[xjekkax]

I am soo sick of dealing with anxiety. My chest is always tight. I try to take a deep breathe it never feels like enough air is going thru. I have never had a major panick attack. But i feel like im in constant painc mode.

[Lost&confused89]

I hope youre taking meds... Because it sounds to me thata severe panic attact is on its way... And believe someone who has been strapped down because of a panic attack...you need to find something that lets you let loose. Literally dont care what people think and just break into dance, or read a book, or heck, even go to a movie or something. Anxiety can be controlled, even though its HARD. Have faith, take a break, and relax. have faith, and youll feel the tension let loose!

[xjekkax]

Originally Posted by Lost&confused89

I hope youre taking meds... Because it sounds to me thata severe panic attact is on its way... And believe someone who has been strapped down because of a panic attack...you need to find something that lets you let loose. Literally dont care what people think and just break into dance, or read a book, or heck, even go to a movie or something. Anxiety can be controlled, even though its HARD. Have faith, take a break, and relax. have faith, and youll feel the tension let loose!

i haven't been prescribed meds in a very long time. Thats why i'm going to a doctor in a couple weeks. i can't handle the stress of this aniexty and it never goes away! its soo annoying

[Rosie23]

I have had anxiety every day for so long I don't remember what it feels like not to. I agree. It sucks.

Originally Posted by xjekkax

I am soo sick of dealing with anxiety. My chest is always tight. I try to take a deep breathe it never feels like enough air is going thru. I have never had a major panick attack. But i feel like im in constant painc mode.

I swear I feel like this too & it's frustrating that anything triggers it. Thoughts & people mostly. I hate it! Never had a full blown anxiety attack either except years ago once I hyperventilated, but nothing other than that. Don't know what to do...

[xjekkax]

i have tried breathing techniques for my one therapist, natural cures such as kava kava, but really nothing works. thats why im giving in and goign to a doctor. i hate being on meds but if it takes away this feeling i think ill be better about them

[Open Eyes]

I was checking out other support sights and read some people talking about stress.

One person talked about a drug called ganaxolone which is supposed to calm like taking a benzo but it doesnt have the side effects of benzos.

I havent really inquired about it myself yet, but see if you can find out more about it.
It is suppose to work well.

Open Eyes

[xjekkax]

that would be amazing thank youuu

[BrokenNBeautiful]

I am pretty tired of anxiety, too.

I am attempting to learn to manage it without meds.

Billi

[lancetrot]

Anxiety is a form of paranoia.The more you think of your chest feeling tight, the tighter it is going to feel. This is mostly attribute to your anxiety. The medication works good, but it is not going to help your problem to go away 100 percent. Everytime you sense your chest baffling tight you just need to state yourself that it is all in your head. I've been through this before, as I am sure many others have,

[BrokenNBeautiful]

Originally Posted by lancetrot

Anxiety is a form of paranoia.The more you think of your chest feeling tight, the tighter it is going to feel. This is mostly attribute to your anxiety. The medication works good, but it is not going to help your problem to go away 100 percent. Everytime you sense your chest baffling tight you just need to state yourself that it is all in your head. I've been through this before, as I am sure many others have,

Hmmm... I thought paranoia was a form of anxiety. Feeling anxious about people out to get me.

Just what I thought.

I agree that meds don't solve the problem they just help with the symptoms. Understanding my anxiety helps me.

Billi

[xjekkax]

Originally Posted by billi_leli

I am pretty tired of anxiety, too.

I am attempting to learn to manage it without meds.

Billi

i tried to manage it wkithout meds. I spent 6 months in a therapists office "learning how to deal with aniexty with out meds" It made me more anxious. the chick was a nut and she never taught me a thing that helped i tried so hard.

[BrokenNBeautiful]

Originally Posted by xjekkax

i tried to manage it wkithout meds. I spent 6 months in a therapists office "learning how to deal with aniexty with out meds" It made me more anxious. the chick was a nut and she never taught me a thing that helped i tried so hard.

Whatever works for you.

I have had to deal with too many "nutty" therapists. they didn't help me either. I am dealing with my anxiety with lots of self-help and doing it at my own pace. I know I can do it.

Billi

[gma45]

Anxiety does suck! That is what got me to go see a doctor even without ins. I couldn't take it, it had me paralyzed, I couldn't do anything. Now I am on meds which I really didn't want either but I had to do something so far so good. I went out got a job and am trying to start living again.

[tutitaylor]

I understand how you feel. I get this wave of anxiety that just washes over me. It is debilitating. I can't function at all. I am on meds, but still struggle with it. I think it is just something I am going to have to learn to work with it. I hope that you find some relief. Tuti

[knphelan]

My chest doesn't feel tight ever, but I constantly feel nervous. I feel butterflies all the time. I feel shaky and tense. I have constant obsessions about how others think of me and the failure to fail with bills, school, work etc. I can understand this constant feeling. It never goes away. I as well can never relax. My brain never shuts off. I agree it sucks. I also am not on any meds. Maybe that's our problem. I have had a few panic attacks but I'm not sure if they are "panic attacks" I don't get the feeling I'm going to die or anything. Just mainly I get completely crazy, hyperventilate, cry, repeat myself, talk extremely fast, and basically lose control. Hopefully we find a solution. I am thinking about seeing someone but worried about missing work and looking like a bad employee or what if my insurance doesn't cover it etc.

Originally Posted by xjekkax

I am soo sick of dealing with anxiety. My chest is always tight. I try to take a deep breathe it never feels like enough air is going thru. I have never had a major panick attack. But i feel like im in constant painc mode.

Sounds like me too. Depending on the situation or whatever it is that's causing the anxiety, I have different things happen. The one thing that always happen is my stomach starts acting up...butterflies, nervousness, queasy feeling, & aching. Never had a full blown panic attack either...only hyperventilated once. Hope you find some relief soon.

Didn't realize I've posted twice...well at least you know you're not alone *hugs*