How can I deal with Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
1 June 2010
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queenhenide776 asked:
I just discovered I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder and I don’t know what to do. I have fatigue and my body hurts all day long. I’m very shy and have no friends and get mad very easily. I feel really depressed and feel alone. I heard that I need to exercise more often and try a relaxing activity like yoga. But what else can I do? How long will it take for me to heal? I’m 15 years old.
I just discovered I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder and I don’t know what to do. I have fatigue and my body hurts all day long. I’m very shy and have no friends and get mad very easily. I feel really depressed and feel alone. I heard that I need to exercise more often and try a relaxing activity like yoga. But what else can I do? How long will it take for me to heal? I’m 15 years old.
Go to your family doctor and tell him/her how you’re feeling. They can either prescribe you medication (try Lexapro) or suggest activities you can do…or possibly refer you to a therapist.
First off, if you really want to get better, you can start by trying the advice you’ve already been given. There is no magical cure for GAD or overnight fix. You are young, so I can understand you impatience and wanting a quick fix. But the longer you search for one–the longer you will be putting off what really works.
There are also other tools to help besides medication. Since you don’t have a specific phobia, it’s harder to pinpoint a trigger. However, anxiety feeds anxiety. You should try to identify negative thinking trends and focus on dismissing negative thought. You can, I know because I have along with a countless number of other people.
It takes commitment to getting better. Do searches on positive affirmations and RBT.
The most important thing is to commit yourself to change and understand that it will take time. Don’t waste your time looking for quick fixes–some work–such as medications, but it’s not a permanent solution and you will become dependent if you don’t address your core issues. You have an opportunity to change the direction of the rest of your life. Put in the work now so you won’t regret it later.
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All your symptoms indicate a spiritual presence (a ghost); no I’m not kidding.
As evidence, try thinking of this unseen spirit, then think, “hello, can you hear me?” You need not say the words, just think them. You will most likely hear a response from this spirit, in your mind as if you thought it. This is called telepathy.
Once you realize a spirit is the cause, your symptoms will begin to quiet down.
I’m 30 now, and I started my battle with Anxiety at about 13. There a lot of different ways to go about treating it, starting with the most important step of not beating yourself up. I used to give myself a really hard time about it.
I would suggest exercise and making sure you are getting enough sleep. When you are able to, start getting out in public slowly. I used to take quick trips to the bookstore, library, or even a park. Places I knew wouldn’t be too crowded, but would have people. When you get more comfortable, try staying a little longer each time.
Make sure you talk to your family about what you are going through and try to build a support network. If you can’t get out to make friends, go online to some of the anxiety forums and talk about what you are going through. There are some good ones on facebook and myspace.
Also, make sure you visit your doctor and get some tests done because certain illnesses like Mono are common at 15 and can throw off your anxiety and depression levels.
I have a site that I started dedicated to anxiety/depression and you are welcome to come and read some of the articles and comment if you like. Here is the link to my site:
also, I am on twitter if you use that. @severeanxiety
take care,
Jason
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