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Hi everyone...First timer here and have problems with anxiety.
Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I have problems with Anxiety and Anxiety attacks. I have problems with Anxiety attacks on a daily basis. It's so hard having attacks around people that doesnt take it serioiusly and doesnt believe it's a real thing. i dont know if my attacks are more severe than other most of my anxiety happens mostly in the afternoon/night time. Just the smallest thing can happen to me and im on google in seconds looking up symptoms. The hard part is that i know it's silly but i just cant stop. I feel so mentally weak. I'm so terrified of dying that if/when something small happens to me i think im dying.
The other day my hands and feet went cold ( from poor blood circulation ) and i started thinking about it and i was having a hard time breathing. I just KNEW with all my heart i had something wrong with me. Like it's some terrible disease. I ALWAYS think my heart is going to stop. That's the first thing i think of. As soon as i have an attack the first thing i go for is the blood pressure kit to check my BP. I do it all the time. The next day when i wake up i feel so stupid and it seems so silly but when im in the moment the fear and panic is real. All i think about when im having an attack, especially severe ones, is what are my last words going to be to my brother or my family, as they're trying to calm me down. All i think about is that i'm too young and i want to live the rest of my life. I dont want to die.
Just tonight My face , out of nowhere, got really really hot and my ears felt like they were on fire. The first thing i did was going outside where it's pretty cold and tried to control my breathing.
I'm really not trying to give a testimony. It's just that talking about my problems and the things that i go through with other people that know where im coming from and are going through the same thing makes me feel so much better. I know that Anxiety Attacks vary from person to person but does this this process that i go throught similar to what you go through?
The other day my hands and feet went cold ( from poor blood circulation ) and i started thinking about it and i was having a hard time breathing. I just KNEW with all my heart i had something wrong with me. Like it's some terrible disease. I ALWAYS think my heart is going to stop. That's the first thing i think of. As soon as i have an attack the first thing i go for is the blood pressure kit to check my BP. I do it all the time. The next day when i wake up i feel so stupid and it seems so silly but when im in the moment the fear and panic is real. All i think about when im having an attack, especially severe ones, is what are my last words going to be to my brother or my family, as they're trying to calm me down. All i think about is that i'm too young and i want to live the rest of my life. I dont want to die.
Just tonight My face , out of nowhere, got really really hot and my ears felt like they were on fire. The first thing i did was going outside where it's pretty cold and tried to control my breathing.
I'm really not trying to give a testimony. It's just that talking about my problems and the things that i go through with other people that know where im coming from and are going through the same thing makes me feel so much better. I know that Anxiety Attacks vary from person to person but does this this process that i go throught similar to what you go through?
No problem and good luck with responses. This thread has already morphed into a few directions which is ok, but I wanted to keep it from getting unmanageable.
Sorry i will do that just getting my head around how this site works only second time on the site.
Please post to a new thread, as your post is about a new issue that concerns you. That way this thread discussion will be directed toward the original poster, and you will get replies that only deal with your situation on your thread.
Otherwise we will have many issues being discussed at once here and it will be confusing. The other benefit will be that your situation will stand out so those most able to help will take note.
Otherwise we will have many issues being discussed at once here and it will be confusing. The other benefit will be that your situation will stand out so those most able to help will take note.
Hi does anyone have any hints,idea's on things that you can do to help reduce the anxiety. I have been suffering for about 2 months now been to my gp tried a number of tablets that seem to make me feel worse. i am waiting to have therapy but have been told i'm on the waiting list which could take upto 6 weeks. Just wondered if anyone had any tips i could use to get me through until then?
You either need to see a doctor for a PROPER diagnosis or see a therapist who can work with you t ogo to the doctor which will be a very costly roundabout way of doing it.
The approach you have been taking is pointless, looking aroung the net trying to find diseases that you might have so you can just keep reading about them?
I am not sure this will help but here is a book you might want to read for perspective, Hypochondriac's Guide to Life and Death.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0684856484/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=485327511&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0684852802&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_r=0DXXVYZDDQ0BQE02R7JB
The approach you have been taking is pointless, looking aroung the net trying to find diseases that you might have so you can just keep reading about them?
I am not sure this will help but here is a book you might want to read for perspective, Hypochondriac's Guide to Life and Death.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0684856484/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=485327511&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0684852802&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_r=0DXXVYZDDQ0BQE02R7JB
I sympathize i have had sever anxiety since i was about 5. They misdiagnosed it as ADHD I am 24 now and it is playing hell on my life. My marriage is starting to fall apart. My husband was very supportive at first but grew tired of it as if i am over reacting and i cant get him to read up on it so he can at least somewhat understand.
