Hi,

[Catherine Granados]

My name is Catherine, I'm only 19 years old and I think I'm crazy.

I was in a car accident about 8 months ago, and my life has basically gone downhill since then. I'm typically a happy person but it seems that lately I mask my happiness and inside I just feel hopeless like I cant seem to find light at the end of the tunnel. For the longest time I have felt like I have heart problems. I have had an EKG done, Ive visited 8 doctors and they have all told me they do not think it is my heart and therefore dont continue with any further tests. For the past 3 days I have been feeling shortness of breath and it came on so sudden I thought it surely is my heart. But I dont get a fast heart beat and when I go to the gym and work out I dont feel overly tired, its just my shortness of breath when I am just sitting. I am terrified to drive but I still have to every single day to get to classes and work. I suppose I am in denial of it all just being in my head. I feel like Im looking for an answer that I'm terrified of hearing. I think I am doing this to myself. I tremble sometimes in my car. I never thought this could happen, that I could feel as crazy as I do. I feel like I always want to cry and that crying is the only way I can feel better. Doctors have prescribed anti depressants to me but I refuse to take them because I dont want medicine controlling my emotions. Sometimes these feelings of shakiness, and shortness of breath just happen even when I am not thinking about it. Its like anxiety has taken control of me and it just happens without me having to think of anything? if that makes any sense at all. I guess I'm not looking for any answers at this point, just comfort. I just want to feel like I'm not crazy. I just want to stop crying and not be judged by this. I guess that's why I'm here.

[agraves911]

You're not crazy. Crazy people don't know they're crazy. I think you have anxiety. Taking those med like your doc said would be a great start. You said that you didn't want your emotions to be controlled by meds but you also said that you didn't want to feel this way anymore that's why you should try and take the meds.you might also want to seek therapy. Talking about what's bothering you can be a great help.

[Saldav]

My name is Catherine, I'm only 19 years old and I think I'm crazy.

I was in a car accident about 8 months ago, and my life has basically gone downhill since then. I'm typically a happy person but it seems that lately I mask my happiness and inside I just feel hopeless like I cant seem to find light at the end of the tunnel. For the longest time I have felt like I have heart problems. I have had an EKG done, Ive visited 8 doctors and they have all told me they do not think it is my heart and therefore dont continue with any further tests. For the past 3 days I have been feeling shortness of breath and it came on so sudden I thought it surely is my heart. But I dont get a fast heart beat and when I go to the gym and work out I dont feel overly tired, its just my shortness of breath when I am just sitting. I am terrified to drive but I still have to every single day to get to classes and work. I suppose I am in denial of it all just being in my head. I feel like Im looking for an answer that I'm terrified of hearing. I think I am doing this to myself. I tremble sometimes in my car. I never thought this could happen, that I could feel as crazy as I do. I feel like I always want to cry and that crying is the only way I can feel better. Doctors have prescribed anti depressants to me but I refuse to take them because I dont want medicine controlling my emotions. Sometimes these feelings of shakiness, and shortness of breath just happen even when I am not thinking about it. Its like anxiety has taken control of me and it just happens without me having to think of anything? if that makes any sense at all. I guess I'm not looking for any answers at this point, just comfort. I just want to feel like I'm not crazy. I just want to stop crying and not be judged by this. I guess that's why I'm here.

Your not crazy! If you were crazy you wouldnt even be able to describe your symptoms. Anti depressants will help, they dont control your emotions, if you have a chemical inbalance the meds will help balance them. Anxiety is most likely your problem. If you smoke pot stop! Sativas cause anxiety, trust me I know first hand. Feel free to ask me about symptoms, i've had them all. Lol its true knowledge is power. The more you know, and find out other people share your symptoms, youll realize your not going crazy its just anxiety.

[alankay]

Sounds like anxiety and a good place to start is your doc or a therapist. Alankay.