Stunning Cactus
25-03-14, 07:20
Hello everyone,
I am new here and would really like some fresh advice. I have been suffering from Panic Attack Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder since February of 2012. The very worst is when I go outside. Doesn't matter where - class, work, to eat, I get the general anxiety, it hits me almost right away. Usually the longer I know I have to be outside, the worse it is. And, if it's too long, or if I'm in or near a downtown area with huge, tall buildings and wide open spaces, I get VERY anxious and am prone to panic attacks.
I also have that escape anxiety dealio, where being in a car and stuck in traffic or on the highway, or being stuck in a conversation and having to stand still outside while talking to someone is very anxiety provoking for me.
An interesting tidbit is that nighttime treats me better than daytime. When it's nice and dark outside, I find it much easier to go and be out there. Same with weather - the cold makes my anxiety worse. Warm weather is better.
Here's a little bit about me: I am a 21 year old male finishing up my third year at my university. A lot of what I do for classes and with people involves venturing off to the downtown area, and it can be VERY stressful and anxiety-provoking for me.
Any and all help would be much appreciated!
Sincerely,
Stunning Cactus
I am new here and would really like some fresh advice. I have been suffering from Panic Attack Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder since February of 2012. The very worst is when I go outside. Doesn't matter where - class, work, to eat, I get the general anxiety, it hits me almost right away. Usually the longer I know I have to be outside, the worse it is. And, if it's too long, or if I'm in or near a downtown area with huge, tall buildings and wide open spaces, I get VERY anxious and am prone to panic attacks.
I also have that escape anxiety dealio, where being in a car and stuck in traffic or on the highway, or being stuck in a conversation and having to stand still outside while talking to someone is very anxiety provoking for me.
An interesting tidbit is that nighttime treats me better than daytime. When it's nice and dark outside, I find it much easier to go and be out there. Same with weather - the cold makes my anxiety worse. Warm weather is better.
Here's a little bit about me: I am a 21 year old male finishing up my third year at my university. A lot of what I do for classes and with people involves venturing off to the downtown area, and it can be VERY stressful and anxiety-provoking for me.
Any and all help would be much appreciated!
Sincerely,
Stunning Cactus