Don't feel like living anymore

Mitch, there is no such thing as ONLY anxiety. It us horrendous! Multi millions of sufferers, many of whom are undiagnosed, because unless one has experienced it, or is in a position to be an expert in the field, it doesn't sound real. Doctors ignore, or are amused by what sounds like crazy talk when you try to explain what you are experiencing.

I thought I was going crazy or had some awful illness and finally got myself to urgent care where a doctor quickly recognized an anxiety attack and prescribed meds. Within a day I saw an easing, and in less than a week was thinking clearly enough to help myself.

I came across this forum and found help, compassion and information that taught me how to do that. I am now feeling so well it's amazing, compared to just a few weeks ago.

I was a counselor for 43 years. Trust me when I tell you...you do not have a physical or mental illness. This is classic anxiety.  Every person in this forum has experienced the same things.

I am sure that getting on the right meds will make a world of difference...the first step in taking your life back. Please make the decision to go for what will help...anti anxiety meds. We are here when you need a boost or more information. Sending you a big hug, Mitch.

Hey man .... I go through the same thing on a daily basis. I'm a veteran as well so the VA has really helped me. My anxiety started way before the military though. I lost my job because of my anxiety. I always had a big lump in my throat at work and heavy breathing, feeling like I had to yawn to breathe and just feeling edgy. It sucks because when I don't have anxiety I'm very productive and funny I'm 26 years old I don't want to live like this for the rest of my life. Anxiety is scary not a lot of people understand it unless you have it us people that have it bond and connect very well. I know you feel lost, have no hope, insecure, scared, and nervous about bills so am I especially not working. I just got a puppy 5 days ago and man does that help me so much. Just someone there to comfort me it feels great. I have been getting anxiety still but way less the past week. They prescribe me meds and a lot of people are scared to take them I am as well. I only took it one time so it probably didn't work, but I'm gonna get myself through this without meds. You have to remind yourself that it's just a little anxiety nothing is gonna happen and this will be over in less then 20 mins. When I get it now I go take my pup for a walk or go grocery shopping, go play baseball, anything to get my mind off the way I was feeling. I hope you get better soon, just remember you are not alone and this website is very good everyone is nice and just want reassurance

Also, I had a girlfriend that left me because of my anxiety issues. If they aren't understanding to deal with this they don't deserve us. Anxiety is the hardest thing I've ever dealt with and I'm sure everyone in this chat will agree with me. You can beat it though. I'm here for you buddy I've been in your shoes please don't hurt yourself it's not worth it

But if all your myriad tests on your heart were normal, what are you worrying about?

And there's no point in racing up to A & E if you're not going to believe the answers they gave you? Do you know how much you've cost the NHS and you still go back for more tests which are totally unnecessary, and which you discount anyway.