I don't think these are panic attacks. Someone please help me

janetsinger19

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Joined : Aug 2013

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Posted 1/23/2016 2:36 PM (GMT 0)

I have been having these rapid heart beats for over a month now. I have noticed over the last 3 days I feel nauseas and my heart rate is up as soon as I get out of bed. This is terrifying. I really think there is something wrong with me. I look really pale and feel sick most of the day. I have had blood work to see about my thyroid and kidneys because I have had diabetes for 45 years but they all came back normal and they did an ekg last week and they said it was normal, but I still feel like they are missing something. I don't feel like these are regular panic attacks. I do the breathing exercises and they seem to help for a short time but I get these rapid heart beats many times throughout the day. They scare me. The doctors believe they are panic attacks but it just doesn't make sense to me. I live with my mom and she contracted C Dif last May and she is still sick from it and is taking antibiotics. She thinks I may have that but I don't have the typical symptoms. In fact, (this is a little personal) but I have been constipated and had diarrhea twice last week. The doctors didn't want to check me for that because they don't think I have it. So then, what the heck is wrong with me. I still don't believe they are your typical panic attacks.

Please, someone help me, I am so tired of feeling this way. Please
Janet C

Snoopy

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Joined : Sep 2015

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Posted 1/23/2016 3:22 PM (GMT 0)

Hello Janet,

I know you are scared and I am sorry you feel this way.

Anxiety and panic attacks can cause heart palpitations, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and so many other symptoms. The physical symptoms of anxiety/panic attacks can cause fear and make you believe there is something wrong.

You have done the right thing by ruling out a medical problem for your symptoms, Your testing has been normal and something to be happy about. Try not to hyper focus on your symptoms, get out for a walk, get together with friends, do things you enjoy.

Another option I would like to mention again to you is Perimenopause which can also cause the same type of symptoms you are having. This will shed some light on this topic for you: http://www.perimenopausesymptoms.org/

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 1/23/2016 8:36 PM (GMT 0)

JS,

I am really sorry you are struggling with this...I know this is hard.:(

Remind me, are you currently in therapy?

How about the health anxiety self help from the Resources. ..have you been through all of it and checked the book recommendations? It really is effective!

Doing all you can to manage this...with all the tools you can employ will help you gain recovery from these symptoms and fears.

With encouragement!

S.C.

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