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[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ben83-1430812" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "yes been, it could definitely be related to anxiety and stress. Is there something in your life that is causing anxiety? you could also have some depression. Many times anxiety and depression go together. Some people don’t even know that they are depressed. is there anyway you could talk to a counselor so that you can get some help for this? Do you have family or friends you could talk to? It’s very difficult to be alone and feel this way. That’s why you should get some help for this as soon as you can. That way you will start to feel a little better. you can find counseling many different ways. Through health insurance, or many churches provide counseling, through your community. You can help relax yourself also by listening to some soothing meditations for anxiety found on YouTube. I do this every night while laying down to sleep and it really relaxes me I also do that during the day. Feel better soon" ], "date": [ "2022-06-18T20:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/could-this-my-syntoms-be-anxiety-please-help--786219?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

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[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/atti78316-1429283" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "stay with the psychologist because it’s obvious that you have irrational health anxiety that can make your life feel miserable. \r\nhow many people have Health Anxiety but you have to learn how to manage it so you can have a good life without constant fear.\r\nAnxiety can create negative scary thoughts but you have to remember that those thoughts are not a part of you and you can let them go. They are not based on fact. They are only caused by emotion which is fear. \r\nanxiety can create negative scary thoughts but you have to remember that those thoughts are not a part of you and you can let them go. They are not based on fact. They are only caused by emotion which is fear. \r\nWe all get little lumps and bumps and weird sensations from time to time but that doesn’t mean it’s anything serious. You’ve been checked out and you are fine.\r\n. You are very young and most likely very healthy. but you are allowing the word cancer to control you! There is no evidence that you have it so talk to the therapist about all of this. You are missing out on a joyful and happy life. For no reason. Except that you are afraid of the \r\n\"what if‘s\". I went through that also but finally I let it all go and it’s such a great feeling! You can do it too!" ], "date": [ "2022-06-22T20:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/my-anxiety-is-ruining-my-life-and-i-dont-know-what-to-do-785431?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lugh66-1430739" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/atti78316-1429283" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi I don't know if this helps but ive had a constant runny knose for like 6 months and I dont have allergies. I know anxiety can take its toll on you physically and lower your immune system, so I just keep telling myself I will heal when the stress goes down. When the sympathetic nervous can restore. Cant remember whose quote it is but says, 'a quiet mind is the best remedy for the body.' But obviously get things checked out If they are a legit concern I would still do. I hope you get better m8 and ur a hero for pushing through and still going in to work, ur stronger than you think, much love. PS but still take time of work if need to, ur health comes first" ], "date": [ "2022-06-17T15:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/my-anxiety-is-ruining-my-life-and-i-dont-know-what-to-do-785431?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/trubz559-1430614" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/trubz559-1430614" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "content": [ "Hi Phoenix, thanks for the response. I was taking setraline (SSRI) medications but stopped two months after. It only made my chest pain felt worse, especially soon after taking them. Real reason I stopped taking them also was that I started getting bradycardia from it (40-50 bpm) along with short breath, even when I was actively working as a order picker at a warehouse (always lifting heavy nonstop). I had a few bad episodes from the medication at work that I had to go home. Sometimes I take xanax and it helps A LOT, love them but sadly can't always have them since I'm not prescribed to them, my friend's mom gets them. My friend is a nurse and tells me I might have anxiety, and maybe a real health problem since I get them basically every time I lye down. It beats erratically while skipping A LOT. But I don't get no other symptoms but upper chest pressure and short breath, no fainting or lightheadedness. Thanks for the tip on the vagus nerve, I shall start adding those to my yoga routine. Last night, my palpitations lasted up to 3 hours, the longest I had them. I was all good today then suddenly got it again around 9am for about an hour now. I'm typing while having palpitations. I'm just