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I am 24.One night I was driving home from work and started thinking about some things that had been stressing me out. All of a sudden my face got really hot and I felt like I was going to pass out.I pulled over and called my mom.I felt as though someone had knocked the wind out of me and it was hard to breath and my hand tensed up and i couldnt open them.My parents came and got me, and helped me calm down,I felt a little weird for the next couple of days but nothing like I had experienced that night.Could this have been a panic or anxiety attack?What is the difference?
I know I have experienced some anxiety…usually after a night of going out and drinking…it would get so bad that I wouldn’t even want to drive.Its hard to explain how I felt…just anxious and worried with really no apparent reason.That was over a yr and a half ago,I have a completely different lifestyle.no drinking at all.It’s strange but sometimes when I eat my face starts to feel hot and i start worrying!
3 Responses for "Anxiety, Panic Attacks?anyone Have Any Insight On My Situation?"
It sounds like you have an anxiety disorder. It can be treated, but you need to see a doctor for a checkup. Then strongly consider getting meds and behavior therapy. Don’t let anyone talk you out of taking whatever reasonable steps are necessary to take care of yourself.
Best wishes.
Well, it starts out with generalized anxiety and left untreated will work it’s way to Panic Disorder.
deadrisi
December 15th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD, is an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry and tension, even when there is little or nothing to provoke it.
Types of anxiety disorders include:
Panic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)
Specific Phobias
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Here’s a great place to start for all the specifics.
when u get a bad panic attack just take deep breaths. keep a paper with you to beathe into. i have panic attacks everyday. 2 or 3 panic attacks a day and i never passed out. i get bad ones to the point my chest gets tight. but i take deep breaths it gos away.
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