Anxiety?

[robert42]

Hey guys,

I didnt know where to post this so mods feel free to move this if u feel its in the wrong section or i would get better help else where,

Right for the last few years but more recently i get bouts of anxiety - if thats the correct word to use - i get it when i think of doing something, like going to the pub, or thinking about when im not incontroll of my self, or anything i cant really put it down to one thing.

I feel slightly trembly (sp?) my hands just shake and i find it hard to concetrate, it can last up to 10mins its not daily, and dont go on for ages, its not seriously bad i just get a bout of fear and i dont like the fact im not incontroll of my self even thought i am. I can calm my self down eventually - it sounds worse then it is, things like this are hard to put in words - but i would like to know how to stop these feelings.

Isit anxiety?
Or a anxiety disorder?
I no longer smoke because i like to be incontrol of my self now
I found meditation helps too but this seems to be a tempory relief.

Any1 who had any experience with anything similar to this? Please any info is gd, it also helps 4 me to talk about this to ppl and i find it easier to talk 2 ppl on the net about this rather then ppl i know because im scared of the misconceptions and judgements i might get,

If u think this is too much to read then pls dont cos im sure u would be no help to me.

any help is appreciated


Also as of next week i will take St Johns Wort on advice from the internet articles ive read, any1 got any experiences? or advice?

Thanks in advance

[Its a Plant]

Well it sounds like some sort of anxiety for sure, but since no one here is a doctor, just go have it checked out to be safe.

I do know what you're talking about with the symptoms though. There is a history of mental illness in my family, and I also experience short bouts of anxiety. My deal is that I just worry about things I have to do, whether its turning in a paper or going to a wedding. My mind will just totally focus on those upcoming events and make me question every little thing. And if I'm at a really busy and hectic point in my life, I too feel overwhelmed and out of control. My mind just takes over and I analyze things way too much while the rest of the world seems to pass on by. Those things I have to do or had planned on doing are constantly on my mind. It's a total involuntary thing too, like I don't just sit down and start worrying. So I know where you're coming from, but at the same time, I don't think my anxiety is quite as severe as yours just yet. So if you're still having trouble, just go see a doctor and tell him/her exactly what you told us. Hope that helped man.

[beachguy in thongs]

Hey guys,

I didnt know where to post this so mods feel free to move this if u feel its in the wrong section or i would get better help else where,

Right for the last few years but more recently i get bouts of anxiety - if thats the correct word to use - i get it when i think of doing something, like going to the pub, or thinking about when im not incontroll of my self, or anything i cant really put it down to one thing.

These bouts having been coming on more often, recently?

You just stopped smoking pot, but you still had anxiety attacks when you were smoking pot.

It's obvious that you have an underlying problem that was being medicated by the pot.

[robert42]

thanks for your reply i dont think my anxiety is sever its never lasted longer then 5mins, and its only started recently - its not daily.

when i said ive had it for years i meant like anxietys about other things which every1 else has i.e school exams and money worries.

i will go to the docs if it gets worse. it dont seem that bad at all at the mo i will just wait n see

[Its a Plant]

Well if it's not that bad now, don't risk it getting worse, because it easily can. All you need to trigger your anxiety is something bad happening in your life, whether its a death or you lose your job or whatever. Then you might lose complete control of yourself. My dad was like that. He lost his job a couple years ago, then not too long ago he ran out of money, then a month or so ago he tried to committ suicide. Don't wait too long is all I'm saying.

[robert42]

These bouts having been coming on more often, recently?

You just stopped smoking pot, but you still had anxiety attacks when you were smoking pot.

It's obvious that you have an underlying problem that was being medicated by the pot.

Yea beachy

thats what i think, i had a troubbled youth so pot was my getaway from everything.

I smoked pot daily and things were cool up until recently my highs were shit so i quit and since ive quit ive had about 15 bouts of "anxiety" in the last 3 months, ive smoked weed since quitting and it dont seem to help because im not always anxious - not everyday i get it for like 10mins when im thinking of something. so i wouldnt know if the pot was helping me cos i havent smoked when feelin anxious as i wouldnt want it to make me worse.

[robert42]

Well if it's not that bad now, don't risk it getting worse, because it easily can. All you need to trigger your anxiety is something bad happening in your life, whether its a death or you lose your job or whatever. Then you might lose complete control of yourself. My dad was like that. He lost his job a couple years ago, then not too long ago he ran out of money, then a month or so ago he tried to committ suicide. Don't wait too long is all I'm saying.

thanks man sorry to hear about your dad too hope hes ok now.

I will see a doctor when i get a day off i just gotta loose abit of pride cos im silly like that :p i dont like my doctor tho thats my only problem hes not very understanding. Also ive been told to get my thyroid checked by sum1 who said this can cause anxiety i dunno what a thyriod is as silly as it sounds and i dunno if im in the age bracket for something to go wrong with my thyriod

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thanks man sorry to hear about your dad too hope hes ok now.

