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Posted 10/19/2014 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
I'm struggling guys..this thing has nearly beaten me! Over the last week or so I have been feeling not to bad on the whole but today woke up feeling like carp and all day today have been on the verge of phoning an ambulance. ..I started to feel ok a couple of hours ago and now I'm struggling again and on top of the physical symptoms I usually get, I am feeling like there is no end to this and like it's Driving me insane. I really don't know if I can carry on much longer
Posted 10/19/2014 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
Jay,

Please don't feel that way. Trust me, I KNOW all too well how anxiety and panic can affect you, I've been dealing with it for about 28 years, ever since I was 14 years old.

If you are having that hard of a time today, perhaps maybe you should call the ambulance to take you to the hospital. At least there they can give you something to calm you down, and it may be better for your own safety if you did that.

I have been in your shoes where I literally drove myself to the hospital on several occasions because I just couldn't handle it anymore. I always felt like there was something wrong that they just weren't finding, but after all these years of dealing with the same symptoms, I realized that they were right, there is nothing physically wrong with me.

Do you see a therapist or psychiatrist at all? Are you on any medications to help you deal with days like today? If not, then perhaps the hospital can point you in the direction of a psychiatrist and you can start getting yourself better.

Please let me know how you are feeling now, and if you do decide to go to the hospital. I'm very worried about you...

Stay strong my friend, you can do this!

(((hugs))) Fox
Posted 10/19/2014 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your concern fox, I won't do anything silly even though I feel like it. I actually haven't had any straight answer from the doc and he immediately passed me off as having anxiety and gave me first propranolol which I took twice but I didn't like it and that may have been because I know the side effects can be terrible and then he gave me atenolol which is almost exactly the same drug and I took it for 3 days but chickened out and now I feel like I don't have anywhere to turn to but I'm going to go back tomorrow to ask if I can get everything checked out for any sort of heart problems. And to see if he can sign me up for some kind of therapy.
I'm just feeling so exhausted, feeling like your going to die every other day(at best) really gets on top of you
Posted 10/19/2014 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
Anxiousbloke - I feel your pain as they say. I think we've all been where you are at some point in our anxiety/panic times. Even today, out of nowhere, after feeling quite good for a few days, I'm hit with sudden panic/anxiety through the roof. And I'm not really in a bad place...i'm in the middle of cooking dinner for my family and grandsons (something I love to do) yet I feel like I'm just going to fall apart...shaky, panicky, you name it. But we do somehow get through these bouts. Maybe going to the hospital willl jolt you out of the panic and give you a chance to talk to someone and possibly get some meds to help you through this. It's not uncommon, I can tell you that....it just seems to strike when it wants to and it always scares the hell out of you I know.
Posted 10/19/2014 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
anxiousbloke - I just wanted to say that I know exactly how you feel. I'm struggling with my anxiety and have been for weeks. It can feel defeating BUT I know that these feelings will go away. It may take more time than I like, but there is going to be relief.

Therapy really is helpful and I'm on medication (that's not working so great right now) but I have learned that I need to reach out for help and be honest about my anxiety. I try to do things to distract my myself and keep my mind preoccupied. Sometimes during heightened anxiety I think we forget to breathe too. I also turn on some relaxation/meditation music (do a simple youtube search for some good ones).

We have to remember that these feelings will pass and will feel ok again. Anxiety really tries to control your mind but you can't let it. This is a reminder I tell myself, at least. I am hopeful that sharing a bit of my story may offer some reassurance. You are not alone in these feelings and just remember there will be relief!
Posted 10/19/2014 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
I am grateful to everyone on this forum as it does somewhat help to know others have been through the same things. I can normally get through ok but this started at about 8am and it is now half nine at night here in the UK and I'm just struggling to shrug it off.
I can just about ignore it and then my chest or arm or neck will hurt or be uncomfortable and it all starts again.
Its just been a rapid cycle of attacks without any let up and it really does make you wonder if today is THE day!
I just feel tormented by my own body.I don't know if getting the hopeful all clear from the doc will help but he hasn't done any tests to do with my heart so as that is my main issue I'm hoping it will ease my anxiaty. But I know I will make an appointment tomorrow and he will just take my bp and heart rate and then I'll have to wait almost a week for any other tests ie an egg or something! I don't really know how they diagnose heart trouble.
I guess what makes it worse is the fact my grandfather died from heart attack and my mum had 3 even before she knew there was any trouble and then went on to have lots of surgery and even more heart attacks followed by a stroke and another heart attack which killed her. Its the fact you can have a heart attack that you don't even really know about that frightens me.
All my symptoms are the same as a heart attack and I guess Im just scared to death about it all.
Posted 10/20/2014 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
A.B.

Go an see your doctor for reassurance as soon as you can. Tell him/her about your family history, and your concerns. Ask for an honest assessment on your own cardio health based on your lifestyle and any risk factors. Genetics do play a part of course...but not as much as lifestyle choices. So if you do not have risk factors such as obesity, smoking, alcohol/drug abuse...you should hear from your doctor that you can rest assured of your heart health.:)

In the meantime, since you are having a hard time with physical symptoms...check out this link.

Health Anxiety- The Super Scanner

http://www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf

 

Keep posting...we are cheering you on in your journey to feeling better!

S.C.

Posted 10/20/2014 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
I agree. Please go see a doctor so they can refer you to someone you can talk to. You may need to try a different medication to help you feel better. Having severe anxiety can really take a toll on your body. I lost 7lbs in one week because I couldn't eat anything. I felt like crap. I understand how you feel.

Good luck!
Posted 10/20/2014 2:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hey AB!

When I read your subject title: "No way out" I thought maybe you had shut yourself in the toilet again...this time with "no way out." :) That would have been a BAD situation for sure! Glad you're not stuck in there. But I am REALLY SORRY to hear that you had such a tough day.... :(

Have you made it to the doc yet? How are you feeling today? Best wishes!
Posted 10/20/2014 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
Update:
Been to doc's and had an ecg and everything is ok with my heart so onwards and upward.
Thanx again for the support everyone. In one way I'm so happy to get the all clear but in another kinda sad as heart problems can be treated more effectively, don't get me wrong though. .I don't want any heart trouble.
On t the waiting list to see a cbt therapist and just awaiting results of a full blood work up but again I know it's going to be clear. I feel like such a fool but when your in the death throws of an anxiety attack you can fool yourself into anything.
Ok so this is a funny thing but I'm sure it wasn't at the time, I was trawling you tube late last night and came across a guy who at one point woke up one morning and couldn't walk 😕...he had somehow convinced himself he couldn't use his legs and behold. ..he couldn't walk for 3 week's.
It just goes to show we can do almost anything to ourselves if we try hard enough.
I will beat the ass off this illness so help me!!! Thanks again guys, you are all awsomeness personified 👍
Posted 10/20/2014 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
AB,

Glad to hear your heart is healthy!! :) Don't let that good news get dulled with anxiety worries however...anxiety is treatable and there is hope!!

Great job on getting yourself started in the therapy treatment process!! You will benefit greatly from this.:)

It will be worth the wait!!

Until then, you can get started on some great self-help techniques in our Resources.:)

Keep posting!

S.C.
Posted 10/20/2014 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
Anxiousbloke

Once you have committed yourself to focus 100% on treating your anxiety then half the battle is already won!

Take the plunge and come aboard the anxiety train, we're taking a journey to a place called 'Healing' - choo choo!

(Lol, that never gets old)!

Cornell
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