Anxiety is Back and im not a happy camper :(

Good Afternoon,

 

I have been part of this site for some time now but haven't been on it in two years.  Well im back :(  My anxiety has creeped up on me.  The problem i am having is i can hear my heart beating fast in my ears.  Its annoying and scarey ibeen having it for 2 years now.  Have gone to dr. numerous times, had ecg,stress test blood work etch. done and everything is fine.  Even my thyroid was checked.  I get tighness in my chest as if im gasping for air, and the beating rapidly is scarying me.  Now i know they have found nothing and my heart rate and blood pressure is always good.  On saturday, i woke up had breakfast, went to take a shower and started blow drying my hair.  I started feeling and hearing my heart beat fast and loud in my year.  I freaked out and called 911.  I was at the hospital for 6 hrs and my heart rate was alittle higher than normal but all test we ok.  ecg, bloodwork and xray.   Friday i have a follow up with a cardiologist because my heart rate was alittle high but could of been because i was anxious.  He will do another stress test.  Im paranoid.  I want this to all STOP :(.  Has anyone expieranced these symptoms?? tighness in the chest even when not panicking and the sound of your heart beating quicklly in your ears???

 

HELP!!

Hi BB and welcome back!

Although I am sorry to hear that it us due to this symptom and fear.:(

It sounds like you are certainly still dealing with anxiety and the symptoms of the tight chest, rapid HR and breathing issues support that...

The ear issue however, could be something worth checking out with an allergist or ENT. Congestion/inflamation can cause this phenomenon of hearing your pulse...

Follow up with your upcoming appointment certainly...but if all checks out well, then concentrate your efforts on furthering your anxiety management. Can you look into therapy (revisiting?) or a new self-help approach? We have some new material in our Resources since you've been around.:)

Here is a great link explaining the anxiety=phsyical symptom=more anxiety cycle.

Health Anxiety- The Super Scanner

http://www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf

I hope you find the answers and help you need soon...keep us posted!

S.C.