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Posted 9/1/2014 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
I came back from the ER again yesterday just to be told it's anxiety the pain is constant and the fear is never ending. I feel like I have cancer or diabetes but all my blood work and my x ray and ekg or normal.

But I know something is wrong with me I start work again in a few days and I am so frustrated!

what do I do?! mad
Posted 9/1/2014 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
I feel exactly the same, except I am convinced I have an issue with my heart. I have had several ECG's, blood work and a chest xray. I am always told it is anxiety but cannot accept this. It is a horrible feeling and I really wish I could make myself believe that I am ok.

I think I am going to give CBT another try. I have tried it before with little success but I am willing to try anything right now
Posted 9/1/2014 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi IDD and welcome.

I am sorry to hear of your struggles.:(

How long have you been dealing with your anxiety and symptoms? Have you sought treatment or tried self help in any form?

It might help us if you can tell us a little more of your story, so that we can better know how to advise you.

Know that we understand and care...and that you have found a great place of support.

Let us know a bit more history...and we'll talk soon.:)

S.C.
Posted 9/1/2014 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Denny! Sorry for your struggles! You've come to the right place. We might not always have all answers but we definitely know what you're going through! Right now just STOP and take a big deep healing breath and allow yourself to relax every muscle in your body. Stop the brain from swirling back to those negative thoughts. Give yourself just a few minutes of vacation from your anxieties!!! Moving forward, I would schedule an appointment with your regular GP and discuss what you are feeling. Therapy or medicine maybe an option. Or maybe additional testing to put your mind at ease. Take care and feel better!
Posted 9/2/2014 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
The last time I left the ER, which was like 3 or 4 weeks ago, I had the same thing told to me: Anxiety...again, no changes and nothing wrong with me. 3rd time they've told me this, but I have yet to get it through my head. I also have a belief that it could be cancer, and like someone else said above, I also have a belief that it could be a heart condition.

Considering that I have done all that I can do with a million doctor visits, I'm taking a hands-off approach nowadays. I am attempting to subdue the symptoms with relaxation techniques and keeping especially hydrated (lots and lots of water!) And then ignore the symptoms when the appear, and they appear daily!

But ya, anyway, like they said above, if you can share more of your story and background we might be able to speak a little more wisdom to ya! Best wishes!!
Posted 9/2/2014 8:40 AM (GMT 0)
At some point we really do need to trust our doctors.

Worrying about catastrophic potentialities will not make them go away. So even when we get the all clear from our medical doctors,....the more we dwell on thinking they're wrong or missed something,.....well, it accomplishes nothing.

It doesn't make them wrong or us right. It just drives our symptoms into overdrive.

Learning to redirect those fears into acceptance that things truly are *just* anxiety and utilizing our coping and managing skills will bring about far greater relief than dwelling on what we're imagine the mistakes our multiple doctors have made.

Focusing on what we can change is the only way out of the cycle! :)











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