Hi - have been reading for a while - first time posting

[Dreambig]

Hello everyone,

Have been reading this forum for a while and it is fantastic,so many great people offering advice and their experiences. Decided to make an account and post for myself tonight for the first time as I am going through a tough time.

I am a 23 year old guy, I have anxiety and panic disorder. Have been having panic attacks and generalized anxiety for the past 2 years starting (I think from pushing myself very hard in school). My anxiety seems to be linkedto some hypochondria as I am deeply afraid that I will die suddenly from a heart attack or arrythmia (silly I know trust me).

My biggest problem is having panic attacks before bed, wondering if anyone else has this problem?

Anyway, I wanted to introduce myself and I'm looking forward to being a part of this community. Any advise is deeply appreciated.

[Nowuccas]

Hey Dreambig,

I suggest that you view my previous posts on those disorders at:

HYPOCHONDRIA: http://anxietyforum.net/forum/showthread.php?33806-BAD-Health-anxiety-Have-afew-questions

ANXIETY or PANIC ATTACKS: http://anxietyforum.net/forum/showthread.php?33197-Do-I-have-anxiety-disorder-or-something-worse&p=220006#post220006

GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER: http://anxietyforum.net/forum/showthread.php?33964-New-to-the-site-and-looking-for-help&p=223989#post223989

Learn and develop proficiency in an anti-panic attack breathing method to use in the event of one occurring. Also learn, and employ either Progressive Muscle Relaxation ( http://www.drcoxconsulting.com/managing-stress.html ) or acupressure tapping / EFT.

Give the Meridian Tapping Technique / EFT a good tryout, to see if it helps you. It is free via mercola.com or www.tapping.com (13 free videos), or www.eftuniverse.com or www.emofree.com or one of the many YouTube videos. Google: "YouTube; EFT videos".
Professionally instructed is generally preferable (Google: therapists; EFT; [your location] ). - There is a version for use in public places at http://eft.mercola.com (if you like, you can claim to have a headache, as you employ the acupressure massage / tapping on your temples, but you would then be restricted to subvocalising: saying it to yourself in your mind: "Even though I have anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself)."

Use whichever of the two works best for you.

[Dreambig]

Hey, Nowuccas,

There is a ton of great info there. I'm struggling with my anxiety right now - so all of this is well timed. Thank you so much

[Nowuccas]

Thanks for the positive feedback, Dreambig; it's encouraging to know that someone appreciates your efforts on their behalf.

[PacificCoastHWY]

I know what you mean Dreambig. There are days that I go to bed thinking that I will die in my sleep. The day after I've experienced these intrusive thoughts and gotten up from bed, I'll check myself to make sure I'm still whole and healthy.