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Posted 9/17/2013 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I'm new and going through rough anxiety like dry mouth, hard to breathe I just feel like I am going to stop breathing one day..its unreal :(

Also I have been getting head aches all day, head zaps..when I move my head it feels like I have been shocked and I am going to fall down.. does anyone have the same feelings as I do? confused

Posted 9/17/2013 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
hey

just wanted to let you know you are not alone I go through this breathing thing alot it is very common in people with anxiety but the chances of you stopping breathing for no reason are so miniscule its not worth worrying about.
Posted 9/17/2013 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jay and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your anxiety and symptoms.

Have you recently started a medication? The head zaps are a common symptom with many anxiety Rx's. However, I don't take meds, and I get dizzy and off balanced when my head moves at times, so this could just be anxiety manifesting itself in this way.

The head aches, dry mouth and breathing issues are definitely familiar. What have you tried so far as far as coping mechanisms go?

We have a great Resource Guide here on our main page (1st post) with all sorts of ideas for managing anxiety and symptoms. You will find breathing and progressive muscle relaxation instructions as well as mediation exercises that will help with the things that are bothering you.

You may also want to consider making an appointment with your doctor to either start a dialogue about your anxiety and treatment options...or to re-evaluate your current situation.

Keep posting with us as well. Support is key in recovery. We are here to listen and care.:)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 9/17/2013 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Scrumking - I'm glad I am not alone with them, its very scary. And head been killing me all day it feels like when my head moves it feels like my blood flows like a river or something.. and I just want to fall.

Scaredy Cat - I believe there called head zaps its pretty weird how my head is feeling, when I move my head is feels like a river passed by my head and I want to fall or I am going to die, I do also feel dizzy. For breathing its goes on and on but I am getting use to that and know its anxiety. but sometimes it gets carried away.

I was on medication for a while but I stop almost a week ago as I finished. It helped me a bit to calm my nerves but not much.. this headache zaps or whatever it is, is really scary me, I told my long time boyfriend about it and I should go to the doctors to check what's up and he says I am fine, its all on my mind I don't need doctors..but I maybe if its not, what if I have brain tumor/cancer or something horrible. what do I do ?
Posted 9/17/2013 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
What medication did you recently stop? If you were taking an A/D? SSRI's can cause the brain zaps as a withdrawl symptom.

Did you consult your doctor and wean off of this gradually?

I am pretty sure that it is anxiety that you are dealing with, but I still think that you should see your doctor if you have not been in for a check-up recently...just for peace of mind. Also while you are there, you can discuss treatment options for managing the anxiety.

Keep posting, and check out those Resources and try the self help exercises.:)

S.C.
Posted 9/18/2013 10:10 AM (GMT 0)
I have every symptom you have. It is anxiety and it does feel so real:( everything is ok though I promise. :)
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