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Posted 11/7/2014 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
And I've had a good week so far. But I heard earlier this morning from my 14 year old niece that a friend from school died last night from a heart attack. At 14!!
Now my left arm hurts, my back hurts & my breathing feels smothered...

It's insane that the brain can make you feel physical symptoms like this.

I sit for too long & worry that I'm getting blood clots in my legs because I have occasional pains in my thighs without exercise.

I need strength. I need reassurance...
Posted 11/7/2014 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Panicgirly, I once asked a dr about blood clots and the question he asked was first my age and being a heavy smoker or not. He said if one gets up and walks around a bit even though sits long time, it will be ok he said.
Hope you feel better soon
Posted 11/7/2014 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
Try to remember that a 14 year old having a heart attack definitely implies some sort of underlying heart condition that may have been undetected.

As for blood clots, walk around when you get a chance, but if you can't, spend a little time in your seat flexing and pointing your feet!
Posted 11/7/2014 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks R & P.

I keep trying to focus on my breathing and remind myself my arm could be sore from sleeping positions last night, legs from the cold weather, etc...

My husband drives a city bus & sits all day & doesn't worry about clots. He thinks I'm crazy to worry about such things.

I'm going to leave the office for a bit of fresh air & grab something to eat. Hopefully it clears my mind.

And I was on a roll all week, just last night thinking, I've had a great week without any pains or aches that cause me to worry and now Bam! they're back :(
Posted 11/7/2014 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
I understand you very well, I was also feeling sooo good. Now I feel so drained and anxious that I got ovarian cancer just because I have so much gas, lower back/pelvic discomfort and sometimes small distention in my belly.
Even though knowing the risk factors and me having it at age of 38 is lower chance doesn't help much :/
Posted 11/7/2014 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
P.G.

I am sorry you are having a rough day.:(

I have a friend who just yesterday lost his daughter at a very young age. I don't know the full story, just that she came down with a sudden illness.

Along with feelings of grief for him and his family, I have to admit, this shook me up, and I was really having to use my coping skills to not let my anxiety have a field day.

Do your best anxiety management exercises, and repeat postive things regarding your health to help get you through this rough spot.

We are here and we understand!

S.C.
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