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Too much stress? (Long story)

I have checked out bluelight, read some of the things about LSD and stuff but they were mostly about seeing a therapist, which I'm already doing.

I don't know if this is a trigger, but when I'm alone or at home not really doing anything I feel like the awareness of my condition is a lot greater. I feel more uneasy(?) when I get this increased awareness and I feel like I'm a super hypochondriac now. I keep thinking I have some sort of horrible mental illness and I keep hoping its something physical like low levels of serotonin and I'd be cured with some meds but idk...That's the worst part, not really knowing.

I don't really want to take benzos all the time, the withdrawal symptoms all look horrible.

huh said:
ughhhhhhhhhhhh

I've been fine...for a long time...but I just made flight reservations on a very small plane flying from Fort Myers to the Keys... I was totally fine about flying on the large commercial jet to Florida
but now I'm mojo ing myself into pre panic I think!
about this little propeller plane...
it's so stupid because I used to not be afraid of ANYTHING! heck used to be I'd even jump out of that little plain no problem!!


dang it


sorry... just thought this was a good place to rant about panic and anxiety etc......seems everyone knows the feeling here:)
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Yea that sucks, it feels like things that used to cause me some anxiety are now multiplied 100x...
 
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Vinsanity93 said:
I have checked out bluelight, read some of the things about LSD and stuff but they were mostly about seeing a therapist, which I'm already doing

.:smokingsomb

I don't know if this is a trigger, but when I'm alone or at home not really doing anything I feel like the awareness of my condition is a lot greater. I feel more uneasy(?) when I get this increased awareness and I feel like I'm a super hypochondriac now. I keep thinking I have some sort of horrible mental illness and I keep hoping its something physical like low levels of serotonin and I'd be cured with some meds but idk...That's the worst part, not really knowing.

I don't really want to take benzos all the time, the withdrawal symptoms all look horrible.


Dude!


...you didn't tell me you were doing LSD.... that can totally cause your "condition" also Adderal has a side effect of OCD>>>
I honestly don't care....and have no right to judge:rolleyes: been there done that
...but could be a contributer to the symptoms.... add smoking weed... too...?.

stop for 1 month....see what happens
you are ..... a..."sensitive".....

.just sayin
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Lol, its been about 3 months since I've done anything, even my beloved alcohol. Adderall I stopped the end of Spring semester 2012. Weed makes me too paranoid now, its not worth it anymore.
 
have anyone tried going outside and exhausting yourself to death with exercises, getting some healthy sleep and healthy diet. Getting laid once in a while wouldn't hurt either.
 
Do you get adrenaline dumps? The awful adrenaline rush for no apparent reason? If so, there could be a physical cause, there are lab tests to determine levels etc. I've had it and its awful. I feel for you especially being so young. I hope you can see a good medical doctor for a complete physical soon if you haven't already. There are a few conditions that can mimic panic attacks. Hope you feel better soon. Keep us posted, even though we don't know each other, we do care. :)
 
Vinsanity93 said:
I don't know if this is a trigger, but when I'm alone or at home not really doing anything I feel like the awareness of my condition is a lot greater. I feel more uneasy(?) when I get this increased awareness and I feel like I'm a super hypochondriac now. I keep thinking I have some sort of horrible mental illness and I keep hoping its something physical like low levels of serotonin and I'd be cured with some meds but idk...That's the worst part, not really knowing.
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I know all about what you're describing. No, that's not a trigger in itself. You can "psych yourself out" if you have too much time on your hands though. I think having enough to fill your day is a part of being healthy, but if panic attacks intrude on things other than thinking about getting panic attacks, there's more to it than a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I don't really want to take benzos all the time, the withdrawal symptoms all look horrible.
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What withdrawal symptoms? I have gone "cold turkey" lots of times, and if anything I feel better. Until I get a panic attack, of course.
 