praying every day ill be alright till my medical kicks in. " ], "date": [ "2022-06-17T05:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/trubz559-1430614" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "content": [ "Update : I have to thank you for mentioning about the vagus nerve! I looked up stretching techniques for it and found the valsalva maneuver and it worked instantly! I can sit and lye down without any palpitations. I drank caffeine and nothing! Thank you so much!" ], "date": [ "2022-06-17T13:12+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/trubz559-1430614" ], "content": [ "That is so awesome! I'm glad that helped to such a great degree! " ], "date": [ "2022-06-17T13:14+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "author_to": [], "content": [ "Understood about the SSRI...the side effects from them often suck. I'm in the middle of changing my meds and I'm on duloxetine and buspirone for anxiety, so I get it. I was going to add this to my original comment but I guess you can't here. Peace! You're gonna make it. " ], "date": [ "2022-06-17T13:26+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I too have cut out everything bad but I still have palpitations, though not nearly as bad as yours. I find that boxing in the anxiety helps and not letting it rule you -- accepting that you have them AND that they will not kill you -- that helps. How is your sleep? For me, getting better sleep is critical and good sleep reduces the # and severity of palpitations. Also, the vagus nerve regulates heartrate and if it's pinched or messed up somehow, it can create palpitations. It might help to look up stretches for the vagus nerve and see if they help. I'm pretty sure they will help you b/c you mentioned the toilet and using the bathroom involves the vagus nerve. It's probably a good idea to make sure you have enough magnesium - do you take anything to help with the palpitations already? \r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-06-17T13:12+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/i-ve-been-having-erratic-palpitations-for-2-weeks-now-is-it-my-panic-disorder-or-something-more-serious-786124?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sima36062-1403276" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tzumi56935-1331218" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tzumi56935-1331218" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sima36062-1403276" ], "content": [ "this is exactly what happens! for me, they happen way less naturally but in my mind I've somehow related that anxiety = intrusive thoughts which is why my mind actively searches for the most weird/gross/scary thoughts, then whatever type affects me most, that one sticks. ugh its very annoying and kind of disturdisturbing, especially the what ifs they bring. do you mind if i dm you? " ], "date": [ "2021-11-02T17:27+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I been through this as well and i can definitely relate to the what ifs, it makes you so anxious. Intrusive thoughts suck and affects some people more than others. They do stop eventually but when you are in the moment with that thought it makes you feel like it will never stop. Then you start expecting them and your mind searches for anxiety and some weird thoughts. I started to avoid horror movies and thrillers because they started to trigger my anxiety. " ], "date": [ "2021-11-02T12:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-this-just-anxiety--773771?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kristinajks-1427338" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tzumi56935-1331218" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Its called obsessive compulsive disorder . Its a form of severe anxiety disorder" ], "date": [ "2022-06-17T03:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-this-just-anxiety--773771?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kristinajks-1427338" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tzumi56935-1331218" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "you are projecting other peoples stories on yourself , Its all part of OCD." ], "date": [ "2022-06-17T03:35+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-this-just-anxiety--773771?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

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[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber242424-1430172" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "" ], "date": [ "2022-06-13T09:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-really-struggling--785897?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amber242424-1430172" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Amber,\r\n\r\nSince you have had all the tests and that hasn't reassured you, I don't really know what some stranger on the internet can say that will reassure you.\r\nI don't mean this is a harsh way, I have health anxiety myself and for years I asked for reassurance on forums. I finally discovered that any reassurance you get is very short lived because the problem is not in the symptom/illness or whatever, the base problem is anxiety and if that isn't treated, no amount of reassurance will ever be enough.