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Casey4
Community Member

Hi,
This is my first post on this site, but i am so glad i found it.

Im 21 years old and have major anxiety when leaving my house or being alone sometimes even all the time!
i have dizzy spells, chest pain, cant breathe and constantly feeling sick.
I was wondering if anyone else around my age or anyone in that matter that would have some advice on dealing with the attacks?
any advice is wanted, as it is getting so out of control and starting to control my life!
Thanks in advance

2 Replies 2

Mary89
Community Member

Hi Casey,

I've only recently posted on here as well. I  am 24 and am experiencing a lot of anxiety as well with the same symptoms as you - feeling like I can't breathe, feeling like I am going to choke, tightness in chest and headaches. Have you been having panic attacks of just feeling these feelings all of the time? I've experienced panic attacks where these sensations become more intense, but I also experience them throughout the day on a daily basis as well.

I went to a GP and they referred me to see a psychologist. I was doubtful the psychologist would be able to help but it has helped me a lot, I've only had four sessions so far.  Make sure you find a psychologist who works for you. I went to one who I found useless and that was a bit disheartening, so I went back to my GP, and they suggested a different psychologist who has turned out to be really good. Try and seek help before it gets worse , I'm definitely glad I did.

Hope this helps.

Chris_B
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

Hi Casey,

Mary89 is right, going to see your GP is a good idea, the attacks sound very unpleasant and if you feel things are getting out of control then the time to seek help is now.

In the meantime, you may wish to check out the beyondblue fact sheet on panic disorders, there are some tips in there about how to cope during a panic attack:  https://www.bspg.com.au/dam/bsg/product?client=BEYONDBLUE&prodid=BL/0506&type=file

best
CB

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