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I'm getting older and things seem to be getting harder, now it was difficult in middle school, high school sucked so bad I can't make back into a classroom now, however I'm extremely smart I far excell in math and science to a point where it's not even funny, but then I can't get a job or anything public because I loose control, shakes, stomach, ect... What I'm getting at is, is it possible to be extremely smart and intellegent, but have no control over actions because of unexplainable reasons? And how do I express this to my parents and therapist because they don't understand, I really need some awnsers please my mom is crying nearlly everyday because I put my self down because I don't know how to express myself to them!

I used to be in the exact same situation that you are in now (only I didn't excell in science, but in English and linguistics instead).

What helped me was trying out many different medications until the doctor got the cocktail just right (which took a couple of years). And having an understanding therapist also helped me, as well. But finding the right doctor and therapist can be tough - it's a real minefield out there. But the right ones are out there if you are willing to look.

Don't know what else to say. I've been there, and it took a lot of time and effort to pull myself back up to a state of stability. It was not easy, but keeping at it and seeing a light at the end of the tunnel was what kept me going.

Best of luck to you.

The short answer is YES.

You might explore medications for your panic attacks.
You might tell your parents you have a malfunctioning amygdala.
You might go to Barnes and Nobles or other bookstore and look for a workbook about panic attacks or anxiety.

Sounds very much like you may be suffering from panic/anxiety disorder. I have been taking Prozac for 17 years now and it has helped me tremendously with the panic attacks. I hope you are able to find a solution that works well for you soon.

Don't try to talk to them about this if you can't. Write them a note, or send them an e-mail, and explain everything.

www.PanicTrick.com You might want to check out the free "Panic Trick Report" that is offered here. Rich Presta, the guy who wrote this also has a couple of programs about getting over anxiety. I ordinarily shy away from such things, because I don't always trust them, but I was kind of desperate and NEEDED some help getting past my anxiety about driving a car, so I ordered his "Driving Fear" program. It cost about as much as a single session with a therapist. I understand his other program is pretty similar, just not aimed specifically at driving, but at life in general. So far, I've learned a lot about how my anxiety works, and how to get past it, and it's made a big difference. In fact, I feel MUCH better about myself in general. This thing that I'm linking to is an anecdote this guy, Rich, wrote to illustrate how we get into a self-defeating spiral of anxiety--which really sounds like what you are experiencing.

I hope you'll take a look at it. Even if it makes just a small difference, that's something.