I think I suffer with anxiety, can anyone give me some advice about it please? I

Mental health
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Hi all.. 

I haven't really been diagnosed with anxietyby a proffesional but I think I have it.. 

I've had some unfortuante events happen to me from being 8 years old and finding mymum dead to my dad abusing me. Although is has affected me in other ways I didn't really suffer with anxiety. 

In November last year I had a tramatic event happen which I think triggered the anxiety. In certain situations I panic, my heart starts beating fast, loads of things go through my head and i get scared.I just want to be in a safe place. Things such as shouting can trigger this. Is this anxeity? 

I feel ashamed and weak to go to a doctor and ask for help. 

If it is.. I would like to know more about how it affects me, and how I can help myself.. 

Can anyone help me please? I feel like I'm lost..

Many thanks. 

Kayleigh 

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Hi kayleigh. It's a strength to ask for help. Try a chat with your GP. It sounds like you've been through a lot and I know how that feels. X

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Don't be ashamed, there is nothing to be ashamed about. You have been through a lot, and you can ask for help, especially if you need it. See a doctor, they can help.

All the best.

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Please go to your GP there is nothing to be ashamed of. There are good medications out there as I know al labout anxiety.Also it is worth finding a counsellor which I have done to talk through the painful issues that you have been through.Keep talking 

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Im having symptoms as well how do you know if you have anxiety?

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Thank you Carole, 

I will some day pluck up the curage to ask my GP for help, I just don't think I'm there yet. 

Thanks x

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I can't help myself, I wish I could just tell myself I'm not ashamed and that I wouldn't be,

but thank you anyway. 

Wishing you well 

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I've recently been diagnosed with fibromalgia which is a problem with the brain which sends signals to your nerve ending and other parts which tells your body you're in pain so I'm on enough medication as it is that I'm addicted to so I don't think I want to be on anymore, but thank you anyway.. 

I've been to see countless counsellors since I was 8 years old but talking about it doesn't seam to work. It just bring it on more. 

Thank you 

Wishing you well 

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To be honest, I wouldn't really know myself but it's worth posting something on here so others can give you advice. 

Stay strong. 

Wishing you well

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Your health comes before your pride, trust me. It's hard to make that step, but once you do, your mind will be at ease. Doctors get this type of information all the time, they will understand and they can help. 

Please get help.

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Those are very wise words. 

I will thank you, I have an appointment with the GP on the 19th so I will bring it up then. 

Thanks  

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No problem, feel free to contact me on this thread or through a private message. I've been through this before and I'm going through a relapse right now, so I'm always willing to lend a hand to someone in need.

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I have anxiety. My Dr. calls it Panic attacks.  I do have the symptoms you have. You need to check with a doctor. Do not be ashamed. That is why they are there.