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Anxiety, panic, worry, am i dying?

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kerry02122
kerry02122

Hi i suffered really badly with panic attacks and anxiety about 2 years ago and after some time got it all under control. Recently i have been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia which is causing me alot of chest pain and other symptoms, this in turn is now making me worry its something more and those old feelings have come creeping back in that i feel like im dying, i feel like i have no control over anything i'm doing, i feel dizzy, disorientated, getting pins and needles and like i just have to get out or up from what i am doing, I am so scared i'm trying to tell myself this is just anxiety and i have dealt with it before but it feels alot worse this time, I don't know what to do sad

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  • mica75341
    mica75341 kerry02122

    Posted

    hi kerry,look into how you controlled it 2 years ago,u beat it once u can do it again hun.talk to ur gp im sure hel help with either meds or other support x
    • kerry02122
      kerry02122 mica75341

      Posted

      thanks mica, definitely going back to gp just for reassurance it is definitely what it is. Trying not to let it rule me again its just so difficult, thanks for your reply x
    • mica75341
      mica75341 kerry02122

      Posted

      hi kerry,,its extremley hard to deal with,i suffer from health anxiety too,this forum is great to express ur concerns helps to know ur not alone,is the doc going to treat ur hernia? maybe when thats sorted ul feel lots better hunx
    • kerry02122
      kerry02122 mica75341

      Posted

      i'm so glad i came accross this forum its brilliant. I have been put on esomeperazole but so far i haven't seen a great improvement, Anxiety can be hurrendous its just been so long since i have felt like this its come as a bit of a surprise, such a horrible feeling x
    • mica75341
      mica75341 kerry02122

      Posted

      it is indeed hun,feels like ur worlds going to end.so many people suffer with anxiety/panic attacks and were still here to chat so says it all .we think the worst i know i do,i found walking helps working myself up to jogging lol thatl be fun..do u take anything for anxiety ?i found propanalol great x
    • kerry02122
      kerry02122 mica75341

      Posted

      That is very true! a good way to look at it, yeah i remember pushing myself to go for walks when i suffered before they definitely help smile it's so easy when having an attack to think the worst and so difficult to then try reason with yourself. I don't currently take anything now no, i would like to try something to atleast try and keep the feelings away x
    • mica75341
      mica75341 kerry02122

      Posted

      propanalol i take for panic attacks but they dont take worry away sadly not for me anyway .im waiting for cognitive behaviour therapy.i have a script to start taking escitalopram but havent had it dispensed yet will wait see if cbt helps.my friend keeps telling me meds or cbt wont work its upto me to change my thoughts...im not so sure about that lolx
    • mica75341
      mica75341 kerry02122

      Posted

      i will say though propanalol have made a great diference to my life,panic attacks have got lots better just get slight adrenalin rush for seconds then goes,,i believe in propanalol so guess this helps x
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