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Posted 12/29/2016 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
Why?? Why would it come and go??

Honestly all my symptoms today point to heart issues.

Intermittant chest pains that I'm trying to write off as costochondritis
Intermittant elbow pain for both sides
Jaw pain
Ear pain
Back pain left side

The only symptom I don't have is shortness of breath

Can all of these, happening at different times be my anxiety running wild??
It's madness sad
Posted 12/29/2016 11:20 PM (GMT 0)
PG,

I know how hard it is when anxiety mimics other, more concerning issues...

...however, the facts speak for themselves, .so try to stay focused on these:

*You have had normal cardio test results.

*Anxiety symptoms can be difficult to distinguish from health issues.

*You do have anxiety...so it makes sense that you would not only have some of these symptoms....but that they would scare you...making the anxiety=symptoms=more anxiety cycle.

Use those skills...you will get through this.smile

S.C.
Posted 12/30/2016 8:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Panic
So sorry your going through this.... The fear that all the symptoms create is so overwhelming ... It is very frightening as we know....

Its like i said each time you get on top of one.. something else creeps in.... unfortunatley i have been similar since , i had my operation ..

And i too am struggling with coping skills.... Not that this helps you.

Sending you strength and encouragement xx

You can beat this.
Posted 12/30/2016 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
Oh Gilly, I'm sorry you are suffering as well. Remind yourself that your body is healing itself and that is all that's going on. Are you up and about? Can you take a walk and get fresh air? Try to do this as much as you can this weekend. and be kind to yourself...you did just have surgery! And how brave are you to have gotten through that? And you're on the forum encouraging others while you are suffering.
You're amazing!

Sending you encouragement xx
Posted 12/30/2016 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
Aw thanks panic
I know it will pass but darned health anxiety is so cruel how it plays with your mind... And i know my GP was airing on the side of caution as my anxiety symptoms were mimicking what she potentially thought could have been a stroke !!!so that alone was enough to send me into high alert.
She called an ambulance , wouldnt let me move etc:
Anyway it thankfully was all just stress but all the meds they gave me when you first arrive incase it was a stroke have also messed with my body.
This all happened on my first day back at work ... so of course everyone new and that didnt help my anx.

So of course my girls were involved as they were called by the surgery to pick my car up... and i hadnot wanted to worry them.
Any way at present i am just chilling at home no work till next week .. i had planned to have a walk today but just could not muster up the motivation.. just exhausted from the high anx... so doing mindful meditations and trying to be calm.
Wanting to get mybody back to a normal level and settle the andenaline that has been raging through me from wednesday.. so although i am a big believer in feeling the fear and doing it any way.. I just want to get some quality sleep , get my appetite back , stay hydrated and keep the negative health concerns oit of my head lol. 🙂

Hope your feeling a bit more like it today xx
Posted 12/30/2016 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
How frightening! Of course that would send your anxiety into high gear. I'm so happy to hear that all is okay health wise.
You've got a good plan going Gilly! Very inspiring smile
I hope that you do get to that relaxing place again soon and I truly believe you will.

I'm feeling somewhat better today thanks. I played Lego last night with my daughter and kept telling myself I was ok. Having a bit of IBS but I'll take that over anything else really, although that can still make me anxious. I'm at work presently but only for another hour and half then off until Jan3.
I plan to relax as much as can.

Keep the faith smile
Posted 12/30/2016 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
Gilly,

I am so sorry to hear this!! sad You are stronger than ever now for having come through this!! Well done. Please let us know how we can support you during this time!

P.G.,

Great work on using your tools/skills...may you continue to feel better! Enjoy your time off. smile

S.C.
Posted 12/30/2016 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys 😊
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