I will see a doctor when i get a day off i just gotta loose abit of pride cos im silly like that :p i dont like my doctor tho thats my only problem hes not very understanding. Also ive been told to get my thyroid checked by sum1 who said this can cause anxiety i dunno what a thyriod is as silly as it sounds and i dunno if im in the age bracket for something to go wrong with my thyriod

The thyroid is connected to the lymphatic system and is in your neck. It regulates hormones being pumped into your body. While this could be a problem, your problems sound more psychological than physical.

If you don't like your doctor, go to a psychologist. No matter what your personal beliefs are about them, or what so many people say about them (although I believe only about half that say they regularly see any sort of psychologist have been to more than one session). You'd be surprised how much just talking to them can really do. Check it out, and good luck.

[ScarlettCrush]

can you change docs?

If you have a doctor you don't feel comfortable around then you won't tell them everything they need to know and you don't get cured like you should.
Bedside manner is highly underrated nowadays, being a good doctor is more than knowing how to cure people, it is knowing how to talk to people and being open to them so you can work together to fix your health. You should feel like your doctor cares about you (at least a little) so you can feel secure with his treatment.

[WaKeNvAp]

also over the counter type herbal daily supplements might be usefull (herbist's out there correct me if im wrong) valerian root is a anit-anxiety that helps me cope with anxiety. kava kava extract in capsule forms helps me, the medicinal fiji kava i get is for bed time but the capsules from any local grocery/health store will have these. my beleif is that everyone has anxiety some more than others, it's all a matter of how you deal with it.
and yeah, i would change my doc if i were you, find sum1 who feels the same way about meds as you. the last thing you want is to be stuck with a doctor who say's you are fine when you are not. "awwww, dosnt sound too serious to me, take these placebo's and call me in a week" horse shi*

[Ganj]

Yea beachy

thats what i think, i had a troubbled youth so pot was my getaway from everything.

I smoked pot daily and things were cool up until recently my highs were shit so i quit and since ive quit ive had about 15 bouts of "anxiety" in the last 3 months, ive smoked weed since quitting and it dont seem to help because im not always anxious - not everyday i get it for like 10mins when im thinking of something. so i wouldnt know if the pot was helping me cos i havent smoked when feelin anxious as i wouldnt want it to make me worse.

Marijuana can only suppress underlying problems for so long, problems usually emerge whence you reach adulthood...well it's more likely.

I've similar problems. Anxiety is easy to control. Anxiety is fear, in short. In some cases it can be a mild obsessiveness with thoughts or actions. Meditation is great and all, I remember you referenced it in one of your previous posts, but you must remember that with meditation it too is a form of suppressing "evil"...or maybe I did it wrong? lol

There's some simple steps you can take to control your anxiety. You can ask yourself if what you're thinking is even probable. If it is and you truly believe that it can happen, then ask yourself if there are other alternatives to handling the situation if it becomes present. For instance, if you're thinking that someone is going to beat you up because you think that they don't like you for whatever reason, ask yourself if it's possible to talk things out, reach an understanding. There's many, many alternatives to many situations. Another thing...

Self-awareness. This is by far the greatest instrument! It allows you to be aware of the action, thought, emotion at hand. Thus, allowing you to cope. Remember to never take these thoughts at face value. Re-label it as anxiety, instead of identifying with it, because once you identify with it, then you're contributing to the tool that's trying to control you. You're defeating yourself. Anxiety is harmful enough, you don't need low self-esteem and low self-worth alongside. I've done a lot of self-evaluation, which comes from a lot of self-awareness...and boy, I tell you what! I was at the bookstore today, and I swear I could've bought about ten books on psychological disorders! lol...I truly believe my main problem is anxiety though. It's a bad one, man. Really, perhaps the worst. It can ruin your life. I mean to scare you, because it's something that should be dealt with. Fear is mans worst enemy. Pandora's Box is no joke. That curious bitch should be struck down by Zeus Almighty! Sent to live with the peasants or something. Shit, summon the Kraken on the bitch! lmao...oh, I watch too much Clash of the Titans.

I've read a lot about these things, man. So if you ever need someone to talk to about yourself, I'm all ears. I've got email, it's [email protected] or PeaceGMaid on aim, whichever. Though I must tell you that I rarely check my email and hardly sign on to aim, but I'll try to make an exception for you, bro. Just because we've always had similar thoughts, feelings, the works! Haha...and I thought I wouldn't like someone who was very similar to myself. I'm here for you, dude. Everyone is. You're a likable person, I'm sure anyone would assist you at the drop of a hat.

[robert42]

Thanks ganj man, much appreciated.

Yea it is easy to control, and your right we do have similar thoughts :)

I will book a appoitment with my doc and keep all informed.

Well thanks for all the info any more is appreciated - i g2g now but thanks again guys :) ill keep u informed