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Posted 4/15/2014 1:44 PM (GMT 0)
Well this may have been said a lot but I'm curious as to what everyone's take is on the matter.

So I'm wondering, how do you know what's anxiety and what's actually not. I.e. Are you panicking because you're ill or are you panicking because of anxiety?

For me I don't know. I get aches all over my chest with the occasional sharpe pain., mainly above nipple area. Painful stomach and in the same area on the opposite side. Very cold hands and feet most of the time with a general feeling of numbness (I pinch myself to see if it hurts). Lightheaded with a general feeling of un-balence. Stiff neck on left, feel like it's hard to swallow. Lost appetite and find it hard eating a meal.

What do you guys think? idea
Posted 4/15/2014 1:55 PM (GMT 0)
I was very unsure at first wether my symptoms where just anxiety related or actual medical related,

If you are really unsure go see your doctor or to a hospital, they can examine you and put you at ease if it is just anxiety.
Posted 4/15/2014 2:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Colin,

Well I have had a few tests such as ECG, blood pressure and whatnot and they were fine. I too had a blood test a couple of months for everything, which came back fine.

My problems are I'm concerned I've got cancer but of course not confirmed. I've been tempted to go to hospital but I doubt they will scan me which is what I'd want, although not in the sense of bad news tongue
Posted 4/15/2014 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
I get them feelings to with cancer

I'm constantly checking myself for lumps and bumps, if I get a cough (which is mainly down to working in a dry warehouse) I start thinking I've got throat cancer, that's when I start worrying about it which the anxiety feeds off and makes you feel worse!

I've been looking at breathing techniques to help calm me down when I get worked up about health things, and recently been told about EFT which is a finger tapping technique which is supposed to help.
Posted 4/15/2014 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
Also if you can keep of google, and don't search for your symptoms as the results pretty much always come back as if you are in serious danger of something
Posted 4/15/2014 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
I totally agree with Colin. Stay off of Google. It's a search engine, not a doctor. It pulls based on the key words you entered so of course it'll show you have half the diseases known to man...when in fact you don't. I also recommend a website call anxietycentre.com. It's a great resource in addition to the resources available on this forum.
Posted 4/15/2014 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with the others...

...and will just add that seeing your doctor for regular health assesments...

...and taking it one step further, in choosing to believe your doctor when he/she tells you that you are healthy...is a good step.

Beyond that, also seeking to actively treat your anxiety should help to reduce your symptoms, and help to convince your anxious brain that the things you were feeling were indeed anxiety realted.

It is hard work, but you can overcome this health anxiety!

We are cheering you on!

S.C.
Posted 4/15/2014 6:32 PM (GMT 0)
If you have received a clean bill of health from your Dr. and you continue to have these sx a Psychiatrist is the next person you should check with as they can dx mental health issues and get you into treatment - therapy - the best.

Anxiety comes in many different forms—such as panic attacks, phobia, and social anxiety—and the distinction between an official diagnosis and "normal" anxiety isn't always clear.

If your symptoms keep you from doing your everyday activities seeing your Dr. should help in figuring out what the problem is.

 

Posted 4/15/2014 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
I did see the doctor today but I was panicking so bad, as soon as he finished speaking I shot out the door. When home I phoned up and said about my cancer concerns to which he said "I'd put money on it not being cancer". Still didn't help all that much.

Still feel dizzy (even when calm) - Naturally worried about my brain but hopefully an inner ear issue.
Hard to swallow - doc says he can't see anything...
Painful stomach which pops and bangs - doc says IBS, brain says AAA = work in progress.
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