Hello! I've suffered anxiety problems for 5 years. My anxiety is specifically geared around medical related things. I'm the kind of person that gets really anxious at the thought of seeing a doctor, taking medications, having side effects, and feeling ill in general. I've gotten used to it and has managed to get a lot better with it. The problem is this, starting about a week and a half ago, I had a sinus infection that gave me fevers. I went in and was prescribed antibiotics. When I went in, they said my heart rate was 135. It went up and down for a few days as my fevers would come and go. After a few days, it went away. I only took one dose of the antibiotic due to side effects. After it had gone away, all I really felt was arm pain, back pain, and chest discomfort. Then a few days went back and my heart rate was back to 130. All of this is at rest. Sitting or laying down. I decided the pain in my arm was too much and took tums, hoping it was heart burn. It went away, and my heart rate went down. I've taken 3 doses of tums and my rate has stayed down and my pain is gone. I decided to try skipping a dose today thinking the problem would have subsided by now. I went into urgent care to ask them about heart burn issues and if it was what could be causing it. Because they read anxiety on my information, they were quick to make the entire appointment about my anxiety problems. I told the doctor that the only reason I've been an anxious mess is because I don't feel well and can't mentally rest until it's gone. I hoped to get answers, but they sent me home with nothing but "talk to a therapist" my anxiety has never made my heart rate this high. Another thing that I've noticed recently is that I've gained a good 3 pounds and that's usually impossible for me. I have high metabolism and seeing that I broke 100 was shocking for how I normally am. I've also been a tad more sensitive to heat in general. The point is, I'm uncomfortable. And until I feel comfortable again, i won't be able to put my mind at rest. Going to doctors is a ridiculously stressfully situation for me. So far, I'm trying to work better on my diet. I don't eat well. I skip meals, eat them late, ect. What should I do?