I was just diagnosed as having Panic Disorder and OCD. Since my son was born June of 2008, My anxiety levels have shot through the roof, I have anxiety attacks every day, I'm OCD with germs, cleaning, things being straight and in order, etc. I am a hypochondriac like I never imagined I could be. Literally. I have self diagnosed myself having brain tumors, thyroid problems, anemia (Just found out yesterday, I am NOT anemic..), ear problems, MS, you name it, I have thought at one point or another that I have had it.
My symptoms would include: Dizziness, lightheadedness (Both of which usually subside as the day goes on), extreme weight loss (I am 5"4, should weigh 133, instead I weigh 91 pounds.... Basically, I am 42 pounds underweight and trust me, I do not have an eating disorder), Rashes or bumps occuring out of nowhere, all over my legs and arms, and a couple on my belly, Vision problems, Light sensitivity, Constant never ending anxiety.
Another thing, I started my menstrual cycle on September 19th, and it is still going. I went to the ER, where they did nothing, and then I went to my gyno and she prescribed me some birth control to even out my hormone levels. I took the dang pill, after having a HUGE anxiety attack about it because I am deathly afraid of any medication. The fear mostly stems from my fear of getting sick or feeling sick(er). That was nearly two hours ago, and no side effects yet... But I also don't quite feel "normal" yet which I am LONGING to feel.
My issues have changed me completely. I am anti-social now, I can't concentrate, even to read, I cant go to the store, I am fatigued just constantly.
Look, I realize my self diagnoses are irrational. I get that. But when you feel this way, this anxious, dizzy, lightheaded, stressed to the max, skinny, weak, tired way EVERY day for 3 years, you start wondering.... "So, when should I expect to keel over and die from this?"
Every test I've ever had done has come up just fine, despite my protests. I was once diagnosed with Labrynthitis, in February of 2010. Luckily my stress and anxiety weren't life altering then, otherwise I don't know how I would have gotten through it. I am only 22. What's the deal?
I have officially decided on two things... #1, I have hormone imbalances which CAN cause dizziness and fatigue and anxiety, or #2, I have an overactive thyroid, which causes vision problems, dizziness, weight loss, etc.
Thoughts anybody? Or should I just give up hope now? All of these "symptoms", whether all in my head or not, are literally making my health crumble. I mean, 42 pounds underweight? I HATE looking at myself in the mirror because I see what everyone else sees which is a way-too-skinny girl that looks gross. I am eating 2 slices of toast with nutella on them three times a day which is 720 calories, plus drinking a Boost drink with each of those sittings, which is an extra 720 calories, on top of whatever else I eat throughout the day so I'm hoping to fatten up QUICK. :( Anybody else feeling this way with the dizzy, lightheaded, crappy, tired, etc feelings?