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Severe health anxiety but I truly believe it's something else I'm convinced I'm dying

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Cantbreath2254
Cantbreath2254

Hi I'm a 26 year old male, for many many years I've struggled with anxiety panic attacks many many panic attacks all due to these sensations and symptoms I experience..The health anxiety and the hypochondria has been going on for I'd say 6-7 years what I experienced throughout this anxiety war has been a array of symptoms and phobias about my health due to the feelings I have I experienced heart palpitations chest pain shortness of breath fatigue dizziness digestive problems and many many more...The sensations caused feared I thought it was a heart condition went to the ER went to a cardiologist was put on a 24 hr holter monitor as well as the blood test was given the clear clean bill of health so I put that phobia away... as the years past the phibias would change cancer Lyme disease blood clots tetanus heart failure the list goes on and on I've had many doctors appointments and ER visits I have not seen specialist because my doctors never seemed concerned enough to refer me to them many many blood test 1-2 showing weird results only to clear up on it's on one test showed elevated liver enzymes which scared me to death and over time they cleared up and went down on there own about any test done blood wise I've had they all come back fine with that being said lately the last 3-4 months have been total hell I am convinced I am dying and I am on my death bed I have no energy at all I experience severe shortness of breath extreme dizziness severe nasusea when I say severe I mean it's so bad and I feel so sick I am convinced my body is shutting down and God is going to collect me soon it is a very very scary feeling I just don't want to die I went to my family doctor a week ago and got a ekg done and a huge blood test they took 6 tubes and checked out alot of things blood wise all came back fine the doctor said except my vitamin D was very low according to her the level 18 and I was told to take vitamin D supplements I just think I have a undiagnosed illness killing my body I can't even walk thru a grocery store without feeling sick and getting short of breath or take a shower or do any house chores I want to exercise but I'm convinced if I do I will surely die.... What do y'all think can anyone relate probably not it's more than likely a death sentence I fear I won't make it thru the night I feel like I need to be in a ER receiving treatment.....every time I go to the ER now they send me home because of my anxiety history they believe nothing I say occasionally they will run a blood test and a chest and lung x-ray they did a blood clot test but I feel they are not looking hard enough I do not except anxiety has me bed ridden and feeling 110% like I am for sure dying....

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  • Bethany89
    Bethany89 Cantbreath2254

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    I developed health anxiety last year. I didn't have the health insurance to get tests and thought for sure I was dying. I went to urgent care twice for chest pain and shortness of breath and was told both times it was just anxiety.

    Fast forward to this year and I have health insurance, a primary doctor end have had blood tests and an EKG only to be told I'm quite healthy.

    If you have had all those tests done, rest assured it's the anxiety. I too was totally committed for months that I was dying. Some days I wouldn't get out of bed thinking I'd have a heart attack. I have since been put on medication and it had actually helped a lot. I still have episodes but they are far less frequent. I'm still alive so it really must be the anxiety. Anxiety likes to make you believe the doctors are wrong and must have missed something. I still occasionally feel that way but have to tell myself otherwise. You need to find a way to accept it is anxiety or it will never get better. I hope you feel better soon!

  • borderriever
    borderriever Cantbreath2254

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    Brently

    You have had a tranche of test, you are ok, get over it.

    Regards going to die, your GP has checked that and you are ok. May I ask what would you do if you knew you were going to die in one hour, what would you do. There is no negotiation when they come and get you your final journey is awaiting your attention.

    Death is something none of us has anything to do with when called we go and that is that a new possible life where you may see generations of Brently await you and a fantastic party awaits your arrival. There may be a course awaiting all that is generally your Life Review, you attend then start whatever awaits. 

    We cannot negotiate above and sad to say we got to go when called, darkness that the Golden Gates await, we live on the understanding when our fairground visit (Life) ends we have to wait for another turn, life is just the same I suppose.

    Live your life and enjoy, people wait to meet you in the garden of Eden. Life is part of birth and death we all need to fulfill that contract

    BOB

  • nottodayLord
    nottodayLord Cantbreath2254

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    I have been there.  That is what generalized anxiety is.  An almost constant half pulled trigger ready to go off.  Sometimes the best treatment is to let it be.  For instance tell yourself ok body if you want to die go ahead and do it now.  I will let it happen.  You will find a peace.  Nothing does happen.  Let the anxiety flow right through you.  Tell let to enter your feet and let come and feel it from your feet to your head.  And it does and then it is out.  Its out good bye.  You may have to do this more than once.
  • mary89842
    mary89842 Cantbreath2254

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    I'm so sorry you are going through this.. I am to as of late and have had anxiety and panic for 11 years now,on and off.  Curious..is there anytime of day or night you feel alright ?  I also feel short of breath,almost extreme when I'm worrying over it. Couple dizzy spells,weak and wobbly when up,nervous energy and a morning gloom that makes me not want to do anything physical because I'm nervous and jist want to stay in bed,where I just overthink And that probably , we all know makes things worse. Struggling today with it myself except I forced myself to sit on the porch outside and try to stay away from bed. For now anyway. If you have the clean bill of health,and I don't want to say this but try not to worry. I know I know, even saying that sounds stupid even though I think we all know this,deep inside. If they cleared you,you're most likely fine. You're not alone. 

  • darren84
    darren84 Cantbreath2254

    Posted

    i know exactly how you feel. i get all these problems to and it effects everything in my life. it sucks you going through this.

    are you on any medication for your health anxiety?

  • Donna23316
    Donna23316 Cantbreath2254

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    Hi Brently, double know what? I believe you! I truly believe you are convinced you have something seriously wrong. I value honesty so I am gonna be straight with you. There is something wrong with you and that is severe, debilitating anxiety! I ask myself, why hasn't anyone picked up on and dealt with that. I've had it myself, where there is no beginning, (well l the minute I wake up, ) and no end of panic attack. You are in a constant state of panic. Can't face people, shaky, feeling fearful and scared. It's, as you describe constant. Everything feels overwhelming and there is no respite. But you ought to feel better because it just adrenaline in overdrive. OK, so you know that but the panic and fear is still there so you convince yourself it is due to something else. I really empathise with you, I know how literally Horrendous it is. Brently, it doesn't take a doctor to work out what to do. How you are feeling is affecting your very being and your ability to function as a human being. If you are already on meds for the psychological side of things, then maybe they are not benefiting you right now. If I were you, I would go back and see your doctor and explain how these thoughts and feelings are dominating your your life. If you do decide to take medication it could mean the difference between having to endure how you feel right now, or feeling better! I'm sure it could make a difference with the right meds and then you would worry less. I'm not meaning to trivialise how you think but look deeper, scratch the surface, and you are left with the real cause-ANXIETY! This is just my opinion Brently, but I do believe it to be true. As I said I'm just being honest. Get help for the anxiety. Good luck sweetheart, keep me posted, DONNA xx

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