Am I losing my mind? (Not a weight loss question)

NakeshiaB
NakeshiaB Posts: 250 Member
edited January 6 in Motivation and Support
Regularly at night I get this sense of doom. All I can think is that I'm going to die someday and it terrifies me. I know that fear of death is normal but this isn't, I get a tight chest, have trouble breathing and my vision blurs. It feels like something is crushing me.

Whenever I think of the future I panic, all I can think about it's death, rape, war, famine, outbreak, the world turning to chaos, the environment dying off, anything terrible that could happen. I have no control over these thoughts, it just happens out of nowhere.

This scares me so much and I just want it to stop. How can I stop these thoughts and the panic? I just want some peace of mind.

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  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
    Physical symptoms = Stress.

    For the rest, we are not physicians. You might want to try a doc to talk about your obsessions/fears to get GOOD advice or treatment... no offense.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    sounds like panic attacks, you need to get some help and speak to a doctor.
  • laserturkey
    laserturkey Posts: 1,680 Member
    That does sound like a reason to visit the doctor. Like, very promptly. Like, today.
  • plynn54
    plynn54 Posts: 912 Member
    yes sounds like panic attacks, they can cause tighness in the chest, see your doctor!!! Ive worked for a Psychiatrist for 6 years, you dont want to let this go, ive seen it get really bad, and its not pretty. Take care of it now :)
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    you have anxiety disorder go to a DR...seriously...I used to have anxiety and went and saw someone ..we went over breathing techniques and some other stuff...they put me on some anti axiety meds and I am wayyyyyyy better now...
  • Miss_Hiker_Pants
    Miss_Hiker_Pants Posts: 229 Member
    Most definately panic attacks. I used to get them when I was younger. The doctors gave me meds for it , but I'm not much of a pill taker, so I learned how to recognize it coming on , and focused on relaxing. It took a long time to figure out how to control it, but eventually I don't even get the attacks anymore.
    Definately go see your doctor.
  • soulfulsally
    soulfulsally Posts: 326 Member
    You try yoga? Start out with a DVD (I like the ones with Rodney Yee - his style is calming) to learn the basic poses and how to breathe efficiently. Give it an honest try for a week to see if it helps your anxiety.

    Have you tried joining a local humanism group or whatnot that'll give you an opportunity to reach out to the community? Doing things that help change the world positively can be empowering. Doesn't matter how small the deed, it makes a difference - both for humanity at large and for your peace of mind.

    If the anxiety gets unbearable and conservative measures aren't working, seeing a doctor is not a bad idea. Good luck!
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