With an average resting heart rate of 62, I'd say I'm in pretty good shape. I traveled 2.2 miles during on my walking and running. I burned 2200 Calories, and I walked 5000+ steps.Quote:
Originally Posted by needtogetwell
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With an average resting heart rate of 62, I'd say I'm in pretty good shape. I traveled 2.2 miles during on my walking and running. I burned 2200 Calories, and I walked 5000+ steps.Quote:
Originally Posted by needtogetwell
I would say you are in excellent shape. :)
I'm going to slowly try more things, hopefully finding more things I like.Quote:
Originally Posted by needtogetwell
Hi I'm 19 years old and I'm having really bad panic/anxiety attacks nothing helps not even the meds , I'm having fear of rabies like very terrified I can't get it out of my head I don't wanna eat or drink nothing fells like j can't swallow anything , get nervous when I'm gonna drink a fluid I'm not scared just get an anxious feeling when about to drink something.? Nothing but paranoid thoughts and I feel like crying can someone please reply to this I would appreciate it.?
I started thinking back, and I think I had signs of anxiety back since January. Okay, so on some Monday's I would get really bad stomach pains, and I would have to come home from school. It seemed to only happen on Mondays. This was like the 2nd Monday of the 2nd semester this started happening. So, maybe that has something to do with all of this? Then when my grandpa died, I was mostly emotional than, but about two months later I didn't have emotions, but physical symptoms. Oh god, those will worry you to death. But, I think I am okay, little anxious? Yeah. Worried about my diet? Little bit. But, I think that can be fixed over time. I've always been a really picky eater. But, I'm sure I can find SOMETHING I like. Anyways, I'm going to go eat a big plate of spaghetti with some toast and not worry about how good or bad it is for you. Because I'm only 17 and I'm fairly active. I'm fine!
Plus, I promise, those of us that eat healthy have our days.. Or weekends. LOL. I enjoy a nice fat burger and french fries sometimes! You gotta live a little ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by TrueTimmy
If it was rabies, you wouldn't be so anxious about it. You're fueling your anxiety by denying yourself food. You're trying to make yourself think something is wrong with you, when in reality. There is probably nothing wrong with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by DiegoDuran55
Isn't it funny, Timbo, that when someone says something that is irrational, you all of a sudden sound completely rational? You sound like a fu*kin psychiatrist with that responseQuote:
Originally Posted by TrueTimmy
When you are feeling a bit stressed and anxious and have some stupid thoughts, think about what you would say to someone who had those same irrational thoughts
Let your own advice lead you to the promise land.......
.....where 72 virgins will be waiting fo........ Hold on, that was for my friends that blow themselves up
.......where you will never feel anxiety again
You got this, Young Tim. Celebrate with a cookie or two that is high in fat and cholesterol
You've got it! You are fine. Enjoy your spaghetti. You don't know how happy I am to hear you say that!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TrueTimmy
I know right. I just got back from a nice walk. Exercise is great. almost 3 miles today. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by NixonRulz
I think this thread is close to a record in 3 days! All positive stuff!
Tim, you have come so far in 3 days. Go back and read the first post and then your last few. Definitely not the same guy! I liked the guy in the first post, and really impress with the guy in the last few and like you even more.
You have managed to do what many who come here fail with. You have been open to suggestions and advice from many and made it your own.
You rock!
Who's Tim?Quote:
Originally Posted by needtogetwell
;)
Smart *ss!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by NixonRulz
Thank you!! Hey, is there an application on phones for this community?Quote:
Originally Posted by needtogetwell
There used to be. You would have to search google play or the App Store. I got mine a couple of years ago so I don't know if it is still out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrueTimmy
Well have some anxiety today. Not that bad though.Quote:
Originally Posted by needtogetwell
Hello everyone.
