meds. Good luck!



Try therapy, if it does not work, unfortunately you have to go on medication. I know Yoga helped me a lot, you might want to try it also



You can try the lucinda bassett program, which my mental health worker says helped many of her clients. You can get it used on ebay, but you have to be sure the seller includes the workbooks. You have to work the program to get the benefit.

some meds cause anxiety. Suspect even acne or allergy meds-google for side effects.

learn meditation. I like guided imagery. I know there are some free guided imagery downloads online.

there are anxiety self help books at the library

try moodgym, free computerized therapy

A lot of ladies and girls have more emotional troubles right before their periods-keep track

hot baths help me

when you are stressing over something, get busy with something else like reading, watching a movie, etc. CHOOSE not to ruminate over your worries.



"There are some differences between anxiety and panic attacks. While books are written on this topic, this will attempt to summarize some basics here for a brief overview.
Anxiety Attacks:
An anxiety attack, sometimes referred to as a panic attack, is an unforeseen periods or incidents where thereis a sudden fright or fear of intense proportions. These attacks focus on fears that are most often not rational; however the person with the disorder believes he or she is in terrible danger or at extreme risk. Most often these anxiety attacks occur all of a sudden; i.e. they are not planned nor do they come with any type of warning mechanism built in for advance action. Results are that
the person suffering the attack will feel about to faint or near death's door. People who suffer anxiety attacks report the following symptoms, listed in no particular order:
Discomfort or pain in the chest Vertigo or
Dizziness Upset stomach / Nausea Loss of
Control, Loss of Mental Stability Stress
Cold or hot flashes Heart palpitations or
near heart attack Shallow breathing Shakes / Trembling
Anxiety disorder is characterized as having anxiety feelings that are "always there / all inclusive," make people want to isolate themselves from society and hamper everyday activities with others. ~~~
Panic Attacks:
On the other hand, a panic attack does not carry with it that "always there" association. In fact, panic episodes generally burst forth, peaking after roughly 10 minutes or so, then ending after about 25 minutes. During a panic attack, 4 of the symptoms listed below (in no particular order) generally make an appearance:
Shallow breathing, even to the point of
suffocation sensation...
Increased heart rates Tightness of chest
Shakes / Trembling / Sweating Choking
sensation Upset Stomach / Nausea Vertigo
Surreal feelings Loss of Control, especially
of mental faculties Death coming on Numbing
Cold or hot flashes ~~~
The Difference:
The main difference between anxiety attacks and panic attacks is in the duration of the attack and how intense it is for the person with the affliction. While anxiety attacks are less hi-stress, they tend to last longer than the power-packed panic stressors".

Effective natural treatment for panic & anxiety attacks is shown at http://your-mental-health.8m.com/blank_25.html and pages h, & i respectively; see page z about health anxiety. If panic, learn the anti-panic breathing method before another attack, so you are proficient. Anxiety; passionflower (as directed, or 1 drop in a cup of warm water, 4 times daily may be helpful; view http://altmedicine.about.com/od/anxiety/a/passionflower_benefits.htm?nl=1 ) may be helpful, short term. I'd avoid medications, except as a last resort, and even then, only use temporarily, as they don't address the causes, merely (imperfectly) treat the symptoms, and carry risks, and side effects. Learn and employ the relaxation techniques (begin with Progressive Muscle Relaxation) and the EFT variant for use in public places, in case it is needed there.

Advice from a published psychiatrist on controlled breathing: (1.) Get a clock, or watch with a second timer. (2.) Practise for 5 minutes, 4 times daily, until proficient. (3.) Take a small breath in, and hold it, for 6 seconds. (4.) Think to yourself: "RELAX", just before breathing out. (5.) Try to feel a sense of releasing tension, as you breathe out. (6.) Breathe in for 3 seconds, then out, for 3 seconds. Try to make your breathing very smooth, and light, as you breathe in through your nose, and out through your mouth, or nose. (7.) For the next minute, continue to breathe in, and out, every 3 seconds. (8.) Go back to step 3, at the end of the minute, and proceed through to step 7, doing this for 5 minutes. Use this at the very first sign of a panic attack starting, or any time you feel anxious, or tense.




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