Help - the New Symptoms Don't Stop Coming! Posted: 02-27-06 16:03pm
I have been diagnosed with anxiety. It
all started with the stressful year last
year and then I caught a virus - nothing
major but enough to set off the alarm
bells. I started having trouble catching
my breath, couldn't fill my lungs, very
emotional, nausea, not eating etc. Etc.
Several visits to the doctor and er room
it was decided that I suffer from anxiety.
I have been on celexa for about 5 weeks
now and it has definitely helped. They
symptoms are still there but I am better
able to manage them and talk my way
through them. I have seen a few
different mental health professionals and
have finally found one that I really like.
We are starting cbt this week - I am
hoping that will help and will eventually
lead me to not have to be on the
medications long term.
We have had a common cold going around our
house for the past couple of weeks. For
me the cold was sitting in my sinuses and
put pressure on my ears. Of course I
immidietely thought there was something
major wrong but the pressure has subsided.
I am still clearing my throat quite a
bit likely as a result of the cold but I
am having a hard time convincing myself of
that. Also, when I lay down and breathe
normally I can feel a slight vibration in
what feels like my right chest area.
Again I assume the worst and send myself
into a minor panic.
If anyone has any insights that would be
great. I need all the support I can get
right now.
Thanks, dk
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backhome22
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 195 Location: MN
Posted: 02-27-06 16:19pm
I know exactly what you're going through.
I've gone to the drs. Many time and they
always tell me it's just anxiety, but when
I get new symptoms and am so aware of
every little thing happening to my body,
it's hard to believe what they say. And
it seems like every time I get over a
symptom, a new one comes and makes me
worry about that until I get it checked
out, then after that I will get a new
symptom and the cycle continues. I'm
sorry I don't have any advice on how to
get rid of it, except meds are helping me
feel better some of the time. Just know
that so many other people are going
through the exact same thing as you. But
also don't feel bad about going to see a
doc if you are really worried about a
symptom. It's your body and you have
every right to make sure you're okay.
There are a lot of us out there just like
you!
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sophira
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 37 Location: MN, USA
Posted: 02-27-06 21:30pm
I've been through this before too (and
likely will again eventually)! I'm not
sure I can help with ways to talk yourself
through these things or anything (because
i'm not able to sometimes). However, for
what you're going through *right* now, it
sounds like you are being hyper-aware of
your body. If you think the slight
vibration is something you'd notice even
if the room was really loud and you were
watching a movie or talking with people,
then I think it's fair to ask a Dr. About
it.
If it doesn't seem to be connected to any
trouble, and the only problem is that
you're thinking too much about it, then it
probably would just be a waste to go see
one.
For me, it helps (a little) to try and get
my mind on something else if possible.
Read a book, watch a movie, call a friend
or relative...Anything not to think about
it.
How are the mental health pros working
out? I've thought about that before, but
it's weird because my more severe symptoms
only show up when i'm under a lot of
stress, so I don't know.
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dfbarnes
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 18 Location: florida
Anxiety Symptoms Posted: 03-01-06 16:14pm
I got sick back about 3 months ago and
although the major sickness went away,
there were still lingereing symptoms,
where my body just felt a little "off" -
things like heart palpitations, general
chest discomfort, dizziness, and what
seemed like a fever (but never registered
a temperature). Well this lasted about 3
months before I went to the doctor, he
told me it was stress and anxiety, another
doctor told me the same thing ( I didn't
think it was anxiety as I always like
crowded places, etc). In any case, has
anyone felt this way for a long period of
time. I am still able to function and
complete day to day tasks, but I sure wish
I was back to normal. Also, I took blood
tests and my white blood count came back a
little high.
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sophira
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 37 Location: MN, USA
Posted: 03-01-06 16:17pm
Anxiety doesn't have to be about social
situations or crowded places.
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pinksalter
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 124
Posted: 03-01-06 21:49pm
Hi I had a viral infection in my spinal
fluid which started my anxiety off as I
thought it was something major. Like you
I was sensitive to every little body
tingle or new feeling and I suppose
sometimes I still am. I think when its
your health thats affected its harder to
let go and actually believe its only
anxiety. I say only anxiety but we know
anxiety is probably worse than some
physical illnesses as its both physical
and mental.
I read a great book by dr clare weekes any
book by hers is great. It explained how
when your anxiety is high your nerves
become sensitised to any little change and
thats why you are aware of it more. It
should get better as you realise it really
doesn`t matter how you feel. I get it
sometimes not just with how I feel but if
say the lighting in a room changes I panic
that my eyes are going funny! Weird!
I`m much better now as I can control my
thoughts and talk myself out of it I agree
that distracting yourself with other
activities is a great way to get your mind
off yourself!
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w0rldd0minat0r
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 238
Posted: 03-03-06 11:49am
Have u done a test to see if your a
hypocondriac I doubt otherwise that your
illness is down to anxiety
