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Constant, daily anxiety!

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tayn418
tayn418

I have suffered with recurrent anxiety and panic attacks for the last 8 years but recently I have had constant, everyday, all day symptoms. As of now, I am having dizziness/lightheadedness, pressure at the top of my stomach and throat, racing heart and palps, cold, clamy hands and feet, what feels like body zaps and a rush of hotness through my body when I feel my anxiety increase. I dont have an over stressful life but I am planning my wedding, thats 2 months away, on VERY limited finances, struggling constantly with financial issues, I work for a doctor who is verbally abusive, which makes me dread work daily. The only time I get relief from my anxiety is when I am sleeping, which I cant do all day. My anxiety symptoms are always changing and I am quite the hypocondriac when it comes to my health, esp my heart. I had an extensive cardiac workup done, EKG's, 48 hour heart monitor, Echo, and blood tests, about a year ago but this still doesnt ease my mind. I had some blood work done late last summer which came back okay, just mildly anemic (I take Iron.) I feel like I am fighting a losing battle every single day and I dont know how to cope. I am scheduled to establish with a new PCP on 3/7/16 but every day this just seems further and futher away!

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  • billie18342
    billie18342 tayn418

    Posted

    Are you on meds?
    • tayn418
      tayn418 billie18342

      Posted

      No. I havent had a PCP in a year. I used to be on Lexapro which didnt help at all. I am anxiously waiting my office visit in March.
    • tayn418
      tayn418 billie18342

      Posted

      I guess I should correct myself, the cardiologist I was sent to put me on Metoprolol, which just doesnt seem to help the palps anymore. I am a 26 yo female.
    • billie18342
      billie18342 tayn418

      Posted

      Omg I am a 26 yo female and going through the exact same thing!!!! I'm not on any meds right now! My cardiologist just told me to take anxiety meds if I couldn't control it! I've been going through constant anxiety for 4 months!
    • tayn418
      tayn418 billie18342

      Posted

      Its so nice to see that I am not alone! It makes me feel better to a certain extent. What are your symptoms? Are they all day long?
    • billie18342
      billie18342 tayn418

      Posted

      I feel dizzy especiallu when walking, my hands feel sweaty, eyes are blurry, I feel weak and tired.
    • billie18342
      billie18342

      Posted

      Not to mention my heart racing
    • tayn418
      tayn418 billie18342

      Posted

      my newest health obsession in the pressure i feel in my upper stomach area and the shortness of breath i have. These symptoms seem to go away when I am busy or having fun but most of the day I am thinking about it and its constantly there. I just want to be done with it!
    • tayn418
      tayn418 billie18342

      Posted

      Have you ever had the shortness of breath and pressure feelings? So sorry your going through this too. I know its a miserable thing to deal with on a daily basis
    • tayn418
      tayn418 billie18342

      Posted

      No. I dont smoke, hardly drink EVER, and I dont drink caffine. Do you? How long did you have these symptoms?
  • DessertGhost
    DessertGhost tayn418

    Posted

    I suggest going to a therapist where you can discuss your issues. You might also want to look into being medicated, it can really help. Hope you feel better smile
    • tayn418
      tayn418 DessertGhost

      Posted

      Thank you! I am actually going to the doctor or March 7 for that reason and I'm more than ready!
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