[CapitolLimited]

I was a little depressed when I broke up with my ex, really left me in the dumps. But I soon got over it, like most people, WITHOUT the aid of drugs.

You should go see your doctor about it, but DO NOT take medication for it, unless you're actually having neurotransmitter deficiencies or a serious medical condition. Listening to music, balling, even jogging in the park and taking peaceful walks are perfectly fine in taking your mind off it and generally feeling better about yourself. Try methods of natural therapy and relaxation and you'll soon get over it mentally.

[Xboxless]

I love you more and more trip!

@Adhd I agree man, especially since kids my age and younger grew up on the Internet. Internet breeds short attention span, something that can be prevented by reading an entire article.

As far as anxiety, I don't know you're entire situation but your anxiety is probably completely within normal bounds. I experience anxiety all the time but its only because I dread something.

You just have to recognize what you get anxious about and attack it head on.

[freak2121]

I have anxiety, though it comes for a few days and goes for months over and over.
I doesn't bother me though, I recognize when I'm about to have an attack and just calm down but some things like random f*cking pains and having trouble taking deep breaths get annoying.
Best check with your doctor. Searching symptoms on the internet can lead to a million things.

[something_else]

@Trip Spoken like a man who has never had any serious problems with anxiety or depression. Admittedly, for the most part you're spot on in my opinion, and in most cases any kind of depression or anxiety is just life and the stuff everybody has to deal with on a daily basis. Those people - especially the self-diagnosed - need to pull their socks up and get the f*ck on with it. For others though, there is a much more serious problem that needs treatment; be it with medication or counselling or anything else that may help. It can be far too easy to dismiss the one who genuinely does need help amongst the throngs of those who don't.

@TearsOfPain As others have said, go to your doctor. The internet is a double edged sword for this kind of thing, so a first-hand professional opinion is the way to go. It doesn't sound to me like you have much of an issue, to be blunt, but it can't hurt to see a doctor.

[Hell No..]

My main one is being at work. When I start I go through about half hour of hot flushes and increased heart rate because of the management. The feeling of always being watched and knowing that they can moan at you for the slightest thing, while others seem to get away with anything.

Can anyone else relate to this?

[TearsOfPain]

QUOTE (trip @ Friday, Feb 3 2012, 23:41)

QUOTE (leik oh em jeez! @ Friday, Feb 3 2012, 19:38) Anxiety/depression is often caused by spending too much time on the internet. So why did I and everyone else experience the standard anxiety/depression every teen goes through before there was internet?

I can confirm this cause and I think it's the major factor for my anxiety, along with the short use of drugs.

[something_else]

QUOTE (TearsOfPain @ Saturday, Feb 4 2012, 10:16)

QUOTE (trip @ Friday, Feb 3 2012, 23:41) QUOTE (leik oh em jeez! @ Friday, Feb 3 2012, 19:38) Anxiety/depression is often caused by spending too much time on the internet. So why did I and everyone else experience the standard anxiety/depression every teen goes through before there was internet? I can confirm this cause and I think it's the major factor for my anxiety, along with the short use of drugs.

Everybody goes through awkward/anxious/depressed phases as they're growing up. It's completley normal, whether you use the internet or take drugs or not. This generation's anxiety may be blamed on the internet, but essentially every generation has gone through the same thing, whether they grew up in the 90's or in the 50's.

[Mark]

QUOTE (Voodoo @ Saturday, Feb 4 2012, 02:49)

There's a difference between situational and debilitating anxiety. If your anxiety is keeping you from leaving the house, seek medical help. Otherwise, man the f*ck up.

Sounds about right to me. I don't know anyone that doesn't suffer from at least a little anxiety. Then again I'm from the working class, financial anxiety is rife.

[TearsOfPain]

QUOTE (Voodoo @ Saturday, Feb 4 2012, 02:49)

There's a difference between situational and debilitating anxiety. If your anxiety is keeping you from leaving the house, seek medical help. Otherwise, man the f*ck up.

It's not that bad either way, I also can have a normal conversation with people.

[Jules14]

I'm anxious for six months, pretty bad tho.

[trip]

QUOTE (Hell No.. @ Saturday, Feb 4 2012, 05:40)

My main one is being at work. When I start I go through about half hour of hot flushes and increased heart rate because of the management. The feeling of always being watched and knowing that they can moan at you for the slightest thing, while others seem to get away with anything. Can anyone else relate to this?

I can relate indirectly. I used to work with a guy that would get physically ill on his way to work. It wasn't uncommon to find him puking outside before going in to the office. It was all because of that "they are watching me" feeling. The job is ultra stressful with a high level of performance expectations and responsibilities(I know because it was once my job too). He also had the 'they are watching me' a bit deeper, since he actually did have something to hide where management could disrupt his life if found out. Long story short - management found out his secret and he lost his job.

