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Cortisol issues and stressed so bad plz help

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nicole0003
nicole0003

ive gone through alot the past two years and i have always struggled with anxiety but after i got covid it got way worse .. i also have PTSD from my brother putting me in the hospital.. but my stress is so bad .. even normal everyday situations are too nuch to deal with.. i cant walk far without getting out of breath and my heart thumps so strong.. has anybody dealed with cortisol levels being high.. cardiologist told me to walk and eat better but im so depressed i havent ... weds i get a patch to monitor heart.. im getting heart palpitations on necka nd i can feel my geart beating strong at times. i went to ER and EKG and blood wkr normal.. im so worried thhat i atressed myslef out too mcuh and health anxiety kicks in.. has anybody gone through this with excessive stress and how did you gte stress down and how long does it take.. im getting palpiations and hate it .. i feel like this is never ending .. then my neck feels like someone is grabbing it .. feels tight.. chest pain.. the back of my neck is tense and i get tension headaches .. i guess my main concern is getting my cortisol back to normal that way i can do normal things again without my heart pounding .. and im always out of breath and it scares me .. like i cant breath... does anyvody else feel thus way.. are palpitations suppose to be that strong.. im going crazy and feel like i need help ..

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 nicole0003

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    i’m sorry you are going through this. I know how scary it can feel. Keep in mind that your bloodwork and ECG were normal so that’s great. Yes cortisol levels can be high and cause anxiety sensations including rapid heart rate and many other sensations that are uncomfortable.

    I have had and still have the same feelings that you get.

    I’ve had anxiety for many years and a few things that I learned are

    that the more we worry and stress out about the sensations we are feeling, the worse they can get. it’s really important to take time out to learn how to use your breathing to calm down your heart rate. You can find this on YouTube. Just search for mindfulness breathing exercises and practice them during the day. Also relax your mind by listening to meditations for anxiety.

    some other things that are important are staying hydrated with water and yes is your doctor said get some exercise at least walking a little bit. Everybody’s different and they respond differently to anxiety and stress. Just do what works best for you. Sometimes we need to speak with a counselor who can help you manage all of this. Remember not to overthink things and just take one day at a time. You’re going to be OK! I survived many years with the same thing on and off. Remember that none of the symptoms you get with anxiety or harmful they are just weird and scary. But you can learn to control them. Take care of yourself! Everything is going to work out. ❤

    • nicole0003
      nicole0003 jan34534

      Posted

      so palpitations can get worse if im constantly thinking or worrying about it ? i try to think positive as i have health anxiety and i hate that i do.. and thank you jan.. i will try to remember my EKG and bloodwork ..

  • jan34534
    jan34534 nicole0003

    Posted

    yes when you constantly think about the anxiety, you are telling your brain that something is wrong so the brain responds. even if there is nothing truly wrong your brain thinks that there is. That increases the adrenaline that is released which causes the rapid heart rate. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been through that.

    But I did learn that if you overthink it everything gets worse. none of the sensations of anxiety are harmful otherwise I wouldn’t still be here. They’re just weird and scary sometimes. Keep yourself busy as much as you can . you will be ok!

  • AdityaSanghvi
    AdityaSanghvi nicole0003

    Posted

    I’d suggest you talk to your doctor. He’ll surely guide you with managing your cortisol level apart from having medicines. Do not believe whatever is shown on random videos on youtube.

    • nicole0003
      nicole0003 AdityaSanghvi

      Posted

      i have an appt today to put the patch on.. so ill go from there thank you.. the only thing i watch on youtube is breathing techniques and stuff to relax... but thank you

  • lee59447
    lee59447 nicole0003

    Posted

    hi im going through simular thing iv just yot over covid or so i thought think i have long covid my body is in bits hot feeling in diff parts of body headaches eye stings /floaters pains shortbess of breath pains im stomach palpatations back pain with numbness achy arms legs vein pain and much mote its driving me insane i hope u feel better soon

    • nicole0003
      nicole0003 lee59447

      Posted

      eye stings? is it like a quick sharp pain in eye? i get those too and in my face and have you went to dr for any of it? yes its too much at times but our minds can get the best of us.. but honestly its driving me crazy feeling this way.. right now i have a heart monitor on for 7 days.. then i have to mail it to california and wait another 1 1/2 to 2 weeks and im stressed but hoping its normal... are u stressed? anxiety and stress can do so much to the body on top of long covid symptoms.. and thank you i hope ypu feel better soon

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