Expert: Lela Simon - 9/22/2009

Question
hey lela

so basically i suffer from panic disorder for 2 months now and im 19 is that normal?, what causes stress? or what can i do to keep my stress level low, thanx

Answer
Daylin,

Normal? What is normal anyway? I can't tell you what causes your stress; it could be school or work. It could be family or friends. My best advice is to get counseling so you have a neutral party to talk to and  find 2 hobbies- one to occupy your mind ( reading, puzzles, art) and one to tire out your body ( dance, running, weight lifting) and preferably at least one of your hobbies should involve other people.

Hope this helps,
Lela Simon