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Posted 4/10/2017 4:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hello I am New here, my Name is Aaron. I am 22, I have had anxiety since about 2012 after I had an encounter with an *illegal substance*. Ever since then I have had Anxiety and Panic attacks, mainly directly related to thinking everything is wrong with my Body. I focus on my Heart Beat about 75% of the time, and when I get palpitations it drives my mind into a panic attack. They get pretty scary.

I usually get my panic the worst the day after a night of heavy drinking.

I know nothing is wrong with me. But every little thing that happens to my body freaks me out pretty severely and puts me into fight or flight mode....

I would really appreciate any kind of help or advice on how I can cure or slow down my anxiety. Thank you all a ton in advance!!

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 4/9/2017 11:00:04 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/10/2017 5:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome!

I am glad you've found us, though sorry to hear of the current circumstances you are dealing with in terms of health anxiety. It is not unusual to have an experience with substance abuse spark an anxiety episode...so know that you are not alone with this.

What have you tried thus far in terms of treatment? Medication and/or therapy/self help are the usual options that people have success with.

If you've not sought any of these methods yet, I do recommend you talk to your doctor and discuss the appropriate plan for yourself.

For now, here is the link to our Resources. You'll find great coping skill suggestions, including Health Anxiety and help for PVC/palps links that will help you find relief if you practice the suggested exercises daily.

We understand, care and support is key, so keep posting if you find it helpful. smile

Scaredy Cat
Posted 4/10/2017 5:16 AM (GMT 0)
A follow up thought...

...not meant to judge, but just help.

Drinking above moderation will trigger/exacerbate anxiety and heart palpitations, so curbing the imbibing will help reduce your symptoms the day after. smile

S.C.
Posted 4/10/2017 5:50 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you very Much for the welcoming and advice!
But my anxiety episode lasts almost all day and night long and it's hard to even get to Sleep.
But I have not taken medication for it or have seemed therapy as money is scarce at the moment..
Posted 4/10/2017 7:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum but sorry to hear you are dealing with anxiety.

The good news is lots can be done to help so your first port of call should be with your doctor who will have a number of options they can recommend for you.

With regards to the drinking it would be best to cut back because as SC mentioned this could be making your anxiety worse.

Have a look at our resources for some good links to self help sites on the web especially the health anxiety ones and keep posting here so we can help support you as we know what you are going through.

Hibee
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