Panicky...

Timmy · 3rd October 2006, 9:07am

Ever since i started working i've felt this growing tension, and lately its just got worse. I feel lazy and can't be arsed doing anything. Up at half 6 in the morning, and in bed by 11 normally, sometimes even earlier, so i fail to believe its due to lack of sleep.

So whats wrong with me... I feel trapped in my body, like i need to just take a massive stretch, but it does nothing for me, and even if i a do stretch it just makes it worse, and increases the tension and then because this happens i start getting panicky, my breathing gets irregular, and as expected the tension increases even more.

Every morning, mon-fri, i get a 2 rolls n bacon or 2 rolls in sausage, or something along those lines, and every other meal is normal home cooked stuff, also eat fruit straight after my morning rolls.

So what the fuck could be wrong with me? I'm edgy all the time and can just snap at anybody for just no reason at all.

Any help? Advice? would be much appreciated.

poprock · 3rd October 2006, 9:12am

Have you thought about popping in to your GP, or phoning The Samaritans for a bit of advice? You sound stressed out and talking to someone with a bit of experience in dealing with that may help. Either of those two should be able to pass you a helpful phone number, at least.

Syxx · 3rd October 2006, 9:12am

I can only offer the same advice i offer everyone else. Have a wank.

Seriously though, get in touch with yer GP.

Timmy · 3rd October 2006, 9:15am

Aye looks like i'll have to.. was looking for a quick fix until i can get an appointment. My doctors is shit, and i need to book before half 7 to get an appointment that day, can't book for the day ahead or such likes.

*LesMTS* · 3rd October 2006, 9:19am

Sounds like mild panic attacks. I used to get them. I'd go to the GP and get a full blood test just to make sure theres nothing sinister going on with your metabolism or hormones and the like (it's good to get one once a year or so anyway), when it comes back clear (which it probably will) it might just be a case of needing a little more exercise to get rid of tension, maybe cut down on things like coffee and have a look at whether or not you're happy with where your life's going.
My panic attacks and stress, just like you've described, disappeared almost overnight when I started putting my life back on the path I wanted to be on.

poprock · 3rd October 2006, 9:28am

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Originally Posted by Timmy

Aye looks like i'll have to.. was looking for a quick fix until i can get an appointment. My doctors is shit, and i need to book before half 7 to get an appointment that day, can't book for the day ahead or such likes.

Doesn’t help you here, but on a general note: You can change surgeries. Get a different doctor if it’s something that puts you off going to see them. Springburn Health Centre, for example, have a policy of same-day appointments for everybody who calls. Somewhere like that may be a bit out of your way, but a quick train journey or drive is a lot easier than having to wait a week for an appointment.

Rowsbette · 3rd October 2006, 11:29am

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Originally Posted by LesMTS

My panic attacks and stress, just like you've described, disappeared almost overnight when I started putting my life back on the path I wanted to be on.

Good call, there.
I'd advise going to the doctor's for it, but I reckon there's a lot you can do to help yourself too. I had a similar thing a few years back and seeing the doctor (and the subsequent counselling I got for it) helped fuckall. It was only when I got a new job and started making some changes to my life that I got back on track.

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Originally Posted by Timmy

I feel lazy and can't be arsed doing anything.

Best thing is to *make* yourself do something, seriously. Sounds cheesy as fuck but exercise helps, or even just getting outta the house for a bit. Good luck getting it sorted out (Y)

i_am_blip · 3rd October 2006, 11:45am

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Originally Posted by Timmy

Any help? Advice? would be much appreciated.

any advice of me would be hypocritical as i'm currently broken, so the best i can do is offer a *hug*

Wicked · 3rd October 2006, 11:47am

I unfortunately have no advice either or I wouldnt experience the same thing

Timmy · 3rd October 2006, 12:18pm

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Originally Posted by Rowsbette

Best thing is to *make* yourself do something, seriously. Sounds cheesy as fuck but exercise helps, or even just getting outta the house for a bit. Good luck getting it sorted out (Y)

See i do actually force myself to do extra stuff after work, and make the most of my days and weekends, like band practice and five a sides, but it just tires me more and feel worse for it in the morning.

Perhaps its just my body getting used to a working schedule, with specific times to go for lunch n stuff (when im not hungry i may add), and its taking its toll. I'll book a holiday for the end of the week, and get in see my GP.

I don 't think at the moment i'm particularly stressed, im happy... if not bored with my job, although its only a years placement and i seem quite settled with the idea.

StuntGirl · 3rd October 2006, 12:35pm

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Originally Posted by Timmy

Ever since i started working i've felt this growing tension, and lately its just got worse. I feel lazy and can't be arsed doing anything. Up at half 6 in the morning, and in bed by 11 normally, sometimes even earlier, so i fail to believe its due to lack of sleep.

So whats wrong with me... I feel trapped in my body, like i need to just take a massive stretch, but it does nothing for me, and even if i a do stretch it just makes it worse, and increases the tension and then because this happens i start getting panicky, my breathing gets irregular, and as expected the tension increases even more.

Every morning, mon-fri, i get a 2 rolls n bacon or 2 rolls in sausage, or something along those lines, and every other meal is normal home cooked stuff, also eat fruit straight after my morning rolls.

So what the fuck could be wrong with me? I'm edgy all the time and can just snap at anybody for just no reason at all.

Any help? Advice? would be much appreciated.

you sound like you're suffering from really mild panic attacks, probably brought on by (and this gonna suond wanky, i apologise) a deep lying or subconscious sense that something (or everything) in your life is not going as you planned. They can be the symptom of other problems such as general anxiety disorder, stress or depression. Obviously, go down the road of making sure everything is physically "in order" with you first, but that honestly what it sounds like to me. I had similar symptoms that got progressively worse for two years to the point were i couldn't leave the house and my doctor kept telling me i had a chest infection. I went to see someone else and he diagnosed me mild OCD, GAD and mild depression, pumped me full of pills and sent me to a shrink. apparently, eve tho I thought my life was perfect, I was really unhappy with everything from the way my boyf treated me to the course i was doing at uni. Im not saying thats what going on with you, but you want to get something sorted ASAP. If you're still at uni or college you can even speak to one of their councillors, as you'll be able to speak to one of them much quicker than waiting for an NHS shrink. hope this is of some help

Joe Spinebuster · 3rd October 2006, 12:40pm

How well do you get along with your new co-workers? If you don't really speak to anyone, or do speak to them but feel awkward doing so, yer probably stressing that your personality doesn't "fit in" or something. This type of thing is very common when moving into a new or different social circle.

Timmy · 3rd October 2006, 12:43pm

I get on well with most people, obviously theres one or two i don't get on that well with, but its never been something i think would affect me, although could be wrong, still finding out new stuff about me lately.

I'll give it a thought, while im making sure theres nothing phyically wrong with me.

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