\r\n\r\nI wish you the all the best and hope you can get help with your anxiety x" ], "date": [ "2022-06-13T20:02+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-really-struggling--785897?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amber242424-1430172" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi, I know what you are going through. One of the symptoms of my anxiety is difficulty swallowing/eating, and then increased heartrate/sweating once done, like my body is responding to having a gun held to my head or something. It's crazy. \r\n\r\nWhat I did was I started observing myself while I was eating. I found out that I was eating too quickly, then panicking about eating, clenching my stomach, and spiraling further out of control. What helped was eating slowly and remembering to enjoy the taste of food, while paying attention to my body. Am I clenching my stomach? If so, I stop and relax those muscles. Am I tensing up my throat? If so, I do stretches to relax the throat and jaw. I'm now able to eat without a big panic response - sometimes without any at all! \r\n\r\nAnother thing I found out was that problems swallowing can be related to a low level of magnesium in your system. I've added 100 mg daily and that seems to help. If you don't take any magnesium, try eating a lot of green leafy vegetables (kale smoothies do it for me) and taking a low-dose supplement. I say low dosage because you can overdose on Mg, so add a little and see how it goes. Another thing is that you can give your body a break by eating foods that are easier to swallow, like yogurt and smoothies. \r\n\r\nAnyhow, I know what you're experiencing. I hope that this helps. \r\n\r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-06-14T15:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-really-struggling--785897?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/michael100902-1430492" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amber242424-1430172" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber242424-1430172" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/michael100902-1430492" ], "content": [ "Thank you Michael, I can barely get a few sips of liquid down a day at the moment, my breathing feels so restricted after eating/drinking that I feel like I'm choking. I just don't know what to do " ], "date": [ "2022-06-15T10:58+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Amber, I have had this, it can be absolutely terrible... But suddenly I discovered that drinking half a pint of milk will each day split into 2 or 3 glasses made an incredible difference. It added a lining to my throat and also mentally it offered protection. Please try it, I'm sure it will be a an immense improvement on your daily routine. Good luck. " ], "date": [ "2022-06-16T19:57+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-help-really-struggling--785897?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/pam05223-1415963" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "yes I have had the same thing many times over. I also have tinnitus and I’ve had it for a very long time. I’ve had neck and shoulder tension on and off also for a long time. in fact of the right side of my neck going down to my shoulder and up into my head is very tight and kind of painful. It can radiate into the head and cause headaches. \r\nAll of my sensations are due to long-term stress and anxiety.\r\nThe pulse feeling in your head can definitely be due to anxiety and stress. It’s most likely that you’re just feeling the pulsating of your arteries. Sometimes when we have anxiety we can feel our pulses and they sometimes feel bounding or stronger. I’ve had that many times.\r\nyour testing will most likely be normal. And when it comes out all good, really start working on reducing the anxiety because that will help a lot. Don’t focus on all of your bodily sensations because then you’ll never get anywhere. Think positive. speak with a counselor if you need some help managing this.\r\nA mistake that a lot of people with anxiety have is that they jump from one doctor to the next when they are told that everything is fine. That’s unnecessary and exhausting. Anyway I hope you feel better and that you’re able to get some support in reducing your anxiety. Feel free to private message me anytime." ], "date": [ "2022-06-14T17:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/weird-feeling-in-head-785884?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/pam05223-1415963" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I've felt my pulse in weird places, and that's definitely a sign of anxiety -- I've felt it in my neck and in my stomach. Especially if you are tense in the neck/shoulders area, I think this is very likely what you're feeling. Also, what Jan said ^^^ is spot on. " ], "date": [ "2022-06-14T17:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/weird-feeling-in-head-785884?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/angelrev-1389775" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi, what dosage are you taking? If you're feeling wired, then you may have too much in your system. You can overdose on the stuff. " ], "date": [ "2022-06-14T17:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/magnesium-causing-anxiety--785892?