Checking to see if my symptoms sound anxiety related

First, I'd like to say hello and that I came across this website while looking for anxiety symptoms.

Here's an example of my problem - (I've always been this way, even as an adolescent - I'm 44 now)

As an example:

While on the web for a couple of hours trying to find info on mapping out travel routes and going over details of various destinations, all of a sudden I'll start having a faster heart rate (seems to be heavier beats, also), then sort of a shortness of breath, and feel I have to go urinate.

I sit for a second and take several deep breaths then get up and walk around a bit to clear my head, and go urinate - It's like this every time it happens

I can sit back down to continue the task but, in the next hour or so, it happens the exact same way.

That's just one example, but I've noticed it happens even when I'm just trying to figure out something simple - and there is no outside pressure to do it (ie - no time restraints/deadlines, no one waiting/relying on me)

Maybe it's self induced by me wanting to hurry up and finish a task, or nervousness, or maybe it's me trying to do something faster than my mental capacity allows... I don't know. I do know my body feels like it just wants to shut down - and several times I've just stopped and jumped on the sofa or bed and fell asleep like a baby.

Anyone have any thoughts.

Thanks in advance.

Post Edited (NHoward) : 1/22/2015 9:41:38 PM (GMT-7)

Hi

First of all a big welcome to the forum I am glad you have found us you will get good support here.

It does sound like you are getting anxiety as that can cause the symptoms you mentioned in your post but remember I am not a doctor so would suggest that you make an appointment to go and see yours and have a chat with them about how you are feeling.

The good news with anxiety is a lot can be done to help such as taking medication and doing some type of talking therapy such as CBT or Mindfulness which both really help you to understand your anxiety and teach you how to manage it better.

In the meantime check out our resources thread which you will find on the main page first post for some useful links to self help guides and keep posting here we are here to support you.

Hibee