Can bullying in childhood bring on anxiety, depression and panick attacks later in life. ?!
Question: Can bullying in childhood bring on anxiety, depression and panick attacks later in life. .?
I was bullyied by the kids in my street when i was a little girl and my mum also died when i was 9.
Im now 27 and have suffered with depresion and anxiety since i was 18 along with pure ocd (not the washing hands ocd).
I always feel like something is wrong, like a bad vibe thats always with me.
I somethimes feel sick and find it hard to talk to people without feeling panick and nausea. This may be down to me ocd but im thinking it may be caused by the bullying.
These kids were actually my friends but would be nasty to me if we were with other kids and make a show of me and would turn on me but then say were only joking were your friends really.
Could this be why i feel so uncomfortable round people espesially girls.?
Thanx in advance.Health Question & Answer
Im now 27 and have suffered with depresion and anxiety since i was 18 along with pure ocd (not the washing hands ocd).
I always feel like something is wrong, like a bad vibe thats always with me.
I somethimes feel sick and find it hard to talk to people without feeling panick and nausea. This may be down to me ocd but im thinking it may be caused by the bullying.
These kids were actually my friends but would be nasty to me if we were with other kids and make a show of me and would turn on me but then say were only joking were your friends really.
Could this be why i feel so uncomfortable round people espesially girls.?
Thanx in advance.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
The bullying probably didn't do anything for your peace of mind or self-esteem, however the fact that your mum died when you were 9 is probably a bigger factor.
I know in my heart you are searching for answers. Whatever has happened to you back then is significant in your life. However, the fact that you are interested in what is going on with you now shows you are willing to do whatever it takes to become a whole person.
Anxiety is a learned response to the stress you lived with when you were young. It is not who you are. The good news is that since it is a learned behavior, you can 'un-learn' it.
I lived in a very horrible environment for the first 18 years of my life. When I turned 25, I started asking questions, just like you are now.
I read many, many (self-help) books that related to my situation, I asked for professional help, I attended meetings - and read more books. Slowly, I turned my life around. Nobody told me to. I was driven ( used my OCD to my advantage) to eradicate whatever it was between me and 'normal'. Then, I even eradicated my OCD. I made it! And YOU CAN TOO!!!!
I am 49 now. My life is good. My past is behind me and my future is bright.
We cannot help what was done to us when we were children and very young adults. But we can make better choices for ourselves NOW.
Really, knowing the past is only partly helpful. It's taking advantage of the help that is available to us TODAY that will make our lives better, give us hope, and help us heal.
God Bless you on your quest for sanity.
You may e-mail me, if you would like to talk more...
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I know in my heart you are searching for answers. Whatever has happened to you back then is significant in your life. However, the fact that you are interested in what is going on with you now shows you are willing to do whatever it takes to become a whole person.
Anxiety is a learned response to the stress you lived with when you were young. It is not who you are. The good news is that since it is a learned behavior, you can 'un-learn' it.
I lived in a very horrible environment for the first 18 years of my life. When I turned 25, I started asking questions, just like you are now.
I read many, many (self-help) books that related to my situation, I asked for professional help, I attended meetings - and read more books. Slowly, I turned my life around. Nobody told me to. I was driven ( used my OCD to my advantage) to eradicate whatever it was between me and 'normal'. Then, I even eradicated my OCD. I made it! And YOU CAN TOO!!!!
I am 49 now. My life is good. My past is behind me and my future is bright.
We cannot help what was done to us when we were children and very young adults. But we can make better choices for ourselves NOW.
Really, knowing the past is only partly helpful. It's taking advantage of the help that is available to us TODAY that will make our lives better, give us hope, and help us heal.
God Bless you on your quest for sanity.
You may e-mail me, if you would like to talk more...
