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Posted 8/3/2016 11:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, I am a new member. I don't know what's wrong with me.. I call it anxiety and this is how it starts. First I'll start to feel light headed, the next thing that comes is feeling like I'm high or drunk then I completely focus on my heart and I get freaked out because I can't feel it or hear it. I start having very shallow breaths and I know it sounds ridiculous but I feel like I'm going to die or stop breathing. I hate feeling this way and I don't know how to deal with it. Do other people get these feelings too? I am 19 and I know it's not likely that I'll get a heart attack or stroke but that is what it feels like and it scares me to the point where I cry until all the symptoms go away (2-3 hours) I have even gone to the hospital for this but they don't believe me. I feel like I'm going crazy. Any suggestions of what helps?
Posted 8/3/2016 12:14 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome
Sorry to hear your suffering with this.
Your symptoms could deff be anxiety. Have the doctors at the hospital gave u any tests? Or a family doctor? This could help ease your mind some and also help to find some options for relief from anxiety.
The top post on this forum had some great resources you can check out as well.
Posted 8/3/2016 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jenkat,

Welcome to the community! But I'm sorry that anxiety brought you here.

I second Sarakt that seeing a doctor and describing your symptoms may help. They'll ask the usual invasive questions (are you pregnant, do you do drugs, etc.) and maybe do an EKG to check the function of your heart to rule that out (so wear a cute bra!)

When I have a panic attack, I freeze and feel like I'm dying. My heart goes crazy, I can't hear or see anything. My body and brain just shut down and it feels awful and terrifying. So the symptoms you are describing could indeed be anxiety.

Is there anything going on in your life right now? Has it happened before and does it maybe coincide with a particular part of your menstrual cycle or any triggers? If you go to a university, most universities have free counseling services that you can make use of. I suggest starting there before beginning any course of medication or jumping to conclusions. You can do this!
Posted 8/3/2016 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi JK and welcome!

What you described sounds just like what I went through when I was having panic attacks. It is scary, confusing ...and feels so isolating. :(

Since you have been to the ER, they have likely ruled out any physical issue....so now is the time to pursue help for the anxiety/panic.

Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your experiences, and together, you can come up with a plan of action! Treatment options usually include medication and/or therapy.

For now, you can get started on some self help that is very effective if practiced daily. At the top of the main forum page here, you'll find our Resources. Start with the 'Stress Relieving Exercises' and 'Meditation' links. It will help.:)

There is help and hope! Make that appointment, start the self help...and keep talking with us. We understand, care and support is key!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 8/4/2016 5:36 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds alot like panic to me. You arent alone! Well, this fear is kinda irritating and freakish but it's okay! You're okay!

Just to share, I has coffee this morning and now I am feeling the effects of it!
Posted 8/4/2016 7:02 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everybody & thank you for giving me advice. I have had this ever since I can remember but it wasn't as bad when I was younger. Nothing traumatic has happened to me recently and I have actually gone to therapy but the people there didn't help much, they actually made me feel like I was insane or something because they didn't seem to understand why I was feeling this way. I am glad to hear that some of you have had these experiences as well (I'm very sorry for those of you who ho through this too) I think my next step will be to go to the doctor and have them thouroughly check to see if I'm in good health because maybe that's the problem? I don't really want to take meds for this because I don't want to change myself or feel high all the time but maybe there's something out there that will work for me. Also thanks for the resources that are here on this website, I think I'll try some out!
Posted 8/4/2016 7:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum as you can see you will get good support here.

It does sound like you are dealing with anxiety which can cause all sorts of symptoms both physical and mental so do speak with your doctor and have a look at our resources.

I can recommend Mindfulness Meditation it really does work wonders on anxiety so look into it and see if it helps. Keep posting with us so we can help support you.

Hibee
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