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Posted 7/5/2013 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
I was just turning the meat on the bbq and suddenly out of nowhere, I got this feeling in my upper abdomen and chest, my thought was to get my head down in case I passed out...it was really weird, then intestinal upset , heart pounding, and tight feeling in my chest. I have had a slight cold, headache, thought maybe I'm sick, but this has happened before. It is always brief, but very disconcerting. I always wonder if I'm dying of some strange illness, or heart disease. I have had my heart checked with an ekg 18 months ago, everything was ok, according to my small town Dr. Does this sound like a heart attack? Or has anybody ever had this when they're not experiencing panic, but have panic afterwards? I have stopped driving far since I started having these "episodes" and they come and go...I would say I've had 5 in a year. THEY are powerful whatever they are and I stop whatever I'm doing. They don't hurt. I'm ok now, it lasted a good 20minutes.
Posted 7/5/2013 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds similar to my panic attacks. What was on your mind when you were grilling, unchecked build up of stress sometimes can come out of nowhere and sucker punch you.
Posted 7/5/2013 12:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Carol, I had the same thing the other day while driving, was at a red light an other cars were putting
on brakes some turning and triggered a awesome dizzyness I had to pull into a mall parking lot and have my
Wife drive home, no head ache, pain, just a slight tendency to get dizzy with head movement. If I had
experienced what you had it would have been from looking at the rodds in the grill and moving my vision
back and forth, I have noticed that a checkered table cloth or checked pants will do the same thing when
moving my vision back and forth. "I think the whole thing is a visual disturbance". Peace

Larry ***
Posted 7/5/2013 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
I had been thinking about my daughter moving to go to college, and also some pleasant thoughts, although to be honest I wasn't feeling good and have had a summer flu like thing going on...but the fear with the episode Is what gets me, ..'thanks Joshua and Larry you're still here for me!

I am so glad you had your wife drive you Larry! I didn't feel dizzy...I have just had tons of stuff bugging me, my son is moving,....I agree on pressure biulding up from stress. But I want to get rid of the fear. It just makes me so mad.
Posted 7/5/2013 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
Yes Carol57 The fear can make you mad I know this all to well&it makes me real mad after anxiery&I don't like the feeln&must shake it because I want to be happy&more healthy.
Posted 7/5/2013 2:05 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, I love this forum.
I have constant pain too, and that doesn't help.

I will be ok, and if not I'll be with God , so I don't know why I fear. It is unsettling.

Thanks Thanks
soulnhealing)

Appreciate your thoughts
Posted 7/5/2013 5:01 AM (GMT 0)
Carol,

My symptoms ALWAYS preceeded my panic. This sounds like a classic panic episode to me.

Chalk it up to being sick...anxiety is oppurtunistic and will try and get you when you are down.:(

I am glad that it passed...and I hope you are feeling better really soon!

Rest and recover!

S.C.
Posted 7/5/2013 5:25 AM (GMT 0)
When I look back on my younger days, it amuses me how I could shrug of weird things that happen to me so easily without having to deal with fears from them. Now they scare the heck out of me too. Good thing is that it made me closer to God and appreciate life's little wonders. So this is what life is! Hope you feel better now Carol. Remember God loves us so much He's giving us a super tight hug that makes us dizzy or feel like passing out! I had this too!
Posted 7/5/2013 1:15 PM (GMT 0)
Oh thank you so much for being here for me!

I was sick this morning too, summer stomach flu, but like you said jojanxiety the things we shrugged off when we were younger scare us now!


I agree SC I was sick, but had anxiety too. ...after the sick symptoms...Oh...


I'm kind of relieved I'm still sick, at least I know what brought it on...I just wish I was stronger emotionally. My left leg muscles have been hurting, and I have tried to find the right shoes forever...My stress level goes up from pain, and also from my family, kids moving and growing up...empty nest feelings, although 4 of my kids are still near and living with me I feel really alone like I've been left behind. So I rescued a Chihuahua from a shelter and hope that helps, although my leg is still bothering me and I swears I can't ever get the right shoes. Drives me nuts.

I like your idea idea jojanxietythat God loves me...and is hugging me...I appreciate the support here.

Carol

Post Edited (Carol57) : 7/5/2013 7:21:03 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/5/2013 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
I am sorry to hear that you are sick.:(

Get lots of rest and hydrate!!!

Congratulations on your new rescued friend!:) I am sure that you will bring each other much love and joy.

I hope that you find the right shoes for your pain, and that you can at least get comfortable and lessen that bit of anxiety.

Keep posting, and we will be here friend.:)

S.C.
Posted 7/5/2013 4:47 PM (GMT 0)
SC you are a wonderful friend. I would be lost without the support from this forum and the acceptance and understanding I find here do wonders to restore my faith in humanity...lol

If I tell my husband, he doesn't get it. He is a tough rancher, with a "stiff upper lip" and weakness does not exist in his world. I wish I was as strong as he is, I feel so inadequate sometimes.

