Can someone please help me?

Hi Fiddy and welcome!

I am sorry that it sounds as if your anxiety has recently increased. It is not always clear why this happens. Some people just go on to develop panic disorder while others may not...either way, the reason is probably secondary to focusing on the treament right now.

It is good that you have been given a clean bill of health from your doctor and medical tests. Now you can start to work on anxiety management with your next appointment.

Even though it may feel like there is something physically wrong, you will probably find that it is most likely anxiety caused. The symptoms for an anxiety attack and a heart attack are disturbingly similar...but you did the right thing and got checked out by your doctor, so you can feel good about that.:)

You and your doctor may want to discuss therapy and or medication next for your recovery plan. Until then, we have some great self-help ideas in our Resource Guide. (main page, 1st post) Doing the breathing and relxation exercises everyday can make a huge difference!

Keep posting with us as well. We understand, care and are here to listen and support.:)

Scardey Cat

So sorry you're feeling this way. i know exactly how you feel. One thing that has helped me is prayer but I don't know what your belief is. Also another helpful advise I can offer is buying Yogi teas, the St. Johns Worth Blues Away tea helps a whole lot. They have a lot of different ones. The sleepy time from Yogi Teas is also great. I am currently taking Zoloft and while it has helped I still sometimes feel pretty anxious. My Dr. just increased my prescription from 100mg to 125mg. I'm praying that I start feeling well soon. Please let me know if my advise helps you.