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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Panic Attacks

I think i may have anxiety depression and perhaps ibs. When i was younger, i had a stomach bug and our family never get sick so it was quite a big thing. But after that bug was gone, i began having panic attacks at any mentions of someone feeling ill or it could of been random and i wouldnt eat for a while becuase i thought i'd be sick. I started eating again but i continued to have panic attacks. We did go to a doctor and the doctor suggested taking a small teddy with me to school to relieve me when I feel panicy or worried. It slowly stopped the panic attacks but i still worried alot about anything. 7 years on i was more laid back about everything until i had to stay in a small room for a week, having clostiphobia, i felt sick every night and couldnt stay in that room. Since then, i have been having panic attacks that seem just like the ones i had when i was younger, most of the time, they're very mild and i could just play a game or something to distract myself and i would be fine. But in school, i'm being put under alot of pressure and i think it' causing me to have stomach pains due to stress. My brother and my Dad have both had Ibs and what i feel is apparently similar to what they felt. The stomach pains never hurt that much and if they do they would go in a few seconds. Becuase of this i have lost my appitite and when i feel sick i panic becuase i have a fear of vomiting. I'm also afraid of becoming anorexic becuase I am quite thin anyway and I have tried many things to gain weight but nothing works. I used to eat quite alot and still not gain any weight or very little weight. I also feel like I have depression, I can feel emotionally numb for days. By emotionally numb i mean nothing seems to affect my mood and I just don't feel anything (emotion wise). But i would have sudden outbursts of emotion, normally anger, sadness or panic but sometimes i would be extremely hyper or happy. I think the fact i have many phobias and anxieties, all the stress and pressure from school family and friends and the stomach pains is really affecting my mental health and maybe even physical health. Do you know what's wrong with me?
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I simply feel you as a worry box. Being worry box means you are not at all engaged in any activities which are necessary or you cannot engage because of your negative thoughts. You need to think clear and positive.

Past is past. You had some negative events in your past that does not mean you are wreck. those are experiences which taught you positive lessons. Be confident you are having such assets. Please consult a psychologist for counseling and diagnosis of any mental disorders you may have. I strongly feel you are fine.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Panic Attacks

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I simply feel you as a worry box. Being worry box means you are not at all engaged in any activities which are necessary or you cannot engage because of your negative thoughts. You need to think clear and positive. Past is past. You had some negative events in your past that does not mean you are wreck. those are experiences which taught you positive lessons. Be confident you are having such assets. Please consult a psychologist for counseling and diagnosis of any mental disorders you may have. I strongly feel you are fine. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.