Speed Daemon said:
That is precisely what I get. Do you know what tests?
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The most common cause is pheochromacytoma, which is a benign tumor of the adrenal glands which sit on top of the kidneys. The most commonly used test is the 24 hour urine test. A regular medical doctor should consider this with your symptoms. Its non invasive and can be dome at home. It will measure the amount of catecholamines being excreted and cleared by the renal system. Its worth a shot. Good luck and let us know how you're doing. :)
 
Don't freak out about the treatment? Hey, I don't have any insurance! Darn tootin' I'll freak out about the treatment! Do you know how much it costs to book a surgical suite? A lot more than I have, that's for sure!

If the hospital where I was working hadn't been bought by the corporate giant that now owns it, I'd be set. I'd have great insurance, and since my best friends there were all surgeons, I would have gotten VIP treatment. But where I am...I don't even want to think of the hoops I'd have to jump through.

Thanks for the information though. I'll have to look at my last MRI and see if it got any of my kidney area. It would be nice to get my money's worth on that...
 
Speed Daemon said:
Don't freak out about the treatment? Hey, I don't have any insurance! Darn tootin' I'll freak out about the treatment! Do you know how much it costs to book a surgical suite? A lot more than I have, that's for sure!

If the hospital where I was working hadn't been bought by the corporate giant that now owns it, I'd be set. I'd have great insurance, and since my best friends there were all surgeons, I would have gotten VIP treatment. But where I am...I don't even want to think of the hoops I'd have to jump through.

Thanks for the information though. I'll have to look at my last MRI and see if it got any of my kidney area. It would be nice to get my money's worth on that...
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I understand completely. Check out the symptoms and deal with the testing first, you're getting ahead of yourself here. One step at a time. :)
 
unnamedny said:
have anyone tried going outside and exhausting yourself to death with exercises, getting some healthy sleep and healthy diet. Getting laid once in a while wouldn't hurt either.
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I haven't really been out much (other than school), since it's been like 30 degrees lately. Insanity 4-5 days a week and basketball if I don't feel like doing that. Sleep and diet are fine. Sex...it's been a while, I haven't really gone out much while I'm trying to get my GPA back up. Planning on going out this Wed though, we'll see what happens.

msndrstood said:
Do you get adrenaline dumps? The awful adrenaline rush for no apparent reason? If so, there could be a physical cause, there are lab tests to determine levels etc. I've had it and its awful. I feel for you especially being so young. I hope you can see a good medical doctor for a complete physical soon if you haven't already. There are a few conditions that can mimic panic attacks. Hope you feel better soon. Keep us posted, even though we don't know each other, we do care. :)
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No, I don't think I'm experiencing those symptoms. I don't feel that energy, I just feel up and down (like I'm bipolar or something but I don't(?) get that mania).

Right now my symptoms are:
  • Fuzzy feeling in the front part of head
  • Craving for anything sweet (junk food, soda, etc)
  • Some feelings of anxiety (probably from this fuzzy head feeling)
  • I feel my short term memory is almost nonexistent, I could think of something to google and when I get to the webpage I forget.
  • Feeling down(?)
  • Heavy procrastination
  • Low motivation to do anything productive (Homework)
  • Heart palpitations
  • A lot of gas (burping, flatulence)

I think the symptoms are random but like I said, I do "sense" them more when I'm alone or not doing anything. Feels like I can never relax.

I've asked my psychologist about the fuzzy head feeling, he said he didn't know. Maybe I should go to a neurologist? Should I get tested for like serotonin or something? I don't know how to get my parents to do that though...
 
I have a question for anybody that has used Ativan or any other benzo, do they help with depression at all? Right now I'm feeling extremely depressed or something like it...I might take an Ativan in a few minutes since that's really the only thing I have right now.
 
Vinsanity93 said:
I have a question for anybody that has used Ativan or any other benzo, do they help with depression at all? Right now I'm feeling extremely depressed or something like it...I might take an Ativan in a few minutes since that's really the only thing I have right now.
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I would call my local pharmacy & ask them, not sure you would get the best answer / advice on our site here. Hope all works out for you.
 
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