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Posted 1/14/2016 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I have been reading the posts and the way we feels is so similar. It does not stop the pain but it makes me feel better that it is associated with anxiety and I am not actually dying...

My upper back hurts and it send shooting pains to my jaw and left arm. The thing is I went to the doctor about this many times and I had done 4 EKGs. The doctor actually seated with me and compared them and showed me they were normal...
I also have stomach issues and a few more things.

I guess I just wanted to write because today is one of those days when anxiety is HIGH and I start feeling lightheaded and with the weird pains.

I am not taking medication right now. i have Clonazepam for when it gets really bad...I will see my psychiatrist in February and will see how it goes... what a day!
Posted 1/14/2016 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi AK and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your anxiety and symptoms. This is indeed difficult to deal with.

...however I am so glad you have found us. ..and are finding comfort and understanding here.:) .That is what this community is all about!

Great job on working with your doctor, and getting your upcoming psych appointment. You will.make progress with continued effort, and meet your recovery goals in time.

I saw in another post, you mentioned checking out our Resources. Definitely do this...as we have self help material for health anxiety, meditations for relief of physical symptoms. ..and more! :)

Keep posting with us for support!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/14/2016 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
I get all the same symptoms, had a couple EKGs done, everything was normal.

Anxiety Disorders are the absolute worst.
Posted 1/15/2016 5:19 AM (GMT 0)
Your med seems to be a good one.Anxiety does strange things to us.keep posting.
Posted 1/15/2016 12:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum.

Anxiety can cause all sorts of symptoms and magnify others.

I have a chronic pain condition and when I am feeling anxious my pain is 100 x worse.

Hibee
Posted 1/15/2016 12:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum.

Anxiety can cause all sorts of symptoms and magnify others.

I have a chronic pain condition and when I am feeling anxious my pain is 100 x worse.

Hibee
Posted 1/15/2016 12:39 PM (GMT 0)
Anxiety helpline
There are several procedures and techniques used to put an end to the symptoms of panic attack. It is imperative that you study and get to understand the exact causes of a panic attack.

The following are needed to prevent the symptoms of panic attack from taking over you:
Getting to understand your body better
Getting to know those things that can lower the stress level of your body.
It is very important to carefully examine yourself as no one understands your mind and body as much as you do. see more : my site for a better life

Post Edited (imnina) : 1/15/2016 5:42:31 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/15/2016 12:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, that's really odd as I came on here to reassure myself as I was lying on sofa and all of a sudden got a piercing pain between my shoulder blades radiating to my right jaw. I started to panic then realised I would make it worse and try to calm down. It goes away for 10 minutes or so then hits again. I'm probably causing this myself worrying about it. It's probably to do with the way I way laying on sofa! I went to doc yesterday as my anxiety got to a level I could t cope with. He's given me some meds and referred me for therapy. Hopefully this will help.

Hope u r feeling better today X
Posted 1/16/2016 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome HypochondriacReem!

I moved your post to a new thread, as first time posts should be.

(just look for your name on the thread)

This way we can all recognize you as a new member and welcome you.

Talk to you there,

Scaredy Cat

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 1/16/2016 4:14:36 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/17/2016 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I am fairly new here myself. I also get the pains, too. I am anxious so I tense my muscles, which causes pains, especially in my back and neck, then the pains make me more anxious.

I have tried Zoloft and Elavil in the last month or so and both had intolerable side effects and made me worse. I take Ativan as needed but really try not to take it often.

I started back to work this week and the pains are worse. It is hard to even get through a shift. I am in therapy and learning coping strategies, but I just started. It gets frustrating. So I understand completely what you are going through.

I go to my doctor on Tuesday to discuss meds again, and I really feel the only one that could work for this constant anxiety is Klonopin. But I have asked about it before, and he did not seem to want to try that one.

Plus, I get health anxiety and it's hard to convince myself this pain is being caused by anxiety.

I just try to take it day by day. Only just a few months ago I was pretty normal....
Posted 1/17/2016 4:05 AM (GMT 0)
Hi AnxietyKelller!

I was literally in the same boat as you a few months ago, I had upper back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, it was always sore, my chest was too. I had an examination by my general doctor and a rheumy (just to be sure) they both assured me this is strictly due to my horribly severe anxiety (and depression). But that wasn't enough for me, I began googling my symptoms and i was convinced i had something more serious. It took me a while to learn to trust my doctors. Ive still been to my psychologist once a week for months to talk it out. Therapy and meds have, combined, been the life saving change I needed (not that I didn't work hard, I worked extremely hard to get better, we all do).
Just remember, this is temporary, this will pass, you are so much stronger than you realize and you can and WILL beat this, and we are here right behind you cheering you on every step of the way no matter how small that step may be, it is still a step, which brings you further than you were. Trust in your doctors, trust in yourself, and trust us too! We wish nothing but the best for you. Many prayers and good vibes being sent to you :)
Posted 1/19/2016 4:37 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the replies. Some days are better than others. I appreciate hearing from people that go through the same thing. It helps because it reinforces that this is temporary and that the symptoms are related to anxiety. Thanks!!
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