How would you know if you had an anxiety disorder?
If you know something or another on this subject, these are my specific questions:
Firstly, can you develop an anxiety disorder and then loose it or is it something your born with? Do people who take meds have an anxiety disorder? And how would you know if you had an anxiety disorder? All help will be greatly appreciated, Thanks!
You don’t have to be born with an anxiety disorder. You can get anxious whenever. Also, sometimes you may not notice a struggle with anxiety until later in life. You don’t just "loose" an anxiety disorder. It can be helped but it’s never really lost. Certain things still may make a person anxious. Not everyone who take medications have an anxiety disorder. This DOES NOT mean that all people who take medications do not have an anxiety disorder. Anyone can. There are many different symptoms of anxiety; insomnia, repeated thoughts, fears of irrational things (ex: public restrooms, talking on the phone in public, etc.). The best way to find out is by going to a counselor or doctor.
November 3rd, 2009 at 6:21 am
An anxiety disorder is a form of mental illness and people can recover from them. Many people with an anxiety disorder go to a therapist and find the cause of the anxiety, and move on to happy, productive lives. There are specific medications for this disorder ( anti anxiety meds–like xanax or klonopin) and most people develop this issue in their life, very few are born with it.
I work with several people with this disorder…and with therapy and medication most people recover
People with this disorder and very anxious, usually about things they can’t control. They may worry a lot about things or be really fearful. To be diagnosed with it these worries have to last for several weeks and affect your day to day life.
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November 3rd, 2009 at 6:33 am
Believe me you would know.
Lots of symptoms but here are a few that I had.
Its almost like a claustorphobic in a sense. I had these sudden rushes of freaking out and at times I felt like I needed fresh air or had to stop the car and get out asap. Your heart will pace, nervous energy, can’t sleep, and you may cry. I was going through tough time with my mom close to death. I was immediately put on two meds and with in a week they honestly set me free of this demon. After my mom passed I stayed on the meds for another 6 months and then with doctor’s help I weaned off the drugs.. It took 3 months and this was about 2 years ago. I have a lot of stress now but I am handling it differently and coping. I believe people may be born with bi-polar problems but I honestly feel that anxiety orders can come and go. I have had a two friends who were hooked on meth and the other on pain meds. They both went through this and one also was going through menopause at the same time.. They are both doing great now. The one who was on meth will be on her meds for a long time and maybe til she dies.. The bad drug really messed her up. If you don’t feel like YOU, or if anyone has noticed a change in you that doesn’t compliment you then go speak to a professional in THIS field, not a GP.
I do notice that if and when I do feel stressed and overwhelmed I try to do slow breathing exercises, meditation, and also prayer… Because the power of prayer is the best medicine there is.
Good luck.
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November 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 am
You don’t have to be born with an anxiety disorder. You can get anxious whenever. Also, sometimes you may not notice a struggle with anxiety until later in life. You don’t just "loose" an anxiety disorder. It can be helped but it’s never really lost. Certain things still may make a person anxious. Not everyone who take medications have an anxiety disorder. This DOES NOT mean that all people who take medications do not have an anxiety disorder. Anyone can. There are many different symptoms of anxiety; insomnia, repeated thoughts, fears of irrational things (ex: public restrooms, talking on the phone in public, etc.). The best way to find out is by going to a counselor or doctor.
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