Anxiety and head problems

[anxietyellie]

Does anyone else have head issues and have been told that it is anxiety?  I am about tired of this constant head pressure/pain that I keep getting.  Its very weird.  I will wake up in the morning and feel ok, then about 1/2 hour later this pressure/pain will start on the left side of my head near the top.  It will seem to intensify and then lessen itself throughout the day with no real rhyme or reason to when it is worse or better.  If I ignore it and go about my business it seems to get slightly better but if I acknowledge it.. it seems to get worse.  Is this all from anxiety?  I am so worried that it is something so serious.  I have seen 4 different doctors and had blood work and urinalysis done and always given anxiety as diagnosis.  I am currently taking lexapro for about 3 weeks now.. seems to help a little but annoying head pressure/pain will not seem to go away.  Does anyone have any advice?

[bavz]

I I to have been suffering from a panic dissorder, I thought I was going crazy and I couldnt do anything, I was reduced to lieing on my sofa wrapped in my blanket in a right state....
It got that bad that I broke down and wanted to end it all (my life) I had to get help... I was directed to a mental health team by my doctor and when I got their I lost all hope I thought this it, I really am going insane :-s but that was the start of my recovery, they came and seen me every day to check on my progress and to reassure me that I was ok and it was just anxiety, they were only with me for a few weeks and in that time they did help quite a bit but when they finished with me I slowly slid back down.... I was running round looking for a miriacle cure that doesnt excist, it was only wen I stumbled on a sight by paul david that I had hope, his websight is amazing and is really informal, he has a book out called anxiety no more and this was my salvation, it touches ever form of anxiety and reveals its true self, the 1 thing he touches on is the fear... The fear is what keeps us in this vicious circle.... Just try to let go and live along side anxiety and stop fighting it and you will feel the benefits within a few days... I have been putting his theory in to practice and slowly but surley I am geting to my old self and riding myself of anxiety and depersonalization, dont get me wrong it is not an overnight thing and I stil have my ups and downs but more ups now than downs and this wil only come to you if you trust and believe in what you read and put pauls methods in to practice, I am also very greatfull to my girlfreind who without wouldnt have been so easy and I am so greatfull to her, all I am trying to say is YOU CAN GET THROUGH IT AND YOU ARE STRONG ENOUGH AND YOU WONT BE LIKE THIS FOREVER, with the right help you wil get better, I am almost fully cured and in a much better place now than 5 months ago thanks to my knowlage of anxiety, dont worry you are not alone and in time u will get better, just give up the constant fight and let youre mind heal itself, u can do anything you put youre mind to!!!! :-)

[bavz]

I I to have been suffering from a panic dissorder, I thought I was going crazy and I couldnt do anything, I was reduced to lieing on my sofa wrapped in my blanket in a right state....
It got that bad that I broke down and wanted to end it all (my life) I had to get help... I was directed to a mental health team by my doctor and when I got their I lost all hope I thought this it, I really am going insane :-s but that was the start of my recovery, they came and seen me every day to check on my progress and to reassure me that I was ok and it was just anxiety, they were only with me for a few weeks and in that time they did help quite a bit but when they finished with me I slowly slid back down.... I was running round looking for a miriacle cure that doesnt excist, it was only wen I stumbled on a sight by paul david that I had hope, his websight is amazing and is really informal, he has a book out called anxiety no more and this was my salvation, it touches ever form of anxiety and reveals its true self, the 1 thing he touches on is the fear... The fear is what keeps us in this vicious circle.... Just try to let go and live along side anxiety and stop fighting it and you will feel the benefits within a few days... I have been putting his theory in to practice and slowly but surley I am geting to my old self and riding myself of anxiety and depersonalization, dont get me wrong it is not an overnight thing and I stil have my ups and downs but more ups now than downs and this wil only come to you if you trust and believe in what you read and put pauls methods in to practice, I am also very greatfull to my girlfreind who without wouldnt have been so easy and I am so greatfull to her, all I am trying to say is YOU CAN GET THROUGH IT AND YOU ARE STRONG ENOUGH AND YOU WONT BE LIKE THIS FOREVER, with the right help you wil get better, I am almost fully cured and in a much better place now than 5 months ago thanks to my knowlage of anxiety, dont worry you are not alone and in time u will get better, just give up the constant fight and let youre mind heal itself, u can do anything you put youre mind to!!!! :-)

[E_reagin]

Am 24 I suffer from severe anxiaty some of my symptoms are
Heart racing
Panic attack
Fear o f everything
Head preasure
Ear preasure and noise sensitivity
Neck tension
No appetite
Vision problems
Eye preassure
Burning like I'm on fire
Needles sticking in me all over no concentration
Sleepy eyes
Not being anBle to go to sleep at night
When asleep waking up like a jolt through my body
Mood swings
Disconnect from my Braille and body
Unable to function around groups of people
Nashua diarrhea
Numbness
Tingling
Internal tremors and spasms
Screaming on the inside
forgetfulness
Disconnect from life
Itching
Trouble speaking seem to studder
Dizziness off balance
I just got my medication changed I am now on Zoloft and clonazapate some days are good others not I pray that this continues to get better and be a good daily feel good thing because at this point I feel so crazy it is something new everyday and my family doesn't understand good luck to all of you also!

[Katie82123]

Me too.! I started Zoloft too

[specialmom]

Hi Katie.  How is the Zoloft going??  Hopefully well.  It can sometimes take a bit higher dose to be effective but when it works, people tend to do very well on it.  

[Katie82123]

Hi. It's better than it was two months ago. I'm on 125 mg now. I'd been on 50 mg for ten years, but suffered a huge relapse in December with anxiety and depression beyond my wildest dreams. The anxiety is still bad some days and too much junk food cravings. But less dark and scary thoughts. Have you had much success with ADs?

[suszi]

omg im feeling all of these symtoms as well but i also have numbness in my head and lips and feel really disorientated im scared to go to the doctors incase she says i have a brain tumor could this very well all be from axniety im sick of feeling like this and im to embrassed to tell my boyfriend whats going on i try my best to act like im ok when im not i also have problems with my balance does anyone else have these problems

[chevychaze]

Good advice. I too fought anxiety with alcohol. I have not had a drink in 8 months now.  I'm feeling much better.  Exercise is the key. I think  anxiety attacks certain type of people. You have to change the type of person you are.  Be more assertive, drink less or not at all, quit drinking pop, coffee, and stop smoking, and becareful of the meds you start.  Only you can change your situation. Good Luck to all.

[Scottmac09]

You are ok.  I have severe anxiety myself.  The pressure gets horrible when I am worked up.  Felt as though I was going to stroke out.  I fought my anxiety for years with alcohol.  I recently gave up and went to the doctor.  She prescribed me klonopin.  I am much better.  No head pressure unless I lay down but it's faint at that.  You are not alone!  You are not dying!  I have had every test known to man, they all came back negative and you all have the same symptoms as I do.  Stop worrying about dying because that's inevitable.  Just fight and treat your anxiety, I promise your life will be normal again.  Change the things in life that are stressing you out.  Exercise!  My symptoms include: major head pressure, chest tightness, lump in throat, mouth dryness, scalp hurt to touch, thumping heartbeat, jerks when falling asleep, dizziness, eyes burning, neck and back pain, numbness in my face hands feet arms ect.  You never do actually pass out do you?  Remind yourself of that every time you are feeling that way. The anxiety causes all of this.  The meds will help but you need to stop worrying and get your head on straight.  Keep fighting!