Fledylids
13-09-09, 04:49
Hey all. I've been diagnosed with panic disorder about a month and a half ago, and it definitely seems health related. So let me explain.
I'm a 21 year old male, and I'm about to be a senior at Cornell. Over the summer, I was diagnosed with appendicitis, which got dealt with promptly. About 6 weeks later, one particular day I had an abnormal amount of caffeine and ADD meds. I'm sitting around with some buddies, playing my DS, when I feel a pain in my left arm. Soon after, I feel like I need to breathe heavily, walk around, and I begin sweating profusely. My friends take me to the ER thinking I'm having a heart attack. Of course, I'm fine. I keep getting panicked though for days and days later, and keep going back to the ER, and nothing is wrong. Finally, I get back to Cornell, and a doctor diagnoses me with panic disorder, and recommends I start seeing someone to help treat it.
I've been seeing a relaxation specialist, and sometime in the next few weeks I'll be able to see a psychiatrist, to begin medication and CBT. I've also been seeing a nutritionist though. My most recent scare is "OMG I'm obese (BMI of 32-34)! I totally have diabetes!" I seriously doubt I have diabetes, but the fear is still there. I'm getting a physical on Thursday so I guess I'll find out then. Anyone else here somewhat obese and inactive and have severe fears of developing complications? I know there are millions here in the states who are obese and inactive like me, and yet are relatively healthy. I probably shouldn't be too afraid (though I admit I've been afraid to touch sweets recently).
So this is my story. I hope to find some comfort here! I've been reading posts and it's been really comforting to see people with stories similar to mine. I'm hoping to find stories from other college students with panic disorder!
I'm a 21 year old male, and I'm about to be a senior at Cornell. Over the summer, I was diagnosed with appendicitis, which got dealt with promptly. About 6 weeks later, one particular day I had an abnormal amount of caffeine and ADD meds. I'm sitting around with some buddies, playing my DS, when I feel a pain in my left arm. Soon after, I feel like I need to breathe heavily, walk around, and I begin sweating profusely. My friends take me to the ER thinking I'm having a heart attack. Of course, I'm fine. I keep getting panicked though for days and days later, and keep going back to the ER, and nothing is wrong. Finally, I get back to Cornell, and a doctor diagnoses me with panic disorder, and recommends I start seeing someone to help treat it.
I've been seeing a relaxation specialist, and sometime in the next few weeks I'll be able to see a psychiatrist, to begin medication and CBT. I've also been seeing a nutritionist though. My most recent scare is "OMG I'm obese (BMI of 32-34)! I totally have diabetes!" I seriously doubt I have diabetes, but the fear is still there. I'm getting a physical on Thursday so I guess I'll find out then. Anyone else here somewhat obese and inactive and have severe fears of developing complications? I know there are millions here in the states who are obese and inactive like me, and yet are relatively healthy. I probably shouldn't be too afraid (though I admit I've been afraid to touch sweets recently).
So this is my story. I hope to find some comfort here! I've been reading posts and it's been really comforting to see people with stories similar to mine. I'm hoping to find stories from other college students with panic disorder!