Just yesterday my microwave that I just bought before Xmas died and it sent me over the edge. Of course my husband gave me the standard whats wrong with you, its just a microwave we return it and get a new one. He didn't understand it had nothing to do with the microwave. It was a feeling of failure on my part as a wife because i was heating him up something to eat before he went to work and trying to pack his lunch.
I know a Lot of people say they are afraid of dying. I never have been. I got to the point a Long time ago where if i die it is over and i wont have to suffer and constantly feel like a fool.
Just yesterday my microwave that I just bought before Xmas died and it sent me over the edge. Of course my husband gave me the standard whats wrong with you, its just a microwave we return it and get a new one. He didn't understand it had nothing to do with the microwave. It was a feeling of failure on my part as a wife because i was heating him up something to eat before he went to work and trying to pack his lunch.
I know a Lot of people say they are afraid of dying. I never have been. I got to the point a Long time ago where if i die it is over and i wont have to suffer and constantly feel like a fool.
I know you are right.....I always believe the most serious senario. I believe eveything the internet says. Everyone is telling me that internet is the worst thing you can do because they write the worst things but i still can stop it
after over 6 yrs of panic/anxiety attacks. i found what worked for me --- 1. RHODIOLA ROSEA ROOT 400 mg,capsule. . . 2.--- super green foods/powder formula i found powders work better than pills.. 3.--- high potency enzyme formula and a good probiotic. i've read that most problems start with the gut..
At my worst (COULDNT LEAVE THE HOUSE I WAS SO BAD) i described to my chriopractor part of it was like my stomach was clenching all the time he helped a lot. and because my symtoms had gotton so sever, i went for acupuncture, took twice for me and it changed my life. be careful, choosing one. mine was a former RN.now 4 YEARS LATER , i found i have to stay with the super greens at least 3 times a week. i only need one a day, RR ROOT for flare ups and ususally only for a week or two now. and i never miss my enzymes and "align" my probiotic.
another nice thing to carry with you is one of those real small bottles of essential oils for anxiety/stress. just smelling them during stress really calms me. roman chamomile is one. the calming teas are also good to sip on in the evening. a good health food store will be glad to show you different items to choose from. i found it helpful asking them what their customers were saying helped them. good luck and being able to sleep is the most healthful of all.
At my worst (COULDNT LEAVE THE HOUSE I WAS SO BAD) i described to my chriopractor part of it was like my stomach was clenching all the time he helped a lot. and because my symtoms had gotton so sever, i went for acupuncture, took twice for me and it changed my life. be careful, choosing one. mine was a former RN.now 4 YEARS LATER , i found i have to stay with the super greens at least 3 times a week. i only need one a day, RR ROOT for flare ups and ususally only for a week or two now. and i never miss my enzymes and "align" my probiotic.
another nice thing to carry with you is one of those real small bottles of essential oils for anxiety/stress. just smelling them during stress really calms me. roman chamomile is one. the calming teas are also good to sip on in the evening. a good health food store will be glad to show you different items to choose from. i found it helpful asking them what their customers were saying helped them. good luck and being able to sleep is the most healthful of all.
You worte - "Everywhere you look ear problems associate with neck and head cancer."
I don't know where you get that idea, but playing doctor is hazardous to your health. Many children and adults get ear infections and ear maladies and get treated and are fine.
Only a few ear pains are from a cancer, so you have picked the worst case outcome, played doctor and decided you have cancer.
I don't know where you get that idea, but playing doctor is hazardous to your health. Many children and adults get ear infections and ear maladies and get treated and are fine.
Only a few ear pains are from a cancer, so you have picked the worst case outcome, played doctor and decided you have cancer.
Birdie0907 is correct. Please go to the doctor and get checked out. Vertigo (unbalanced fluid in your ears, causing dizziness) can be easily controlled with meds. Anxiety same way. Meds are available to control that out of control heart attack feeling. I have suffered for about 25 years with anxiety attacks. They come on out of the blue. The first one I was driving down a major (dangerous) highway. I pulled over and thought I was having a heart attack. It passed and I never said anything to anyone. Didn't have another one for about 15 years. That one last so long that my husband took me to the emergency room and they checked my heart. I was fine. The doctor suggested stress. The instant he said stress the pain in my chest stopped. Now I have to take medication. About three years ago I had a total break down. It started with anxiety and the Major Depression. I had no regrets of going to my family doctor and telling her exactly what was going on. She prescribed meds and a counselor to talk to. Best thing I could have done. I still have problems but I got the help I needed to live. I had lost 50 lbs in two months. I couldn't eat because I was so strung out from anxiety. I worked full time. Never missed work. People would make me jump out of my chair, just by coming up to me and talking. That is how jumpy I was. Get the help, you won't regret it.