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/james36953-1375200" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/james36953-1375200" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "content": [ "Hey, thanks so much for your reply!\r\n\r\nI really look after myself, go to the gym, eat really well and drink lots of water too. \r\n\r\nI did also think the dizziness could be an inner ear disorder, i think i will discuss this with my doctor, really hope they have a solution!\r\n\r\njust want to go back to feeling 'normal' again :( " ], "date": [ "2022-06-14T15:59+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/james36953-1375200" ], "content": [ "Sure thing! I hear you on feeling normal again...hope the doc has some answers for you. Take it easy! " ], "date": [ "2022-06-14T16:00+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi, I've gone through most of these and still am. One thing that does help me is making sure that I'm well-hydrated. When I am not hydrated, I feel floating/disconnected from the ground. I know it's a simple answer, but it's one worth trying. \r\n\r\nFor the dizziness, that could be an inner-ear disorder or related to neck tension. Have you tried stretching out your neck, especially using vagus nerve exercises? I find if I lay down and stretch my neck the right way I can produce a spinning sensation. \r\n\r\nHope this helps! " ], "date": [ "2022-06-14T15:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/really-struggling-is-this-aniexty-dizziness-vertigo-fatigue-24-7-785331?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sree22219-963122" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Hi Lisa I&#39;m also suffered same problem </p><p>What type of treatment u r taking </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-31T13:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=6#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel98228-963538" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Hi all, so I&#39;ve also got this. I think.&#160;</p><p>I had 2 colds within the space of about 3 weeks and as a result was left with what i assumed was an ear infection. Then, one day at work (I have a high preassued and stressful job) I was sat at my desk and just felt like I was going to fall over, since I&#39;d been having headaches every day for about 3 weeks aswell, I panicked. I went to my doctor, he told me I had a minor inner ear infection and a little bit of vertigo - the headache were from stress and anxiety. He didn&#39;t give me anything for either of them, he simply told me to chill out and if the symptoms change, to go back. Then, 3 days later in work, again, I was completely fine but suddenly, while I was on the phone, I felt like I was going to fall over, again with the drunk feeling only this time I felt sick. By the time I left work my chest was tight and I my face was numb. I went straight to ER and they rushed me through to observation where they completed a whole lot of tests, only for everything to come back fine. They did blood works and chest xrays and said it was anxiety. They gave me diazepam but could only give me one dose and advised I go to see my doctor to get something to keep my anxiety under control.&#160;</p><p>But, I think they&#39;ve missed something. For a while the bottom of my neck, top of my shoulder was hurting (I have bad posture) and now it&#39;s like my neck and head are bruised and it&#39;s hurting my brain. I&#39;ll feel fine and then suddenly I&#39;ll feel sick, as if I&#39;m about to fall over and like someone is poking my brain with a fork. Othertimes, it feels like my brain is falling? If that makes sense? I&#39;m actually afraid to go to sleep because I lay down and it&#39;s like my brain is jumping/falling. I&#39;ve woken up at 5am, sat straight up in bed because I&#39;ve had this brain moving/falling feeling. My chest also gets tight with it.&#160;</p><p>If I take strong painkillers, the whole thing usually goes away for about 3/4 hours but then it comes back. If I get up and walk around, I find that I&#39;m ok, until I sit back down. I actually sit on the floor in work because it feels &#39;safer&#39; .</p><p>I&#39;m hoping to see my doctor again soon to get something because I&#39;m hyper aware of everything in my body and I&#39;m noticing the smallest things, like I have a few bruises that are only a finger print big on my legs and arms, I get quick sharp pains in my leg and arm. My left upper arm aches, I get dizzy, I don&#39;t feel like I&#39;m in my own body, I&#39;m just so damn scared of everything.</p><p>I think stress is triggering my anxiety, but I&#39;ve never ever been like this before. I just want to be normal again. I feel like I&#39;m trapped inside hell, only it&#39;s my own body.