Is it normal that i feel like this when i have anxiety?

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i have severe GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). lately when i get anxious,it hasnt been baout anything in particular.. ill just be sitting there and get this overwhelming feeling of anxiety. it makes me feel suicidal. i would never do anything like that but i just hate that feeling that youre at a dead end.... does anyone else experience that when theyre anxious or is that just me?

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  • hotchickie81
    13 years ago

    I get like that... and then I have trouble breathing. Feels like a huge weight on my chest... and like my heart is going to explode. I hate it!

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  • ThatUglyDoll
    12 years ago

    Magnesium for heart palpitations. Alot of people don't realize that magnesium/calcium suppliment can calm the tight feeling in your chest. And the heart pounding thing. As for the depression. Read some Ekhart Tolle. It will cheer you up a little.

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  • dazed_and_confused
    13 years ago

    yeah thats exactly what its like for me too!! its so annoying :(

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  • dazed_and_confused
    13 years ago

    thanks everyone!
    to answer your quesitons i AM on meds.. i started them a while ago and they definetely are helping,but maybe not enough? im not sure.
    i dont see a counsellor right now... had some bad expereinces with them and refused to go for a few years..decided i was being stupid and tried to get into one but they said itd take a while. so right now im in an anxiety support group for teens (im almost 17) and its really good. and i have my nameon the waiting list for a psychiatrist.
    i dont have much caffeine, i am trying to excercise more regularly... but i kinda have a problem with food... not really an eating disorder but yeah.. and sleep. i kinda ave weird sleeping patterns, cause i never seem to get to sleep.. it takes me a few hours sometimes.

    sorry for the long reply.. lol. but thanks everyone, im glad its relatvely normal

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  • arguablyNormal
    13 years ago

    Ditto all the above comments (personal experience here too) but I want to add: when your doc suggests all the "natural" things that help -- getting plenty of sleep, eating right, limit caffeine, regular exercise, etc etc -- listen and do it! All of those things really do make a difference.

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  • Mel
    13 years ago

    I too have GAD, but Im on medication because if Im not the anxiety & panic is so bad I physically cant stand it. I sometimes (when TRYING to get off my meds) would have an overwhelming fear that I might "go crazy" & kill myself. Its weird bc I wasnt suicidal...I was afraid Id go crazy & BECOME like that. It was a constant fear. I suggest you talk to your Dr. asap. No one should have to feel like that, theres many options that can help. Anxiety, stress, panic can cause & do intense physical & mental issues if untreated. Get help :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    It's normal. I have Social Anxiety and GAD, it's normal to just be anxious about nothing.

    If you don't see a psychiatrist or are on meds, you should look into it since I've found both to be really effective.

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  • runnergirl
    13 years ago

    That is very normal for uncontrolled GAD. Are you on meds and seeing a psychiatrist and counselor? You need to tell them or it will get worse. Your meds need adjusted. That happens sometimes and it's no big deal. (BTW, I'm a psychiatrist)

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