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Posted 9/13/2012 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hello to everyone. I'm new as u can see to this chat room. Being a militay wife I've become used to that. Lol. I have really bad aniexty. I think that's what it is. Maybe some of you could help. I've halways had irregular heart rythm for as long as I can remember and I've learned to accept it and live with it. But recently I gave birth to my secnd child and the preganacy put a toll on my heart as well as my body. I switched medications so many times that I thank God my baby came out heathly. Since then I've been paranoid that everything is wrong with me and that my hearts gonna give out one day out the blue. My husbands away of course so its hard to find someone to talk to. I stay so. Stressed that my entire body hurts, my muscles ache like crazy, they stay tight all the time and it wears me out. I'm constantly on the internet searching symptoms. This causes panic attacks ect....I'm under enough stress worrying about my honey everyday. Could someone please shed some light on what I'm going threw. Thanks so much for y'all time. smilewinkgrin
Posted 9/13/2012 3:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi m.w. and welcome!

First of all let me say that I am so glad that you have joined us. Many members here worry about health related issues that are connected with anxiety, so know that you are in good company!

If I can just clear a couple of things up...in order to answer your questions better please...

Number one, have you been checked by a doctor in regards to your heart rhythm? There are some issues that require treatment and some palpitations that are completely benign (and brought on/made worse by stress)

The other question is in regards to what medication you were taking? Was it a heart medication, or an anti-anxiety med?

Your best course of action would be to have an appointment with your doctor to discuss your feelings and talk about possible treatment options. If you have not considered therapy, I would really encourage you to do so. (the great news is that you will have medical coverage that most people would drool over!:)...might as well make the most of it!)

Until you can get an appointment, check out our Resource Guide here. It is on the main page, 1st post, and you will find many self-help ideas to get started with right away. Breathing and relaxation exercises are key in anxiety management, and you will find links for videos that teach them!

I hope that you will continue to post with us. It is so helpful talking with others who understand what you are going through.:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 9/13/2012 4:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi MW,

My heartfelt thanks to you and your family for your enormous sacrifice. We are all in your debt.

I think you have so much going on that you'd have to be crazy not to be experiencing anxiety. S.C. always hits the nail on the head. You have to start by seeing a doctor who you thoroughly trust to evaluate your physical condition. Every symptom of anxiety is also a potential symptom of another serious illness, and until you have something concrete to go on, it's impossible for the anxious mind to distinguish which should be a cause for alarm from those that need to be managed as part of an anxiety disorder.

I can really relate to your aches and pains from tension. I got rid of all of mine using simple relaxation techniques, but only after living in chronic pain for a year. I wish therapy had been as successful in treating the rest of the disorder. It has been very helpful, makes the condition much more manageable, but still remains a work in progress.

Please keep us posted on the steps you take and how your recovery is going.
Posted 9/13/2012 9:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum I am glad you have found us you will get good support here. Stress and anxiety are difficult to live with our bodies are not designed to take constant anxiety and stress. I would suggest a visit to your doctor and talk through how you are feeling there is a lot that can be done to help eg. medication, therapy and support groups like this.

Stay with us and keep posting we are here to help.

Hibee
Posted 9/13/2012 10:38 AM (GMT 0)
Goodmorning,
Yes I do have a cardiologist and have been tested. I've had several ekgs, a holter monitor, echocardiogram, and a stress test. She says my palpitations are benign. I was on beta blockers before getting pregnant and I'm still on them even after giving birth. During my pregnancy we had to try different ones and different doses to keep my heart under control. They said it was due to the increased blood volume my heart was taking on from being pregnant. Idk if all the problems during pregnancy just made me start being paranoid. But I'm constantly searching the internet.
Posted 9/13/2012 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Okay, it is good to know that your palps are benign, and that all of your tests cam back clear!:)

I too had palps that became more pronounced during pregnancy. I know how disturbing they can be. My doctor told me that just about everyone experiences irregular heartbeats, but only some of us 'lucky' ones feel them.

However, if they were any cause for alarm, your tests would have indicated this, so you now can start to focus on managing the anxiety connected to them.

First of all, please do yourself a great favor and don't google symptoms. We have kind of made that a 'golden rule' here:) It only leads to more anxiety in the end.

Instead, use that time and energy to practice the breating and relaxation exercises...as well as spending time doing things that you enjoy..things that distract you from worrying.:)

Again, consider looking into CBT or mindfullness therapy. Both have been proven to help reduce anxiety and help anxiety sufferers find the road to recovery.

I hope that you have a palp fee/worry free day. We are here to listen anytime, so post often.:)

S.C.
Posted 9/13/2012 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for everyones comments and replys. I do have a question tho. If I had a blood clot in my lungs, would I know it? A crazy question I know but clots are very common after pregnancy and recently I've developed this terrible cough that brings up white stuff and I have a wheeze. I'm really not trying to worry y'all.
Posted 9/13/2012 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
I think when you jump to blood clot it's your health anxiety kicking in. But a persistent cough with wheezing is reason to see a doctor.
Posted 9/13/2012 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
Thank u little lady for the comment. I think sometimes I just get so paranoid that the absolute worst thing is wrong with me.
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