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FREAKING OUT

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kayla1865
kayla1865

It started out when I got on a voice call on Skype, with my boyfriend. My chest got a fluttery feeling, then 10 minute's or so later, my thumb went numb, and all of my fingers felt tingly, except the pinky. My left arm also, went weak. The back of my head feels like there's pressure, too. My chest has even been hurting, and I have trouble speaking. I feel like I'm going to have a stroke. sad

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  • pamela2016
    pamela2016 kayla1865

    Posted

    I've had your symptoms with anxiety not lately but in the past and it's very scary makes u think stroke mines changed a bit its my face that does that and seems to take forever for it to go away
    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 pamela2016

      Posted

      I had it happen, about a week ago, but it was only my thumb that went numb & tingly.
  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 kayla1865

    Posted

    Panic attacks can get brutally uncomfortable.
    • lisalisa67
      lisalisa67 kayla1865

      Posted

      I know if i do mot get enough sleep it tends to trigger faster and easier. It sadly just happens sometimes. 
    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 lisalisa67

      Posted

      I noticed that when I got on an earlier sleeping schedule, I started getting anxiety attacks 1-3 times/day.
  • jabberwocky
    jabberwocky kayla1865

    Posted

    Thats not how you feel before a ministroke. Thats a panic attack. With a mini stroke your brain tells your body to do one thing and your body just does another. You can generally feel which half of the body isnt coopeeating.
    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 jabberwocky

      Posted

      I don't know why I'm so anxious lately. I thought I was getting better.
  • Cb279
    Cb279 kayla1865

    Posted

    Hi Kayla

    I'm sorry you have been dealing with this

    I have had anxiety for 16yrs

    I use to take meds but stopped as per it made me feel a lil worst. I hated em

    I'm not a medical profession but some things that helped me overcome anxiety are

    1. Go for walk

    2. Do breathing exercise

    3. Write your thoughts (bad or good)

    4. Read a book or magazine

    5. Listen to soothing music (I have spa, easy listening or jazz)

    6. Try to block your in your mind that's making you feel anxious ( then I usually say to myself "there's nothing wrong with me, nothing's bad is gonna happen, I'm gonna get the right oxygen my body needs)

    7. When I do something good or I feel great, I give myself compliments

    This helped me a lot and I almost don't have that feeling of anxiousness smile

    All the best to you smile CB

    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 jabberwocky

      Posted

      I'm actually pretty anxious right now... My boyfriend is mad and says he wants me to leave him alone. Things were getting better between him and I, and now I'm being shut out again. I was already having anxiety, but that made it worse..
    • Cb279
      Cb279 kayla1865

      Posted

      Hi Kayla

      I started having anxiety when my bf (now ex) and I broke up long time ago. We were together for 10yrs. I personally don't know u and him (so no judgement here)

      What helped me overcome the issue:

      1. Write down bad and good thoughts you had with him (if you have more bad that good, then you be the judge)

      2. Try not to talk to people that triggers your anxiety ( this is really hard and it will take some time l)

      3. Change your appearance (I would dress up and make myself pretty and go somewhere ~ this will boost up self esteem and you u feel good about yourself without anyone else, he will also notice this change but try not to acknowledge him)

      4. I tell myself that "I know I am better than this, I'm stronger and wiser"

      5. Remember if people can't handle you in your worst, they can't handle you in your best

      If you needed to talk to, you can email me at cb_279@h o t m a i l . c o m

      smile

    • Cb279
      Cb279 jabberwocky

      Posted

      Thank you

      I've has anxiety for long and will do what it takes to help someone smile

  • Guest
    Guest kayla1865

    Posted

    are you doing better now?
    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 Guest

      Posted

      Right now, I'm not doing so good, to be honest... I stayed up until 6:00am, and woke up around 2:30pm. It all started with my aunt banging her fist on my door, because she has clean clothes to give me and then, told me I had to get up. I got pretty angry, and slammed the door, after taking the clothes. I'm feeling anxious, and like I'm in a dream, which by now, I'm assuming is derealization. I also, have a headache, for some reason. I was getting migraines everyday, and I think they're coming back again. sad I'm just really scared... I wasn't able to make an appointment to see a therapist today, because their office is closed, so I'll have to make an appointment tomorrow. 
    • Guest
      Guest kayla1865

      Posted

      how long will it take to get an appointment?
    • Guest
      Guest kayla1865

      Posted

      until then, have you considered online therapy?
    • Guest
      Guest kayla1865

      Posted

      do you have anyone to talk to in the meantime, before your appointment?

      even maybe considering calling a helpline?

    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 Guest

      Posted

      I'm on a therapy chat right now. My friend, who has the same problems I do, isn't available right now, because he didn't have any internet this weekend.
    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 Guest

      Posted

      A little. This site has helped me more, thoughh.
    • Guest
      Guest kayla1865

      Posted

      Fair enough.

      Well, if you ever need anything, post on here or feel free to send me a PM.

      You are not alone.

      All the best and good luck!

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