Horrible anxiety

[Jessica]

I’m new to this... so here it goes. I’ve had panic attacks and anxiety since the 5th grade. Lately it seems that all I do is worry and feel nervous. I’ve started having heart palpitations and the newest feeling is not being able to take a deep breath. It feels like I have to breathe deep all the time. My anxiety is starting to make me feel depressed and unmotivated. It’s so frustrating feeling like this. People try to help but they don’t know how. I feel like I’m anxious 27/7 now. I am going to my doctor and I’m going to start therapy soon, but does anyone have any tips on controlling this awful thing?

 

[Kimberly Hunt]

You have options. There is medication to bring you down to a level where the anxiety is manageable. There is also meditation, positive self talk, and visualizing places that make you happy. Breathing is a good way to lower your heart rate, so I would try deep breathing even when you don't feel any anxiety.