Anxiety/Depression

[CritterNurse]

I've had panic attacks since I was 9. I've been medicated for them since I was 20, when a doctor actually saw a panic attack and finally started taking my symptoms seriously.

When I first started volunteering with my local fire department, I wasn't sure if I would be able to handle it.

I've found that my panic attacks have been less frequent and less severe since I've joined. I don't know if its because I'm seeing real emergencies or if its because I'm putting my adrenalin to good use, or some other reason.

 

[Carolyn Ross]

I also suffered from excessive anxiety and worry when my everyday life events were so stressful. I used to get worried with no obvious reasons. I always tend to expect a disaster and can't resist worrying about money and my work. Then I attended therapy classes where they involved me in random discussions. This started reducing my stress level. The site http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_psychotherapeutic_other_non-drug_approaches_anxiety_disorder_000028_8.htm has important information about self relieving from stress.

 

[Dudley]

Hi Shooter,
Some tips for you to reduce depression.
Do start light exercises like yoga and share your problems with your family and pals. Eat a well balanced diet and if you do not eat well take multivitamin regularly. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and other stimulants.

 

[911bru]

I was diagnosed with anxiety while in the army after a combat tour... Go figure...
They prescribed meds. I didn't take them, and over a few years I've been fine... As fine as a man with two daughters , and ex wife and a current wife can be lol...

 

[911bru]

So it seems being messed up is the norm in EMS. You'll fit right in lol...jk

 

[Rightroad]

a reply i have not seen yet is, (spiritual). It is apart of the well being of an EMT or any human being. If you want to pray by all means pray!