I have GAD and I usually worry about illness, dying and barfing.  Can anyone relate to me or am I alone on this?!  It ruins my day worry about all these things...(by the way I do go to a psychologist so please don't tell me to get help..I'm not an amateur on this disorder.)
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I also have it, all I can say it that over the years it seems to get better.  I still have attacks but not nearly as bad as they used to be.  During the day I can usually control them.  The night when I am really tired, it the worst.
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It takes it toll on all involved. I usually have maic episodes, so the first signs are my needing less sleep, wanting to go out all the time, spending money, and just bend very grandious. It's hard to hide those facts from neighbors and family. I think the one it takes the most toll on is my husband. My family is in a different country so we chat daily by phone.The kids usually get shielded by visiting my husbands family, or aunts, uncles, and cousins (something they love to do) in a neighboring town. With neighbors and the cleaning lady, if asked we say I'm not feeling well, but don't go into details. I have only a few friends and they all knoz about my condition, so I tell them and they understand, offering to come over to keep me company, or offering to give me my space. My husband has to be the hardest hit because he has the huge responsibility of working, taking care of everyday things, and on top of it all, he has to take care of me. He is great though and I am lucky to have him in my life.
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yes it is true,   definitely consult a psychologist / psychiatrist, get diagnosed  with anxiety  disorder,  keep seeing a therapist, to document   your  continuing  treatment,  keep a  log   consisting of how your anxiety disorder affects your daily life not just at work ,  everywhere....consult a disability lawyer ( your gonna need one) and apply for disability.
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everyone experiences anxiety, many times to different degrees, and are triggered by different sources.  \n\nSOunds like GAD or a mild panic attack, i would talk with a doctor
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I don't know what to tell you. You really worried me a lot. But if you are concerned talk to your doctor don't be scared of asking them questions, that's why they are there to help people that are needing answers. you can also visit the web med.\nI think that's all I can say, but I pray with my heart. god bless.
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I can so relate to you. I have GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) with panic attacks and used to be agoraphobic because of them. Going to sleep is not going to help them...the best thing you can do is face the attacks. As frightening as it may be to do this, it is the ONLY way. Unless of course you plan on sedating yourself with some sort of med that's only going to hide the problem.\n\nYou conditioned yourself to be this way, you can condition yourself to not be this way. Grocery stores were a major problem, I couldn't shop. Hubby had to do all of our shopping. However, one day I made myself go in and I bought one item...got through the line and left. Full of panic....felt like I was going to pass out but instead of the normal "What if..." self talk, I replaced it with "So what..." self talk. Then the next day, I went back in and I walked down as many aisles as I could...and purposefully brought on an attack and made myself go through it. OMG, how freeing was it to remain, facing that attack, and NOTHING horrible happened. I didn't pass out, I didn't have a heart attack, I didn't lose control or make a fool of myself. I continued this for about 2 weeks..sometimes buying something, sometimes just browsing...and finally after years of a self imposed prison..I went out grocery shopping all by myself.\n\nWhile shopping may not be the issue for you......facing any of your fears or what causes the panic is what will set you free. If you need to talk, email me. Good luck.
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If you have a chronic problem with anxiety you need to see a doctor and explain what you have and how long you have it.  You may need to have special medicine to put it under control.\n\nAlso, anxiety can be felt in all ages and for most all reasons.  The key is to put it under control.  Either you control it or it will control you.\n\nNever worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will take care of itself.\n\nWorry today is tomorrow's illness.\n\nIt is a proved fact that worry causes the body to live in a stress condition which will cause illness in time.  Some are serious like cancer.  So, look for the joy of life and not the problems.  Problems should be consider as opportunities and challenges.  If you are defeated with anxiety then you will end up a failure in everything, so do not let it get the better of you.  You are bigger and better than it!
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It could possibly a panic attack.  Does it usually happen during a stressful time at work or something?  Many of those sypmtoms are consistant with people who have panic disorders. I suggest going to an anxiety disorders website, and maybe even looking into medication.  Another symptom is worrying about it for at least a week after one happens.  Also, the thing about night is it allows your mind to relax, meaning stressful thoughts get through more easily.  I hope this helps you.\n\nJust so you know, it happens to often for it to be a heart attack.  He would probably be dead right now if it were.  However, that doesn't rule out a heart problem.  You should probably go see a doctor.  I just thought I would reinforce what the other responders were saying.  I really think there is a good chance of it being a panic attack.  I have a lot of experience with them.  Also ask him if he feels he is in danger of dying during the episodes, and if he has every struggled with anxiety  \n\nwww.adaa.org is a good webite to check his sypmtoms against those of panic disorder.\n\nI really hopes this helps you.
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I understand how you feel, I had the same thing when I was younger, except I was also suicidal and had many more things. I started to take medication for my depressio which really subsided all my fears and anxieties. I havent had an anxiety attack since. My life is a lot better and I actually enjoy being alone now. Medicine is not for everyone you can also do a vitamin regiment that will help your brain balance what is irregular. Therapy also helps, because talking about it works. Good luck with your choices.
