Help plz

Hi Abby and welcome! (glad to see you have made your own thread, well done!)
I am sorry you are dealing with these physical symptoms and worries regarding them. I know how this feels, and it is no fun.
I am glad to hear that you have consulted your doctor regarding the issue, and it seems that after a physical exam, you were diagnosed as having an anxiety disorder?
Is this what the medication you were prescribed was for...anxiety management? When and why did you discontinue if you don't mind answering?
Have you ever tried any methods of anxiety management? Therapy or self help?
There are coping skills which could help you lower your overall stress levels, and therefore the physical symptoms.
You may also want to ask your doctor about revisiting the idea of taking an Rx. Either an A/D, anti anxiety for acute episodes or possibly a beta blocker, which can stabilize heart racing or pounding issues.
For now check out our Resources in the link below. You will find many stress relieving exercises that you will surely find beneficial...

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

...and if you find you need further help, please consider looking into the therapy option to help you meet your goals of feeling your best.
Continue to post with us as well if you find it helpful. We understand and are here for support anytime.
Scaredy Cat

Yes the medication was for my anixety but they had to stop them cuz they were making me go far worse. I just get worried about the heart beat and sometimes like now it is hard to breath and it seems like someone is holding my breath. I tell the doctor but they do say it because of anixety. But I Dono I feel like there is something wrong with my heart. Do u think it can be something else and not anixety to afraid to look up on the Internet

I Hav been referred to cbr and yes everyone has said to me but it's my mind lol.

Hi and welcome. Sorry to hear you are having this struggle. I can totally relate. I remember the feeling as if the Dr. must have missed something-that there is really something wrong with me. But in reality, there is not., It is anxiety. Who knew how crippling anxiety could get? I don't think others realize how crippling it really is. To constantly feel as if you were dying is an awful feeling.

I swear by the resource page on this website., I constantly use the coping skills, especially some of the mindfulness meditations.

I tell myself that my brain is getting the wrong message...there is nothing to be fearful of--it is a wrong signal I am for some reason getting and need to change my thoughts. I also remind myself that while anxiety makes us feel like we are dying--it does not kill anyone. It is merely a horrible feeling and that's it.

I imagine literally changing the channel-turning a knob--visual imagery-changing the gear or channel I am on.
It does help me. Many days I am not able to leave the house unless I go through this,, my anxiety has kept me locked indoors too many days. I am so tiered of it-but nevertheless....life goes on and so must I.

Don't under estimate the coping skills posted here--they really are game changers!!!

As for me, I do take several medications that help a bit with the anxiety. Nothing has taken it away, but at least it allows me to get through the coping skills and go about my business. Without the meds I don't think I could.

Therapy is also very helpful through all of this. To be able to talk out your fears is most helpful.

I hope you get to feel better real soon.
Linda

Thank u for all ur help I have read thro the links u have sent me and it is very helpful. When ever I think or I start getting feeling of an attack coming on I always start reading the link and clam myself down. I still do have the what if I have an heart attack by eating but fingers cross it will go away some day lol. I have tried the breathing exercises I Dono if any of u feel this but I get more dizzy and feel like I will pass out. Will it happen till I get use to the excersice.
Family will always b here for us but I think the only people can help u is itself and people who have been through all of this. What do u think. I am glad I have found this site because ever since I have started a topic on this site I have realised that I am not alone and I do have others to help me and make me understand the true anxiety symptom. Thank u whoever started this site

Hi Abby

Pleased to hear you are starting CBT I think you will find this very useful keep us posted with your progress.

Hibee

Yep Baby Steps, One day at a time........ You are heading in the right directions, kudo's to you for taking your recovery serious and taking the right steps forward. :)

Let us know when you get an appt, and remember we are here so post anytime and we will keep on walking this journey with you.

Hi Abby, So glad you are feeling better,come back anytime you need to talk.