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anxiety
okay so I think I may be suffering from some sort of anxiety disorder. I have looked on many websites so I'm really just looking for advice from someone who may have the disorder or who knows someone who has it. I don't want to go to a doctor quite yet just in case Im just imagining things. I constantly feel like people are watching me when I know they arent, I always have to be on time to everything and if Im not I can't force myself to go (I dropped out of the first college I went to because of this), I randomly get these horrible heart pains when Im nervous every few months (they began when I was in 6th grade) that cause me to be short of breath and my left arm to ache, I constantly play with my hair, bite my nails, and the inside of my mouth until I annoy people to the point where they tell me to stop, I always think about what people will think of me even before I do things...I know this is long and there is much more but this is effecting things I do everyday, I need help and my parents say its just my personality so I'm afraid to go to a doctor fearing I'll sound stupid. Thank you.
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One thing I can say, is that at the very least you should go see the dr to put your mind at rest. Im not a dr, so I cant say for certain if you have an anxiety disorder, but some of your sypmtoms also seem to mimic ADHD, and the two can shadow each other alot. I have both. There are alot of treatment options out there, and they can help you function pretty well. Please do not allow your family to diagnose you either, unless they have a medical degree. And as for it being your personality...Anxiety disorders, adhd, all these things tend to be existent even when we are kids, and can get worse during situations in our life, like change or stress...So again, go to the dr, they wont think anything bad, they are here to help, and see this stuff alot.
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That sounds a heck of a lot like what I've got, and I have anxiety disorder. But there is a silver lining to every cloud.
First off, it's a fairly common disorder, and easy to treat with either counselling, medication or a combination of both. You will want to see a psychological professional as opposed to a family doctor, because they'll be able to better work with you to determine what you need to get you where you should be.
Secondly, you may be able to get some help with school. I found out that the disability services department of my college has programs in place for people who have been officially diagnosed with anxiety. Now I get excused from classes without penalty, I get extensions on assignment deadlines, and I get to write my exams in a separate room, with extra time to write them in.
Your doctor won't think you're stupid, and your parents don't know what you're dealing with. People who don't have anxiety or know it well tend to think of it as being overly dramatic, but that's not true. You have every right to live worry-free!
One thing to do is to get plenty of exercise and rest, and try to take some time each day to relax. Eat well-balanced meals, and just take good care of yourself in general.
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Hello.
You should never be afraid to see a doctor :(. A disorder is considered something that is debilitating and interferes with your life. I'm no doctor but I am a psychology student and your symptoms sound like Generalized Anxiety Disorder to me. Here is a link with more information.
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Please see your doctor if this continues to be a problem. You will not appear stupid and can only benefit from therapy or else medication.
Take care <3.
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