&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-08-01T20:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=6#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/katie061212-965430" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Hi Lisa,</p><p> I hope you can respond. I am reading these threads desperate for answers. My head is tingling and scalp as well. Just have had mild - moderate one sided headache on left side of head and face. I am so tired of doctors not knowing. Apparently tension isn&#39;t just one sided but I don&#39;t have all the migraine symptoms. What ended up helping you with the tingling? I hope something! Imitrex and over the counter do nothing. I have had years ord anxiety but I am not stressed now! This is going to make me worry but I just need answers and to know its not some awful cancer . Any advice would be helpful! </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-08-08T19:54+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=6#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sally62433-969208" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Hi did ur symptoms ever go away ? Please help <img src=\"http://s8.patient.media/forums/emoticons/sad.gif\" alt=\"sad\" /></p>" ], "date": [ "2016-08-21T08:32+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=6#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/talisla0808-968844" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>I&#39;ve had all the same problems head hurts in the middle of your head in then the left side feels so sensitive In also my chest beat fast at time I feel super paranoid like its the end you no what I&#39;m saying my doctor prescribed me hydroxyzine Pam 25 mg cap I Harley take them last night was my first night I be so afraid it get on my nerves I just won&#39;t to feel normal again I feel weak sometimes I just won&#39;t to lay down all the time my ears where sensitive loud noise hurt my ears but I try to deal with it every time I get these simpton I try running to the hospital I pray about some Ppl say work out it help jogg but never tried doing it but I hope you feel better in me too as well just pray about it try taking your mind off of it with some relaxing jazz or something </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-08-26T14:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=6#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/brenda92507-969533" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/33cody-984088" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/brenda92507-969533" ], "content": [ "<p>Hey I know this is an older post but I was wondering if you still have the dizziness? I started getting it out of the blue over a month ago with a trip to er and blood tests was told it was a blood infection first I was put on antibiotics and it went away for two weeks, then again it came back and went back to the er and they did blood tests again and it came back everything good and that I had anxiety, I was put in Celexa and Buspar and the Buspar worked for two days and now I&#39;m dizzy once again and when it happens it is a constant feeling with no breaks, also have a minor head ache along with it and was wondering. What you took and how long it lasted before it went away, I can deal with the anxious feeling and the panic attacks but I can&#39;t deal with the dizziness it really strsses me out, in so convinced I have something more wrong with me because of it</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-13T16:25+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello, I get lots of weird pains and sensations, I have constent dizziness and very shakey.yes it, s anxiety and now even though I don, t panic the syptoms and pain are horrendous.do you ever get numbness and pain in mouth , neck, jaw, like toothache in every tooth.tomorrow will be different symptoms.try not to worry and hopefully you will feel better." ], "date": [ "2016-09-03T12:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=6#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/m56411-944934" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Lisa, I am so glad you started this thread as it has helped so many people including myself. It&#39;s 4am and I have woken freaking out that once again, my life is impending doom from this weird tingling in the back side of my head. I am 34 as well. I would love to know how many people in this post are on birth control or any type of hormone supplement. One thing that really really helped my anexity and symptoms was getting my IUD out. I was a nut bar a couple months ago with frequent visit to my doctors. I wasted so much time in the emergency department night after night, totally convinced I was dying. I think I even convinced the paramedics when I made my husband call 911. The doctor said it would take about 6 months for all the symptoms to subside. I am so happy to have my personality coming back. But I am going to sign up for therapy as I don&#39;t think one can truly ever lose this feeling especially when you are constantly thinking about your kids and family after you are gone. </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-09-23T08:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=6#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cindy10601-981944" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/john1218-929973" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cindy10601-981944" ], "content": [ "Hi Cindy10601,\r\n\r\nIn my experience it could really be anxiety. Started 8 months ago, for 1 month i had head symptoms like headache, tingling, water splashes in my head. I had panic attacks and couldnt sit in front of a computer. Then in