If I tell my kids they worry.

If I tell my friends they figure "carols going crazy again " ans can't relate.

You are the ones who understand.

I hope I never lose my internet connection or I will crack up.

Car
Posted 7/5/2013 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Also....what if that happened when I was DRIVING? Oh..scary thoughts
Carol
Posted 7/5/2013 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
Chase those what-if's thoughts out the window! They are unproductive and may never happen anyway. :)

Easier said than done, I know...I actually catch myself with an internal dialogue that seriously says "What if..." (insert random worry) a lot!

S.C.
Posted 7/5/2013 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
Carol,

At first I would have suggested you see a physician for a repeat ECG as it has been 18 months ago. However, after reading further I saw this, "I had been thinking about my daughter moving to go to college" and I had an aha moment.  My very first slam dunk, full out panic attack was 31 years ago about this time of year.  Our oldest son had joined the Marines and I thought I was happy and proud and all those things people say you should feel when your child grows up and moves on.  All I knew was I wanted him back home.

I cried for days and ended up in therapy to fight my way back but I am here today and still fighting battles. And 31 years ago this fall I was at my son's graduation from boot camp and I drove the LA freeway.  Could I do that today,  I do not know.

If you feel good and want to drive I would start with short excursions to places that are familiar with and remember you have done this before, you can do it again.

My heart goes out to you as I have lived through what you are feeling right now and as hard as it is time and therapy may be your best friends right now.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt 

 

Posted 7/5/2013 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
I guess we live through our children leaving home, but it has heartache!

I agree on the short trips. I guess it's ok to admit I'm not superwoman and its ok to slow down a bit and accept help..

I saw my Dr last february for an illness (viral) and he listened to my heart, he said not to let life get me down. In other words, "you're depressed"

I see the Dr yearly for exams and they say I'm ok and there are no red flags, other than my anxiety...which hopefully will pass.

Carol
Posted 7/5/2013 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Carol,

I think you know my story and all of the good and not so good I have been through yet somehow, someway by coming here and helping others I find I am in the same boat as so many other members who deal with anxiety and that makes me feel less alone.

Give yourself permission to feel and to function at a less than optimal level for a period of time.  You may not be able to be quite as productive as you normally are or care for others in exactly the way you're accustomed to for a little while. No one is a superman or superwoman, take time to heal, regroup and re-energize.

Please know I care and keep on talking with all of us here in the forum.  Remember you are not crazy but I understand why you would feel that way.  I don't share with many family and friends how bad my anxiety and depression can get as after 31 years they still don't understand and the first question asked is frequently, "What's Wrong?" 

If I could answer this question I would be fine, forever and ever, Amen. turn

Blessings,

Kitt

 

 

 

Posted 7/5/2013 9:17 PM (GMT 0)
You're right Kit I do feel crazy sometimes but the support on this forum helps. I think I have a stomach flu as I am still feeling rather nauseas.

My anxiety really flares when I'm sick.

Thank you for your kind help.

Carol
Posted 7/6/2013 12:29 AM (GMT 0)
Carol, it's not your heart, what you are experiencing is classic panic, Please give yourself some real peace.

Larry ***
Posted 7/6/2013 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Larry! I actually almost made an appointment fir my doc to see if it was my heart,, but I never had any shortness of breath. No pain.

I am sure glad you're here

:)

CAROL
Posted 7/6/2013 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
I know why I'm so stressed. My 16 year old went to the coast and I saw a picture of her sitting with her friend on the edge of a cliff....then my oldest son who has aspergers said he might move..and every time he does its a disaster...then my daughter announces she's going to go to college far away...and I felt very sad.

My chihuahua makes me happy though. He's a rescue. Love him.

Carol
Posted 7/6/2013 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
Ok.I got an EKG. Also is well. No problems. DR said my symptoms did not sound like heart, and was possibly hiatal hernia and probably gastro. She was a very good DR , she explained things and told me it would not kill me. I feel better. My anxiety was gone after she talked to me.


Carol
Posted 7/6/2013 11:22 PM (GMT 0)
Great news! I am glad that you have lessened your anxiety burden in this way, and are feeling better after speaking with your doctor!

Now...to just deal with those kids, right?!?

Hugs,

S.C.
Posted 7/6/2013 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
I could handle everything better if I didn't get this football to the stomach without a Dr explanation....wondering if an alien is inside of me lol..just kidding....but to have a Dr explain what it could be and what it is not makes me feel at ease. I am really glad I got checked out.


My kids are a work in progress :)

Carol
Posted 7/7/2013 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
When my Wife and I are blaiming each other for the kids I always
say, "Your the one who wouldnt take birth control".

Larry ***
Posted 7/7/2013 1:34 AM (GMT 0)
We're the lucky ones. I have 5, my hubby has 5....there are 12 grandkids so far and I am sure more to come...isn't life a journey.
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