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Q: Anxiety ~ Help Please

asked by: slobberchops on October 17th, 2006

New User

Hi ,

i have suffered with chest and stomach pains now for around 10 year which have become increasingly worse. Doctors have not been able to find anything wrong with me , ive had ecgs , 24 hr recordings and scans .

This has now took over my life , the pains are constant I get dizzy spells all the time and I am scared to leave my home because I now get panic attacks . I feel deppressed all the time and feel I have no life left , im tierd contantly. I suffer flash backs and have strange thoughts that I go over and over in my head. I cut myself when things get too much it helps take away the pain I am feeling.

I collapsed 2 days ago and was taken into hospital, I was convinced I had had a heart attack and still am , I feel like the doctors are not treating me fair because I am 32yrs old and they say I am too young to have heart problems. My blood results came back normal and my ecg . The doctors think I have been suffering long term anxiety and I am mentally damaging my body , I just cant put the too together Sad

I cant see how I can get so much pysical pain with anxiety, is this possible?

They sent a couple of councilers to see me in hospital and it brought back alot of memorys I dont want to think about, this upset me and now the flashbacks are worse than ever I feel like I cant escape from my own mind and im going crazy .

I would appreciate any similar feed back on this Sad

Replies(5)

koa

replied on October 17th, 2006

Experienced User

I have had a lot of stress in the last 2-3 years. I am 21 and had a baby and the father of the baby is a complet piece of crap and he did nothing but stress me out the whole time and he played tons of head games with me. He made me believe that he loved me even though he really figured out he had loved his best friend(who is obviously a girl) and went for her. Me and that girl were very good friends, or so I thought. Sounds like a soap opera... After I had our baby he made me believe that he wanted to be with me and be a family. Well that all blew up in my face and ever since i've been going through so much pain. Doctors can't find anything wrong with me. My neck feels tight my shoulder hurts and my chest feels heavy. But its only on my left side. It feels hard to breath. I am having a very hard time believing that there is nothing wrong with me. I feel anxious all the time, I can't sleep well. This is totally affecting my life. My daughter is the 1 thing that keeps me going. I love her and she's my sunshine! I just wish I could get through this pain and feel normal again! I am longing to feel normal...

impatientmother

replied on October 24th, 2006

New User

Yes anxiety can diffently give you tons of pain. I have had a panic disorder for 5 years now, if not longer then that. Your mind runs away with itself and you make things wrong with you that arent really. Ive thought so many things were wrong with me that werent. Your not going crazy. Trust me ive been there too. You feel like your going crazy or the feeling that your not really there. Your heart beats so fast and it sometimes hurts, your stomach can hurt from them. I went for awhile thinking my throght was closing on me, and I truely felt like it really was, and it wasnt. Anyways... If the doctors think you have it that im sure they know what they are talking about. You should really get help for it, which it sounds like you are. And talk to other ppl that go through it too, helps a lot because then you know that you arent alone and that your arent going crazy!!

koa

replied on October 29th, 2006

Experienced User

I was driving myself crazy thinking there where so many things wrong with me. I have realized now that anxiety and depression can do these things to you. Its horrible. I am now trying massage along with my medicines to relax. Its working. I can breathe better I don't feel so tense all the time. I am relearning how to relax. Its awesome! I recommend it to everyone!

Mitamins111

replied on February 6th, 2007

New User

Physical symptoms of anxiety include fatigue, insomnia, stomach problems, sweating, racing heart, rapid breathing, shortness of breath, and irritability.

St. John's wort extract helps to maintain a steady mood and promotes good mental function in the treatment of anxiety disorder. Hops extract and valerian extract can act as a sedative and help to cause sleep and lessen anxiety and tension. Take valerian extract 30 minutes before bedtime. Skullcap extract has been used historically as a sedative for people with nervous tension and insomnia which may be helpful in the treatment of anxiety disorder. Chamomile extract contains active constituents that contribute to smooth-muscle relaxing action. People with anxiety disorder (also known as nervousness, panic attacks) are often deficient in essential nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, b vitamins. Zinc is an essential mineral that is a component of enzymes that protect against free radicals caused by anxiety whic may be important in the treatment of anxiety disorder.

Please note that this is not to be taken as medical advice. If you are seeking treatment, please contact your healthcare professional.

jennys11

replied on February 10th, 2007

Experienced User

I understand what you are going through. I was 32 (i'm 33 now) and suffered a mild tia-a year later they determined I suffer from a heart condition and have a cardiologist, doctor and electro-doctor. Lately, I have been suffering anxiety-i underwent a procedure for my heart and after the tia was rushed to the hospital with my heart going too fast for my little body. Since then I have had deep anxiety issues. I am not concentrating at work and probably will lose my job. Post-stress is real and you should talk to someone.
Write down all your symtoms and the dates-that way you can bring it with you to the dotors-one day at a time.....Find the right doctor and don't worry it will be fine. I just have to convince myself that.

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