Anxiety and Gerd

lightbeauty

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Joined : Nov 2013

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Posted 11/12/2013 9:04 AM (GMT 0)

For over 2 years I have been suffering from anxiety and Gerd.. I am 20 years old and it has officially taking over my life. I have panic attacks almost everyday. I then been to the hospital like 5 times in the last week. Every time my heart start hurting I think its a heart attack.. All the test came back normal but in my mind I still panic thinking something wrong. Can someone talk to me please?

Carlos E.

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Joined : Nov 2013

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Posted 11/12/2013 1:28 PM (GMT 0)

Hi lightbeauty,

....I can't remember the quantity of times that I've finished on the ER or ambulances thinking that I have a heart attack. I also told myself that if something wrong was there on my heart, probably I will be dead after more than 2 years...no?

What I do now?...I just accepted that my heart is fine (more than 10 doctors told me that), also I am treating my GERD, changing my eating habits and also taking some Gaviscon or antiacids.

about my panic attacks, they still are there, but I am now starting with Cipralex for my anxiety and depression.

All the best,

Carlos

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 11/12/2013 7:48 PM (GMT 0)

Hi LB and welcome!

It is not unusual to have a developing fear of one's health when experiencing another chronic disorder such as GERD.

Also, it is hard to say which came first...the anxiety or stomach issues, since they feed off of eachother.

What have you tried thus far for anxiety management? We have many great ideas in our Resources here! (main page, 1st post) There are also things that you and your doctor could discuss as possibilities if you have not done so already. Medication and/or therapy have helped many people with similar problems.

Keep posting with us as well. Just knowing that you have the support of others who understand is realy healing.;)

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

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