How can you bring up anxiety with your Doctor?!
Question: I have been very anxious for the last few years year or so about everything! I have been more self concious and shy, more paranoid, and anxious about my health. For a while I thought I was a hypochondriac, but now I think it may be Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I freak out about random things, and always imagine the bad things that ca happen in situations. I also have panic attacks, but not too many. Probably around 1 a week.
So I want to ask my doctor about these symptoms, but I don't know how. I go to a pedeatrician, because I am still a teenager, if that changes things.
Answers: I have been very anxious for the last few years year or so about everything! I have been more self concious and shy, more paranoid, and anxious about my health. For a while I thought I was a hypochondriac, but now I think it may be Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I freak out about random things, and always imagine the bad things that ca happen in situations. I also have panic attacks, but not too many. Probably around 1 a week.
So I want to ask my doctor about these symptoms, but I don't know how. I go to a pedeatrician, because I am still a teenager, if that changes things.
Hi, it is indeed good to speak with you as I also have suffered much from Panic attacks and anxiety which affects literally all aspects of your and my life.
I need not speak and tell you that which you know from the experiences.
Most Dr's are well aware of Panic and anxiety difficulties, as it is most common. You are one of the brave, ..and to be commended for asking for help.
You are not going crazy, you have an over reactive nervous system which as thoughts enter your mind, it triggers the sensations. And they are awful as well as de-debilitating on a social level.
Write down what you are enduring , feeling in a note book and give it to the Doctor as it is a nervy thing to go , and may I add a brave thing to achieve. You will be surprised how much better you feel for sharing it with your Dr. He /she may place you on anti-anxiety meds for a time.
Also keep a good mind on your breathing and exercise, it really helps. As well, learn as much as you can about anxiety and Panic attacks as the more you know the less you fear them, as the fear of a panic attack can bring one on. Quickly change your thinking, or distract yourself with TV Music or see another person and tell them what is happening. 50% of the population have had them, or know of someone who has, so , you need not feel alone at the time.
Also contact www.beyondblue.org.au an excellent Site. Give it a good look through. Or contact me if you get stuck in the home. ccspratt@bigpond.com or www.kidshelp.com.au from ages 8 to 25yrs
I know you will find help, also look at any real underlying events that have caused it , you aren't to blame.lol Colleen
tell your doctor exactly what you just said here.
My dear, your doctor is there to help. He can't read your mind. Make a appointment. Write out everything you said above. Give it to him to read. that will be a beginning. He them may refer you to a therapist who specializes in medications. There is help for you good luck
The way you have explained here is much much better than the way i explained to my doctor. Still he was able to understand my feelings. Dont worry tell exactly what you think and a good doctor is there to help you. By the way i have few testimonials in my blog regarding this. check it out at
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Hey, I was in the same dilemma a couple of months ago. What helped me more was that I had a woman doctor, thats just me. But I just told my dad I thought I had an anxiety problem, and he talked to the doctor for me basically. It really took off a lot of the weight for me. Maybe you can have a parent go with you and have your parent tell them?
Good luck!
My friend has this problem and has had it for many years. Hon, no offense but one panic attack a week is a lot.
What kind of doctor you go to will not matter. If they can not help you, they will always recommend someone who can.
These types of attacks are very common in people of all ages.
So don't be embarassed at all. Just tell the doc like it is and be honest. He is their to help you. That's his job ya know.
I am betting you have a little bit of a chemical imbalance, and just need to be on an anti-depressant and even maybe an anti-anxiety pill.
Do not worry too much. Doctors are giving these things to all ages of kids and adults. Your problem might even be temporary.
I had another friend who just got a temporary chemical imbalance due to a bad illness that she caught and eventually she could go off the anti-depressants.
Do not worry, just do what you have to do. Health is nothing to fool with, whether it is physical or mental health.
Take care and Happy New Year!