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Anxiety Community

This patient support community is for discussions relating to generalized anxiety, anxiety and eating, anxiety and sleeping, mood swings, and phobias.
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by PhilipG, Nov 16, 2006 12:00AM
Welcome to our new Anxiety forum. Please feel free to post and share your experiences.



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by Aruba417, Nov 17, 2006 12:00AM
Thank you! I'm so glad this forum was created!!!!!!

by BRAZZY3, Nov 17, 2006 12:00AM
Hello, I've posted a couple of time on the Heart Forum and maybe one other.  I just started seeing neuro-psychiatric Dr for meds (taking clonazepam & lamictal).  I believe I've been suffering panic, anxiety & depression for years (harboring a lot of life issues, growing up, marital, etc) but after being separated for my ex for 3+ plus years this last year 2005 was the worst everything came down on me and it was from HIM!  Anyway, after being in a severe state of stress and denial I collasped diagnoses Dilated Cardiomyopathy 2/24/06.  Didn't really know what it was all about Dr's seem to be pretty casual about it when they told me.  They asked me a lot of questions relating to have you been stressed, da da da.  I could answer yes to all.  They place me on standard meds for the condition and Voila! 5 months later a MUGA Scan revealed no more heart weakness.  But guess what I still feel like there is something going on with me heart.  So I think after seeing the psycho doc.  I have come to terms with the problem ANXIETY/PANIC/DEPRESSION/EXHAUSTION can cause & mimic physical symptoms in the body.  Also, a couple of nights I wake up as if I have stopped breathing or just things relating to feeling my lungs not getting air but when I get up I'm fine.  Sometimes my heartbeat feels a little fast but then I check pulse and it is fine usually in the 60's.  Can PANIC/ANXIETY affect you when you are sleeping?  Like when I'm having a dream and in it I'm dying I wake up feeling the feelings.  Is this PANIC/ANXIETY.  Also, I used to be the type of person who could do anything, go anywhere by myself very independent, but now I hate being alone when the kids leave for school, I fear going into Wal-mart, fear driving long distances, kinda fear being alone period and before this I enjoyed my peace and privacy.  I think since my heart issue earlier this year it has really made me aware of my body and how fragile it can be when you push it to limits.  Also, I have made a couple of friends who really support me but ultimately it is these forums that help me get through the rough days.  I thank whoever came up with the idea, it is truly a BLESSING.  Just needed to talk I was in my laundry room having crying spells because I was just feeling so lonely and low.

by tanns, Nov 17, 2006 12:00AM
To: Brazzy3
I would suggest putting your comments on a new thread.  I only say this because I don't know how many people will be looking at the "welcome" thread.  And I can say that reading these forums has really helped me TRY to accept I have anxiety and not some heart problem. The people who are on these forums seem to be where we are or have been there and have lots of insight and truly want to help.  Since I am having issues myself, I don't feel like I am the best to give any advice BUT I have read and heard (from my Cardiologist) that anxiety can happen ANY time and can be totally unrelated to what is going on at the time.  I use to wake us with my chest almost vibrating, I could see and feel it shaking.  ANXIETY.  I was in a grocery store and HAD to get out, I couldn't breathe.  ANXIETY.  I drop my kids at school and go to my MOM'S house (my MOM'S for goodness sake, I'm 35) because I can't be alone.  ANXIETY. The symptoms of anxiety are sooo varying.  And seem to be different for different people.  Please, please don't spend any more time crying.  I know, I would cry to my DAD, yes again, MY DAD, that I just want to be normal again.  You are NOT alone, these forums are great and let the people who are suffering too or have suffered help you and be there for you.  



Again, post on a new thread just in case people aren't looking in this "welcome" thread.  People want and will help you!!!



Wish you the best!! t.



PS:  I didn't proof and it's late for me---please forgive the typos, run-on sentences and babbling!!!

by anacyde, Nov 18, 2006 12:00AM
To: brazzy3
Hi there.  I'm really glad you recovered from your dilated cardiomyopathy.  Typically stress alone doesn't cause something like that.  DCM is usually caused by a virus or immune disorder of no other physical cause is evident.  I had a borderline cardiomyopathy caused by pregnancy, and I have also recovered.  I asked how stress would affect my outcome, because I was under plenty at the time with a newborn, taking college classes, running a business, etc.  I was assured that healthy habits were most important, and that stress would mostly make me feel lousy and not really affect my heart in that way.  Apparently.  In spite of the stress I healed.  Sounds like you did too ;)



Yes, anxiety can affect you in your sleep.  Keyword search noctournal panic attacks.  They're awful and I've had them.  They are similar to what you describe.



Hang in there, and be thankful for your healthy heart! :)

by natalee40, Feb 12, 2007 12:00AM
Hi  My daughter is 18 and I have just clued in that she is suffering from Social anxiety. My guilt is immense as I just thought she was shy...extremely so. We have an appointment this week to see a counsellor but I was wondering...does anyone experience extreme blushing when talking to someone and if so, do you have an exercise that helps you get through it or to stop it?
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