Questions about anxiety disorder

Is he having problems with other students? I know that bullying can cause anxiety and fear of going to school..Looking for a therapist would also help determine what your son's problem is..I hope you find your answer..

This just sounds more like severe anxiety than panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden bursts of fear with difficulty breathing, feeling like you are going to die, sweating, a racing heart beat, a feeling as if you're going crazy, etc. It seems to me that his anxiety is centered around something that is happening at school. When my anxiety hit full force, I had stomach problems, I was afraid and nervous about everything, I couldn't sleep. All of those things. When he's having a panic attack, you'd know it. A general anxiety is different than panic attacks.

it sounds like classic anxiety, triggered by a specific cause something at school, I believe you should also consult the school to find out what is going on, if there is a school psychologist he needs to be involved, panic has more symptoms, and is generalized not necessarily one thing triggers it, could be anything there are feelings of feeling like you are going to die, have a heart attack, cold, hot sweats, hyper ventilating, fainting dizziness etc.

When I was in school (especially high school) I frequently had anxiety problems. Of course back then in the stone age, it was just deal with it. I frequently threw up before I went to school and was terrified that I would be called on in class. I was made fun of by some of my classmates. I learned to deal with some of them by learning what they did or liked and when we had something in common I forced myself to talk to them. It helped. It also helped when I came out of my shell enough to be in the Junior play as a major character. Do talk things over with him and maybe even the school counciler or teachers. Maybe the pediatrician could give you some advise.

I have suffered from anxiety and panicked attack a few years back. My husband suffered a heart attack when he was just 33 years old. Though he recovered and well now but I suffered anxiety attack after that. I thought I too have heart problems. Each time I have pain in the chest, I would rust to see a doctor even if it is midnight. At night, I couldn't sleep, my heart beat fast and my palm was sweating. I was scared to go to sleep because I was afraid that my heart will stop beating and I wouldnt be able to wake up or even going to shower because I thought I would collapsed in the bathroom. I seen so many doctors. They prescribed me with anti-depressant medicine and also gave me sleeping pills. It didnt help much. One day, I visited one doctor who listened attentively to my problems. He advised me to meditate and pray. So, I did and I finally overcame my problems. You need to talk to your son about his fear because anxiety and panicked attack is not a pleasant thing.

It sounds more like anxiety/stress, as panic attacks are usually dizziness, heart racing, shallow breathing and sometimes shaking. Anxiety manifests itself by the symptoms you describe. It is tricky to deal with and there are various things that can be done. I learnt a martial art and that cured the general feeling of anxiety when I was outside. As for therapy, hypnotherapy or cognitive behaviour therapy are good ones to try.

oh, and by the way, there is really no difference between an anxiety attack and panic attack, except maybe a "panic" attack is more intense. But they both can seem to come out of nowhere, and cause shaking, hot flashes, and that feeling of "unreality" or that you are going crazy. I have been there! Trust me, they can be controlled. Find a good psychiatrist, who is an MD and can prescribe medication [a psychologist cannot].

Most of the time, there's no getting around it:medication! Have your son see a psychiatrist right away to prescribe something to calm the nerves so that he doesn't miss any more school. Then, pair the meds with counseling -- the right therapist. But he needs the meds to take the edge off so that he can even be receptive to the therapy. Bringing him to a therapist without calming him down, will simply not work.

As far as I know there is little difference between a "panic attack" and "anxiety", but that doesn't mean there isn't. It seems to have been interchanged in my case, along with depression. I've been treated for anxiety and depression for over 5 years now. It started out that I'd feel sort of like numbness in my legs and face, sometimes it would feel like my face was ice cold. It sounds really strange, I know, which was why I didn't go to the doctor for the longest time because I couldn't describe how I felt. I'm not normally a hypochondriac or a complainer of any kind but I had myself convinced I had everything imaginable including a brain tumor, Lou Gehrig's Disease, MS or that I was simply about to have a stroke. Through the years I've also had "attacks" where I have pain and burning sensations in my neck, back, jaw, arms and shoulders. I'm sure our good and sensitive, not to mention oh, so polite friend the d1ck will most certainly have some names to call me over this but what the heck! Sometimes all of these symptoms would come all at once, sometimes also accompanied by shortness of breath and a racing heartbeat. I'm still unsure what caused all of these problems for me. I was having problems at work when it first started and there has been a great deal of stress in my life ever since then so I guess it's a combination of physical and mental or emotional, whatever you'd want to call it. I've had all kinds of tests and blood work done and the final diagnosis was stress, a.k.a. anxiety along with depression. I was prescribed Paxil up until a few months ago when I was changed to Citalopram. I'm certainly not saying your son should be put on this or any other medication, especially at his age, that's up to you and his doctors to decide but whatever it's called anxiety and/or panic disorder is a very real and frightening condition. I've gotten to where I can "talk myself out" of an attack or spell to some extent, basically force myself to relax and tell myself this isn't going to kill me, it will pass in a few moments and I'll be fine but I sure know what your poor son is going through. I'm confident you'll get through this just fine. He's obviously got a loving and concerned mom who cares a great deal about him so both of you just try to hand in there, it will pass. Annie

I'm wondering if he is being teased at school-- if that was the case, I would hope a guidance counselor could help.. and if he is having a hard time dealing with learning, I think that getting a professional to help him would be best. I was lucky enough to be able to deal with my anxiety myself through school, but I certainly wouldnt have minded someone to look up to at school to help me along.

First of all you must find out what is the cause of these attacks before you can find out which one it is, It sounds like he is being bullied in one form or another. He is making it quite clear that he doesnt want to go to school. I would have a chat with is teacher and find out what is going on.....

I use to manage anxiety, listening musiq, playing violen and i like chocolates, and i feel i get refreshed after having my chocolates. And best remedy is Meditation, try breathing exercise, it will help you balance and handle anxiety.