okay, i need help.

[daniixoxo]

i just signed up for this site about 5 mins ago, because i felt like if anyone had the same thing as me or has advice, it would be here. so basiclly, i have this thing where if i get nervous or anxious my throat will tighten up and i feel like i have to gag. but now, its gotten to where im getting nervous BECAUSE im gonna gag, so its like an all day worry about me gagging which makes me gag? it pretty confusing sounding but so stressful. everyday i have at least one panic attack thinking "omg what if im like this for the rest of my life and i can never go anywhere with out gagging and getting extremely nervous" and it takes me at least 10 mins to calm down. i kinda assumed i have a major anxiety disorder with panic attacks and that i should prob sign up for a psychiatrist and get some meRAB. i mean im only a teenager, and have an extremely happy life. im not depressed, i have supportive parents and frienRAB, but i want to stop with this. i used to have ocd when i was younger where i would have to make everything perfect or i would think about it all day, and i eventually got over it. but this is just too hard for me to get over myself. the only thing that makes me feel better is that there should be a cure for me getting so anxious all the time for basiclly no reason. i know its all in my head, and that if i stop thinking about it, i wont gag. but trying to STOP thinking about it MAKES me think about it, etc. i feel like a crazy person. if someone could please give me advice i would majorlly appreciate it. I don't know if its worse for teens, but this has really gotten to me and its all i think about all day for the past 4 months. like will my life ever be back to normal where i dont have to worry about this anxiety? ): the things i used to enjoy so much are now like a "well what if i gag? what if i have a panic attack? i cant enjoy myself" i dont want to waste my life like this. someone please help. thanks.

 

[Alpine82]

Consider picking up this book:

When Panic Attacks: The New, Drug-Free Anxiety Therapy That Can Change Your Life [Paperback]
David D. Burns M.D. (Author)

Its helped me a lot with some of the questions you've posed - will I be like this forever (the answer is no), feeling crazy, stopping unwanted thoughts (worrying), etc. How we think has a lot to do with how we feel. Its hard, but you can change how you think. I'd strongly consider the help of a psychiatrist and consider this book (and others) 'homework'. It takes practice every day just like everything else to change bad habits (like anxiety), thought processes, etc..

Another excellent book from the same author, less anxiety focused however:

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Revised and Updated [Mass Market Paperback]
David D. Burns (Author)

Both are cheap, sure the library has many copies.

 

[motherocdt]

I wish I could give you the cure and also give it to my son who everyday struggles with the OCD, he has other disorders which the med's help however then his OCD comes on stronger his life has been on homebound routine now. I wish I had more help for you I will tell you what I tell him dont give up take each day as new one keep your supports close several supports by frienRAB and family have done wonders for my son. And by readings the boarRAB I see there are so many who are going thru the same or worse then both of you. I will pray for you. And I am also looking for that cure and many others and when we find it I will post for you. Mother of OCD Teen