I Don't think I can live like this.

[dare12]

Hey, so like I wake up in the morning and my brain instantly goes to thoughts of existential dread and what not which more often than not leads into a panic attack, and this cycle repeats through the day. Its often brought on by anxiety just about general life like school and stuff but when it hits its this great panic that forces me to scream and run, like a fight or flight instinct. I couldn't tell you why this is but its getting to the point where I can't actually function and I'm not sure there's an answer to my problem. Sorry for the ramble complain.

[Here_I_am]

Hi dare12,

That sounds like a really horrible situation. I can appreciate how yuck it feels to start the day so far behind the starting line. You've done a really healthy thing by speaking up here, and I encourage you to keep talking! Post here when you need to, but I also want to encourage you toward speaking to someone you can trust like a GP or a counsellor (perhaps their is one at school?). There are a lot of options and strategies for dealing with these physical responses to stress, anxiety, and a variety of other things that go on in our minds. Unfortunately when we're in the middle of experiencing the symptoms, the way forward can be very unclear.

Dare12, there is a way forward for you. It does require honesty and openness with someone who can help you. Keep talking, and know that you're never alone with this experience. Also know that many have come through these experiences stronger and wiser.

Let us know how you go. I hope today is a good day for you. I hope more so that you find someone to talk tom and that this someone has the skills and ability to assist you through this horrible experience.

[dare12]

Hey thanks yeah I probably should talk to someone and today was abit better than the last but yeah I think I'll go see someone about it in person, hopefully should help.

[Doolhof]

Hi dare12,

Hopefully you managed to find someone to talk with and they were helpful and can assist you further.

The Beyond Blue website has information on anxiety. You could have a read of that and see if that fits how you are feeling.

Waking up and having the mind take over in the negative is something I too experience. I have learnt to try to accept those thoughts are there, then tell myself they are just thoughts and that I don't need them.

I then try and think of how I will spend my day. Just thinking of the next few minutes, getting up and preparing for the day in detail can drown out the negatives.

Hope you find some strategies to help yourself.

Cheers from Dools