I've not been eating a lot ever since I got anxiety. I'm still only getting two meals a day. And one of those meals is cereal. Anyway, sometimes I feel a little lightheaded? Just a little, it seems to occur more when I sit down and I'm on my computer. I didn't have side-effects when I first started taking my SSRI (Zoloft). But, I feel light headed. Could that be due to me exercising, and not getting enough food? I run 3 times everyday for about 7 minutes. I like to cut up my Cardio to make it easier.
Thinking it could be a combination of things.
Side effect of SSRI, possibly, you are still getting used to it so until a good 4-6 weeks have gone by until most side effects go away.
Are you running in the heat of the day? I hope not. NC can get plenty hot in July!
Btw- happy 4th of July tomorrow if I don't talk to you. Have a fantastic day '
It's been cooler here the passed few days but my schedule is usually after breakfast, before dinner, and after dinner. But, I didn't have these side effects when I first started taking them. Maybe it could be due to me eating two meals a day? I don't know. I just feel a little lightheaded.Quote:
Originally Posted by needtogetwell
Another weird symptom is that whenever I'm laying down, and I'm talking. My chest gets a vibrating sensation. It's weird. It doesn't hurt.
I was talking to Goomba about this yesterday. So, I haven't been taking too good care of my teeth or gums. I never got into the habit of it as a kid, and now I brush it hurts a little and my gums bleed. I tried flossing this morning and whenever I would spit, it would literately be blood. So, this has caused me some trouble. I'm trying to get a dentist appointment for next week. I hope I don't have gum disease or whatever.
Just keep up with the brushing and flossing. The bleeding will stop when your gums get used to it.
I'm trying to make it a habit. I'm trying to start taking better care of myself. I swear, anxiety is a viscous cycle. Always seeking reassurances, and worrying. I even know I have anxiety, but I feel like there's more wrong with me other than anxiety. Like, I didn't think your gums were supposed to bleed whenever you brush and floss them. I kind of regret not caring in my earlier teenage years. Of course, one good thing about my genes is good teeth according to my family. My great grandma didn't even own a toothbrush until she was grown, and she died in her 80s with all her original teeth. I'm still kind of worried about my health in general. Bleeding gums whenever I brush and floss, feeling light headed, chest pains and arm pains every so often, like sometimes I think I'm just dying because I haven't taken good care of myself because I was a careless teen and thought I was invincible. Anyways, thank you for your response getwell.
Hey!
As Needtogerwell said! The worst thing to ever do is google. In the past I've had myself believe I had a heart attack, stroke, brain tumor, ALS....A whole bunch of stuff. AND that is because I constantly googled symptoms. It is your mind playing ticks. I can't say much about the diet and such because to be honest my diet isn't all that great. But I would really stay away from processed foods and soda. I head if you stop eating such foods it will improve your mental health.
You are a 17 year old guy. I'm sure you are a lot more healthier than you think. Anxiety is an awful thing. If your appetite doesn't improve within a few more weeks go to your doctor because maybe you need a different kind of med. Anxiety and panic attacks are usually caused by stress, social situations, and things that are really bothering you. I haven't read all of your posts but I would also see a therapist if I was you. They will work on skills to help you cope with anxiety and what to do during a panic attack.
My therapist makes me write in a chart and it helps a bit.
Situation: What were you doing, where were you, and what was going going on when your panic attack started.
Negative thought: What were you thinking?
Feeling(s): Examples: Sad, anxious, annoyed, angry, irritable.
Bodily symptoms: Examples: Chest pain, difficulty breathing, shaky, tense, feeling detached.
And your behavior: What did you do to try and cope with your anxiety?
Anxiety is like a cycle and to stop it you have to break it. That's when you try to take your negative thoughts into more positive ones.
Example:
Anxiety producing thought: I can't go. I'm going to have a panic attack and lose control.
Now you have to reform that thought into something like: I may get anxious, but I've survived and I can survive again.
