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Posted 11/18/2016 11:30 AM (GMT 0)
I've been getting the physical pains of anxiety, sharp pains in my chest (the right side) headaches tightness in my chest, dizziness the feeling of complete exhaustion. It's starting to affect my work, my relationship because I'm constantly low.

I'm currently not on any medication, what could people suggest?
Posted 11/18/2016 2:20 PM (GMT 0)
Unless your MD has ruled out any other diagnoses I'd say that's all anxiety related. I think some meds would do a great job at alleviating your pain until you can figure out the cause. I've felt many of the same pains in my body and it's always stress and anxiety related.
Posted 11/18/2016 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
My doctor has told me it's anxiety, at the moment I'm just struggling to deal with the pain.
Posted 11/18/2016 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
maybe a mild pain reliever? Do you take any anxiety meds?
Posted 11/18/2016 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Louisa and welcome!

Until you and your doctor can come up with a management plan...which usually includes discussion of medication and/or therapy...

...try practicing some coping skills that can help relax the body and mind. :) Here is a link that can get you started. The Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Breathing Exercises are especially helpful for the symptoms you describe...and be sure to see our complete list of helpful material in our Resources at the top of the main forum page!

www.stress-relief-exercises.com/


I hope you can find the right plan soon to reach your recovery goals! Keep us posted, and we will be here to keep you in support.:)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/18/2016 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi
If your Doctor thinks it is anxiety trust his judgment , Anxiety causes so many things which can be different for everyone but there is usually similar symptoms in many sufferes too.

Try the coping skills mentioned by SC ... they really do help with the physical symptoms as well as the anxiety that is causing them....

Learning good breathing exersises is very good and trying to slow down the thinking and panic that comes with the pain and discomfort.

Hang in there... sending you strength and a hug.... Things do get better xx
Posted 11/19/2016 4:37 AM (GMT 0)
I'd recommend a low dose of Zoloft, therapy, and a self help book!! That's what helps me the most! :D

Hope you find some relief soon Louisa! Talk to your doctor about this soon!
Posted 11/19/2016 8:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum but sorry to hear you are dealing with anxiety and pain.

Anxiety can cause all sorts of symptoms and can make pain feel a lot worse as you become very in tune with your body.

I would suggest you look into Mindfulness Meditation is it works well on anxiety and pain we have some good links in our resources section so take a look.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
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