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Posted 1/7/2014 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
I find myself extremely anxious and not sure how to calm down. I'm freaking about about two health thoughts...

1) The classic brain tumor possibility. I don't have health insurance so I haven't had any scans done to put my mind to rest and the topic came up today with a group of friends. Been fighting it off ever since.

2) Since my panic episodes and my constant anxiety over the past months I can't remember much and its making me worry about problem number one.

I feel like I don't know what I usually do this time of day. When I wasn't having this anxiety/panic, what was my routine? I feel as if I have lost myself... All I know how to do is occupy myself trying not to feel this way...

Any words of advice are welcome!
Posted 1/7/2014 11:59 PM (GMT 0)
I felt this way only a few months ago. I started getting weird head pains and was convinced it was a brain tumor. My dr. reassured me I'd have many neurological symptoms if that were the case. When my anxiety was focused on this I would take a lot of baths to relax, clean, or watch something funny on TV. I'm still trying to get to "normal" again so you are not alone. The key is relaxation techniques and trying to distract yourself from these thoughts. They will cause more harm then good. I got so bad that I quit functioning and am now trying to recover from a vitamin deficiency that came with many more scary symptoms. The mind is a powerful thing!
Posted 1/8/2014 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
I called my mom and just started talking about health insurance plans and before I knew it I was alot closer to normal... for now :)

When I get that anxious I feel like its permanent and I can't step back and see that I'm anxious or I don't feel confident enough to calm myself down. Its really scary...

Thanks for the reassurance RH. I wish you a speedy and safe recovery!

James
Posted 1/8/2014 1:02 AM (GMT 0)
Oh man, the brain tumor!!! I thought I had one for months to the point I wasn't eating I couldn't get out of bed, I made myself literally sick. My dr. said "I know you don't have a brain tumor, but here's the script to go and get the scan done. promise me you will calm down after these results." And I have had that one and 2 other one since for migraines in the ER and of course, nothing wrong. I have been obsessing over heart disease ever since. (If its not one thing its another right??!) I have been to 2 cardiologists I've had 95% of all the heart tests done and currently on my second heart monitor, nothing found wrong, even though I still feel sometimes as if something is seriously wrong (health anxiety issues). its not a good thing to have...im so OVER IT. )-: I hope you're feeling better! (-:

Lacey
Posted 1/8/2014 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Larry.:)

Lacey, I know.... That's the thing. Anxiety just moves onto something else.:(
Posted 1/8/2014 4:50 AM (GMT 0)
So I calmed down from that episode... Seemed to have a nice evening. Had a bowl of cereal, climbed into bed and started having the craziest thoughts - just weird random stuff going through my head.

Cartoon sounds and pictures that just didn't make sense. I tossed a few minutes and then I felt the shaking. Sat up and accepted what was coming - another 'panic attack.' Well it started at 11:00pm EST and it's now 11:45p EST and I'm still shaking a little. Scared to go lay back down because I don't know what I'm gonna dream about tonight :(

I always feel like I don't fit the panic attack mold and that I have something different but I haven't found an anxiety specialist to go see, plus no health insurance makes it expensive :(

Someone tell me that my symptoms are normal panic disorder/anxiety disorder and that I'm not gonna go crazy or schizophrenic or something...

Its always something...
Posted 1/8/2014 6:18 AM (GMT 0)
Garman,

Your symptoms are normal, and familiar to most of us here. Trying to find a balance between accepting the anxiety and symptoms, and doing things to pro-actively stop the attacks and manage the issue is a good goal.:)

What are you doing for relief? Are you using any self-help, coping skills, ect.?

If you are not currently doing anything for relief...I can recommend our Resources, which are full of great ideas that really do work, if put into practice daily.

You can find this guide on our main page, 1st post.

I hope that you are able to sleep well tonight, and feel better tomorrow.

S.C.
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