stopped, it moved to chest issues that i thought ik having a heart attack, lbut all is clear, also had symptoms of gastro pains, Then it became a lump sensation in the throat. But it gets better, you become stronger, u start living with these symptoms and accept ur disorder. My doctor gave me setraline took it for 3 months , enjoyed new sports and as much as possible keep myself busy and most impt have faith in God(he gives us sense of peace) by Gods grace i feel better. Hope this helps!" ], "date": [ "2016-10-03T21:42+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cindy10601-981944" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/john1218-929973" ], "content": [ "<p>8 months ago? I don&#39;t understand how this just happens. Here is my story...Back in April I was exercising and I had an instant head ache where my right side was numb and I had burning sensation (like water up your nose) in my nose. I went to the ER and they did a CT scan which showed nothing. They suggested I have an spinal tap to ensure there was no bleeding in the brain, I allowed this and they said all was okay. I went on okay for about 4 months and then it all went down hill. The end of July I was working out again and something happened. It started in my wrists, where they started going numb &amp; tingly, I couldn&#39;t breath and I was extremely dizzy. I thought maybe my sugar was low, but that wasn&#39;t the case. I all of a sudden became scared around people. The right side of my face was numb and tingly for a week or so with extremely bad head aches, this was then followed by my entire right side (arms and legs) constangly trying to go to sleep, or numb. That lasted for 2 weeks and has subsided a little. I had a head MRI which revealed 3 abnormal &quot;spots&quot; and I am currently waiting to see a neurologist (with a 1+ year wait). I still have head aches everyday and sometimes when they hit I thinkg I am going to pass out and can&#39;t swallow. This can last from 2 seconds to hours. This is my 11th week with these symptoms and I just want to be back to my old self. I have ativan for when needed and other than that I have taken myself off all medication until someone can actually help me. </p><p>I trust in God and have faith that he will help me through this.</p><p></p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-04T13:24+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi. I am currently experiencing similar issues. How are you today? " ], "date": [ "2016-10-03T19:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=6#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kirstlyn42832-984719" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>I have been having the same symptoms it&#39;s almost as if it feels like my head is bleeding on the inside I went to the hospital cause I was worried that it was a brain tumor. They told me that I looked fine without doing any scans on my head and told me it was a migraine. I got diagnosed with panic attacks and anxiety and all I want to believe is that there is something seriously wrong with me. </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-13T03:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=6#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ruth62376-993504" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>I&#39;m going through the same symptoms but I am even more confused ,because my family think I been witched. In my African culture , when a person is having mental problems then the first thing comes in their mind is witchcraft. Its so sad , I just got a scholarship to go and study at one of the university in Asia. Now I am even thinking of going back home because I hardly cope with these conditions. </p><p></p><p>Sorry I hope my English is much clear.</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-11-14T16:55+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=6#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/everly97675-997046" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dean11499-1016778" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/everly97675-997046" ], "content": [ "<p>HI, &#160;I just posted on this thread and have now seen your post. Try not to worry. It seems the majority of people tested with these symptoms for something more sinister come back with clear results. It makes it frustrating but reassuring that it&#39;s nothing horrible.</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-01-31T21:02+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/durby007-1049741" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/everly97675-997046" ], "content": [ "<p>I hope you speak with your mother on this. She loves you I&#39;m sure and will help. </p>" ], "date": [ "2017-05-11T02:50+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>Hi Lisa,</p><p>Im only 13 yet I have been feeling the same pains as you have for the past month. I haven&#39;t had the tingling but Im now worried that i might. Im worried that ill have what you are suffering with and it scares me to think that I would be only 13 and have this weird condition.the pains get stronger at night making my cry silent tears. My mother doesn&#39;t know about these pains because I hope that its nothing, just a long head ache but I have the feeling, at the pit of my stomach, that its something more. Please HELP</p><p></p>" ], "date": [ "2016-11-27T10:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=6#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/chen101578-917582" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi everyone! im new here. ive been reading alot about anxiety for a few months now. i was diagnosed with anxiety 6 months ago, it started when i was having palpitations, i can feel my heart beat on my head and i feel tired all day and was having trouble sleeping... then unfortuante things happened so my stress level was so high for a few months. when finally i cant bare the palpitations anymore, went to  a doctor gave me propranolol 10mg to help me. after taking one pill i was normal again. took the meds for 2 weeks 2x aday, but another symptom appeared. both my arms and legs feels like its burning, so sensitive that even a comforter when it touched my skin, it hurts. so went to the ER, asked for chest pain, i said no. asked for diabetes, said im controlling blood sugar since i was tested 103 fo BS(pre-diabetec). asked if i was taking any meds, said i was taking meds for anxiety, then gave me pain killer. it worked went home and slept well.. after 2 weeks of meds, i was told to take the pill once a day(cant stay with the pill, other patients rely on the pill for the rest of their lives) after 3 weeks, i can take it as needed. still the burning sensation on my legs and arms didnt go away and chest pain has occured. went to ER. had ECG(normal) gave me pain killers. went back to doc. told its stress. BP was normal... reffered to EENT for 2 lumps on my throat. found out its allergy since i sneeze every morning and clog nose.. symptoms like tingling on arms legs face(on few) chest pains, cold sweat, weakness etc. ihave it all. went to blood test. low iron(since i was a child) so im taking folart everynight. was given b12 for tingling. tingling is gone. sudden headaches still occurs. the hurtburn occur everyday, went to gastro, diagnosed with GERD now under meds. no more propranolol(i only take it when needed). \r\ni think i develop GERD from my anxiety... still wll be back to gastro coz one med isnt helping anymore... will ask for endoscopy(i think i mispelled it).\r\nnew symptoms of anxiety like when im stressed my throat hurts like the muscles are getting stiff. arm pains they come and go. i do yoga now coz it helps with my breathing paterns... \r\nwhat i learned about anxiety is you have to know what your fears are.. and face it. the last worst attack i had when we were shopping. i really fear going out w/out my husband. i fear that i might pass out anytime. so i was thinking about it all the time, when finally i fetl cold sweat, felt like my blood rushed to my head then palpitations, weakness, chest pain, shortness in breath... it was the worst attack i had. i didnt want to pass out so i fought, inhale exhale. it lasted for a few minutes only i think like 2 minutes and i was OK though my i felt weak and so nervous. i wanted to go home. but i needed to fight my fear... i still fear what i fear the most... and everytime i feel the anxiety i close my eyes and pray... \r\nanxiety made a lot of difference in my body and life.. now im starting to get it back... i need to.. not for others but for myself... " ], "date": [ "2016-01-14T09:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=4#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jaime2255-920922" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cloudhaylo-932331" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jaime2255-920922" ], "content": [ "omg ok i made an account just to reply to this thread, i have never related to something so much! im a female 21, uni student. i stress out a lot esp over grades and pleasing my parents, bills etc..but i never considered myself to have anxiety ya know? but im finally starting to accept that i think i do. in the past 10 days i have started getting this scary tingling/burning sensation, like in patches on my head, usually the left, and then it freaks me out cause i think im dying i have a tumor a brain bleed literally EVERY bad thing ever, and then that causes me to freak out even more and then the feeling in my head gets worse...the first time it happened i convinced myself i was dying and it turned into a dull blown panic attack and i broke down crying and hugged my bf. now i getting this feeling everyday and im still not convinced im ok...but reading things like this online help SO much. i try to avoid searching symptoms on net as i freak myself out more but this kinda thing helps me a bit :) i have the exact same things as you guys it seems, though the feeling only ever came down my neck the first time i got it, down both sides behind my ears and its super hot feeling. now it tingles only on left side of head and as im typing this its moved toward the back of my head and the right side too...what could be causing it? i have a reaalllly sore back lately and so it could be a pinched nerve i guess. but the feeling happens like every evening/night mostly..and when i start thinking about work and the pain it gets worse. I went to the docs today about a sore throat (i think its strep throat) but