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Is it me or in my head, can i control it?
Sometimes i wonder is it something i can handle and control, or is it some kind of chemical imbalance making feel anxiety pretty much everyday facing even school, or work.
I am 17 years of age and have had anxiety for like 3 years.
Some days i am alright, others i do not won’t to leave my room at all.
I don’t know if i’m being silly, but my parents are very black and white and would think anxiety is stupid and i should “just do it” whatever im doing.
I have not talked about my anxiety with anyone nor have i had treatment in a year!!
kinda need help
phoebe
April 28, 2012
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Hey Phoebe
I’m so sorry that you’re feeling so on edge. I got diagnosed with an anxiety disorder last year, (mind you, my doctor admitted that he didn’t like the labeling term because he believes it is something that we can all learn to gain some control over and sometimes overcome it)
It sucks that you feel as though you can’t talk to your parents about it, I was really nervous when I spoke to mine and although they didn’t understand at all they were surprisingly helpful in researching psychologists in my area who might be able to help.
I recommend seeing a Doctor and having a talk about it with him/her. My Doctor referred me to a Clinical Psychologist who has taught me how I can control my anxiety, which is something I never thought I could have done a year ago. If you have some type of chemical imbalance, your doctor will be able to prescribe medication to help you. I was on medication for about 6 months but am now able to control anxiety without it thanks to my psychologist. But I do know that all of us who experience anxiety are different and I still have down times that are real tuff with it all. Just know you’re not alone