Already feeling extremely nervous about appointment #2 with the counselor tomorrow. Would it be acceptable to make a list or notes of the things I would like to discuss to take with me? I feel as...
Every time I get really nervous about something it causes me to have diarrhea. Never did it last more than a day though but I'm sure anxiety could make it happen for 2 weeks if you are really upset....
I'm so glad to hear from you. After reading that other post, so say I'm really concerned is an understatement! I hope you have calmed down now. Know that I, as well as many people on here, care a...
Thanks, Lyn. So if you think you may be crazy, you probably are not? Cause only sane people would question if they were crazy? I'll have to keep that in mind. Haha! After I left the counselors office...
I've only been a member of this forum for a short time and I'm so glad I found this place. I've received so much excellent advice and support in a time where I felt like I really had no one to turn...
Only this could happen to me!...As if I'm not already having a ton of anxiety over my health something else happened today. I GOT BIT BY A FREAKING DEER TICK. Yeah, the ones that carry Lyme's...
I feel so overwhelmed right now with everything going on. I've been pretty much exhausted since Thursday when I had my first counseling session. That really seemed to take a lot out of me. Then I was...
Lyn - This is true. I actually got to spend some time holding him today. He is such a blessing and I'm sure having him in my life can only make things better. We are good friends and I know she will...
The emoticons helped just a little but I'm still very upset. I am a horrible person despite what you say. I want to be happy for them, and I am, but mostly I'm feeling sorry for myself. That is...
It's official, I'm a totally horrible person. The person I consider to be my best friend just had her baby last night. She is actually my aunt through marriage but she is only a year older than me....
Your heartrate is well within the normal range so don't worry too much. Every time any little thing happens with me I tend to freak a bit. The last thing I need is for Klonopin to bring my heartrate...
Apparently anxiety can cause acid reflux and acid reflux can cause anxiety as well. I'd been having many different symptoms of acid reflux and an upper endoscopy which did show irritation in my...
With my anxiety I've been freaking out over my blood pressure and heartrate. My resting heartrate is usually between 50-60 bpm. My blood pressure is really what concerns me as it's been running about...
I'm glad you all think I'm on the right track as I'm not sure what I think or feel anymore. I spoke with the doctor's office today. They called me in a prescript ion for Klonopin. It scares me to be...
I'm feeling a little more calm now. The counselor called my doctor's office and told one of the nurses what's going on. She said she would pull my chart and put a note on my doctor desk letting him...
Wow, I'm having a ton of emotions after going today. The whole day was nerve racking as I kept staring at the clock waiting on 3 o'clock to arrive. When I got to the appointment I was feeling a bit...
Kitt - I'm freaking out right now. How do you know she won't think I'm crazy? Maybe she has never even dealt with a case as complex as mine. What if she can't even help me? Maybe I'm beyond help,...
My day was decent. Got another back rub today just for like 10 seconds though there were several other people around. In fact, he gave a couple of them back rubs as well. He usually only stops in...
Hey, anxiety twin! So maybe I didn't go to bed. I'm been sitting here waiting on a reply, lame I know. The deal with the owner is so confusing and I just really need someone to talk to. I was totally...
Yay, I have an appointment Thursday evening with the professional counselor! That didn't come without a ton of stress as I missed her initial call. Then tried to call her back and kept getting the...
It's not good to be crying at work though! I'm not even supposed to be on the computer here but I had to get on for a few minutes. The last few hours haven't been as bad. I was just thinking about so...
Okay, so this is day 9 on Zoloft. The previous couple days had been pretty good but not so much yesterday and today. I'm totally freaking out today over a few things that have been bothering me....
I hate to jinx things by posting this but for the last couple days I've been feeling pretty good. The chest/back aching has been almost non-existant for 2 days, yay! Actually I've had fewer GI...
Leaving a message would've been a bit too much for me. I always babble and sound completely ridiculous. Baby steps, haha! If you think I'm making progress, not sure yet, it's because of the excellent...
Thanks everyone. I had a pretty good day today. No real issues with my chest and back aching like the previous 2 days. My ears even feel some better today as well. Still no call from the counselor...