I suffered some serious anxiety and stress when I held that position, and I'm not the only one. Most people who held that position have had serious heart attacks and other stress related issues. The guy who currently holds the position had a quintuple bypass a couple of years ago(flat lined for a few minutes and everything), and he is only in his mid 40s. The guy between him and myself was the puking guy I mentioned above. Before him the guy who had the position had a quadruple bypass in his late 40s...the guy before him died of a massive heart attack at home in his early 50s.

Not only did I leave that post for my own personal health, but I eventually left the entire organization because of stress and anxiety. It has only been a few months since I left, and people I run into tell me I look younger and healthier.

[Jules14]

QUOTE (trip @ Saturday, Feb 4 2012, 16:55)

the guy before him died of a massive heart attack at home in his early 50s.

Because of anxiety?

[trip]

QUOTE (Jules14 @ Saturday, Feb 4 2012, 12:59)

QUOTE (trip @ Saturday, Feb 4 2012, 16:55) the guy before him died of a massive heart attack at home in his early 50s. Because of anxiety?

Stress most likely, but where there is stress there is anxiety.

[Sakuya]

People these days are pretty quick to throw pills at everything. Unless, like has been said, it's severely debilitating, it'll go away as you get older. I'm 21 and just got over a 2-3 year bout of depression and anxiety (nothing too serious, though) without any meds or anything like that. Don't self-medicate with drugs or self-pity, and you'll get over it feeling like you conquered something. Feels good, man.

[Forty]

QUOTE (Xcommunicated @ Feb 3 2012, 23:48)

QUOTE (trip @ Friday, Feb 3 2012, 17:56) I actually think that dealing with a few bouts of anxiety/depression/whathaveya without medication is important for self survival and growth. Absolutely. In my early 20s I used to have panic attacks, maybe not of 'Tony Soprano' severity, but p bad nonetheless. I tried various meds, but hated the way I felt dead inside on them. Long story short, I learned to man the f*ck up and eventually outgrew most of my anxiety. At 31, I feel a lot calmer and collected than I did a decade ago. But if it's something severe enough to keep you from functioning in daily life, then definitely see a doctor.

I feel the same way, XComm. My anxiety used to be crushing, and there are still times when it escalates beyond my ability to manage it, but for the most part I've grown much calmer in the past 7 or 8 years. I'm now 28 and have learned how to deal with it much better. Plus just being older I'm not as tightly wound as I was when I was growing up.

QUOTE (Sakuya @ Feb 4 2012, 22:19)

People these days are pretty quick to throw pills at everything. Unless, like has been said, it's severely debilitating, it'll go away as you get older. I'm 21 and just got over a 2-3 year bout of depression and anxiety (nothing too serious, though) without any meds or anything like that. Don't self-medicate with drugs or self-pity, and you'll get over it feeling like you conquered something. Feels good, man.

Totally agree about the pills thing. People are too quick to pull the trigger on medication. There are often ways to deal with situations without involving drugs at all.

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@ TearsOfPain - Anxiety and tension are common and don't always require medication or diagnosis. Breathing calmly and slowly can help a lot, and focusing on talking yourself down from the panic. Sounds like maybe you need to relax a little bit and take a deep breath. Get out of your own head for awhile. I would recommend doing something outside that is away from your house or property. I like to play disc golf, but you could do anything. Get some fresh air and exercise. Exercise is great for tension.

This post has been edited by Forty on Saturday, Feb 4 2012, 22:54

[Warlord.]

Meditate.

Guaranteed to get rid of your anxiety.

Ultimately its up to you, but I personally don't want to be drugged up for something that can be cured by meditating 20 minutes a day.

[nightwalker83]

I suffer from anxiety a lot and often it is for no apperent reason.

[Jules14]

QUOTE (nightwalker83 @ Sunday, Feb 5 2012, 09:48)

I suffer from anxiety a lot and often it is for no apperent reason.

Exactly as I am.

[Forty]

QUOTE (Warlord. @ Sunday, Feb 5 2012, 03:29)

Meditate. Guaranteed to get rid of your anxiety. Ultimately its up to you, but I personally don't want to be drugged up for something that can be cured by meditating 20 minutes a day.

Meditating is a hard skill to learn, but it can work if you work at it.

[trip]

QUOTE (Forty @ Sunday, Feb 5 2012, 15:00)

QUOTE (Warlord. @ Sunday, Feb 5 2012, 03:29) Meditate. Guaranteed to get rid of your anxiety. Ultimately its up to you, but I personally don't want to be drugged up for something that can be cured by meditating 20 minutes a day. Meditating is a hard skill to learn, but it can work if you work at it.

I agree. I started practicing TM(transcendental meditation) when was I was about 12. Even though it can take years to really get anywhere, it at least forces you to relax and distract from bullsh*t thoughts when going to bed while you are learning the ways.

I'm a big fan of meditation, but I try not to talk about it because people tend to think it kooky. TM is great, because it eventually becomes part of your waking life. I like to think it trains your brain to be a bit more rational.