~DeeHealth Question & Answer
Most likely! I was always bullied by my childhood girlfriends, that i thought were my friends! They did things like stole of me, pushed me around, and then they ganged up on my and beat the living crap out of me for no reason! Well still to this day it has left me uncomfortable around girls, i will talk to them just don't want to become buddy buddy! It also has left me paranoid when i hear girls whispering to each other, like wondering are they talking crap about me! Health Question & Answer
First off, I think that's a childhood trauma. Try to consult a psychologist, not a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist prescribes anti-depressant medications, while psychologists can help you out by doing therapy. Try to go to Post Traumatic Clinics. And yeah, I think it IS caused by the bullying and when your mum passed away. But you might also have a phobia of some sort... Hm.. Health Question & Answer
Being bullied by itself will not cause mental disorders later in life. One must have the genetics and the brain chemistry to develop a mental disorder. In such a case, bad experiences may CONTRIBUTE to making latent tendencies towards mental illness com out. But it's not the cause. Anything could have contributed to your problems, from the death of a loved one to a divorce. But it's not the cause.Health Question & Answer
I know that it can. A lot of these childhood experiences are buried deep down inside. But the fact that you know and understand the source helps as you can tackle it at the root. You just need some courage to face these fears and change your life around.Health Question & Answer
Yes it can. The things that happen in our childhood can shape our lives down the road. Kids who deal with bullies can develop lower self-esteem and confidence. Thus, it's best to nip it in the bud early. Health Question & Answer
I believe it can. I was bullied as a child and teen and now I'm a few years younger than you and I think it causes some major trust issues and beyond. Health Question & Answer
Any type of major event can bring on depression and panic attacks.
You mentioned always feeling like something is wrong and having a bad vibe.
I know this is going to sound weird however don't think your cursed or anything use that bad vibe to find answers.
You lost your mother at such a young age and I am terribly sorry about that. Have you not only spiritually but psychologically dealt with that.?
Its the "normal" saying if you think that your not talked about think again.? Its a part of life and a very BIG part of girls lives.?
You may find it easier to deal with Men as they don't have the emotional attachment and don't seem as b)itchie.
I really think that you should be looking elsewhere for your reasons of being depressed and suffering from anxiety etc...
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You mentioned always feeling like something is wrong and having a bad vibe.
I know this is going to sound weird however don't think your cursed or anything use that bad vibe to find answers.
You lost your mother at such a young age and I am terribly sorry about that. Have you not only spiritually but psychologically dealt with that.?
Its the "normal" saying if you think that your not talked about think again.? Its a part of life and a very BIG part of girls lives.?
You may find it easier to deal with Men as they don't have the emotional attachment and don't seem as b)itchie.
I really think that you should be looking elsewhere for your reasons of being depressed and suffering from anxiety etc...
Take CareHealth Question & Answer
Negative emotions (like sadness, stress, anger, etc.) causes your Serotonin production to be low; when your Serotonin level is low, you are more prone to getting Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, etc.
Medication like Antidepressants (SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) helps to boost Serotonin level.
But there are natural ways to do it without medication. There's this strange herb called "St John's Wort" - it is said to be more effective than Prozac. No, it is not for mild depression only and ignore those sayings. In fact, it does help anxiety and panic-attacks as St John's Wort works like prozac. Other natural ways will be exercise, diet, more exposure to light, etc.
The problem is that, even if your Serotonin is balanced... you have that "learned behavior" in your mind. You need to break that initial cycle to destroy that learned behavior - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) does this. A technique that you can use without CBT will be Distraction... There are several other techniques to help cope them!
Ok, to use Distraction: Firstly, try to....
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Medication like Antidepressants (SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) helps to boost Serotonin level.
But there are natural ways to do it without medication. There's this strange herb called "St John's Wort" - it is said to be more effective than Prozac. No, it is not for mild depression only and ignore those sayings. In fact, it does help anxiety and panic-attacks as St John's Wort works like prozac. Other natural ways will be exercise, diet, more exposure to light, etc.
The problem is that, even if your Serotonin is balanced... you have that "learned behavior" in your mind. You need to break that initial cycle to destroy that learned behavior - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) does this. A technique that you can use without CBT will be Distraction... There are several other techniques to help cope them!
Ok, to use Distraction: Firstly, try to....
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