feeling horrible

[Jamescrider]

Hi im james im 16 and about i had an panic attack which was scary and about 1 week later i started to feel weird like ima die and its still going on i get stomach aches shortness of breath i get fatigued i can't sleep well and i have depersonalization and derealization and i worry about things am i alone??.

[Rik1233]

hi james unfourtunatley your not alone as many people including me suffer with these, its awful most times i actually convince my self im going to die, the only advice i can give is just take deep breathes, breathe in through the nose and hold it for ten seconds and then breathe out through the mouth slowly for ten seconds and just do this till the feeling leaves you. hope this works for you

[roninmd]

You are not going to die. Everything you described comes with an anxiety disorder. Still, I'm sure that doesn't make you feel better. When a panic attack or anxiety hits a high level it feels terrible. National Institutes of Health say 1 out of 25 people have a significant health impairment from anxiety or depression. Have you talked to your family Doctor about this? Don't be afraid to tell your family doctor. If he/she can't help you can tell a guidance counselor at your school and ask them to help you find someone who can help. There is effective treatment for anxiety and things do get better with treatment. And you are not alone. Many people out there are suffering as well. Be your best advocate. I am in my forties and had my first panic attack when I was twelve. I thought it was the end if the world but it isn't. Tell your parent, Dr. or counselor how bad it is. Help is out there.

[dave1960moreton]

No James you are not on your own everybody has some degree of mental health problems. You are just going through a tough time at the moment. Can You think of anything that would bring this on? You are definitely not on your own and not going mad. It is good to share with others you can trust how you are feeling. Have you seen your GP?

Let me know if I can help further my friend?

Kindregards,

Dave.

[bel_hope]

Hello James, it really hurts when someone as young as you have these symptoms. Mine started at a later age, but I always had similar issues since I was 9 years old. However, there is always hope. I just started reading a book by Claire Weekes, which I highly recommend you getting a.s.a.p. I this brought so much comfort to my life, the book's name is "Hope and Help For Your Nerves" and it is an amazing tool for all of us who go through this. Believe me, you are not alone, and your symptoms are not life threatening, even though you feel like dying. Your body is just releasing more adrenaline than what it can handle. It will pass and you will be okay. Please get the book, it is life changing!