Didn't Think I Was Anxious....

[Beautiful_Diaster]

I was at the mall yesterday and as I was waiting at the Sprint stand  I started to feel really weird. First I felt as if I was going to pass out and then I got hot. My neck started making the cricking sounds whenever I would turn my head. I never felt nervous but strange symptoms began to take affect.

I fought against the feeling to panic but the ill feelings still stayed with me. As I continued to walk around the mall I got a bad headache. I thought it was because I hadnt ate in a couple hours but as soon as I ate I felt sick. I took a Tylenol and headed home. When I got home I saw a couple of red bumps on my left arm. But, when I woke up this morning the bumps and redness were gone.

Is what happened to me normal? Is it possible to experience symptoms when Im not feeling anxious? Someone told me that the abnormal feelings wont go away on there on. That even thought I sometimes feel better I still need to be treated. Is this true? Help! Because Im lost scared and confused!!!

[Beautiful_Diaster]

The only symptoms that wasn't there were the bumps but I think that was more allergy related. As far as my doctor...I have no insurance due to being laid off. So Im going to a reduced fee clinic. Its on a first come first served basis. So if they have a cancelled appointment it goes to whomever is next on the list.

My biggest problem is realizing that just because I am less anxious doesnt mean my symptoms are goin to completely stop. So as soon as I get myself calm I get frightened again by another symptoms.

I can't wait til I see a doctor. But in the mean time I thank you all for being mentors to me throughout this difficult time. Good bless!

Shan

[Cntbreal]

Yes to me also.. Anxiety I'm learning its very crazy and tricky.
It comes when it wants to goes when it wants to..

Trying to deal with it is such a crazy thing. I'm bout sure what to do as I'm sure we all seed feeling like this atleast once..

We can get thru this and we will..

[edgyboy]

Sounds like anxiety to me for sure. Anxiety symptoms are different for everyone. I remember being in a mall once and feeling completely normal.  A few minutes later, I felt as if I was detached from my surroundings.

This triggered panic in an adreniline rush. I tried staying calm becuase I didnt know where to run to and hide. I then realized what happenned and calmed down.

Recongnizing anxiety when it hits is key in staying calm. This is new to alot of you so being overwhelmed by it is easy. I am an old hand at it and it still overwhelms me at times.

The red spots on you? I have no idea what it could have been. But, I use to break out in hives when I was younger. This would happen whenever I got nervous or anxious.

I would see a doctor if that condition pops up again.

[Cntbreal]

You said most of your symptoms are on there which ones were not??

[Cntbreal]

I'm the sameway hun don't like big crowds. Can't deal with large stores but I know its what I'm gonna deal with this going to these places. I just want took to know that I am in the same place as you and I get it.

Try not to worry about it. And don't let it keep you from doing things you need to or want to. This could control your life if you let it..

And I understand about how tigers are definitely family issues. Thats my biggest trigger.. You have a friend in me and I understand and know what you are going thru. Its scary and crazy and we can and will get thru it..

Can too try to call your dr and see if they have any cancellation appts?? I do that alot and they do have them sometimes.. Please keep he posted hun I'm here for you..

[Beautiful_Diaster]

I just got off anxiety centre and most of my symptoms were there. I dont like large crowds and the mall was definately over crowded yesterday. I thought I was dealing with it pretty well but I guess that's what triggered my symptoms. Because thinking back on it I was fine before I got out the car.

Today had been alot better. I had a some aches and pains but nothing that scared me. I had a few chest pains while talking to my bf but we were discussing his son's mother and that is a stressful subject. Since she creates a whole mess of turmoil in our lives.

I can't see my doc until May 8th so Im on pins and needles until then. Im just praying and hoping for the best. But, thank you for your concern.

Shan :)

[Cntbreal]

Also everyone us different as far as treatment go. What works for me may not work for you. And it may work for you some but not fully if that makes since.

So I'm saying that to say it is a long road to get better when dealing with anxiety and it us a constant struggle if we can't find the right methods. At least thats my take on it. I'm doing this without meds and its hard but I'm trying that way first before I do the while med thing..

Don't get scared for me it makes my symptoms worst. I know its easier said then done. But you must try not to worry.. But I do feel like you may have been anxious for whatever reason and was almost in panic to the point you made yourself sick.

[Cntbreal]

Hi hun.

First I feel so bad that this happened to you.. Second before I give my advice I will say make sure to get checked out by your dr to rule out any medical things this could be.

Now this sounds like anxiety symptoms. This happened to me in the grocery store. I had this wires feeling come over my whole body kinda like a risk of adrenaline. I was sweating my heart was racing. And I felt as 35 I would pass out.. This I found to be later a panic attack.

There is a wide long lousy of symptoms that come with anxiety and panic attack even with no trigger or reason. I couldn't figure out why our happened to me as I would go to the grocery store often and why now was my question.

Yes the headachs dizziness feeling sick after eating all that us signs if anxiety and or panic. I'm having good days after a four month long stretch of feeling bad like I'm dying or very sick. I violent eat for weeks because I would feel sick or no appetite..

It seems as you may have gotten sick from feeling the feelings you felt then tries to eat.. You should go back and check out that web sure and see the symptoms again and you will see the symptoms you described are on there.

Even with me having good days I still have symptoms that lingure around and make me stop and think ok I'm feeling good but I'm still gonna have to deal with this til I'm better..

Don't be afraid make sure to check the web site and talk about this with your dr..

How are you feeling today?? I'm here for you hun..