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It does sound like an anxiety disorder, particulary panic disorder. Not knowing more about you, though, it makes it difficult to give a specific answer. \n\nThere is effective treatment for this disorder, so you should talk with your physician and/or a psychologist or psychiatrist. You can feel a lot better after treatment. Read about it:\n\nhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/HealthInformation/panicmenu.cfm\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/article/60/67106?z=2951_00000_0000_rl_01
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Many  people experience what  your going through, but not many people talk about it.\n Back in  olden times they  called your experience a "night Hag" That paralyzing feeling caused  by "Her sitting on your body and  holding you down"  \nIt's a  thing of child hood past... not many people talk about that theory anymore, although it is in  some books!\n\nNow, as far as going to a Dr.  It may be a good Idea to talk to him..he might want to do  some tests, but most likely he will tell you it's normal and to not worry about it..it happens to everyone..I've had it happen many times!! It is not a fun experience..usually it will go away right away.. the longest  one i have had is like  a few minutes actually!!! THAT WAS AWFUL!!! \n\nwhen it happens to me it's helpful to relax and stay calm.. i  usually imagine my self "fighting it off" and that  usually works.   try moving your upper body  before anything else that has always seemed to help me out too.  if anything talk to your Dr. if you feel necessary..then try looking it up and doing a little research  who knows what  you might find!!
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I have been that lonely.  I know exactly how you feel.  Don't you wish you were in a tent were nobody could enter.  I have anxiety attacks therefore hated being with people.  Im depressed.  I thought everyone was talking about me or laughing at me.  I still hate big places and stay out of them.  I went to a doctor and am on medication.  Now I even drive.   I still get lonely sometimes but i could get out and can stand being in a party for a while.  you may have anxiety disorder with panic attacks.  good luck
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Hello again there!  Sorry to hear about how you feel.  I also have CFS or abstein bar.  I'm a bit of a pro at it, the difference with me is that I am a new person after my treatment. CFS starts out as Mononucleosis (MONO) the virus which if untreated turns to CFS, so that's why my doctor treats it with Valtrex.  Depression and anxiety come with CFS which also causes joint and muscle soreness, that's where the antidepressants come in.  As far as the fybromyalgia the only thing I know for it is pain management and that is something I don't dare explain because I have no personal experience but from my mother having it I know it's not easy to treat. Listen, if your doctor disagrees with the treatment that I just described to you as far as the CFS then you need to find someone who is more open to your health solutions. I love my doctor, he's so wonderful that my trust in him is unmentionable. I know it's scary to try someone new, but you need to feel better.  Wouldn't you like to feel normal again?  Be able to get up when you wake up and go.  Not fall asleep at the wheel.  You get my point.  I'm a new person and I have a new baby.  Believe me it feels good to be awake and the weight of the world is now a lot more manageable.  By the way drinking makes it worse, a lot worse!  So if you do, you need to take a break until you're all better.  Believe me it didn't help me any, I thank GOD for today. Chat with you later   I hope this info helps u a little bit. By the way if you're having trouble with a day at a time, try an hour at a  time.  Sounds like you're under a lot of stress and that makes the CFS worse all of the time.  Help is on the way,  you'll be alright. My doctor always reassured me that I'd be o.k., he is very involved with his patients and that's why everyone loves and trusts him so much
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It really depends on the person and why they are having them. I have a panic disorder and Post traumatic stress disorder so it is a serious medical condition for me. I need xanax to get through the day sometimes to keep me from having a panic attack like crazy. For that person they feel like they are going crazy and they are in constant pain. It makes me not be able to breathe and my heart races. I usually have to lie down and am afraid of everything. It is very serious for some. But some people have a better control over it.
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This is a serious illness in which I also have.  I take medication and go to cognitive behavioral therapy.  This helps you to "train" and "change" your thoughts from bad ones and get rid of the "what ifs."\n\nI usually suffer when driving and it is scary.  Hang in there, I know that it is a long fight, but maybe it is good to know that you are not alone :)
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it actually sounds like OCD, my family is full of it, my obsessions are about demonic posession and when I was having a lot of trouble with it I would be incapacitated to the point where I would whisper "jesus, jesus, jesus" for hours-- my brother constantly thinks about nuclear war and dying in a nuclear holocaust and my mother is that way with cholesterol (needless to say going home is lots of fun! There are 10 children in my family, 4 with OCD, 3 Bipolar and 1 autistic, 2 normal) It's not the wierd sort of "Monk" OCD, and not everyone washes obsesivly or anything but sometimes it's just that sort of constant automatic thought
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Could be. I was the same way and I have been diaged with bi-polar. Bi-polar 2 though. There's a differance. A lot of people with bipolar have those syptoms, but for alot longer..say you're completly depressed for over 2 weeks, then feel over happy for awhile. That's bipolar..as where I have BP 2. The syptoms are more common through-out the day. I have been taking Depekote for awhile now and my bipolar has been more under control. That and my Paxil for panic...It helped me..maybe it could help you too...see your Dr. They are familar with this stuff. They will led you in the right direction. :) Good Luck