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Really bad anxiety. I hope

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andrew_36108
andrew_36108

It's going in 2 months now. I have really bad physical symptoms, such as heart racing , shortness of breath, pain and heavyness in arms and legs, hot flashes, chills, sweating for no reason, dizziness lightheadedness nausea , heartburn indigestion,blood pressure spikes blurry vision etc... I have been to the er at least 6 times. Blood work chest xray ekg all come back normal. Seen a cardiologist and they did a 48 hour holter moniter, more blood work and echocardiogram. All came back normal as well. But I don't feel normal. I wake up every morning feeling like I'm sick. I am 30 years old 6 foot 190lbs. I used to exercise regularly but haven't in a couple months in fear of something happening. Everyone is saying its anxiety but i am still not convinced. If anyone else feels this way please help me. Thank you

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  • andrew_36108
    andrew_36108

    Posted

    I used to be very social and outgoing but now I am afraid to go out in fear of something happening to me.
  • louis33188
    louis33188 andrew_36108

    Posted

    I'm in your same shoes brother....its the worst feeling in the world

    • louis33188
      louis33188 andrew_36108

      Posted

      Exactly....but mine have gone to the next level...it now involves cognitive decline....I don't wanna scared you more..but in my case it started with your symptoms..then 5 months ago my short term memory and concentration started to falter..

      All my doctors can't find anything wrong....I don't know what else to do too....WE'RE IN THE SAME BOAT...

    • andrew_36108
      andrew_36108 louis33188

      Posted

      Are you taking any medication??

      My Dr. Isn't sure what else to do and neither do I. It's to the point where I want them to find something wrong so they can treat it.

      Thanks for replying brother. It does make me feel better to know that I'm not alone.

    • louis33188
      louis33188 andrew_36108

      Posted

      PM me any time brother..Lets talk..sometimes talking to someone in the same situation it eases the symptoms...
    • andrew_36108
      andrew_36108 louis33188

      Posted

      I definitely will. You do the same. Message anytime. I appreciate the support brother
  • matthew78353
    matthew78353 andrew_36108

    Posted

    Yes I have all these symptoms and am currently trying to find something that helps me as well.
    • andrew_36108
      andrew_36108 matthew78353

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that your also going through this brother. What have you tried to feel better ?
    • matthew78353
      matthew78353 andrew_36108

      Posted

      antidepressants and therapists appointments help but my headaches and other symptoms seem to remain throughout the day. Some days are better than others though. Good luck.
  • rachael22558
    rachael22558 andrew_36108

    Posted

    Hi Andrew...you are definitely not alone. I am 29 and get all the symptoms you have just mentioned... just tonight i have had to leave my nephews birthday party and sit in the car as i had a major panic attack. Left my own kids there with my parents i couldn't stay. Is there anything you think has caused you to feel this way? Xx

    • andrew_36108
      andrew_36108 rachael22558

      Posted

      So sorry to here that your also going through this. No one should have to

      I lost my job in August but didn't start to feel this way until October. That might be the reason why I feel this way but I don't think it is.

      I'm tired of feeling this way. All I wanna do is lay down. Every time I get up I start to feel dizzy. I wake up in fear that I'm gonna have a heart attack.

    • rachael22558
      rachael22558 andrew_36108

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      It is very likely that is the cause. I have had a lot of upset over the past few years with family issues and i think thats the reason i feel like this... i have started having counselling and she told me its defo the reason i have these symptoms. I feel like i am going to die all the time its just so awful. Sat and sobbed to my dad tonight.. a woman of 29 with 3 kids and i feel like a little girl needing her daddy its just so horrible. Please try and believe what the doctors tell you though... easier said than done i know xx
    • andrew_36108
      andrew_36108 rachael22558

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      Deep down I believe that's the reason I feel this way. I just got to stop being stubborn I guess.

      I'm 30 with 3 kids and know exactly how you feel. I feel bad I'm not able to play with them like before.

      I hope you start to feel better soon.

    • rachael22558
      rachael22558 andrew_36108

      Posted

      I actually went to the doctors yesterday and they prescribed me sertraline how about you? Think it takes a couple of weeks to start working xx
    • andrew_36108
      andrew_36108 rachael22558

      Posted

      How are you feeling ??

      I was taking ativan. I have to wait to the 27th to get it refilled. It seems to help a little

    • rachael22558
      rachael22558 andrew_36108

      Posted

      Feel worse than ever to be honest. But the doctor did warn me this would happen. Got to power through with it x
    • andrew_36108
      andrew_36108 rachael22558

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that.

      I just woke up with heavy/weak feeling in my arms and legs. Dry mouth and face feels warm.

      Trying not to panic

    • rachael22558
      rachael22558 andrew_36108

      Posted

      I know its hard not to panic. But remember that it is the anxiety giving you these symptoms. Take some deep breathes. I am going for my second counselling session tomorrow it can't come quick enough xx

    • andrew_36108
      andrew_36108 rachael22558

      Posted

      Thank you for the support Rachel.

      Do you ever wake up like that ?

      I'm glad the counselling is helping you. That a positive.

    • rachael22558
      rachael22558 andrew_36108

      Posted

      i wake up breathless and allsorts. So many physical symptoms something is always hurting or aching. Yes i think that counselling is the way forward for me definitely. I just want to feel myself again 😔😔😔

    • andrew_36108
      andrew_36108 rachael22558

      Posted

      You will. One day all this will all go away.

      Feel free to PM me anytime. I know that talking to someone who is going through this helps.

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