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Posted 9/1/2020 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hello. I’m 27 years old. History of severe anxiety. It started last night with a migraine. Then this morning I awoke to a headache, I’ve been feeling nauseous, sweating , upset stomach, and very anxious. I’ve had my heart evaluated and I have i t wave inversion. I’m so afraid I’m having a heart attack right now.
Posted 9/1/2020 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
It sounds like you're on three good medicines.

1. The net says Lexapro is for depression and anxiety

2. Buspar is for anxiety

3. Klonopin net says is for panic disorders

Has that been holding you of late?

When is you next appointment?

I have some chest problems, also. If my chest hurts, I can take an Ativan tranquilizer and it calms it down and makes the pain go away.

If I feel I don't need the Ativan, I can put a heating pad on my chest which expands the blood vessels and brings more oxygen and nutrients to the injured area and often reduces my pain.

The Emergency Room can help you if you need it with either of these two things.
Posted 9/1/2020 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
I have all my medications. I just have a overwhelming phobia that I’m going to die of a heart attack, or cardiac arrest. Especially since I found out I have a t wave inversion. I’m obsessive over it. I take my blood pressure back to back all day. Steady checking my pulse. Im just convinced that’s how I’m going to die. I can’t get it out of my head.
Posted 9/2/2020 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Timtam - it is worth keeping in mind that the "net" has some useful information, but also boatloads of rubbish. Meds can be used for more than one purpose, including off label in some instances. So much better to find a good doc and take her advice, rather than getting medication advice from the internet. That's my view, anyway...
Posted 9/2/2020 2:57 AM (GMT 0)
I’m exausted. But too hyperventilate to sleep 😔😔😔
Posted 9/2/2020 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
How are you feeling today A_F? Has your heart settled? What is wave inversion. I have a murmur.

Have you ever tried breathing exercises when you get anxiety? They calm you down plus slow down your heart rate and breathing. Try in through the nose and out through the mouth with pursed lips. It is called smelling the roses and blowing out the candles. Do it 10 to 20 times and then see if your pulse has slowed down.

In my opinion, worrying about your blood pressure and pulse will only make both of them go up.

If you were to have a heart attack, there wouldn't be a lot you would be capable of to stop it other than calling EMS. So I think prevention is the best cure. Find ways to live your life to lower your risk factor. Stress and worry can be killers. So try to not worry so much. Life is short, live it. Try not to worry about the future and past and live in the present.

I understand that the first thread on the anxiety forum is the resource thread. It might do you good to take a look if you haven't already.

Have a good day A_F...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/3/2020 3:53 AM (GMT 0)
I just want this to stop !!
Posted 9/3/2020 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe you can talk to the dr. who diagnosed you and ask what the probability of these things happening to you. From what I read it could also be nothing.
Wishing you peace
Posted 9/3/2020 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Anxiety-Freak:

Do you have physical pain in your chest?

When I have physical pain in my chest, I can take an Ativan tranquilizer and it will stop the pain.
If it's just slight discomfort, I might try putting a heating pad on my chest, which expands the blood vessels and make it easier for the blood to flow through the heart in the muscles around the heart.

What did you tell the psychiatrist the last time you saw that person? Did they give you enough medication to calm down your anxiety with long term medicine?

Did they give you anything for short-term anxiety such as Xanax or Ativan tranquilizer?

If not, can you talk to the doctor about that at your next appointment?

When is your next appointment?

From what I've read, for hyperventilation, you can try to:

"Purse your lips. Put your lips into same position that you’d use to blow out birthday candles.

"Breathe in slowly through your nose, not your mouth.

"Then, breathe out slowly through the small opening between your lips. Take your time to exhale, and don’t blow the air out with force. Repeat these steps until you feel normal."
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