I really thought my anxiety was under control but it seems to be back. It's always some form of health related anxiety. I've been having this cough for two weeks that won't go away, saw my doctor...
Hi Friends, It's been a while since I've been here. For the most part my anxiety has been under control, I've tried alternative methods that seem to have worked but every now and again that dark...
Hi SweetPanda, I know just how you feel...the past 2 weeks have been rough on my stomach, I too feel so bloated and have to constantly force myself to burn to feel better even for a little bit. Today...
Deborah, I too have been prescribed it on as needed basis, .5mg. I've been caring it around in my bag since I got it...I'm too scared to take it even though everyone just says that it'll make me feel...
I've been having chest pains for the past week but today I have this feeling like something is stuck in my chest. You know that feeling you get in your throat when you're trying not to cry? That's...
Thank you for your kind words and support. Jennings, I totally agree with you it is a vicious cycle, one which I need to learn to break. Richard, I've used those in the past but never to help with...
So my boyfriend just said something that kind of makes sense and I've been thinking myself...my anxiety/chest pain seems to manifest at it's worst after something happens. For example, after my...
Hi GMoon, I'm sorry you're feeling this way...I know the pain all too well. Did you lift anything heavy? Does it hurt if you press on your ribcage?...
With all my stresses...I'm sure I have plenty of unresolved issues. I guess part of it is that I don't like talking about my feelings so therapy isn't the post comfortable outlet for me, even though...
Hi Guys, It's been a long time since I've posted. I have been doing so well the past month, I started reading "The Secret" plus started working out and somehow that had helped to relieve my anxiety...
Hi Zax, I hope your doing well and having some fun with your family. I know all about that burping thing, I think it's definitely anxiety related. I've had it before and it just feels like a bunch of...
PanicGirly, I hear you loud and clear...my back has been in constant pain since June and it's causing me the same fear and anxiety you are experiencing. Try a nice hot bath or shower and keep...
GMoon, Congratulations on your exciting news! I hope you're doing well. I have to admit you've got me wondering if I'm pregnant, I've been having similar symptoms lately along with other signs. Keep...
Sprinkles, I know exactly how you feel. I've been through this many times and having the same symptoms now. I actually went to urgent care last night, they told me it's muscle spasms and anxiety. Try...
GMoon, I'm right there with you. I know all too well what you are feeling, I've had chest that just resurfaced s few days ago. Tonight the fear got the best of tonight and I ended up going to urgent...
Managed to lock myself out of the house this morning, I had grabbed my phone, bag, a bottle of water but managed to forget my car keys, luckily the maintenance office was open and I have able to get...
I sure hope you're right Scaredy :-)...
Roses, I know how you feel, I'm dealing with anxiety now as an adult and dealt with it throughout high school (although I didn't know it at the time). The best thing for you to do, in my opinion, is...
It's 11:30 PM over here...I felt better after a hot bath but the the past hour while trying to sleep has been rough. Started having chest pains again, the left side of my neck hurts, the left side of...
Thanks Jennings, I really need to work on my calming techniques...I did end up taking a hot bath and it helped me calm down a bit. Still achy though. Larry, good to know everything turned out well...
Not having a great anxiety day...had a coffee this morning and I think that started it. On top of that I didn't sleep well last night and woke up with aches and pains throughout my back and chest....
I wanted to be a journalist...I used to watch "Growing Pains" growing up...I wanted to be just like Maggie Seaver. To be able the career and the family....
A good sushi dinner...the first sip of a hot caramel macchiato...a great book...my fiancé's laugh, just some of the things that make me happy. I too enjoy cooking, reading, I've always loved...
If I have really bad cramps, that tends to cause chills and hot sweats, I will literally feel both hot and cold at the same time...the time leading up to and after the 1st day of my period are...
Yes...absolutely. My back is in constant pain and every now and again my neck starts up....
I've been doing so well lately and tonight it started up again. I had some Lactaid milk for the first time which gave me really bad stomach pains and diarrhea, took a hot bath and felt better until I...
1039, I'm 30...I can take deep breathes but sometimes it does hurt a little. I tried but because of the holiday the office was closed. Have to call again tomorrow. Bambi, If I push down I can...
I hope everyone has had a nice Thanksgiving holiday...mine was pretty nice up until last night when I woke up with pain in my left arm and shoulder. When I got up this morning the pain was gone but...
Dan, I'm in the same boat as you...I've been having chest pains on and off for the fast few days coupled with stomach issues, it really sucks. My fiancé keeps telling me to take my meds but I'm too...
I wish I could cry...I'm actually a very emotional person but I try to be so strong and hold everything in. I'm scared to cry, I almost feel like I'm then saying that I'm a weak person. I know that's...
A little curious...can anxiety cause high blood pressure? I've noticed that when I'm in the doctor's office by blood pressure is good...they always tell me it's perfect. At home though, it tends to...
Hi All, For the past week I have been experiencing pain on the left side of my chest which seems to be coming from my breast. I should mention that I wear size 34DD, I don't know if my size has...
Thank you all for your support and encouragement...it's so nice to be able to share with people that understand. Today wasn't so great...it started out well but then had to be in the car for over an...
GMoon, reading your story was like reading my own. I know exactly how you feel, this is my constant fear. It gets better and then it gets work. Have you tried talk therapy? I really helped me while I...
Hi All, I feel like I've been doing so well lately and now all of a sudden I feel the panic/anxiety coming on. I've been having chest pain all week, I'm sure it's muscoskeletal, if I press down in a...
Does anyone have any advice for dealing with work related stress do to coworkers? I love what I do but don't always love the people I work with. We are on a very tight deadline for a new project and...
Liz, It gets better...and you're certainly not alone. This forum has helped me, just knowing that I'm not the only one going through this was a relief. Do you go to Therapy? Have you tried deep...
1039smooth, I had my gallbladder removed a couple of years, it was an outpatient procedure, as soon as I was able to use the restroom I was able to go home. I was able to move and walk around the...
Thank you all for your encouraging words, your advice and support. Overall the appointment went pretty well. He's very nice and made me feel at ease. He said that do to my personality and family...
I have my first ever physcologist appointment tomorrow, I'm not really sure what to expect. Any advice for the first appt.? What can I expect?...
It's good to know that it gets easier...it gives me hope. He said because the asthma medicine goes straight to my lungs I have nothing to worry about with the pills, of course being me I still worry....
TooMuch, it's fairly new at least at this extreme, a couple of months maybe so really just learning to deal with it. I have Lorazapem but a little nervous to start taking it because I'm not sure how...
Absolutely...I was out all day yesterday and felt great, felt normal and today I just feel crappy. Cornell, I like your motto, I may have to steal it....
I felt so great yesterday and most of Saturday too...and today I just feel crappy. Woke up not feeling so great, had a coffee which probably wasn't a good idea. Work was long and busy but the chest...
went to the apple orchard with my fiancé and a couple of friends...it was fun, a bit nippy, walked quite a bit. it's good to keep busy....
I am wondering if breast size has anything to do with it...every doctor I've asked says no but I'm not as convinced....
EKGs, chest X-rays, CT scan of the chest with contrast....
I have been experiencing chest pain on and off for a few months now, all the tests are coming back normal and all the doctor's are telling me it's "muscoskeletal" pain and keep prescribing pain...
thank you everyone for the comments. I actually saw the doctor today and got prescription for Lorazapen. Hopefully once my anxiety is a little bit under control I'll turn to something like Rescue...
BB, You're absolutely right it's different talking to people who understand and have actually been there. My boyfriend tries to help but he's never experience this first hand, this fear that comes...