Anxiety? Please help

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Right now I feel the lowest I have ever felt in my life. I think I've always had some kind of anxiety problem. Back when I was 12 I had to end up going to a very small school of less then 30 students because I couldn't cope with the size and amount of people in a regular high school. Back then I felt dizzy, ill, burst into tears and sometimes was even physically ill even at the thought of going to a large high school.

Now I've finished school and have been accpeted into Tafe, but all those feelings came rushing back and it was even worse this time round. I thought perhaps it was just that I was young and scared all those years ago but now I think it's something more. I can't even describe how ashamed and dissapointed in myself that it's happened again.

When I think about it I realised that my problem was never actually fixed, it was only catered to. So how do I get help? I don't know how I can even explain it to my parents so far they just think I'm a little nervous. I don't think I could go to Tafe the way I am and I think sorting this out is my nuraber one priority. Otherwise I'll never be able to get a job or meet new people.
 
First thing SpiralNeko, don't feel ashamed or disappointed about what you are going through. There are so many people out there having similar anxiety that you are. You're definitely not alone.

I see that you are in Australia. I'm not sure how the process works, but I'd make an appointment with your Family Doctor or GP to discuss the matter. Start from there.

As for your family, I would sit down with them and express your concerns. Get feedback from them. Know that love you and have your best interests at heart. You've taken the first step by coming here and discussing what is going on. That is a huge step.
 
hi guys,,,
You haven't mentioned what let's you down either some incident or some thing else.Anxiety is a perfectly natural reaction to stressful situations.Use these Antidepressants fluoxetine and paroxetine.Make a routine of exercise.try to practice some of the relaxation techniques.
 
Thank you so much for the advice bpracyc it's nice to know that it's not uncommen or anything like that. But i still can't help but feel dissapointed in myself. I'm planning to have a talk with my parents today about it.

@ tonyblair, well if you mean what I'm anxious about then I guess it's just that it's so large and there'd be so many people, I'd worry about fitting in, even being able to talk to someone, erabarrassing myself in front of people, not knowing what to say and feeling ill (dizzyness, nausea, vomiting etc). Which probably doesn't help cause worrying about feeling that way would most likely make me sick in the end.

But would I have to take medication aren't there treatments without having to pop out pills? Because I've heard that some can be addictive and if you stop taking them then you feel worse. Also wouldn't there be side affects?
 
No worries, SpiralNeko. I hear what you are saying about the disappointment. It happens to the best of us all. Just remeraber to not be hard or down on yourself. Give yourself the credit for all of the good things happening in your life.
 
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