Do I have anxitey ?

[Calii]

1: blurry vision sometimes
2: dizziness
3: feeling off balanced
4: not wanting to go out
5: not wanting to shower alone
6: feeling like waves are going through my body
7: constantly thinking something is wrong or I'm going to die.
8: fear of going to work incase I faint.
9: scared to be around large groups of people


I've went to the doctor a million times and I am perfectly healthy. I'm just sick of living like this.. Does anyone know a good medication to take these feelings away? And just to reassure myself is this anxiety.?

[maybe]

Yes those are some symptoms be strong jut know that it's ur mind I drink chamomile tea and Tila and that helps me you should try it
Hope you feel better

[Calii]

Thank you. I drink that to too actually and it makes me feel better as well.. It's just been way to hot out to drink tea lately. I know it's all mind over matter but it's hard not I think about the symptoms once they've already started..

[maybe]

I'm with you on #7 constantly thinking their is something wrong with me Or that something is going to happen =\ I just want all that to
Go away already

[jeri]

I'm with you on #7 constantly thinking their is something wrong with me Or that something is going to happen =\ I just want all that to
Go away already

Hello. I am new here. Just wanted to say that it's hard to manage anxiety and stress alone so it's good to see or talk to others like this. Jeri

[maybe]

Jeri yes it does help... It shows that ur not alone

[Calii]

Honestly since I've joined this place and the more I talk to people I notice my anxiety has dimmed down quite a bit. :) so thank u everyone

[Matt C]

Hey Calii,

I totally get it. What have you tried so far to help with this?

:)

[Matt C]

BTW, meds is not the only way to handle this... meds are a tool, but not a be all and end all.

[cork730]

Lexapro has helped me a great deal. I was nervous to go on it, but it was def worth it. Basically anxiety-free. But yes, meds are just an aide. Lifestyle changes are just as important, maybe more. Good luck!!

[Calii]

Hey Matt. I've tried mediating... Lorazapam .. Painting .. lol lots of things.. Its getting better but just today I got all foggy again.. Ugh

[alankay]

#7 and #8 kind of nail it down. Likely anxiety......a fast heart beat would seal the deal but it sounds like you at least anxious. IHMO. Alankay

[ercl]

Calli- I have all your symptoms and then some lol. I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder/panic attacks over 5 years ago. I also go through bouts of social anxiety/agoraphobia. I take Lexapro as well and it definitely made a difference. Be careful though not to stop it once you start feeling good. The symptoms will just return. I am the worst about this. I am currently have to restart taking it because I stopped for like 4 months and my symptoms came back full force. These forums are a great source of support and talking about your issues/concerns really makes a difference. I think that the people that suffer from anxiety internalize everything. So, being able to share relieves a lot of that.

[Calii]

Ugh I feel dizzy even right now :( and I'm laying down it sucks.. I was doing good for a few days. The thing is I don't want to be stuck on pills for the rest of my life .. I'm seeing a counsellor soon but don't have that much faith in it.... I'll see how it goes

[freakin@40]

I know what you mean too. I just had 3 good days and thought maybe the worst was behind me. My anxiety just started about 3 weeks ago. I tried going for a run last night which I have always enjoyed but it brought back some of those fuzzy, dizzy feelings. I haven't been able to shake them all day. Nothing atop intense but enough to get my anxiety back up.

Little down and discouraged tonight. I want to do the things I used to enjoy, but I don't like this feeling.