Posted 12/8/2017 7:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone,
I am a 31 year old female, with a serious anxiety disorder. I am at my wits end. There are moments of brief relief, but I am constantly in fear that I am dying in some way (about to have a stroke, a brain bleed, a tumor, cancer, ms, other neurological issue, the list goes on). I go to the doctor once or twice a year. The blood work always comes out fine. My blood pressure is always normal. My resting heart rate is a little high, but the cardio didn't seem too concerned about it. I get sick about once or twice a year, but it's never that severe. I went through surgery in October for my tonsils / septum, and I responded perfectly to the general anesthesia. There are no signs that I'm immediately dying, other than of course the random symptoms I sometimes experience. For the past two days, my face has felt pressure, tender and somewhat tingly. I am terrified I am having a stroke. I am so afraid to miss out on life all of the time. I battle with depression as well, and I have decided I would much rather deal with depression than ever deal with anxiety; I am exhausted emotionally. Please advise. I could truly use some wise words here.