Stupid anxiety :(

[Qix]

Hey all, i posted yesterday about my whole anxiety experience.

Ive been told by a number of doctors that i have anxiety.

Now here is the main thing i just cant seem to grasp. I have these anxiety symptoms for over 6 weeks.

I just feel like im alone even though im not! every ache and pain worries me. I got tighness around me chest and some pain that comes and goes when it pleases!

I just dont know what to do ! i have tried breathing exercises and relaxation. My parents gave me half a valum to calm me down but i dont really feel any different.

I am 20 and have never had any serious medical problems and cant remember the last time i was sick.

All this is just really worrying me right now and it feels like i just cant shake it !

Anyone got any suggestion or find themselves in the same boat ? thanks all :D

[yourangel23]

I feel so bad... I know exactly what you are going through. I posted yesterday for the first time on here & it's under "fed up & pissed"... If you get a sec read it...
I have had my symptoms for over 17 years now. I have also been told for years & years that it was anxiety. I'm SOOOO sick of that word it's ridiculous. I just want you to know that had I got the right treatment & therapy... I BET I wouldn't be where I am now with getting worse daily. You are 6wks into this **** which I'm sure feels like an eternity, BUT with you- I believe & PRAY that you can nip this in the bud NOW! Feeling out of control is terrifying & VERY real... But you WON'T die, you ARE going to be OK, & God is with you even when you feel the most alone.
Please Google these 2 diseases... P.O.T.S & Vasovagal Episodes. You could have one of these which after 17 years they JUST have told me I have & that I created panick bc of the symptoms. If either sounds like you- PLEASE print out the pages & take them right away to your dr. DON'T let thmm misdiagnose you for 17 years of hell... Xanax is a quick calming drug to request but can be addictive so be careful... Lorazapam- Long lasting & not so addictive to help you through your days. Find a good counselor. If you DON'T like them ask to switch imm. You will know in your heart. I have switched over 30 in my 17 yrs & FINALLY found an AMAZING woman who is really starting to help & redirect my hate for these idiot dr's that misdiagnosed for so long. I really hope you do well & fast. Motivate yourself to read as much info as you can stand & demand help. If you can't find it at the place you are... Move on. Being kind with this type of illness is just harder on you. Dr's don't know everything... Sometimes you have to be your own. Watch Mystery Diagnosis on the Disc. Health Channel & you'll see people have been clueless with their problems for even 25+years & solve their own issues. But what a glorious day it must be to succeed with the answer...
I hope this helps... Take care hun & God bless your life completely...
~Angel~

[Paxiled]

See a professional therapist.  Talking is great, but working is better, and only someone trained can show you how to work on it.  And just do you know, most of us have no idea where our anxiety came from.  Remember you're not afraid, you're anxious, it's irrational, and worthless to your life.  Get to work quickly before you become conditioned to thinking like an anxious person.  Good luck.

[Qix]

Well i would talk to my family about it. I tell them exactly what ive said here.

Its just that the pains wont go away! and it in turn makes me worry!

My stomach has been pulsating for about 4- 5 weeks and i have got it into my head i have AAA and that is scaring me. When i was in a and e the doctor felt my stomach and it just clicked thats what he was checking it for! another doctor a few weeks ago felt my stomach and said it was ok and my gp listiened to my heart and around my upper and lower back and all 3 ecg's and two blood works i have had done all show up fine!

It just so hard to put into words! My body feels like it has been in a state of panic for 6 weeks. I know people say ok try breathing and relaxing it will pass and the pains will go away but they have not and i just feel as worried and stressed a as i did 6 weeks ago!

IF these pains would go away i would be my old self again! grrrrr!

What do you think i should do?

[cj29]

I know it can be very confusing when you first experience anxiety.  My anxiety originally came from worries about my heart.  Even though the docs said that it was just anxiety, I felt every little pain, palpatation, ache, etc.  Remember, when we are worried about our health we tend to focus on our problem areas.  In my experience, we can tend to misinterpret our feelings and symptoms as something much worse when aches and pains are just a part of life.

Do you have access to a counselor?  Talking this through and understanding about your sources of anxiety can help you overcome it...keep us posted!