Anxiety

Kim I get the exact same symptoms and I have on occasions called the ambulance by the time they arrive I feel better.  I have had ECGs and all is fine.  I get anxiety attacks on the tube now too.   I feel like my heart will get tired of beating so hard and fast that it will stop.  I am now managing these attacks.  Good luck kim!

Hi Kim,

You seem to be getting caught up in a fear cycle, this has happened because the feelings of anxiety are so strong and unpleasant that you are now worrying about it happening again and also lserching for reasons to why it's happening.

All of the symptoms associated with anxiety are triggered by our mindful state, fear cannot take place in a calm and relaxed mind and body.

I can assure you your heart is well and you are being tricked by your nervous system.

Look up on the internet Dr Claire Weeks she was a master in this area.  Practice mindfulness to help bring calm to your mind and body, the Headspace app on your smart phone is brilliant.  And lastly the next time you feel anxious just let it sweep over you, breathe deeply and don't pay it any attention.

Take care Kim you will get through this xxx

Hi Kim

try some Mega B complex vitamins with 100mg B6 in that helps alot ...

Jay xx

Hi Kim yes it's horrible I've suffered from anxiety and anxiety attacks for a long time and they make you feel so down too.  Mine are not like panic attacks where my heart beats fast mine does the opposite where everything slows down :-( that then freaks me out.  I think having a bit if health anxiety thrown in too isn't the best combination! I just try and keep my thoughts occupied and nightimes are worse for me, I tend to read until I can't keep my eyes open.....keep positive xx

My panic attacks are extreme. I fall over with the shaking and cant breathe. I have a little tip to stop them but it will sound weird. If someone is with you ask them to get you in a very tight hug, a bone crusher as my hubby calls it. For some reason your breathing starts to match theirs and you soon calm down. Sounds daft but I suggested it to a colleague who suffers dreadfully and she is thrilled because it works. We do work on the shop floor at asda though so there is a lot of hugging going on which customers find a little odd lol

Hi all,

Thank you soooo much for all your responses, and kind words. Anxiety seems a bit better today. I have read all your responses, and will certainly give the suggestions a try. 

Susan, I intend to look up the information you suggested. I will admit that once the anxiety starts, all the "what if" thinking starts. I get myself really worked up to a point I feel I am going mad. Start thinking stuff like "what will happen to my family if I die". "Do I have everything in order so they do not have to worry about thnigs". It starts to consume my every thought. Which makes me focus that much more on all my body symptoms. Vicious cycle. 

Again, thank you all so much. You are all truly kind and supportive. 

Hugs to all...