This was just posted on a bunch of science related sites yesterday...It discusses the relationship between asthma and anxiety disorder. For instance, GAD is 4 times more prevalent in asthma...

That's great advice, but the problem is that is kinda the definition of panic disorder. While triggers can differ, it's often health related. In my case (and it sounds like hers as well) you fixate...

Hi Myla :)
From your description, you should talk to your doctor (or better yet your therapist if you're seeing one) about Panic Disorder, and ask him/her to contrast it for you with Anxiety...

Anxiety and fear are two different levels of the same emotion. Anxiety tends to be irrational concerns, unease, or nervousness. Whereas fear is basically the next level up.

Personally I have...

Your doctor can't help you if you don't tell him/her what's going on. Trust me, you aren't going to tell them anything they haven't heard before a bunch of times.

You shouldn't rule out anxiety just because an anti-anxiety med didn't work for you. There is no single med that works for everyone. We all respond differently to different meds. At the very least, I...

Completely normal. I have Panic Disorder which is, like yours, centered on health concerns. I can totally see my heartbeat in my chest and stomach if I'm lying still. Palpitations are also normal. I...

When I was first diagnosed with GAD and Panic Disorder, my family doc was an old school (78 year old) woman who at different times in her life had been an Army doctor, a nun, a pediatric doctor, and...

You are not over-reacting. #DonTheCon is a moron, elected by a hate filled voting block loaded with uninformed voters who somehow became convinced that an egotistic billionaire cares about middle...

You should always get checked out by your doctor when new symptoms arise, just in case. That being said, it's perfectly normal to develop new symptoms. That's actually how I found this forum.

This is why you should always check with a doctor before self-treating with "supplements"......

It's pretty clear you need to see a counselor. You have an obvious self-image issue and likely depression, which is not at all uncommon in people your age. Any age for that matter, but teens are...

Well I tried. I have no interest in discussing anything with anyone who can't make a point without insulting people.

No, I didn't dodge them. Dodging implies I don't have answers. I ignored them because of the insults that accompanied the questions.

For your first question, the answer is me. I followed my doc's...

Yes, that's a good first step. You shouldn't need to hide things from a partner, particularly things that display outwardly. Our partners should be our first line of emotional support. Admittedly...

I didn't dodge anything. I have been nothing but civil and respectful to you, yet you continue to insult me. I don't respond to insults.

It seems clear the meds you're on are not working. I was also on Busbar when I was first diagnosed and it didn't do a damn thing for me. I know others it has worked for, but it's apparent it's not...

PC-
Telling people they don't need doctors and that doctors don't know what they're doing is dangerous and false. That's the bottom lline. As much as people like us don't like to discuss it, there...

Exactly my point.

My post wasn't entirely directed at you. Further, I never said I disagree with your message. Just your delivery.

I have mentioned in other posts that there is no simple "cure". That different...

Just posted about this sentiment in another thread. Frustrating beyond belief. Welcome!

For me this is one of the hardest parts of panic disorder and anxiety. It's totally subjective. You can't share how you feel with anyone that doesn't have them. It's frustrating and in the extreme it...

I have administered them for other people twice. Kids whom I coached in youth baseball. They are basically idiot proof. But I understand the situation is completely different if you have to...

I don't think one is ever "cured" of anxiety or panic (though there are people who will disagree with me). I think...strike that...I know it can be managed to the point that it's not part of your...

That's great to hear. Do you keep anything on hand for your allergies? Like an epi-pen or something? If you do, that should help you, as a mental crutch, while you reintroduce foods.