Help/Support ► Work, school, stress, etc.

[Oberon]

So before I tell what the problem is, I'll briefly explain the situation. About a month ago (early Jan), I was at work, working like normal. I had been working 5+ hours each day this particular week (mon-sat).

But something weird happened to me on Friday; I was sitting there working, and out of nowhere, I started feeling kinda dizzy. Before I knew it my heart was racing and I kinda freaked out a little. I immediately got up and took a short walk to see if it would go away (which it did). The only thing is, for the past month now, I've felt this humungous stress and occasionally that same weird panic-type thing comes around. Also, sometimes certain thoughts can get me really anxious and I feel like I have unrest (especially when I'm sitting in class). Also, been having some trouble sleeping and whatnot. =/ There's more to it than what I'm describing, but this is the basic gist. It kinda freaks me out sometimes, and I'd like to deal with it as soon as I can.

My dad and a friend think it's anxiety, but I'm still unsure. I am going to schedule a doctors appointment hopefully on Monday so I can get to the bottom of this.

What do you guys think is going on?

 

[impart]

anxiety.
panic attacks
happens allot to kids in school, especially if your overworked academically

go to the doctor

 

[metrifyx]

Anxiety, most likely. I started getting the same thing around a year or so ago. It seems like you're on the right track, though. You're recognizing that you have that unrest, you're not bottling your feelings up, and you're going to see a doctor. However, if it is anxiety, don't expect to get rid of it quickly. It takes a long time to beat this thing, and it's not easy. Overall, it seems like you're taking all the right steps in order to stop it, which is great. C:

 

[Oberon]

^ Thanks. Makes me feel better. =)

Yeah, I didn't say much to anyone for about 3.5 weeks. Then sleep started getting harder and so did going to class, so I'm pretty sure it has something to do with anxiety. I've been taking days off (3 day weekend every week, thanks to my school schedule), but it's hard not to think about the anxiety by itself. The feelings of unrest, the pressure-feeling in my head, etc, are all pretty persistent. Hopefully when I see the doctor things look better.

 

[metrifyx]

Happy to help! C:

Ugh, that pressure-feeling is terrible. I hope everything goes well at the doctor!

 

[Oberon]

Yeah, the pressure feeling is pretty bad. What also sucks is that for the most part, it's somewhat difficult to concentrate and time feels slower.

Still, hopefully I can get an appointment within a week or two.

 

[impart]

physical exercise can also help relieve stress & anxiety

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

Try doing some calming activities. What makes you feel most relaxed? And exercise works. Also meditation. It is good to try and just clear your thoughts in a quiet room or some instrumental music.

Also, having a change in pace will ease the anxiety.

 

[Siren]

It's generally either anxiety or depression. I've had the same symptoms for god-knows-how long; make sure that you go to the appointment, and make the doctor do what you want or need; my doctor refused/refuses to admit the problem and always says that it's something different, like I wouldn't know what something feels like.

So, make dead certain that you trust the guy to do the best thing for you.

 

[Oberon]

I'll keep that in mind. I've read a little bit on anxiety in the past so I'm fairly certain what I'm having is stress/anxiety. I'm sure being a full time college student + part time job is enough stress to hint at anxiety or something close to it, anyway.

 

[Enchanted Rose]

I agree. It sounds like you have a bit too much on your plate as balancing school and a part time job is hard (and from what I know, you put in a lot of hours at work). Make sure you take a couple of evenings off, so you can basically chill out and not even slightly think of anything stressful.
What do you mean that 'certain thoughts' get you anxious? Anything in particular?

 

[LongLiveLife]

It's generally either anxiety or depression.
my doctor refused/refuses to admit the problem and always says that it's something different

You think you know more about a health problem and how to treat it than a trained medical professional?

 

[Oberon]

I agree. It sounds like you have a bit too much on your plate as balancing school and a part time job is hard (and from what I know, you put in a lot of hours at work). Make sure you take a couple of evenings off, so you can basically chill out and not even slightly think of anything stressful.
What do you mean that 'certain thoughts' get you anxious? Anything in particular?

I have been, for the past few weeks now. Still hasn't changed much. It's getting better I suppose, though.

not so much certain thoughts make me anxious, but i feel like it's hard to control my thoughts at times. =/

You think you know more about a health problem and how to treat it than a trained medical professional?

I think he means it's frustrating when a doctor tries to treat you for a condition, but what he's diagnosing/treating you with isn't actually helping... or it just doesn't match up.

 

[LongLiveLife]

but what he's diagnosing/treating you with isn't actually helping

Okay, this I empathize with, but the way he phrased it made it sound like the only thing he could possibly have is depression and that the doctor said no, just to screw around with him.

 

[Siren]

I'd first like to point out that your username irks me.

Secondly, considering the fact that I'm the one going through these emotions and experiencing symptoms that are classical bipolar/acute anxiety disorder, and his solution is 'you're just stressed from school, do sports', yes, I think I know a little more than the Physician's assistant that I call my doctor.

 

[scubasteve]

I'd first like to point out that your username irks me.

hahahahahahahaahah man tell me im not the only one laughing at this

 

[Siren]

: 3

 

[LongLiveLife]

I'd first like to point out that your username irks me.

Secondly, considering the fact that I'm the one going through these emotions and experiencing symptoms that are classical bipolar/acute anxiety disorder, and his solution is 'you're just stressed from school, do sports', yes, I think I know a little more than the Physician's assistant that I call my doctor.

Lol, ad hominem really gives your argument that much more credibility.

Jumping straight to bipolar disorder, otherwise known as manic depression. Definitely no signs of a hypochondriac with access to Google and zero medical knowledge here, nope. None at all.

Edit: If you're convinced that you have either of these conditions, why don't you get a second opinion, preferably one from a specialist? Doctors can sometimes misdiagnose.

 

[Siren]

The doctor from my emergency room visit and the RN at my school who talked to one of the councilors there would count as a second and third opinion, respectively.

Regardless, this is Oberon's thread. If you'd like to argue about this (because you know so much more than I do) please, I invite you to do it by some other means. It'll be fun!

 

[stephaknee]

I'd first like to point out that your username irks me.

Secondly, considering the fact that I'm the one going through these emotions and experiencing symptoms that are classical bipolar/acute anxiety disorder, and his solution is 'you're just stressed from school, do sports', yes, I think I know a little more than the Physician's assistant that I call my doctor.

Generally speaking, doctors and psychiatrists like to avoid diagnosing teenagers with mental disorders.