Getting worried

This is a short question. But I had an echo on my heart about 3 ish months ago and 24 monitor. So would those tests still be good today? Could anything change in that amount of time? Especially for a guy my age(17)? Idk I have gotten myself worked up lately about my heart again about an enlarged heart and stuff like that. Ik it sounds crazy but I know of stories of guys my age who have dropped dead of this and other people as well and that this can develop rather quickly or take awhile depending on circumstances( used google Ik it was the wrong thing to do). But it's just been driving me a little nuts lately because I want to survive just like everybody else. I mean from what I can remember all my tests were fine bp has always been fine no family history and none of the risk factors. Except I don't really exercise that much at all because I'm afraid to to be honest. The only thing I do have are the symptoms but the edema and cough and chest pain cuz I only get that occasionally when I'm panicked or just randomly but it goes away. And other weird sensations in my chest. I'm just playing it safe with no exercise because I feel it'll make it worse and I also got this worry. Idk I'm drive myself crazy sometimes some input would be appreciated thanks:)

Post Edited (Jocipher) : 7/17/2013 4:38:00 PM (GMT-6)

I sure hope so because I don't want to drop dead from something like this! I try to do some workout but I end up stopping in fear and weird feelings.

Thanks for that K. It's just when I try to do some workout I start to get weird sensations in my chest and just overall alot of stuff even when I stretch occasionally. I'm trying but it gets really hard and I haven't ran in a little more than a month so that just kind of makes me worry a little more ya know? If these symptoms would just go away then I'd feel great. Just like last time when I thought I was free from this.

Yes I do hope so because it is taking my life away from me...

I'm sorry to hear that! What I can really use is a doctor because I'm confused worried upset depressed and I just don't know what to think. I had a long talk with The Lord and I was feeling some anxiety in that as well! I just want this to be over with it is tearing me apart I want to be that fun loving teenager that I was before all of this happened. I want to be able to go out and have fun without feeling all of these sensations and feelings and panic. I miss my old life so much. Everyday I am into room either watching TV playing games or doing something else that involves staying in my room. I only get out to eat and what not. I try to do some push-ups and little workouts but I can only do so much. Before this happened I could run and lift and do so much without any issues. I was in great shape and now I lost it. My life had gone so down hill ever since insanity. God said that life is precious and to live it to the fullest but look what I am doing with his gift. Wasting it by being lazy and fearful and worrying too much about my body. My parents don't even know what to do with me anymore they said they aren't taking me to the doc or ER anymore and hope this therapist can help. So do I but we only had one session. I am just completely lost in my life. I am supposed to be thinking about college and careers but I can't even do that because I only think of surviving each day instead of looking to the future. I'm wasting my golden years of my life and I just don't know what to think of it. I feel like a waste. Deep inside I want to spread my wings and fly but it just can't break through the outer shell of health anxiety and my fears. I feel I can offer alot to this world but cannot accomplish it because I am holding myself back!

I know how you feel I really do like I said I'm only 21 and she beable to enjoy life right now and can't I HATE it! My family told me the same thing they won't take me to doctor or er I just feel blah! Three days grace is a good band! I too am in therapy but ive only had one session it's like our family just don't understand how we feel :( they keep telling me to go out just get out its like you step in my shoes and let me tell you that ya know its hard it really is! I hope therapy works for the both of us! If you ever want to email me my email address there just click my name and you'll see it.

I am neither smart or intelligent, all I can do is try,
as a man who felt just like you two for many years before I had a HA. I waisted years and years fighting PAD, then one day I really did have a heart attack, its not like you think it will be, but as one who had to make the decision to have the surgery and then fight for recovery I find that every second of life is worth the trouble. The surgeon who had my heart in a stainless steel tray to work on I had to trust him. When he told me I was ok and i had no restrictions I also believed
him, scene the day I got out of the hospital I have pushed myself
what was the point in having my heart stopped for 3-1/2 hours
being on a machine, pulled apart like a field dressed dear, unless I
was going to believe every word the doctor told me! I Love Both of
you but your waisting your lives on a bunch of nothing fears, Both
of you have been given a clean bill of health several times, the alternate to death is life, you two are sitting around listening to your pulse expecting it to quit, get outside and Live! Life itself is
a terminal condition, you've both got things to do, don't sit around
afraid of whats going to happen 70 or more years from now. I have
high BP, my ekg's are abnormal, I'm a diabetic and I live and have
more fun than you guys. I'm not mad at either of you, I'm just plain
sad that I have not been able to help either of you!
You both owe God more for this life than you are paying. Get busy!
Larry ***

I also listen to you its just hard to do when I feel the way I do :-(

They need to have a like Button on these lol

I know but still a like button

Larry, you're like the grandfather I love but never had a chance to meet. So wise and to the point.

God bless you.

Thanks Larry! Now I get it, taking risk and pushing oneself to reasonable limits are just fine. I agree with you, it's better to walk outside than staying at home worrying too much and doing nothing. Sometimes my fears overwhelm me and have bad anxiety that keeps me home, which is unhealthy. Glad you're here to make people understand more. Like SpoiledSAHM said, you're like the grandfather we all love but never had a chance to meet. So wise and to the point. Thanks for your time answering my question. I'll make good use of everything people has to say here in HW who spend their free time helping others! Peace and God bless to you Larry!

Yes he of S.S