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arnetta46461
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Hello. I'm trying to figure out if I'm having anxiety "attacks". In a nutshell the last few months I have been in and out of the ER. Always the SAME symptoms, tight chest, tingling sensations in my arm, tight throat and definitely light headed. I'm ALWAYS thinking I'm having a heart attack. I have a constant worry of health issues if I feel one little pain. I Google EVERY pain or symptom I have.

This evening I drove my girls to dance class. I thought for sure I'd pass out. My chest was tight and i felt dizzy.

I'm just hoping Someone can help me shed some light on this. I go to my doctor on Tuesday. I just have to talk to him about this.

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  • totallytiffy1
    totallytiffy1 arnetta46461

    Posted

    Those are anxiety symptoms, for me anyway. I've been through that also. The tight throat is the worst. Discussion with your Dr. About options. Relaxation is the key.
    • arnetta46461
      arnetta46461 totallytiffy1

      Posted

      Thanks. I'm still trying to figure out, "how did I get here?" It's scary but glad I have found this site Now I know this isn't just me, that I'm not losing mind.
  • Soanxious
    Soanxious arnetta46461

    Posted

    These are all the symtpoms of anxiety/panic attacks. I have been having them alot lately and it feels like your dying. They are the scariest things to go through and you think something serious is wrong. I too google everything, every ache pain sensation and it makes me feel so much worse and convinced I have some terrible disease. I have been really bad for the last 2 months from googling symptomssad now I have to stop myself and whenever I want to google I read about anxiety and panic attacks ONLY. Good luck, it's really hard I'm still trying to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Everyone says it will get better and I am hoping
    • arnetta46461
      arnetta46461 Soanxious

      Posted

      Thanks tracy96313. It's very scary. But at least I know that these symptoms are Real. Good luck to you as well.
    • pigletsmomma
      pigletsmomma arnetta46461

      Posted

      The symptoms are real, but they are not what you think they are. Feels like a heart attack, but it is not your heart. Anxiety is a cruel thing. Do seek help and get this under control. Me?! 2 1/2 years with this and it came out of nowhere. Get help
  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 arnetta46461

    Posted

    Get the book cbt for anxiety so you can learn now early on whats going on and the tools to manage it. Bery important to learn how to properly breathe through anxiety. You belly breathe not chest breathe and it will calm your body down.
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