Anxiety every night very scared and worried!!

I am a 27 year old female and I am very anxious every night.  I have rapid heart beat, and chest pains, and there is like this pounding in my chest and also the numbess and tingling down my left arm.  I have been to the ER probably about 5 or 6 times in the last few months with this problem.  I know its just anxiety because there have been numerous tests ran and EKG's but I just get so scared and there is this fear in the bottom of my stomach that I get every night while I'm having these symptoms.  I'm just so scared that I'm going to have a heart attack.  The doctors have told me that there is nothing wrong with me and that its just anxiety, but I just can't seem to believe that.  Anytime I see or hear anything about having a heart attack like on tv or on the computer I just get so scared and I start having all the symptoms like i am having a heart attack.  I recently started having the feeling like i'm short of breath just walking down the hallway in my home, but i know its only because i had saw something on tv about that is a symptom of a heart problem.  I just don't know what to do, i feel like anxiety is taking over my life.  I haven't been happy in quite a while and I don't know how to be happy again.  I just hate this anxiety and I wish it would just leave me alone.  Does anyone else have any of these problems?

Hello and welcome!

I am glad that you have found us here at HW, as your story certainly sounds familiar, and I am sure that you will feel at home in this place among people who understand what you are going through.

Many of us here suffer anxiety with symptoms similar to yours. It is hard not to get scared when your body and mind are seemingly going haywire from anxiety!

I am glad that everything has checked out medically for you...now you can focus on treating the anxiety. There are several options, but I always recommend consulting with your doctor first.

He/she will be able to assess your situation, and help you make a treatment plan that will suit you. Medication, therapy, or both in combination, are all options to discuss.

We also have a great Resource Guide here (main page, 3rd post), if you are interested in exploring some self-help options. There are links to sites that teach breathing and relaxation exercises that are really effective in lowering anxiety and reducing panic symptoms, when practiced daily.

Keep talking with us as well. It is very theraputic to talk with those who know what you are going through. We are here to listen and support.:)

Post anytime with questions, sharing, or when you're in need of some support!

Scaredy Cat