Please help...........anxiety problems?

[Kdooo]

I am a very nervious and anxious person. Ever since i was about 15 (im 16 now) i think iv'e been having anxiety/panic attacks everyday. Lately this past month i think iv'e been having several anxiety/panic attacks a day. I mean i have had a anxiety attack when i woke up. Just like 15 minutes ago my i felt like i couldn't catch my breath,felt like there was a giant lump in my throat, i was shaking, my teeth were chattering, i had stomach and chest pain, i was in a complete panic, felt the need to run and get away and i cheaked my heart rate several times (to make sure i wasn't dying or something) and my heart rate was 130 per min. So do i have a anxiety problem? if so How can i help get rid of it?

[michael matthew]

i had the EXACT problem. my doctor put me on lexapro which gave me horrible heacahes. then he tried paxil cr which i am on now and it seems to help the atatcks not come on so sudden. it maybe working. yes you should go to the doctor before it gets extremly bad. i wouldn't leave the house i got so nervous my face was red i was choking and i felt as if i was having a heart attack. it is an awful feeling. ssri's might help. (antidepressants) they treat anxiety disorders too. benzos i heard were EXCELLENT but ADDICTIVE, only in Some people. good luck!

[Moonface]

Hi, sorry to hear you are feeling bad. It's horrible, isn't it? Believe it or not, however, you're in complete control of whether or not you have a panic attack - recognising that is the first step to overcoming it. The following steps will eliminate (or at least significantly reduce) your panic attacks and anxiety:1.Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better. 2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far. 3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/minipax.cfm?mini_ID=23With each step practise makes perfect. I hope you feel better soon. Best of luck!