Anxiety Problems

Kenya
January 9, 2013 6:20am CST
Lately i have been experiencing anxiety attacks, i have a very cruel dad who hates me and does irritating stuff just to depress me and this has gone on for a long time and i guess am simply worn out. I really fear for my health, sometimes i get heavy dizzy spells and run out of air. Been to the doctor and given some iron tablets to boost oxygen levels. I strongly feel i can cope better with the difficulties i am experiencing at home if i have simple strategies on how to deal with life stresses. Please share with me tips that have worked on reducing anxiety and stress.
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9 responses
@maezee (41988)
• United States
9 Jan 13
It sounds like you need to get out of that situation and that would relieve a lot of your stress. If you live with a cruel dad "who hates you" - I can't see a way of escaping that stress without escaping the situation. It's sad to think that your dad hates you; I can't imagine hating my own child. Maybe he is just angry about something and doesn't "hate" You - that's such a strong word. I don't know the situation of course. I've done several things with my stress, both good and bad. Make sure you are channeling your stress into positive things, not substance abuse, smoking, shutting yourself down emotionally. Start running. Crocheting. Pick up a second job or a first job just to stay out of the house and out of his way. You need to find a way out of this house.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
18 Jan 13
dont you know that a parent abusing a daughter is criminal and he sho uld be reported to the police.Prayer is find b ut if he gets really angry one day and hits you too hard you could lose your life.yhou must report the abuse. I am serious.
• Kenya
16 Jan 13
I am trying to get out this mess but believe me it has not been easy. I call it hate because i do not understand how a man who bore you decides to dedicate his life harassing you, verbally abusing and intimidating every core of your being. I believe if he were angry with something i did, he would have said it in the few family gatherings the extended family has held trying to resolve this matter. Thank God for online opportunities like mylot, i spend much time surfing the internet and this helps keep off ugly thoughts from my mind. Am hoping and praying that God will give me a well paying job soon so that i can move from his house.
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@berting600 (3453)
• Philippines
9 Jan 13
We have been born out of this world to become useful citizens one day.Our parents are our major guides to achieve what they like us to become.You should know how to relax and keep yourself have a flexible thinking,that bounds back,if ever there are upcoming anxieties you may encounter.Your father does not drive you to become pressured,that causes you to have anxieties,because he never intended to make you have no choice,but to obey his goals fore you,yet you misunderstood the goodness it might brought to you in your future.Only the the best things your father wanted you to become one day.Just put all things in one pedestal,and you could realized I am correct with my translation.I know you are guided well by your father,just understand it is all for your own good.There are no parents that would make their children useless,but only the goodness to make you successful one of these days.So,learn to calm down,and you would someday understood what I like you to know.
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• Philippines
17 Jan 13
You did not tell the whole story straight.Your father did not like your former husband,until he was successful in ruining your relationship to part ways.You should be the one who should open up with your father about your current problems,so that a good solution could be address to end up your anxieties,and your situation inside your house would be better.Both of you are going to sleep well without the previous problems.If you are not doing something to solve it,time could just make you both in bad terms always,so act now so that all will be happy and contented.
• Kenya
16 Jan 13
I respected my father till i lost my mom. Ever had a parent wake up one morning and they have suddenly seen you like a devil in the family. Well, i honestly do not know what happened and i still do not know because prior to my mom's demise; dad and i were close. He started by hating my ex-husband and despising him and actually led to the sour break up of my marriage. To date he abuses and condemns me; my extended family has tried to intervene but he just does not care that he hurts me. Now that i understand he has rejected me as his daughter, am trying to live with that. But this unending experience is what gives me such stress and anxiety. I will try calming down though and try to view things from a positive perspective; however, i doubt if i will sail in the same boat with my dad again.
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@ctryhnny (3460)
• United States
9 Jan 13
I'm sorry your Dad does that to you. Does your Mother know so she can help you? Dealing with stress is a serious thing and I'm surprised all the dr. gave you was iron tablets. There are a lot of medicines out there that will help with your anxiety. You should ask your dr. about them. Does your dr. know what you are going through with your dad? Are you in a position where you can move out or live with someone else to get away from your Dad?
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
9 Jan 13
I'm so sorry to hear that your dad treats you very badly. It is very hard to deal with a parent who is abusive in some sort of way.I think it is important that you strive to get your rest, avoid as much confrontation with your father as possible and work towards securing your own future so that you don't have to live there anymore.
• Kenya
16 Jan 13
Thank you. My young brother reminds me this everyday. Focusing on my future is what i need right now, hopefully i will have the strenght to take one day at a time.
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@edvc77 (2140)
• Philippines
10 Jan 13
I'm sorry for that. One cannot really change a person instantly. You have to pray for your dad. However, at the moment you have to think of yourself first. Make yourself better get rid of your anxiety problems. That is not good for you. You have to save yourself. Do not think of your father yet and what he is doing to you. If possible, talk and be with your trusted friends however do not talk about your anxiety problems it would only get worst. Take time to have good days or make yourself busy. Pray too always. God Bless
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• Kenya
16 Jan 13
I do have a prayer partner and also seek spiritual guidance from the bible. The anxiety has been such a burden and its something i pray to be relieved of everyday.I will try to keep my mind off my dad and the depressing things he does, though its not easy. I believe that God will help me to overcome this problem.
@theoana (97)
• Romania
9 Jan 13
I understand you. In order to reduce anxiety, try and shake all your body like a dog does. I am talking really serious. Do this really really fast, you will feel better. Another thing that you can do, is to breathe really fast, as long as you can. This will also work. What you need to understand is that anxiety comes from your brain. You need to educate you brain. You need to believe that you are not in a fight with yourself. Your inner self is your friend, not your enemy. Try talking to your inner self, tell it that you are friends and you are in this together.
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• Kenya
16 Jan 13
This one made me laugh, have not done the shaking of body but am going to try it. I agree anxiety is all in the mind because that is where i get the ugly triggers from, am going to attempt talking to my inner self and i will let you know if your innovative ideas work. Thank you.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
18 Jan 13
hi hushgal I think your dad is really abusing you and as suchj I would go to the police and rtell them how he has treated you . I do not know your age but it sounds to me like the longer you stay around him the worse it will be for you.It is criminal for a dad to mistreat his own daughter bu t you have to report him to get help;. tell them how you have tried to get away and how te forced you to come back as I bet they will get help for you now.go to the police and tell them your story.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
13 Apr 13
Hi, it is very dad is behaving very cruelly with you. It is very strange. He should be supportive and caring to you. But you should be brave and should not get frustrated by his behavior. You should calm down. Think of the good and have a faith in God. Think that he is with you to support you.
• United States
9 Jan 13
I'm sorry you are going through such a difficult time. Anxiety attacks can be very serious. I'm amazed that your dr just gave you iron pills. Stress can be very difficult to deal with. Some people use meditation and breathing exercises to help them relax. Other use exercise. There is a lot of great resources on the internet that can help you deal with stress. Do you have someone close to you that you can talk to? Your mom, aunt uncle. Maybe a close friend. Maybe you need to better explain your situation to the dr. It doesn't seem that iron pills would be the best answer.
• Kenya
16 Jan 13
I agree with you that i have had quite a hard time trying to cope with the anxiety attacks and the worst is of it it just happens even when am in social or public gatherings and sometimes i feel like am going to pass out. The iron pills were to help boost my haemoglobin levels as a blood test indicated my levels were quite low. I do try to take deep breaths at times to help me relax but it makes me mad sometimes like the air just comes out all when i exhale. I thank God for the counsellor helping me out for the past one year. I am heading to the doctor soonest.