jackieinertia
07-31-2012, 11:04 PM
So, I'm a 29 year old male who's recently started noticing symptoms of anxiety and panic attack. Or so I think anyways. I tried talking to my physician doctor about this when I had what I believe was a panic attack this past winter and she just kinda blew me off and said "Oh, that happens. Just try to relax." I'm also fairly new to the whole adult world of actually being able to see doctors and stuff since I've been uninsured until this past fall. I'll detail a few of my experiences:
This past weekend, I was bored and decided I'd meet up with my friend at a local music festival. I had no idea it was even happening, so imagine my surprise when several Chicago street blocks were crammed full of people. I fought my way through the crowd and finally found my friend, thinking the whole time "I have to get out of here." So I found him, said it was too crowded and I couldn't stay. So I went straight back home, totally embarrassed, and not sure how to proceed. Somehow riding a packed train every day doesn't bother me though.
I also have found myself getting worked up and feeling very lightheaded and sweaty when I'm shopping in a crowded store. I've taken to carrying water with me every place I go. I can do without it if it's a short trip to somewhere I know will have water available if I need it, like a restaurant, bar, or baseball game where I know I can't bring my own in. But recently, when I rushed off to work and realized I had forgotten it, I kind of freaked out, started getting dizzy and sweaty, and got off at the next stop train stop and bought the biggest bottle of water I could find.
Sometimes, I have symptoms related to eating. Like randomly when I go out for lunch at work, I'll get lightheaded afterwards and try to hide it and hope I don't pass out in front of my coworkers and sneak off and hide in the bathroom till it's passed. I've had a physical lately and the doctor said I was fine physically other than slightly elevated blood pressure she assumed was because I was nervous about being at the doctor.
Anyways, the point of this is: Where do I go now? I know this isn't right and there's probably something that can be done. Should I just find a new physician? A psychiatrist? Can I even afford a psychiatrist? Any help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
This past weekend, I was bored and decided I'd meet up with my friend at a local music festival. I had no idea it was even happening, so imagine my surprise when several Chicago street blocks were crammed full of people. I fought my way through the crowd and finally found my friend, thinking the whole time "I have to get out of here." So I found him, said it was too crowded and I couldn't stay. So I went straight back home, totally embarrassed, and not sure how to proceed. Somehow riding a packed train every day doesn't bother me though.
I also have found myself getting worked up and feeling very lightheaded and sweaty when I'm shopping in a crowded store. I've taken to carrying water with me every place I go. I can do without it if it's a short trip to somewhere I know will have water available if I need it, like a restaurant, bar, or baseball game where I know I can't bring my own in. But recently, when I rushed off to work and realized I had forgotten it, I kind of freaked out, started getting dizzy and sweaty, and got off at the next stop train stop and bought the biggest bottle of water I could find.
Sometimes, I have symptoms related to eating. Like randomly when I go out for lunch at work, I'll get lightheaded afterwards and try to hide it and hope I don't pass out in front of my coworkers and sneak off and hide in the bathroom till it's passed. I've had a physical lately and the doctor said I was fine physically other than slightly elevated blood pressure she assumed was because I was nervous about being at the doctor.
Anyways, the point of this is: Where do I go now? I know this isn't right and there's probably something that can be done. Should I just find a new physician? A psychiatrist? Can I even afford a psychiatrist? Any help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks