All the time but mildly elevated Cause was genetic as per him....
In my recent health test review with PCP he mentioned that Glibert syndrome could be causing my fatigue,concentration issues triggering anxiety episode. As per this it does have those listed as...
Thanks Karen, My GP has started me on SSRIs again which makes me sleepy all the time. Hopefully it will show some results in few weeks time....
Hi Anyone here having panic attack triggered by ongoing sleep deprivation. For me it was a sudden onset of difficulty focusing and feeling drained that made me catastrophize that I am having some...
Hi All, Has anyone been tested for Venous blood Gas test in an ER setting post panic attack. Post my last panic attack when I went to ER they did ECG and Blood Gas test. ECG was normal but blood gas...
I had recently had a relapse of panic disorder after being sympton free for 5yrs. Able to function well with medication and therapy, But recently stumbled upon a condition called...
Thanks Tim for the support. I agree with that we are lucky to live in an era where mental health conditions can be effectively treated. I guess my problem is still the acceptance that all the...
Thanks for the detailed explanation. The reason why this time I am not able to convince fully that symptoms are anxiety panic related is that previously I used to get typical panic attack of...
Thanks Karen for the advise. I am 35 years currently. First episode of panic attack happened when I was 24 years old. This time round the biggest symptom is sudden onset of mental confusion which...
Thanks Karen for the reply. Yeah during normal times by BP is normal range 120/80 . I am seeing a therapist for my anxiety but avoiding medication so far. My fear is triggered by mental confusion...
Hi I was diagnosed with Panic disorder in 2011 after getting sudden dissociation feeling while working in the office. This was followed by a period of Panic attacks , Health anxiety , Agoraphobia ,...
Hi , My mother 53 (perimenopausal) felt painful lump 2 weeks back. Mamo showed benign findings but after aspiration a residue is felt so the breast surgeon has asked for a follow up mamo after 15...
Yep its a win-win situation :)...
Thanks SC . Sure I will do convey ur emotions.to.my therapist. She is quite good. Given that number of pshychirist in whole of India == no of cardiologist in mumbai itself , l feel lucky to have...
Thanks WHTJ :)...
Thanks SC for the reassurance. I have an appt with GP on Monday who I hope echoes the same sentiments. Also I would like to share what my therapist said abt my needpess and rampant doctor shopping....
Hi everyone . I just had a routine CBC as part of my regular hypochondriac splurge . All values were within range but MPV was hing 15.3 normal is 13. I wont do a Google search I have a appointment...
Thank you very much :)...
Sure SC Thanks for the links. As far as researching on google goes nobody can beat us hypochondriacs :)....
Sure S.C That would be really helpful . Do send me the links If you have those handy....
Thanks Skitt. Actually I have been having anxiety issues since 3 yrs now . Started of with regular health anxiety and numerous physicals after which I was referred to psychiatrist . I tried 4 of them...
Hi Please can somebody suggest a good psychiatrist residing in mumbai...
Thanks Judy . It was helpful :)...
Hi I have been suffering from panic disorder for a long time (2.5 yrs) without any physical explanation. Recently a routine blood test showed TSH of 0.004 with T3 at 188 (60-200) and T4 at 14.77...
Hi everyone I read thru all the posts above one sympton that I cud relate to is choking sensation while trying to swallow saliva . I am sure it is panic related because it happens when my mind is...
No idea abt What D levels apparently there is some standard test Vitamin B12 /D which these therapists recommend just be on the safe idea. My Neuro A month back also asked for this blood test but...
Get your B12 and D tested if u havent done it already ....
Ditto my therapist says . She wants me to continue with anti-anxiety meds along with the B12 shots...
Was being treated for anxiety and panic disorder issues since last 8 months. Got a new symptom mental confusion ... Psychiatrist said do B12 testing ..Report 228 ( normal 230 - 1000) D 8.9 (normal...
Me too :( . Officially diagnosed with illness phobia....
Hi Yury Same here panic attacks in office , since 6 months on and off PTOs during the period , was on the verge of quitting then went for therapy and medication ...trust me on this it makes you feel...
Thanks for the reply will surely take up this with my doc in the next visit. All I am eating these days is fresh fruits and vegetables and lots and lots of water though. :-)...
I would also suggest a physical , although exercise relieves anxiety but in some cases at the back of our mind when we are anxious about our own body's stamina(lack in confidence) then exercise can...
I do watch reruns of Seinfeld and Friends ..that helps a lot ... and exercising helps too.....
I am now able to manage my anxiety with medication and therapy apart from depersonalization and general drowsiness (due to meds I guess). But now I have a new symptom which is not a classic anxiety...
Thanks Kitt . I will talk to my therapist abt it in the next session....
Thnx Kitt , Yep it is getting better by the day being on meds and doing the breathing exercises but fluorescent lights still eat away my brain it seems. I have to take 2 nap breaks during my 10hrs a...
Does anybody else exp Depersonalization and brain fog under fluorescent lights and can be normal under natural lights...
Thanks S.C, yep breathing exercises are a real GODSEND , and medication too plays an important role to start the healing as per my therapist....
Just to update abt my condition , 1 week into meds had my first session with the therapist today , Practiced a lot of breathing exercise. Felt great completed a 10 hr work day under florescent lights...
I agree a big part of anxiety is the uncertainty and the feel to control and explain each and every bodily sensation . The key is to let go and belief in higher power helps the cause....
Ofcourse there is this classic symptom of running away from the place where panic has occurred right?. I even had situations where while rushing away from the place I froze as If I can't move but I...
Thanks Hibee Yep I am gng thru both medication and therapy. I guess one way to deal with it is to accept this new state of being and forget about how one used to be....
This obsession with a body part is common with anxiety sufferers . I guess when we cannot figure out whats wrong with us and still don't feel good we become hyper -sensitive about our own body and...
Hi all In all my panic attacks I never felt shortness of breath , My feeling was dizziness , feeling of losing control and unsteadiness as if my legs are running out of my body , Has anyone else...
Hi Susan I have a followup question how come you are a regular member and me a new member even though I joined before u :)...
I ignored the symptoms for 6 months and now I am gng the meds + therapy route. I feel that the symptoms have worsened a little at the same time I am getting better at coping with them . Has anybody...
Attack of sudden mental confusion while in a crowded mall , I am assuming another anxiety symptom isn't it....
Thanks Hibee Yep I am gng for CBT also with my councellor ....
Thanks you guys , I will try to do the same ... lets see how the cmg monday goes :)...