I just woke up this morning not feeling well. It feels like I've had a nervous breakdown. I'm trying to find motivation to get outside today. It's almost like I'm too nervous to function right now. Medication helps, but it feels similar to a breakdown I had in July 2010. I stayed awake for days. That's when I first realized I had some mental issues. I've never had the desire to go to a psychologist to get proper treatment, but I know I should try to get to the root of my struggles.

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Posted by Kentucker

Cincinnati, KY

Member since Apr 2013

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Posted on 3/7/15 at 11:07 am to Chazzy McRamzee

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I've never had the desire to go to a psychologist to get proper treatment, but I know I should try to get to the root of my struggles.

Go, go, go. Cognitive behavior therapy will work wonders in your ability to manage the attacks. Along with the medication, you can diminish the condition's emphasis in your life.

I'm assuming you're young. You don't want this crappy condition to be ruling your life as you get older.

Someone mentioned holding his breath in an attempt to stop it. I used to hold my breath until I passed out sometimes. That was my wake-up call. I went to a psychologist and have since managed the condition.

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Posted by AUbagman

Member since Jun 2014

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Posted on 3/7/15 at 11:53 am to Chazzy McRamzee

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That's when I first realized I had some mental issues. I've never had the desire to go to a psychologist to get proper treatment, but I know I should try to get to the root of my struggles.

Some of us are just affected by the constant stimulation of life more than others. I catch myself getting into negative thought patterns, and like anything, they'll continue unless you try to concentrate on the good in life. I know my anxiety gets worse when I'm drinking a lot and not working out. Meditation helps me, so does hiking alone. You just have to master the ability to not concentrate on a thought, just exist blankly for periods of time. At the end of the day, life isn't as serious as we let on, and the little things amount to nothing. Good luck man, it gets better if you attempt to alter your thoughts. It's hard work, but you've got to do it to get relief.