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Q: Heart Attack/stroke Symptoms - Anxiety/depression?

asked by: Jayzor on November 14th, 2007

New User

Hey there, for the past month or so I have been experiencing sensations throughout my body. I am only 18 years old and a little underweight, last time I checked my blood pressure it was fine (month ago) I have had no other test nor have been diagnosed with anxiety/stress. Also have been inactive from sport since my senior year, which is about a year ago. Heres the list of all the things I've felt mentally and physically,

Mentally: Short tempter, very moody, fatigued, do not feel like interacting with family or friends (want to be alone)

Physically: Dizzyness, Lightheaded, weird pains on arms/legs (tight feeling), sharp pains on arms/legs, trouble breathing, light headaches, vision feels blurred (recently had glasses stolen. anxiety?), minor twichting - mainly when I am not moving.

All of these symptoms leads me to believe i'm about to suffer a heartattack/stroke. I try to clear my mind and tell myself i'm fine, but its just not possible. Even if I did clear my mind completely... when I go to bed at night BAM I would remember everything.

I've recently came back from my three week holiday, could jet-lag enhance these symptoms? Also throughout my holiday I noticed when I was having a good time these effects 'sort' of fade away for a few days or so (anxiety?)

Family life isn't so great.... I took a year off before I head to University so I could relax. During the year I've had my sister, brother and
mother nagging me about life, and what I'm I going to do (get a job, get out of the house, do this do that, etc) All of their accusations are true, but in general I am a very lazy person, and yes I do admit I have a gaming addiction.

My brother is trying to help me through this as I had explained everything to him a few hours ago. He is telling me to find a job, exercise, draw up a routine for myself, stay off the video games. I know he is right, but I just cannot do it?! I dunno why, what is wrong with me? Is it the combination of lazyness, anxiety, depression? Do I have a heart problem? My family medical history has had no reports of a weak heart of anysort. Am I over reacting?

Please help, I am in dier need. =/

Replies(6)

CarolDiane

replied on November 19th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Sounds like you got it pretty bad at home that could cause anxiety and stress in your life. If you have'nt already maybe it's time to take a break away from the family. Sometimes it helps just to be away for awhile. I know I myself had to actually move out of my sisters house due to the same thing,
About you gaming problem. I sumise you are talking about gambling? Well, I too had that problem and I am now almost three years away from a casino. If I can do it so can you. I will tell you, I love my slot machines. Just try and force yourself to stay away from them and just think to yourself all the things you could do with the money you have lost.

Carrie

aragumbay

replied on December 10th, 2007

New User

Heart Attack...stroke

hi jayzor
i've just read your letter and identified with you without pulling rank i'm 53 and had a stroke last xmas that pretty well messed me i can only say that anxiety thru my life is what is the real demon theres help out there but you have to retrain your brain try meditation try exercising as much as you can worry about family less try alternative breathing nip it in the bud stop thinking about it is the secret its a wasted emotion remember how you felt on holiday... lay off dope or whatever youre into its just a catalyst for depression anxiety ok enough talk

CarolDiane

replied on December 10th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Aragumbay

Remember, everyone is different on this board. Some maybe are lucky enough to make it without "dope", others like I can not. It is the only thing holding us together. Anxiety is real and not some skit from a unrealistic play. I'm trying to be nice here, but you making it sound like those of us that use anti-depressants etc are druggies. Please watch you wording as it could offend.
Now, if you are talking about illegal drugs, then yes I agree.
Plus you have to remember, alot of us have so much on our plates we don't know what to eat first. I have suffered for over 5 years now and it is not fun. Go look at my profile. Many of us have other things wrong with us too. And that does not help.

Carrie

Steven333

replied on December 10th, 2007

New User

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it sounds very similar to what i have been going through recently.

im only 14 and my dad has been in colorado and we are currently in arizona.
its very streful and hard to be away from my dad. also, my brother has been experementing with alchohol and marijuana which causes mood swings for him which can cause everynones moods to be down and stressed out.

best way to eliminate these problems is to stay posotive. think about something you like. find activities to do to keep your mind off of these problems you are haveing.

your fine...its not anything to worry about...stay posotive!! Smile

homerx

replied on January 4th, 2008

Moderator

I am 48 years old. I moved to Texas in 1999 and had a stroke in 2003. I think it was depression and anxiety and unhappiness and lack of exercise all combined. I moved to a small Texas town from San Francisco and hated it. As I have learned to deal with life here and with the help of Xanaz I am doing better.

D21

replied on March 26th, 2009

New User

anxiety

hey i need help about six months ago i was drinking two cups of coffee when later bam i felt dizzy my heart started pounding and felt dizzie they took me to the doctor and he said ihad an anxiiety attack. ever since the anxiety repaets i cant stop thinkin about it. everytime i hear bad news half my body gets numb. this numbness lasts for weeks then. one day in one side the other day in the other. Do you think its a stroke comming along or just anxiety my twiching in my body parts is constant it scares me day and night beacuse i am only 21 with a 1 year old daughter. I always think I am gonna die. help!!!!!!!!!

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