Possible link between Anxiety and my problems

[ConfusedSufferer]

Hi all,

I suffer from PVC's and PAC's aswell as stomach problems. The cause of the heart related PVC's and PAC's have not yet been found, to all doctors the heart seems normal and no cardiac enzymes are present after attacks etc.

I am thinking I have an anxiety disorder or one of many. How can I be sure?

I have these sudden bouts of fear that leave me in a few minutes. The fears are anything from being home alone to having heart related attacks while alone.

I also feel like my throat is constently irritated after eating making me feel like i've swollowed something. I've had bad experiences unfortunately and have been given pretty bad luck find all sorts of things when I eat out (Bones in burgers, metal snip offs in mushroom dishes, staples at the bottom of coffee amongst other things). All of these obviously heighten my fear.

I am highly stressed at work and suffer from stomach problem, perhaps this is also related to anxiety.

I've tried meditating which helps until I realize the reason I am doing it is to avoid the issues in my life and the pains, PVC, and fears come back at once.

I don't have many cups of coffee so that I don't suffer a panic attack of sorts and I try and live each day to the best I can. If I haven't done what I set out to do, it is a wasted day which probably ads to my anxieties.

Then lastly, existential anxiety is one that I know I am far too familiar with. I constantly question the purpose of everything and it's place in society. Challenging even the very fact that anything truly exists.

Strange, I know :)

Well hope i've said something that some one can relate to. I just want to feel better again. Started when I hit 20 I think, I am now 25.

[ConfusedSufferer]

Thank you for responding :) I am glad you identify with some of these issues. Perhaps I do have a problem I need to speak to someone about. Take care.

[suzi-q]

You sound like a person with classic anxiety...I have experienced many of your symptoms.  It is all in your thinking process...I suggest going to a psychiatrist and speak with him...he will be able to diagnose you and give you suggestions on how better to control your thoughts that cause all this to happen.

It's crazy...isn't it??/  What our minds can do!