I was diagnosed with "Panic Disorder", in my early 30's. Since then I have suffered from Panic attacks frequently, most attacks occur closer to my menstrual cycle. With that said my symptoms have changed a bit and it worries me. I wake in the middle of the night with my heart racing, hard to breath and feel a sense of urgency to use the bathroom; but nothing "Comes Out"! I then proceed to sit on the couch in hopes that it will go away, I them start to tremble EVERYWHERE; like a mild tremor and it's hard to talk. Lately when I lie down for the evening, I feel a flutter sensation in my chest, as though my heart stops and then begins again?! My blood pressure fluctuates, possibly because I take it often enough, but mostly when I am awaken in the middle of the night! My heart beats really fast and my blood pressure had reached 195/? < I didn't read the lower part due to the feeling of fainting. My spouse tells me it's JUST panic and to calm down. I am worried... Also, when I take a hot bath I have to sit on the edge of the tub when I get out otherwise I'll faint due to an extreme light headed feeling. When I climb hills when hiking my chest beats fast and its hard to breath; but this doesn't happen ALL the time. There are days where I feel like I can fly I have so much energy
I do not smoke, drink nor use and recreational drugs or take any medications. (Alcohol, makes my heart race, and I feel as though I'll faint)
I am 5'10 260 lbs. This is NOT fat however, I am big boned hike everyday and carry more muscle then fat (Most of my fat is around my thighs, bottom and stomach).
I am a 34 year old female who has a past of severe trauma and abuse as a child.
If I were to diagnose myself I'd say: Panic disorder, pre hypertension, due to the sharp pains I get at times in my head. perhaps positional arrhythmia disorder, definitely some sort of arrhythmia going on here.
I am waiting for my medical to go through, this is why I am resorting to this site. Any help would be great.
Thank You
When your medical coverage comes through, ask for care of this type. With the new rules concerning medical coverage for mental health, I believe you should qualify.
When you start to get that under control, then there will be time and energy to address the weight problem. Really, all skeletons look pretty much alike--There aren't really any 'big-boned' ones.
You're young enough that you have a few years before too much poundage becomes a deadly serious issue, but unchecked, the extra weight *will* eventually put too much of a burden on your heart and blood pressure.
The first thing, though, is to take care of the emotional stuff from childhood abuse.