Anxiety suddenly got worse about 3 weeks ago.
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Hi all, I'm new to this forum but not new to the vicious cycle of anxiety. I've been diagnosed with General anxiety/panic disorder. About 3 weeks ago it decided to get worse than it's ever been. The feeling of dying lasts for days now. My symptoms include:
Feeling like I'm dying
Heart racing and palpitations
Chest pain/tightness
Arms and legs tingling
Nausea
Not being able to breathe/catch my breath
Vision changes, things look too bright or wrong
And the newest one, which I've come to understand may be depersonalization. I see myself in the mirror but I don't think that's me or I feel like I'm outside of my body or in a cartoon.
I've recently been to a neurologist and I have an MRI coming up after my cat scan came up clean. He diagnosed my migraines and cluster headaches as well. It seems like an oncoming migraine will trigger an anxietyattack. Those symptoms include:
Pain above my eyes, into my neck and face
Sensitivity to light and sound
Vision changes (everything goes sideways) and dizziness
I'm posting here because I'm terrified of everything that has happened to me in 3 short weeks. I feel so alone and like I'm trapped inside my body. I can't sleep anymore or eat very much. I can't get comfortable in my bed or in my skin. I just want confirmation that I'm not the only person who's dealing with these symptoms. Thanks for reading.
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anxietysite123 myanxiety
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Short reply, no you're not alone.. The amount of these symptoms we all have daily is.. Shocking. Sometimes anxiety will get super low, then shoot right back up. Just try to relax and keep your mind off of it.. I know, easier said than done. Maybe try going for a walk outside or going out with some friends to keep your mind calm??
myanxiety anxietysite123
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Last nights attack lasted from 10 till after midnight. I ended up walking around my house till my heart calmed down. Do you feel like you're dying then you start stressing about it and it just cycles over and over? That and not feeling normal, like there's something seriously wrong with me.
anxietysite123 myanxiety
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I classify my panic attacks with one question.. "Did you have the feeling of doom during it?" if I answer yes, then that proves it was a panic attack to me.. Your mind is speeding so quickly that it just goes to death.. I've had a pain in my finger before and convinced myself I was dying.. Sounds like a bad case of hypochondria/health anxiety.
myanxiety anxietysite123
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Definitely a feeling of doom but also the health anxiety as well. I get stuck in the cycle of feeling the panic attack symptoms and thinking something is wrong with me so it gets worse and worse. It's terrible.
anxietysite123 myanxiety
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I hear ya.. My doctor sat me down today and told me she cannot find anything physically wrong with me. My heart looks healthy and normal, and she said "I'm sorry I really looked for something wrong but. There's nothing" lol. Just so frustrating that we still can't believe anything even after reassurance. Ugh
myanxiety anxietysite123
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Thats what gets me too! Like even though the doctor said I was perfectly healthy I still can't believe it! Anxiety can be so irrational sometimes.
anxietysite123 myanxiety
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Ya just gotta tell it to shut up sometimes haha. The other day I was palp after palp. I finally looked crazy and yelled "stop it already!" and they haven't been back since.. Don't be embarassed to just sit in a room and talk outloud to yourself and just tell ur body ur not scared. Its almost empowering standing up to it, it really does sometimes make symptoms go away
myanxiety anxietysite123
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I have to do that to myself when I'm driving! I tell myself "we're just cruisin everything's fine" lol its so ridiculous but it works!
hales_47981 myanxiety
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Hiya you are definitely not alone I have all those exact symptoms too and have for about 2 years now. Luckily they are getting less and less as I've learnt what triggers them and when one is coming on. Tiredness alcohol and caffeine are major triggers. I know exactly how you feel. It's so scary but you can learn to control it and hopefully get rid of them altogether. x
myanxiety hales_47981
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Trying to find the triggers is so hard. It seems like anything sets it off. Thanks for replying, it's comforting to know I'm not alone out here.
lisalisa67 myanxiety
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myanxiety lisalisa67
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That's a good idea, logging the diet. I think I'll give that a try see if there's something in there messing me up. I just found this forum but I think I'll be here a lot. It feels good to have a place where people can relate to each other about their mental health issues without judgement.
borderriever myanxiety
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First if not already I would recommnd you do have words with your GP and see if Support for you can be arranged. If you let your situation go on it will make your anxiety worse. You have seen various Specialists, now you need coping exersises to help you control your concerns. At least now your concernes have been proven as anxiety so you need a CPN to help you control your fear
BOB
myanxiety borderriever
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borderriever myanxiety
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Always around
BOB
myanxiety borderriever
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I'll definitely talk it over with my doc. No harm in trying I suppose.
borderriever myanxiety
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Keep us informed
BOB
myanxiety borderriever
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