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Posted 12/11/2014 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
Goodmorning..
I have had very bad anxiety all night and it's still here this am.
Today's my birthday instead of feeling happy I'm scared and
Worried that I'm going to have a heart attack... Went to the Dr
Two weeks ago ekg was fine. But I never felt this way before.
Wish I could make it go away
Posted 12/11/2014 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ms.Jessy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you'll be feeling better soon. Hope you manage to enjoy your b.day. Take care.
Posted 12/11/2014 2:22 PM (GMT 0)
Happy birthday! Sorry anxiety has ruined your morning. Hopefully you will feel better soon:)
Posted 12/11/2014 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
you are okay. do some deep breathing,in and out slow deep breaths in, hold then out. do a few of these and say, this will pass. try deviating your mind,de-focusing. try going for a walk,or do something that you enjoy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. don't let it spoil your day. you can learn some coping skills. check hw's resource thread. it's good.
Posted 12/11/2014 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry but I can relate. I get anxiety on my bday too. Have for years & don't know why.

You'll get through this day & you are going to be ok.

Go do something nice for yourself. Grab a trusted friend or loved one or by yourself, & go get a coffee (decaf lol) or a treat you don't normally eat.

Maybe gift yourself by going to the library and check out a book you've been wanting to read. Or a People magazine at the grocery & a candy bar (that's my guilty pleasure anyway :-) )

I just started reading "Hope and Help for your Nerves" by Dr Claire Weeks. It's an easy read so far & speaks just to us!

Sending you much peace today. You're going to be ok.

Hugs!🎉❤️🍰

Lisa
Posted 12/11/2014 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
First off...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Second...as the others said, you are going to be fine.  Sometimes even postive anticipation or excitement can trigger anxious feelings in our systems since they can become sensitive to any stimulus.

Conversely...if you are stuggling with feeling down already...a birthday, like a holiday, can prove challenging.

Either way...the result is increased anxiety for us.  Knowing that this is pretty normal, should help you to accept it and move past it.

Use your coping skills today...double up on them!

Any plans for later?  I hope whatever you do, that you end up having a calm and wonderful time.:)

S.C.

Posted 12/11/2014 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
Happy Birthday, Hope your day turns around and you end up having a wonderful day!
Posted 12/11/2014 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
Happy Birthday!!
Posted 12/11/2014 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
Happy Birthday but sorry to hear you your anxiety is bad at the moment I hope you start to feel better soon we are here if you need us.

Hibee
Posted 12/11/2014 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
Happy Birthday, MsJessy!! Things will get better (even though there are times its hard to convince ourselves of that!) :-) But we DO 'get past it all.'
Love to you,
Betts
Posted 12/11/2014 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all so much.

It's been a tuff day... Now it's getting bad again as I'm on my way home.
So scared. Tired and don't know what to do
Posted 12/12/2014 3:53 AM (GMT 0)
MJ,

Do you have plans with family...or can you call a friend to distract yourself?

Sorry to hear you are not feeling better.:(

Your birthday is really when you choose to celebrate it though. If you are just not feeling up to it tonight...then taking might be a good plan...and save the celebration for the weekend when you are feeling better.;)

Hoping you are feeling better soon!

S.C.
Posted 12/12/2014 11:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi MsJessy.
Happy belated birthday!
I'm so sorry that you were having a bad day.
When I have a bad day, I usually turn on the TV, talk to God, or, as Cat mentioned, I call someone.
I Hope you feel better.
Posted 12/14/2014 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
My anxiety is so bad.... Haven't cried.. trying to be strong but
I am scared .... Like how about I think it's anxiety and it's something
Bad like a heart condition or something... All I do is talk to god and pray.
Thank u all again for being my saving grace
Posted 12/15/2014 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
Happy belated bday.

Are you feeling better.
Posted 12/15/2014 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
M.J.

Anxiety can make us feel all sorts of symptoms that seem like they are serious, and prompt us to think they must come from a medical condition...but the fact is, anxiety causes real psyiological responses within our systems.  These were designed to protect us (either by flight or fight) but now simply leave us with uncomfortable and confusing sensations.

Your docotor's visit further reinforces the fact that you are fine, and simply dealing with anxious effects.

Try repeating this mantra when you are having doubts about your health.

"I am okay, this is just anxiety making me feel this way."

This really helped me through some rough times.  It takes some practice, but keep saying it over and over...the words we say to ourselves have power, and can change our anxious thinking over time.;)

You are going to be alright.  Keep posting!

S.C.

Posted 12/15/2014 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
Ms.Jessy..Happy Birthday!!!! I couldn't understand what you're going through more!! It's been about 3 months now that i'm getting awful anxiety all the time and literally think i'm having a heart attack daily/even hourly! Even if I don't get actual chest pains, i'm always getting odd sensations in my chest...and i've been to the ER about 6 times the last 2-3 months...the staff hates me by now i'm sure! I've gotten a stress echo test, bloodwork/cholesterol lipid levels/countless EKG's, MRI, X-rays...the last time I went the ER doctor actually sat in the room with me and talked to me (usually they just try to rush u out once they know it's not a heart attack) he said I have basically *0* risk for heart attack (30 yrs old, don't smoke, tests all came back negative, no diabetes, not really overweight, etc) He said the last option for them to do to ease my mind is a catheter to see if there's any blockages..but it would probably end up hurting me more than helping, because he says he knows I don't need it. It's been hard but everytime I feel a chest pain or uncomfortable feeling I just keep trying to tell myself that the chance of it actually being a heart attack is so slim. Just try to stay as positive as you can...we're all here for u!!!
Posted 12/15/2014 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
Happy belated birthday! I can completely relate to you. I've had all the tests done that say I'm fine, too, but I still worry about a lot when I feel something weird.
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