absoluterfreak
11-11-2012, 06:21 PM
Hi...
I'm new here and I think I have some kind(s) of anxiety - not sure though, so answers would be appreciated.
First of all, I have Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. This means that I am easily overwhelmed even by everyday life and easily irritated.
I always had problems falling asleep. I never fell asleep in less than half an hour, and it usually takes me between 1 and 4 hours. A few months ago I moved into a student dorm, and it's much louder at night than I'm used to. Until 4 am or later, I can hear people talking, stomping around, watching TV, coughing, laughing... my Asperger's already makes me very sensitive to noise, and I can not fall asleep if it is too loud. So I started to use ear plugs and now it's at least tolerable.
But now my sleep is seriously disturbed. I felt really tired today and decided to go to bed early at 9:30 pm. Well, I ended up getting back up again at midnight because I just did not fall asleep. I lie there, totally tired, comfortable, ready to doze off, but it just doesn't happen. And then, at some point, I get more and more awake again, and noise starts to bother me again, and eventually I become frustrated and agressive. This happens almost every night. On the weekend I usually fall asleep finally at 5-6 am and get up at 2pm. But during the week I simply get way too little sleep. I will definately see a doctor about this, but I wanted to ask if this is a usual thing for anxiety.
Now about the other symptoms: I often have stomach problems (cramps, diarrhea, constipation) for no apparent reason. Sometimes I'm nauseous for hours and don't know why. Recently I've felt like my heart is beating too fast, I'm quickly getting exhausted by climbing stairs, and my breath is shorter than usual. I'm also very irritable and easily get annoyed at everything and everyone. From time to time I feel a sudden panic, usually at night in the darkness, like the feeling after you just watched a horror movie. I expect something to jump at me any second. My skin has gotten red and sensitive, and I can't stop eating chocolate because I have such an immense hunger for something sweet. I also constantly have to pee. I mean, I drink a lot, but is it normal that you have to pee 5 minutes after you drank something? Anyway, I read that those are all anxiety symptoms.
I'm sure I've had social anxiety/phobia for years now, due to bad experiences and years of bullying. I feel intimidated by loud, extroverted people, I can't stand up for myself and I automatically assume that everyone is superior to me. I have a hard time going outside, and I am afraid that I will do something stupid and everyone will laugh at me.
Does this sound like anxiety to you? I already have an appointment with my doctor, and I'll bring it up, but I'm curious now.
I'm new here and I think I have some kind(s) of anxiety - not sure though, so answers would be appreciated.
First of all, I have Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. This means that I am easily overwhelmed even by everyday life and easily irritated.
I always had problems falling asleep. I never fell asleep in less than half an hour, and it usually takes me between 1 and 4 hours. A few months ago I moved into a student dorm, and it's much louder at night than I'm used to. Until 4 am or later, I can hear people talking, stomping around, watching TV, coughing, laughing... my Asperger's already makes me very sensitive to noise, and I can not fall asleep if it is too loud. So I started to use ear plugs and now it's at least tolerable.
But now my sleep is seriously disturbed. I felt really tired today and decided to go to bed early at 9:30 pm. Well, I ended up getting back up again at midnight because I just did not fall asleep. I lie there, totally tired, comfortable, ready to doze off, but it just doesn't happen. And then, at some point, I get more and more awake again, and noise starts to bother me again, and eventually I become frustrated and agressive. This happens almost every night. On the weekend I usually fall asleep finally at 5-6 am and get up at 2pm. But during the week I simply get way too little sleep. I will definately see a doctor about this, but I wanted to ask if this is a usual thing for anxiety.
Now about the other symptoms: I often have stomach problems (cramps, diarrhea, constipation) for no apparent reason. Sometimes I'm nauseous for hours and don't know why. Recently I've felt like my heart is beating too fast, I'm quickly getting exhausted by climbing stairs, and my breath is shorter than usual. I'm also very irritable and easily get annoyed at everything and everyone. From time to time I feel a sudden panic, usually at night in the darkness, like the feeling after you just watched a horror movie. I expect something to jump at me any second. My skin has gotten red and sensitive, and I can't stop eating chocolate because I have such an immense hunger for something sweet. I also constantly have to pee. I mean, I drink a lot, but is it normal that you have to pee 5 minutes after you drank something? Anyway, I read that those are all anxiety symptoms.
I'm sure I've had social anxiety/phobia for years now, due to bad experiences and years of bullying. I feel intimidated by loud, extroverted people, I can't stand up for myself and I automatically assume that everyone is superior to me. I have a hard time going outside, and I am afraid that I will do something stupid and everyone will laugh at me.
Does this sound like anxiety to you? I already have an appointment with my doctor, and I'll bring it up, but I'm curious now.