I always think its better to know for sure than live in fear of the unknown all that does is give anxiety an anchor to hold on with go to the doctors this might even help to settle you a little bit. good luck xx
Anxiety is the worst im suffering really badly at the moment with depersonlization aswell started 2 weeks ago been to docs and on meds so hopefully they will kick in soon....your mind runs totally wild it feels out of control and you feel as though your the only person that is suffering NOT NICE but be strong and we all must hope that this will pass and soon stay strong....and stop googling!! xx
What is it that you are afraid your doctor will do when he looks at your ear? Did you know an infection causes deafness if untreated?
No i am afraid of doctors and i don´t want to go. I am scared about what is going to tell me.
Hey , Sorry to hear that.. I am the same way. I really need to stay off google when I dont feel well. I just make it worse and then I cant sleep and what not. I hope you feel better at least for a little bit.
Hello i am too suffering from anxiety for about 2 years. Its like hell. I have shooting pain in my ears, plugged up ears all the time and i feel vertigo for about 1 week now. I am all the time googling for my symptoms and i am terrified because everywhere you look ear problems associate with neck and head cancer. I know googling is bad but i can´t stop. I think i am googling all the time with hope i find something to make me feel that my symptoms is nothing. Forgive me for my english.
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hey im new here too. I have panic attacks all the time. Numerous times a day and I really havent found anything to calm myself down or to stop my mind from racing and worrying constantly. And its rough being in the middle of an attack but no one around gets it or knows how to help. Especially in the e.r. The dr.s just kind of brush me off. In the back oof my head though, I know we'll all eventually find some peace. Feel free to add me and message me anytime you need to talk. Good luck and btw...roll tide ;)
Hi I am 28 year old female and about 6 months ago I was driving and all of the sudden I couldn't breathe or feel my body, I got dizzy and everything was blurry. I pulled over and I remember I was sitting on the side of the road and I couldn't see anything and my heart was pounding so hard that I thought I was going to have to call someone. Well I decided to try and make it home and I ended up having to pull over about every 2 miles. I haven't drove alone since except for right around my house, I went to the Dr and he ran test and said it was just anxiety... well I was convinced it was something else. I have spent several months and a lot of late nights at the ER and they have don't a lot of test and never found anything. They all just kept saying anxiety. Well I ordered the Lucinda Basset program for anxiety and I know it is anxiety now but I still don't understand it!! I am not on any meds right now but I am going to the Dr to see about getting on something. This is really hard to deal with and I have a knot of nerves in my stomach all the time and I cant even drive anymore unless I have my husband with me. I really hope to get passed this soon!! Good luck to you!!!
Hey, I can understand what you are going through. I am 31 and I am sure Im dying of something. I to have my attacks in the pm. I have been dealing with this for about 4 years now. It seems every little thing can set one off. Like if I get a twich in my side I think I have cancer or some thing like it. I get dizzy all the time and I have a very hard time sleeping. I wake with anxiety and it takes me a few hours to shake it off. I am bad at going on the computer and looking up things too. I get alot of tingling in my chest and arm as well as my legs and head. I have alot of numbness as well in my face. I am having a hard time right now dealing with this as well. Talking to people on here seems to help me as well. I just keep telling myself im alright and there are others going through the same thing just keep living and dont give up. Thanks for sharing your story with us and I hope mine may help you. Thanks
Are you saying you are able to calm down after taking your BP and it comes normal? If so how long does it take ot calm down after the reading?
I myself am battling anxiety and have been for the last year :( sadly its a phase of life most people experience and most get it really bad, you just have to find a way to make your mind not focus on every little thing that you feel, I know it's hard cause my mind is normally racing a mile a minute.... My biggest fear is dying as well, either from heart failure brain tumor cancer ext...
I have had tests done and everything came back clear.... and you would think that it would help the ind a little but nope... I wouldn't wise this on my worst enemy cause anxiety is not a joke....
I find talking with people that are dealing with the same thing as you it helps this way you know that you are not alone.
And yes running to google anytime you feel something weird with your body is the worst thing we can do as it give worst case's and everything else...
I have had tests done and everything came back clear.... and you would think that it would help the ind a little but nope... I wouldn't wise this on my worst enemy cause anxiety is not a joke....
I find talking with people that are dealing with the same thing as you it helps this way you know that you are not alone.
And yes running to google anytime you feel something weird with your body is the worst thing we can do as it give worst case's and everything else...
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