Is it just me?

So, my anxiety has come back for a visit and it was NOT invited. I felt it coming about a week and a half ago and did the breathing, increased my walking, etc., but that just isn't helping now. I have tried so hard to pre-occupy my mind but stupid anxiety is like playing peek-a-boo. I work two jobs which keeps me busy, but still find myself thinking about my breathing, feeling chest wall tightness, lightheadness, little pains in my arms, lots of indigestion and heartburn, clinching my jaw, all stuff I've felt before. Why can't I get pass the hypochondria and obsession that something is seriously wrong again? I've been through testing and all was fine, but keep thinking "maybe it was fine then but isn't now?" I'm driving myself crazy! I work Monday-Friday as an administrative assistant and then part time evenings and weekends in retail. I worked yesterday and even being preoccupied and busy still kept thinking about my breathing. I had to bend over to get some more bags and when I stood up was a bit lightheaded for a couple seconds, then fine again. I swear if it wasn't for the pain I know it would cause my family and friends, I wonder how much more I can take. I would never hurt myself, but just wish I could get away from my mind and it's tricks!! Is it just me?

It seems like our minds do very well tricking us when it comes to anxiety and panic. Mine does, at least. I just want one day where I feel calm and carefree. I guess we all can only take it a day at a time.

Hi Jennings,

Not, it's not just you. This is almost a carbon copy of what I go through on a regular basis. Although I haven't found a super-effective way to get rid of the anxiety, I find that it helps to know that I'm not the only one experiencing these thoughts/feelings and that it is part of the anxiety, and not some deeper issue.

Sometimes I keep a record/diary of how I am feeling when the anxiety is really bad, so that when it happens the next time I can look back and see that there is nothing new - and this gives me some level of comfort.

Sometimes I also get new symptoms with the anxiety that I haven't had before, but when I go to a good website or resource that lists the symptoms it helps to put my mind at ease also.

Hope this helps in some small way,

Hannah