Douglas
04-09-2011, 12:30 PM
My name is Douglas and I am 22 years old and a college student. anxiety has been something i have dealt with my entire life but always kind of thought everyone experienced it. It wasnt until college that i realized that i have a problem that needs to be dealt with. recently, i have been constantly thinking that i have a "serious" health issue weather it be a pain in my side, a lump in a weird place (lymphnodes), pain in testicles, pain in my eye. because of all these "concerns" i constantly go to the doctor. i recently had a hospitalization from passing out from an anxiety attack. they did all kinds of tests to determine that i am completely healthy. even with these results i cannot control my anxiety and the negative thoughts in my head. as soon as i think about being nervous my anxiety returns (nausea, restless, emotional, just an overall feeling of wanting to jump out of my skin). i have a blessed life with not much too be depressed/nervous about but cannot escape my anxiety. my anxiety is making it impossible to focus on school, enjoy my relationship, and overall enjoy life. any advice, comments, or anything at all is appreciated. Thank you to anyone who listens.