Anxiety

[BoiLacture]

I have been experiencing weird feelings and pains like, chest pain, tingling, fear of dying, feeling like I am  going insane, shallow breathing, muscle spasms. Also I do believe they call it having a fear of fear. I had this when my final exams were coming up so ignored it figuring it was just anxiety. But it's constant still.  please help me with some advice. I just need to know if this is anxiety or something serious.

[Matthew1986]

if you've been told its nothing more than anxiety disorder and panic, take the word for it that it is!, i've had it told to me so many times now and yet even i'm only just starting to grasp thats what it is!, i've had it almost day in and day out, at least once i keep fathoming the thought of kicking the bucket and even my dreams have gotten disturbing that i'm going to suddenly not wake up or just die on the spot, its terrifying and the whole thought is enough to grind me to a halt and just curl up.

Fighting the thought and staying positive is the key to keeping those nasty images and thoughts away, it sounds easier said than done but i've been trying with relative success, you can do it!

stay safe and feel better, this community is a big helping hand for people like us that suffer with this :)

[BoiLacture]

I have the same issue after eating certain things that lead to panic attacks. A few times I Havnt been able to sleep because of high palpitations, followed by the thought of death. I would have to watch tv to distract me so I could fall asleep, but it's not as effective anymore. It is very frustrating. But I have been noticing these attacks only happen when I am alone I am thinking it is linked to the separation problems I had as a child.

[Stellez]

I have been experiencing the same symptoms for the past year. I get the feeling that "something" is coming over me...like it's building up. I have shallow breathing and start feeling very anxious. I also have the heart palpitaions and sometimes (when it's really bad) I feel like I am going to die. It is so scary and frustrating. I have been to numerous doctors and have been told that I have panic/anxiety disorder. I was told to rid myself of some of my stresses. Sometimes these "attacks" happen not too long after eating. I have learned that MSG (food additive) can cause panic/anxiety attacks, heart palpitations, tightness in chest, shallow breathing. Feeling like this is just so awful. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.