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Posted 6/4/2013 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
My anxiety && depression have been so.THRU tje roof lately that im under constant non stop panic && depersonalization. Im so flooded with stress and anxiety from the fear of driving myself insane/ schizophrenic that im feeling like the stress && anxiety will damage my heart && cause my heart to suddenly stop or cause my breathing to stop!! Maybe even have a heart attack from it!!!!! Im only 20 years old, have had at least 60 ekgs && everything always comes bak normal ...
I need assurance && someone to talk to :(
Posted 6/4/2013 2:16 AM (GMT 0)
If you are afraid of going crazy you really aren't. Folks with more serious mental conditions have no idea between reality and depression and anxiety. You are totally cognizant and capable. Don't fret!

Joshua
Posted 6/4/2013 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
Of course stress is no friend to our health...

...but it takes years for the ill effects to accumulate, and if you are working on coping skills, and engaging in other healthy habits such as exercise and good nutrition, then the likelihood of you having a problem from the anxiety is very low.

I have read accounts of how our hearts are strong and able to withstand up to hours at a time of adrenaline fueled, amped up heart rates.  You are surely not at a sustained level of this at all times.  Anxiety ebbs and flows, so there are times of rest for our systems.  Use this time to learn new relaxation techniques!

Keep working on lowering your stress levels...it will help, and you will be okay.

S.C.
Posted 6/4/2013 3:45 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks :) the anxiety && panic && depression && stress just reek on my body. && i just feel like my heart cant take such stress!
Posted 6/4/2013 4:04 AM (GMT 0)
Dear AF:Please use your time for something else, I am 71 I have suffered with PAD longer than you have
lived, I am not making fun of you because we are together in this, but rest assured Panic/Anxiety are not
going to injure you in any way, it's a pain in the butt and none of us have it by choice and we all want it
to just go away. It will but it takes work, you have to get involved in your own recovery. Scardy Cat has
resources here that can give you back your life, and everyone here will Pray for you and keep you in their
hearts, one thing you must know and get through your head, PAD can make you miserable, but it will not
kill you, it does not have that ability! Think about what I said, the only power it has is what you allow it,
so start now, tell yourself its going down and you are going to stand on its lifeless body! Take whats offered here and kick its ass! Peace!

Larry ***
Posted 6/4/2013 4:59 AM (GMT 0)
It's true you're not going insane. I had a day when I thought I was already losing my mind because of having so much thoughts about my health and over analyzing what was happening inside me. I also felt my base of my skull during that time hurt and heavy. Due to googling all those scary diseases over the internet my mind and body felt like hell and tired. The day when I thought I was losing my mind I can't focus on anything outside my mind, can't focus looking at an object without it getting blurred , I was so disoriented I can't even listen to the news because absurd thoughts always crossed my mind. But at the end of the day what I did was I found someone to talk to (in my case my dad) about me going insane and he reassured me that I'm not going to. We had a long conversation that night that kept me out from thinking so much about my fears. As I did this I felt more calm and comfortable. As days pass by I never did googling anymore and did my best to keep myself busy. I also hanged out with my bestfriend who just lives next to me which I haven't done in a long time because I stayed home most of the time. It made me feel better by going out talking to my friends and other people especially here in HW. Self-reflection is not a bad thing but it will be stressful by overdoing it especially in regards to our fears that only feeds our anxiety. It's better to have a talk to oneself or others about wonders than themes of suffering.
Posted 6/4/2013 5:04 AM (GMT 0)
AF,

I've went thru this exact fear not long ago. You've received some great advice already, try to accept it all. If you were going crazy, you wouldn't realize it ;-) Our bodies and hearts can take a lot of what we throw their way lol. I don't want to see you waste your time worrying about this as I did. Tell yourself "this is an irrational thought caused by anxiety, I'm healthy and it won't hurt me!"

I wish you the best.
Posted 6/4/2013 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't get a single hour of sleep last.night.. just asi was falling asleep i would get a feeling as if i stopped breathing and wake up!!! I also felt as if i was spinning even tho i was laying down... anyone experience this??
Posted 6/4/2013 9:24 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't get a single hour of sleep last.night.. just asi was falling asleep i would get a feeling as if i stopped breathing and wake up!!! I also felt as if i was spinning even tho i was laying down... anyone experience this??
Posted 6/4/2013 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
Yep been thru this as well. Its because your stress levels are high. Try to do some deep breathing and relaxation techniques before going to sleep. Progressive muscle relaxation helps me a bunch. The spinning could be something like vertigo or due to improper breathing. Try deep breathing before bed, I bet you won't feel the same symptom tonight. Best of luck.
Posted 6/4/2013 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hopefully everything tonight will be better ... i hope its not some form of sleep apnea!!!
Posted 6/4/2013 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
AF have you ever tried benedryl for a sleep aid, it works. That startled feeling that pull you back from sleep
is stress, you need something to help you relax, a few good nights of sleep will improve your internal strength
and help clear your head, we have all suffered the jerking of ourselves awake, its nothing! Peace!

Larry ***
Posted 6/5/2013 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
I just read something that is fantastic go to "I just want to be happy". Read everything!

Larry ***
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