For the past 5 months, I have been experiencing lower backpain issues, fatigue, forgetfulness, nausea when stressed or excited, and weird fast heart rate issues, and a what seems to be chronic disease or illness. I don't feel normal anymore, my memory and energy only got better for 2 days (to the fullest extent). However lately I have just discovered that I might have GAD. And I need your help.   


I know I know.. Why should I trust myself, I am not even a Doctor..   


I actually remembered what happend at the time when I experienced problems. I was very anxious about completing school, getting good grades, trying to maintain a good GPA. Now normally what would happen for me is that as soon as I start to take a breath and I try to let go of the thought it would go away and everything would be normal. However on this very moment that didn't happen. Thoughts kept on appearing over and over and over again. It was like I couldn't stop thinking about what is happening with me. About 15 minutes of being anxious I started to show symptoms such as a headache, and just my heart beating fast. I also had at the time what I think to be depression since I have had a lot of self harm thoughts and I started to loose motivation for the things I loved. I also developed a negative mindset about school, socialization, and myself actually.   


I am almost positive this is what I have there were also more factors that contributed however I wish to not bring that subject up here if that is fine.   


I am hoping someone in the subreddit knows what I am going through. If so can you please give me advice on how I can cope with this disorder, or if you can share your story.