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Posted 7/31/2017 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hello all,
I'm new here and not quite sure how this all works. But I'm feeling good about having a space to put down all my thoughts and get some helpful feedback. I've been suffering for almost 10 years with health anxiety and panic. After my most recent panic episode on the 15th of July, I've been having daily dizzy spells and feelings of fainting (although I've never actually fainted in my life). My appetite is way down (and I'm already quite thin), and I have this odd numbness/tingling in my mouth. I went to urgent care finally today to have my bp checked. I was worried it was low. Well, I was wrong- it was actually high- 145/95 as opposed to my normal 110/70. They did an ekg and physical exam and all was normal. Which you would assume is good news.
Why don't I feel any relief?? Why did I just have to take Xanax to calm my nerves so I didn't get in the car to go to the ER? This anxiety is taking away from time with my husband and my son. I feel so self-centered and neglectful of my family. I feel like I'm "going crazy." I don't like using that term, but I feel like I'm not in my right mind, like almost an out of body experience.
When my dad died in 2009, he made me promise on his deathbed that I wouldn't let his death ruin my life. As I'm typing this, I'm crying because I feel like it did. I've never been the same since.
Side note: I am currently seeing a psychologist on a weekly basis and I take Zoloft daily and Xanax sporadically.
Posted 7/31/2017 3:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi PATD and welcome!

We are glad you've joined us though sorry to hear of your current challenges. We know how difficult the panic and physical symptoms are to endure!

You mention seeing a psychologist weekly, so I assume you are doing therapy for your anxiety management...

...are you working specifically to learn tools to defuse panic and manage your symptoms? How about working through the trauma/effects of losing your dad?

How long have you been attending sessions? If you feel you are not making the progress you need...perhaps finding another mental health care specialist should be a goal?

How about self help? Are you practicing coping skills daily? If not, please check out our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great material to work with! (or simply pick up new ideas to add to your tool belt!)

Finally, keep posting with us as well if you find it helpful. We do understand, care and support is key!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 7/31/2017 8:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum you will find good support here from others who can relate to what you are going through.

Sorry to hear of your current troubles with health anxiety I know how tough it is to live with as I also have health anxiety. Do have a look at our resources section for some really good links to some self help sites on the web and continue with your phycologist appointments.

If things don't improve you need to go back and see your doctor as you may need an increase in your medication.

Hibee
Posted 7/31/2017 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,welcome to the forum. I know how hard this is, and I'm so sorry about your dad. Just always remember he is always with you and it makes him sad that your going thru this, he wants you happy, and I promise you he is in a good place. Life is so hard especially losing a loved one, I don't handle death very well either, and it hurts me to the core. That inner pain is worst than any pain there is, it takes time to heal and we go thru many phases. hugs.
Posted 7/31/2017 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, and welcome!!! I share your health anxiety in general, though my symptoms seem to migrate. I did go through a season of dizziness and feeling faint. For me, I think something, anything, will initiate the dizziness. And this feeling is probably perfectly normal! But as soon as I have it, my anxiety and brain turn it into something much stronger. It's not fun. But I really think that if there isn't a true cause for the dizziness, that what you are experiencing is something similar. What works for me is to remind myself that brief periods of dizziness happen to everyone! Most just write them off equally fast, and move on. Lingering on the thought, "what caused this", "do I have a brain tumor?", etc...only encourage the feelings to intensify.

Anyway, I'm still suffering in other ways myself, so I'm not necessarily one to advise, but I did want to say welcome, and assure you that you were not alone. Hang in there!
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