HELP!

Sounds to me like you are having panic attacks, they are all very common symptoms of it that you have listed. If you've gone to the doctor for a full work up and physical, and they told you that that is what is happening, then that's what is happening.

If not, then I'd suggest making an appointment with your doctor just to be sure it's nothing else. I'm not trying to scare you by any means, but anxiety and panic attacks can mimic so many different things. The safest way to be sure is to check in with your doctor and have some tests run.

Like I said before though, if you HAVE gone to the doctor, and this is what they told you is the problem, then I wouldn't worry about it. You just need to develop some coping skills to calm yourself during one of these attacks, and if that doesn't work, there's always medication you can add.

There's a wealth of information at the top of this page with some very helpful links for dealing with anxiety and panic attacks.

Hope this helps,
Fox

Well there ya have it then!

You know what the problem is, and now it's time to work on fixing it. Did they give you any medication for it, or have you chosen to go med free? If med free, then like I said, the links will help you tremendously, but I would also suggest some therapy to go along with it to see if it helps you get to the root of your anxiety issues. Just remember this one thing though, if you feel that you can't get a grip on it with therapy and self help, there is no shame in taking medication also if you think that's what you need.

Good luck my friend, and keep posting with us. You won't believe how much it helps just to talk to people with the same "problem". It's almost like a therapy in itself.

Hugs, Fox

Jess theres another way of looking at this, if it was a real health issue by now new grass would be growing on your grave,
"It's really symptoms caused by Panic/anxiety it's tough in the
beginning but you need to take a med if prescribed and go about
you normal day". Peace

Larry ***

I am shocked when i read that someone is in the throes of a full blown panic attack 7/24. I cannot stand it if I feel like an attack is happening. I know all the self-help things to do and I start doing them. The breathing, I go walking holding ice packs in my hands, or just have large ice cubes. Anything I can do to redirect my thoughts. I stick my head under cold water in kitchen sink. If I do have a full blown panic attack I will ride my hoveround to my nearest neighbor and they help me just talking to me. I live in the country. I am so thankfull for their help. I would reach out to a total stranger to help me.

Why dont you want to take medicine? Please friend, help yourself. It does not mean you are weak. I have things that are triggers for me, so I do all I can to avoid them. Help yourself. Please, help yourself.....regards Cathy

I can relate to your symptoms, especially the breathing. I have had similar problems for weeks now. I have no idea what is causing it either. I was told it was anxiety as well, but i'm not really sure because they wouldn't let me get tests for it, only said it was anxiety. I think it is better to get tests for it to make sure if you can, but if everything is fine then it is likely just anxiety, especially if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.