I've seen several. I had an upper endoscopy a couple weeks ago which showed esophagitis. I had my gallbladder removed in December. Still having all sorts of aches and pains. Now I'm having trouble...
Apparently I misunderstood the doctor who performed my upper endoscopy a few weeks ago as I do not have Barrett's. I went to my primary care physician over ear and throat trouble I've been having and...
This is a continuation from a previous thread that I started which was evidently getting too long. After being on antibiotics for 4 days, only had one day left, I called the doctors office today and...
debaser - I doubt the diagnosis of reflux because no medication has helped. I've taken Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid. When I was taking Nexium just drinking water would make my chest hurt. PPIs...
zeldagoblin - That is exactly how I feel! I totally let the doctor tell me the symptoms I'm having even if it's not accurate. I always write down my symptoms and questions beforehand but am too...
So you'll be my therapist free of charge?...Awesome! I've got a feeling you don't yet know what a difficult job that is going to be. Haha! Hope that my negativity doesn't rub off on you while you are...
How hard is it going to be to break the habit of obsessing over things when I've done it most of my life? Still, the counselors office hasn't contacted me. All day I was afraid to be away from my...
Anyone else taking Zoloft? I just started it yesterday and was wondering how long it takes to see improvement? I know obviously more than 2 days but I'm hoping sometime soon. Did the medication work...
csmc3 - My day was alright I guess, just work as usual. I'm still not feeling well as my ears ache and I can feel the fluid in them when I move my head. Sorry for the details but you asked. Haha! How...
csmc3 - I would very much like to get married and have kids one day. I guess we are twins! Although I set stupid time limits on things and told myself several years ago that if I didn't have kids by...
Thanks, Karen and Kitt. I can't believe I actually went. I must have been out of my mind from the sinus infection or something, haha! Ususally I run and hide when faced with tough choices. That's why...
Yeah, I got a Z-Pak and Nasonex. You know I've really forgotten what it feels like to feel good. That's why my anxiety has been so high for the past few months cause I'm wondering if I'm ever going...
I did it! I actually kept my word and went to the doctor today! Anxiety isn't the only reason I went as I've been having my throat and ears bothering me for several weeks which is what we talked...
It doesn't feel like a single step though. It's like I'm trying to jump over the Grand Canyon or something. What if my doctor doesn't listen to me and just thinks I'm being ridiculous? I'm going to...
I'm having some back achiness and chest discomfort sometimes anyway. When I was taking Nexium I was having lots of issues with my chest aching. Even water caused problems and sometimes right after...
Well that brief moment of courage I had, when making my last post, has left me. I'm getting so nervous right now. As tomorrow is approaching I'm wanting to back out. I'm probably not even going to be...
It seems as though when I'm taking PPIs my symptoms seem a little bit worse. I've taken Prilosec, Prevacid, and Nexium. Things were especially bad on Nexium as I had heartburn a couple times and even...
My primary care doctor seemed very annoyed with me when I mentioned looking up symptoms on the internet. He was kind of rude and asked me what I had found. I tried to dodge the question but he asked...
Hey! No, I never called. I was afraid of sounding like an idiot, I hate making phone calls. When I was at the hospital, after the endoscopy, I also heard the nurse say Barrett's so I'm pretty sure I...
I'm going to the doctor first thing Monday morning. Made up my mind that I can't keep living this way. My throat has been bothering me the last few days and I'm totally obsessing over it. For some...
You are totally not alone. I can very much relate to what you are going through. My friends and family are also getting tired of hearing me complain about this. They were acting like it was all in my...
Hey! I can totally relate with freaking out over medical issues. Mine have been consuming my thoughts to the point which I'm losing interest in things that I've always enjoyed doing. You've got to...
Thanks, Denise. He did say the word Barrett's when describing my esophagus. He showed me pictures of a patch of my esophagus that looked red. He took biopsies of it but didn't seem concerned. I...
Yeah, so was I. He did say Barrett's though which freaks me out. Wish I would've asked questions but like I said, I was too nervous. He showed me pictures of my esophagus and I could see the redish...
Hey! Hoping someone might be able to offer some advice or share a similar experience. I had not had heartburn until I had my gallbladder removed almost 5 months ago. Still only had it a few times...