It will take a LONG time, but remember. Anxiety and panic attacks are NOT harmful. You may feel discomfort, but they will NOT kill you. And I heard breathing with your stomach, not chest. When you breath with your chest you start to feel tight and that is when the chest pains start. Then you start hyperventilating. So put one hand on stomach, one on your chest. First you want to take a breath OUT then slowly breathe in. Do you know Matilda? Mara Wilson? You're a few years younger than me. But she was a kid actress. Search up on youtube: Mara Wilson Anxiety. I THINK it is the first video. But if you see a girl wear a black sweater with her hair up titled Mara Wilson for project UROK that is the video.
Please remember I am not professional. I am only going by experiences and what I have read/people have told me. But I would talk to someone about what is bothering you. :)
Hopefully this helped. Especially since I don't know you. What may work for one person may not work for another. But it's worth a try. I am so sorry for your grandfather. I lost mine last February. :( I wish you all the best and I promise you will get better. ^^
Thank you. I appreciate all the help. I'm a little worried about my jaw right now. Sense I'm going through this face of thinking I have gum disease. I was eating something, and my jaw started feeling fatigued.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex94
Completely anxiety! My jaw sometimes goes numb or stiff. My cheeks and nose tingle.
But the bleeding whenever I brush my teeth :(
When do you go to the dentist? It isn't anything to worry. Probably due to not flossing. They bleed because you need to floss to get the food and stuff out from your gums. Tell your dentist when you go and they will help and show you how to floss properly. The bleeding and soreness will go away after a while. It's probably nothing to worry about. I use to get the same thing when I didn't floss. But when you go to the dentist just tell him. :)
What do you like to do during the day?
It's been about a year and half since I've been to the dentist. The next one I go to will be new. Hopefully I can get an appointment sometime next week with my grandmothers dentist. I've never had any cavities. I fear of getting advanced gum disease and loosing my teeth. I probably wouldn't be worrying so much if I didn't have Generalized Anxiety Disorder complimented by hypochondria. I'm pretty much off the heart attack and on about my gums and teeth now. Just like the reason I was worried about getting heart attack was because of the unhealthy food I ate 24/7, is like the reason me worrying about gum disease because I haven't put much effort into taking care of my teeth. It's a viscous cycle that ruins the quality of your life. Things I like to do? I like playing video games, sometimes walking/jogging, doing recreational activities with friends, but I just cannot seem to get the same enjoyment I used to out off anything of these things. It's like "Oh, my gums are bleeding, I wonder why? Gum Disease? It all makes sense I haven't been brushing much, and I've never flossed at home. I'm going to lose all my teeth and no girl will talk to me." The dentist mentioned my gums were a little red last time I went but I never told her about the bleeding gums. But at this new Dentist I hope to address all my problems and they're understanding of it, and try to give me a painless solution.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex94
Okay. You are NOT going to lose your teeth. :) Just brush and floss in the mean time. But I totally get you. My anxiety has been god awful for the last month and all the things I like to do just don't interest me or I feel anxious doing them. But it will get better.
My grandpa had dementia all of the sudden and I get worried when I can't remember things. Like where I placed my phone, or why I'm irrationally worrying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex94
You are too young for that. Did you thinking about talking to a therapist?
Anxiety can actually cause forgetfulness! Just something to think about. Forgetting where you placed your phone is the perfect example of the types of things you can get forgetful about with anxiety.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrueTimmy
Ugh, I was just brushing my teeth and I swear it looked like I had ketchup all over it :(. So much blood, I'm really paranoid about it. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex94
I really wish I could find a vegetable I like. It kind of freaks me out that I don't like them, and I think there is no hope for me.
Hey Tim,Quote:
Originally Posted by TrueTimmy
Don't give up, your tastes will change over time. At some time you will find a veggie that you like.
Health anxiety absolutely cripples me. What's worse is that no one ever seems to understand or just dismisses me...
Oh my god, does anyone have a solution to post nasal drip. I've had it for about four days and it's annoying me so bad.