Please read this! i need to know...?!
Question: Please read this! i need to know....?
so im 20 and im in college. ive always been kinda shy. except with people i know well i can be really friendly fun and crazy... but in class- i cant even THINK about raising my hand to answer a question without my heart beating way too fast, getting really hot and it getting hard for me to breathe. and its been kind of getting worse. i told someone and they told me that its like a mini anxiety attack. my sister takes antianxiety pills, so i think it runs in the family. or it might just be from our mother. anyway- so i got my friend to get me some samples of this anti anxiety pill called effexor xr i think. i havent taken them yet though. can someone please tell me if these are bad to take or if i dont need them or what.? also, im not really a social person very much, but that too has been getting worse. i dread getting into small groups with my class to discuss a topic. i just try to avoid social situations. but when im talked to by someone, i talk to them of course, and i talk to them in a friendly and nice way. i dont know what to do... let me know what you think. ive been thinking abut going to see a therapist soon.Health Question & Answer
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All of us experience anxiety at times in our life, some people just handle it differently. Seeing a therapist is a very good idea. It also sounds like you may be shy or have a low self esteem,but anyways its best to see an MD. Your smart and know things seem different for you, don't experiment with the medicine. Life is short,relax, get better.Health Question & Answer
I think you should go and see the therapist first before taking the pills. Like any other medication, you need to know if they suit you and only a doctor can tell you that. Anti-depressants have different effects on different people. What works for your sister may not work for you or worse it may lead to an adverse reaction.Health Question & Answer
don't take the pills! I am on effexor and its not a quick fix like Xanax. You need to take them for a long time. You might not even need something like effexor. There are lots of alternatives and other meds. See your doctor first!!Health Question & Answer
It couldn't hurt to just try the pill, U know just to see how U would react. Things might get better. lol I hope things get better for U.Health Question & Answer
You don't Need to see a therapist
You Need Get Out Have fun, make new friends,
Don't be shy.Health Question & Answer
You Need Get Out Have fun, make new friends,
Don't be shy.Health Question & Answer
get out more, seriouslyHealth Question & Answer
sounds like me! i get akward around people :SHealth Question & Answer
I dunno it doesnt sound too serious to me, I know what your experienceing though, I have the same feeling about speaking in class, but whats strange is im a very outgoing and sociable person, and for some reason when speaking in a class or sharing something personal in a group i just freak out, my heart starts beating and it feels like my face is on fire and eventually my jaw starts shaking and i tighten up. i think it is mini anxiety, but if its really affecting your life, it would be worth doing some research on how to manage that anxiety in your life.
...and dont pay attention to some of those other answers. it may not be as simple as 'getting out more', for some its just a personality type. introverted vs. extroverted, your shy and theres nothing wrong with that.Health Question & Answer
...and dont pay attention to some of those other answers. it may not be as simple as 'getting out more', for some its just a personality type. introverted vs. extroverted, your shy and theres nothing wrong with that.Health Question & Answer
I would see a therapist before taking any pills, samples or not. A Doctor can give you the right dose and what would be better for your body. You definitely have anxiety. Your doctor might try something mild first and then if it doesn't work then try something new. Do realize it takes at least 30 days for a body to adjust to medication if taken properly.
Therapy can also help. Sometimes it may not be pills that are the solution, but talking. Sometimes things in our life can cause our anxiety. Maybe a bad expirience and the need to overcome it. A therapist can give you a lot of useful tools to help relieve anxiety and stress pressure.
In my opinion wouldn't take anything a doc didn't prescribe first. you don't know how your body might react and you don't know if your friend got them legally. Samples or not do the right thing and what is right for your body. Health Question & Answer
Therapy can also help. Sometimes it may not be pills that are the solution, but talking. Sometimes things in our life can cause our anxiety. Maybe a bad expirience and the need to overcome it. A therapist can give you a lot of useful tools to help relieve anxiety and stress pressure.
In my opinion wouldn't take anything a doc didn't prescribe first. you don't know how your body might react and you don't know if your friend got them legally. Samples or not do the right thing and what is right for your body. Health Question & Answer
It does sound like you are suffering from a little anxiety. Saying that you should never take medication that has been prescribed for someone else. If you are seriously thinking about taking the medication I would suggest you first see a doctor/therapist. They may be able to help you just by talking about what happens and by offering you some alternative ways of coping when you find yourself in such situations. If they feel medication is the right solution for you they will make sure that it will suit you before prescribing it to you.
Alternatively, If you would like to try a natural way of dealing with anxiety I would suggest you look into Bach Flower Rescue Remedy. You just put a few drops on your tongue and anxiety almost always disappears pronto. It is even safe to use on children. I have used it myself and it make a huge difference.
You may like to visit the following sites for more info...
http://www.bachflower.com/
http://www.socialanxietyassist.com.au/ar...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bach_flower...
Hope this helps and best wishes for your studies.
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Alternatively, If you would like to try a natural way of dealing with anxiety I would suggest you look into Bach Flower Rescue Remedy. You just put a few drops on your tongue and anxiety almost always disappears pronto. It is even safe to use on children. I have used it myself and it make a huge difference.
You may like to visit the following sites for more info...
http://www.bachflower.com/
http://www.socialanxietyassist.com.au/ar...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bach_flower...
Hope this helps and best wishes for your studies.
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