How would i react to this?
Someone who is special to me told me that i should see a doctor just because i feel guilty that my parents is treating me differently(extra caring, extra giving, and extra thoughtful) after i had an anxiety attack and was hospitalized for a day? I dont like what he said, it gave me papercuts inside. I just went into too much depression because of pressure at school and hostile situation, and i dont know how to deal with it that time.
Tagged with: anxiety attack • depression • hostile situation • parents
Filed under: anxiety attacks causes
You know, talking to someone is not always a bad thing. However nowadays the word ‘psychiatrist’ or ‘doctor’ usually leaves a bad taste in peoples mouths, for it would implicate that you are not ‘normal’.
Anxiety attacks are the worst thing, I know. I have been there. And they will not just go away by itself.
It is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. Stress, a distorted thought pattern, troubles, you name it.
However sometimes you can not see these troubles or patterns by yourself, and a psychologist can help you with that, for he will see it from a distance, which is always different.
I have dealt with serious anxiety attacks for several years and seeing a psychiatrist helped me immensely.
It felt nice to be able to just talk about myself shamelessly for a period of time, without being afraid it would be told to anyone else, or that I would be judged.
I have now been officially medication AND attack free for over a year and a half, and don’t think I could have done so without the help from a professional.
Give it some thought. Seeing a psychiatrist or psychologist does not mean you’re crazy, it merely means you want to move forward in your personal growth.
And your friend might have your best interest at heart, just like your parents, who love you and are obviously worried for your health. Don’t feel guilty, it comes natural to all parents.
Don’t beat yourself for that, just ignore such comments and get on with your life.
I have the same disorder! Whoever said that is crazy, doctors cannot alter your emotions they can only treat the symptoms. Don’t feel guilty you didn’t bring it on! And Be thankful your parents are taking extra care of you! My mother has done nothing, I just grin and bare the pain!
Well, the safe answer would be yes. Go see someone that will guide you through your problems. Life can be hard and we all need help sometimes.
Now there are little things that you can talk to your friends about and what not, but then there are really things that need to be addressed. And it sounds like it’s borderline being addressed instead of just talking to a friend to get through it. Maybe just talk to your parents and tell them that your completely freekin normal and don’t need to be treated like you have post traumatic stress disorder or something. And just talk.