Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a very complex phobia usually manifesting itself as a collection of inter-linked phobias… more
Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia is usually defined as the irrational fear of confined spaces. It can be rational to fear being trapped… more
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
This can be defined as a disorder in which the sufferer feels in a constant state of high anxiety… more
Panic attacks / Panic disorder
When panic attacks are experienced out of the blue without an apparent trigger, this is classified as panic disorder…. more
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is an anxiety disorder which may develop following exposure to any one of a variety of traumatic events… more
Social Phobia / Social Anxiety Disorder
This disorder is often expressed as a fear of being the centre of attention, or of others noticing the sufferer’s anxious behaviour… more
Toilet Phobia
Toilet Phobia can affect anyone at any time and ranges from a mild disruption through to a significant disruption of daily life… more
Specific / Simple Phobias
A phobia is an irrational fear of an object/situation etc. that would not normally trouble most people… more
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After doing some research on Anxiety, I have now realized the cause of my symptoms that I have experienced since early childhood, teenage years and adulthood. I do not have specific phobias as such but emotions, situations or stress can provoke an anxiety attack which can effect me in various ways such as; stress related skin disorders, extreme weakness, fatigue, mental exhaustion, impatience, highly sensitive, mood swings….the list continues…
I have repeatedly visited my GP throughout my life having blood tests & scans trying to determine what is wrong with me all of which have been clear.
I am now 36 and although I have suffered with such symptoms, I have also managed to find ways to deal with the repercussions of my anxieties. Knowing myself, dealing with situations calmly, taking a whole new approach to life and not putting myself in situations that either stress me or make me feel uncomfortable.
I still have a long way to go and feel that a holistic and alternative therapies can help ~ working in something you enjoy, being surrounded by nature, exercising and eating well, reading and watching inspiring books / films, yoga etc.
There seems to be so many different forms of anxieties that affect everyone differently.
My Mother also has extreme anxiety and I suppose I never wanted to believe I had it also.
I wished I had realised earlier in my life, it would have made things easier but it is never too late to become self aware, seek help or an alternative therapy that you can relate to or to speak to a doctor.
I lead a happy life and like to believe that my anxiety is just a little hurdle that I have to overcome from time to time.
Hi, I can really relate! I have also suffered with anxiety my whole life I like what you said about the disorder not being who you ou are! Leave a comment for me if u want. My mom has also had it and taught me the behavior.
I’m currently 13, but a few years ago I would randomly get panic attacks at random times. I could be reading a book or something, and I’d suddenly have trouble breathing, my chest would be tight and I’d be really scarred. I haven’t had any for a while now, but I’m scared I will get them. Alsom I believe I have social anxiety disorder too. I’m incredibly shy, absolutely HATE public speaking, and yeah. :/
I have had panic attacks, since my early 20′s, i am now approaching 50. I have been on lots of different medications through these times, none ever worked as such. So i decided to self medicate with alcohol, and became an alcoholic. In august last year i went through detox, and have been sober now for 6mths, but the anxiety has came back, i have a cpn, and i am waiting to get cbt, to see if that will help me. People don’t realise how panic makes us feel. The way we think and feel, is totally different to the way other people think. I don’t know what caused in the first place, i am an outgoing type of person, that fears going out. Life is hell at the moment, but i will get there.
Keep up the good work. I wish you all the best.
How are things going? I had a problem with alcohol. I suffer with chronic anxiety and used alcohol to self medicate.
I have had thesd attacks since a teen I’m now 45, I didn’t realise that there was so many people with similar issues and always been afraid to ask go about it, mine issue is if in a shopping mall I have to stay on ground floor along with car parks, I will go miles to avoid going over a bridge, I get dizzy standing in queue in shop, even in flats above secound floor I get issues, anybody else with same problem thanks