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How can I handle anxiety attacks when I am in public, school, or with friends?

24 April 2010 5 Comments
Drew L asked:


I am a 15 year old male, with anxiety attacks due to the fear of becoming ill and vomiting. It has been going on for nearly 3 hard years. My anxiety causes a stomach ache and a gagging feeling. What can I do?

5 Comments »

  • John said:

    you’re probably reacting to a thought, maybe linked to something in the past

    hunt the thought, then accept it

  • a.reptilian said:

    john i think u got it!

  • radraz26 said:

    I’m 16 and I’ve had bad anxiety attacks too. when I have bad anxiety attacks I usually pop a xanax, but until then you gotta tell yourself, “Ok, this is a panic attack. Nobody has died from a panic attack. In 15 minutes this’ll be over.” Sit down, and breathe.
    Panic attacks suck! I hate them, and so does everyone else. Maybe you might want to get medicated to help curve the attack frequency. If you’re on an antidepressant, you might want to try a mood stabalizer, or abilify (To boost it).
    Keep your mind occupied so you aren’t thinking of the panicky thoughts. In school, I do algebra. I hate algebra but it keeps my mind focused on something else than “I’m so stressed! I’m so stressed! I’m so stressed!” Listen to music REALLY LOUD! It makes it so you can’t think (Or hear your own thoughts).
    Just chill and it’ll be good. Hope I helped.

  • Abstract Parade said:

    The irrational thoughts inside you are exaggerated – not real. You must accept this and break out of the bubble the anxiety has created. Try talking to as many strangers as possible to practice – they’ll never see you again. It’s worth a shot. Then apply your skills to the public.

    The trick is to let the fear go through you, but don’t act upon it. Don’t let it enforce your decisions. When worries go through you, respond with “I don’t care,” even if you do. The more you do this, the more comfortable you’ll feel. You must be willing though before working against the fear. You have control and a lot of potential, and anxiety is really not worth it. Find the person you have inside you and bring him out for the benefit of your well being – no matter what the outcome, trust yourself and forget everyone around you. It helps to encourage the anxiety instead of oppose it. Act as if you are superior.

  • Vital Force said:

    There is a great book by Dr. Claire Weekes called Hope and Help For Your Nerves.

    She has helped millions to overcome their anxiety attacks around the globe. She also helped me to overcome my severe anxiety attacks with her easy to follow self-help methods

    Many people have cured their anxiety attacks. Read her book, it could change your life like it did mine and it is only a few dollars.

    Vital Force

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