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Posted 9/25/2020 4:28 AM (GMT 0)
As some of you may know, I post here from time to time. Mostly about my panic attacks and crippling fear of a heart problem. I had an ekg and bloodwork done last week, everything was normal. Today I had my appointment with a cardiologist abd they did an echocardiogram (ultrasound) of my heart, and placed a 24 hour heart holter on me. I’ve had some peace of mind all day since I’ve had it on..... but the anxiety is setting in. I’m afraid after I turn it in I’ll get a call with bad news about my tests. I’m getting anxious. Becoming hyper vigilant. I haven’t checked my blood pressure all day , but I’m very tempted to check it. I don’t want to hype myself up and throw myself into a panic attack. 😟
Posted 9/25/2020 11:53 AM (GMT 0)
I hear your fear. You need to try to take deep breaths and do more positive self-talk. We will believe what we tell ourselves, and it sounds likes you are caught in a fearful, negative spiral. Don't believe what your "monkey brain" (fast, erratic thinking) is telling you - it's not real. Try to break this by distracting yourself by doing something you enjoy - and force yourself to say positive, optimistic statements. I know this seems difficult, but you have to keep at it - and the more you work at it, you can eventually re-train yourself to focus your thoughts to jump to the positive more quickly. Best of luck, We are still here for you.
Posted 9/25/2020 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. I trained my brain once after many years of anxiety, and I was free. It was a miracle I believe. I am practicing my self affirmations again, journaling , and re routing the my thought process. I just dropped my holter monitor off. I’m not going to worry until there is something to worry about. If there is something to worry about. (Is what I keep telling myself).
Today is going to be a great day.
Posted 9/25/2020 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
Good for you! You should be proud of yourself for getting back to re-routing your thought process! Be sure to TELL yourself OFTEN how good a job you're doing!!
Posted 9/25/2020 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much topo!
My mind is so clear today. Body relaxed. I can focus. I feel like I can breathe. I’m just ready to get my life back. And this pandemic to disappear
Posted 9/26/2020 6:04 AM (GMT 0)
other tips are cold ice in hands, when the anxiety turns into panic, run the shower on cold on ya head,
really helps. Yes distraction the best, as stated with ya mind, i have another term, stinking thinking. Usually when we are quiet.

A mantra may help too. Heart is fine, i am fine. HT
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