May this be anxiety

Hello BaByBaBe,
The symptoms of anxiety run the gamut, literally. Anxiety can give you a headache only all the way to feeling like you have full blown diseas that have multiple symptoms.

Sounds from what you describe, some anxiety and a bit stressed out?
Stress can certainly cause what you are describing.

Hope you feel better soon....WM

Hi BBGB, yes, these sound familiar...I still have trouble believing sometimes that my physical symptoms are indeed caused by anxiety, but it is true. Our minds and the thoughts that they produce do have a tremendous effect on our bodies. Here's a site that has the most comprehensive list of anxiety symptoms that I have seen.

http://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-symptoms.shtml


The good news is, that if the negative stuff can produce the bad results, then healthy habits can reverse them! Here are a few things to try everyday, and really apply when you are symptomatic:

Breathing and relaxation exercises
Postive thinking and mantras
Good nutrition
Physical Exercise
Meditation/prayer
Enjoyable and distracting activities/hobbies

I would really recommend doing some of the breathing and relaxation exercises right now. (there are instruction sites in our Resource Guide) It could help your symptoms to subside within minutes!

I hope that you are feeling better soon!
S.C.

Sure, a lot of us jump to thinking the worst when we are fearful and experiencing an anxiety symptom. That's why it's good to practice your relaxation skills often, so you will be ready when you need them.

Yes, anxiety can come at any time. Sometimes I am most symptomatic when I don't even feel stressed! It can build up, and then catch you unaware...a dirty trick if you ask me;p

You may very well never have an a panic or anxiety attack. Plenty of people will suffer isolated symptoms, or even a combination of them, but the acute fear and physical symptoms of an attack are a pretty specific. If you think that you are having them, I can give you information on them, just post back. But no, not everyone who has anxiety will have them, so try not to worry or anticipate one!

Keep asking questions when you need to, and don't be sorry! It is how we learn...and by learning you are gaining power over your situation:)

Talk to you soon,
S.C.

Hi BBGB, well if you are having that many symptoms at once, that include an intense fear that something very wrong/bad is about to happen, then you may very well be experiencing an attack.

I copied a list of the classic symptoms, which are included, but not limited to an anixety attack. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and I found lasted longer than the defined '10 min' window!


Symptoms of a panic attack, which often last about 10 minutes, include:

Difficulty breathing.
Pounding heart or chest pain.
Intense feeling of terror.
Sensation of choking or smothering.
Dizziness or feeling faint.
Trembling or shaking.
Sweating
Nausea or stomachache.
Tingling or numbness in the fingers and toes.
Chills or hot flashes.
A fear that you are losing control or are about to die.

When and if you are experiencing these problems, it is natural to want to go to the hospital, after all it can make you feel as if there is something very wrong! The best course of action however, is to see your doctor for a scheduled appointment and have a consultation regarding your anxiety.

He/She will of course make sure you are healthy through a physical check-up. They will then be able to discuss how to best treat your anxiety through therapy, medication or both.

I am sorry but I can't remember if you have sought treatment for this before...have you tried therapy? Meds? If not, then it sounds as if you may be able to benefit from some help:)

Let us know how you are doing soon, and hang in there...reaching out is the first step in recovery, and you are doing great.

S.C.

My appointment has been change to Friday:)

Sure will do.