This is my first time on here... But I am 21 years old..... I think I have anxiety problems, but not really sure.... Reading this has helped me somewhat...But I have trouble breathing, chest pain, "out-of-it" feeling(like I took allergy med or something)I have this most of the time. At night I wake up "gasping for air with the same "out-of-it" feeling!?? Has anybody had this.... I have had alot of "trama" in my past but I think I have moved on... NOTHING seems to help these feeling....I can't do the things I used to, b/c I feel so weird all the time.... Just wondering if anybody has had these kind of problems.... Thanks

Brooke

Hey Brooke,

I think you should go to the anxiety boards because, like you (I am 28), I had (and still have) that strange out of it feeling all the time. It is called depersonalization/derealization and is a symptom of anxiety. I know it seems scary, but is more scary than harmful. That is, it won't hurt you but is annoying.

As far as your other symptoms go, they sound like classic examples of acid reflux (which can be made worse by anxiety). To be sure that it is just that, make sure to have a doctor check you out at your next check up.

I hope this brought you some comfort.

Ross

Thank you SO much Ross..... And I have a reflux problem also, but I never thought it was causing me to wake up at night... but that may be it.... It is comforting to know that other people feel "out-of-it" too. Man it is sooo annoying.... I had panic Attacks a while back, after alot of "CRAP" happened... and they put me on Lexapro.. BUT... I just can't handle the side effects... I hate taken meds.. that make me feel even MORE out of it, not to mention the sexual side effects!!!! Anyway I got off of it... now I have this feeling ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!! I want it to go away SO bad!!!! Anyway Thank you SOOOO much!!!!
~Brooke~

Have you tried antianxiety meds? Xanax, Konopin, Ativan etc? These drugs work great for anxiety and have very few side effects. I take Xanax and have drowsiness for a little while, but after a few days I have no side effects at all unless I increase my dose.

Later,
OE

Honestly I have but I'm kinda scared b/c I used to be addicted to xanax.... I couldn't go a day without them... but it may be the only thing for me......I'm going to the doctor today so maybe I will figure out something!!! Thanks for your help!!!!!!

Good Luck at the Dr's.

Hey Brooke:
I have an anxiety disorder, and I too have the same experiences that you are except when I wake up I kick and scream (like a seizure). I've been on all types of drugs, seraquil, zoloft, anafranil, risperdol, tergretal. I'm currently on Lamictal and Klonopin. Although, I've done extremely well on these drugs, I am thinking about getting pregnant and getting off of them have been hell. Klonopin is so addicting I don't reccomend it to anyone, I've tried getting off of it twice now with no luck. But if you are desperate for help with the "Funny Feeling" it does help with that. But I would strongly suggest trying other drugs before taking Klonopin. Good Luck and I hope this helps. I just wanted you to know that you not alone. I have the same feelings and the same first name! :)

Best Wishes,
Brooke

Thanks for you reply Brooke! I'm still having a hard time breathing and weird feeling all the time, ex. when I go to church or school(where I have to sit down and my mind is not busy, I just get so dizzy. I've been to the doctor several times, but nothing seems to help me. I don't like taken SSR(or however you spell it) They just make me crazy. I just don't know what to do, I feel hopeless. I can't stand who I am anymore, because I can't do much of anything anymore. I have two kids and am WAS a very active person. I don't know what to do. It is nice to know that I'm not alone though. Thanks. Brooke.