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Posted 6/21/2015 8:31 AM (GMT 0)
New to this. Never reached for help on internet.
Hello eveyone.
Iv been under a lot of stress of late. I have twin boys 8 months old. One is a cardiac patient with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. 2 major open hearts and 3 minors. Other twin has started having seizures. My wife just went trew gual bladder surgery. I have 6 yr old who I got back from my ex with two breaks in one leg and bruising from head to toe. Having court to deal with on that. Iv handled everything so far but for last week iv been felling very strange.
Symptoms
Numbness kinda all overbody. Hard time sleeping. Weight on chest. Closing feeling of throat. Cant seem to get comfortable. Itching all over. Shortness of breath
These are the symptoms that I feel most of the time.
Any ideas on how to help controll these symptoms
Thank u
Posted 6/21/2015 10:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Ravion.

Welcome to the forum you will get good support here.

Wow sorry to hear of all the things you have had to deal with you have had a lot going on.

Anxiety can cause all sorts of symptoms including the ones you mentioned and any stress on top of that could make these symptoms worse. Remember I am not a doctor so would recommend you make an appointment with yours and tell them how you are feeling at the moment and see what they recommend.

The good news is that lots can be done to help with anxiety/stress such as taking medication or doing some talking therapy such as CBT or Mindfulness Meditation.

In the meantime have a look at our resources thread for some useful links to self help guides and keep posting here we are here to support you.

Hibee
Posted 6/21/2015 1:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ravion, welcome to Healing Well

You are really going through so much and I'm sorry to hear :/

Your symptoms sound definitely anxiety related, since you are under so much pressure.
As Hibee mentioned, anxiety can cause any type of weird symptom and ongoing stress can make them worse.

It's good that you now decided to get some support about it. And I am pretty sure everything's going to be fine about your twins, they are being treated and are under control.
I hope the same about your 6 yrs old, but since he is in good hands right now, it will be all fine.

about your anxiety, please talk to a professional and get some treatment. It's really possible to overcome anxiety and learn how to cope with it.

Sending healing and good luck.
Please keep us updated!!
Posted 6/21/2015 1:38 PM (GMT 0)
Thank u for the info and help. Ill see a doctor sometime this week. And we will see from thier. Have a good day and have fun.
Posted 6/21/2015 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ravion and welcome.
I am so sorry to hear of the challenges that your family has faced recently. We will certainly keep all of you in thought and prayer!
I'm glad to hear that you will be talking to your doctor soon, so that you can make a plan of action for managing your anxiety and symptoms. Know that it is not unusual to be feeling the way you are...especially considering all that you are going through...and there is hope for feeling better!
Until your appointment comes up, here is the link to our Resources, filled with self-help material. Try some of the Stress Relieving Exercise suggestions, or the meditation videos. Practicing these regularly should reduce your overall anxiety levels, and relieve the physical symptoms.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Keep posting with us if you find it helpful. We care, understand and support is key!

(Happy Father's Day!!)

Talk soon,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 6/21/2015 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome ravion, and Happy Father's day!! I'm happy you found us but sorry you are going thru these symptoms.

Wow, do you have a lot on your plate, anyone would be stressed and having anxiety in your shoes. I do agree with Hibee though and it is best to see your doctor to rule out anything physical first, then if it comes back to it's anxiety there is a lot you can do.

Check out the resource link that SC gave you, there is a lot of helpful self help links there. Let us know how it goes at the doctors this week. I hope you stick around and let us get to know you a bit better, this is an awesome community that cares and understands about living with anxiety. :)
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