i didnt mention the tingles because i forgot but having a sore throat and flu symptoms on top of this makes me scared thats its something bad again. Its a never ending cycle. i feel like all of you, and i wish we could get out of this horrible cycle of freaking ourselves out more. i really wanna go home and see my parents i think id relax more :( " ], "date": [ "2016-03-31T08:42+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jaime2255-920922" ], "content": [ "Have you been diagnosed " ], "date": [ "2017-04-29T17:57+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi! I know this is an old post but i see people have responded in the past few weeks. This is the first time i havnt felt alone or crazy with what I've been going through for years now. It all started with these bizarre burning and tingling sensations in my head. Ive always suffered from migraines but this was different and it scared it me. I was convinced i had a tumor, aneurysms, blood clots, cancer, ms. My panic over the possibilities of any of these lead to a horrible tightness in my chest, shortness of breath, numbing in the arms and legs. I conviced myself i wad dying. I had many trips to the emergency room. Having blood test, cat scans, mris all telling me im in perfet heath. How can that be when i have all these symptoms. I was told it was just anxiety. I just couldnt believe it. Finally i was prescribed citilopram and lorazopram (for give my spelling) it has helped quite a bit but sometimes a panic attack will sneak up on me like today which is how i found this thread. I was looking up my symptoms to self diagnosis which i know is stupid. Just reading everyones posts has made me feel so much better. Its hard to explain to people how i feel because i know my fears arent rational but my body reacts like it is anyways. I hope everyone o here finds a way to get there anxiety under control. I know how badly it can effect your live." ], "date": [ "2016-01-31T18:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=4#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/malek52022-923773" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi there:\r\nit was good to read the comments, \r\nim 36 years old for the last year I had a lot of symptoms and some times when I see a doctor I get confuse what to tell him/her coz it's many and the next days I'll have another symptoms and my symptoms start with an endless cold for three months and then pain in my muscles,joint , tingling in my left thigh extend to my fingers and my sole feet , neck pain , and my heart will beat strongly to a degree that I can't sleep at night for 15 minutes then goes normal and also weird cracking sound in my shoulders and then got pain in my neck and start tingling in my face right side from last night , any way the GPs took them 9months to find out that I have a deficiency of vitamin D and that was at 28of January this year 2016 so some of the symptoms gone partially specially the tengeling in my fingers and my thigh (80 percent) but still I have tengeling in my face right side from last night and way doctors told me many times that my issues caused by stress and anxiety though personally I don't think so specially when I found that I have lack of vitamin d but maybe it is , I'm not sure .\r\nthanks for all ur comments guys and pray healing over all of you \r\n " ], "date": [ "2016-02-15T08:39+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=4#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/troach06-923939" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenni101183-924547" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/troach06-923939" ], "content": [ "Hello troach06, I have all the same things going on with me as I speak , its crazy , and I had mri's, cat scans , blood work , everything was normal I was completely healthy , I thought that after I had all these test , I would feel better , (heck no) now I just feel like they need to look again , because this is weird and I don't get it. This is driving me crazy . now I'm going to see a endocrinologist next . ugh I'm so over all of this . but you are not alone trust me !!! I've been to therapy and a psychiatrist, the meds they give you have really bad side effects, and you just can't stop the meds they have to wein you off of them its horrible ." ], "date": [ "2016-02-19T02:08+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/john1218-929973" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/troach06-923939" ], "content": [ "Hey Tyler,\r\n\r\nIm a newbie on this thread and Im so scared. My family thinks Im just paranoid, cant go to work and unfortunately I cant afford the MRI which makes me even more worried on a daily basis.  How do you relax your mind?" ], "date": [ "2016-03-18T08:52+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing okay. Thank god that other people are having similar symptoms as me. I am a 19 year old college student, healthy and positive. It all started with minor aches in my head and tingling sensations. This went on for about a month, and then went away when I decided I was going to reduce my stress and try to relax my mind. I didn't have ANY weird feelings in my head for about another month, and then they started to come back again. Recently, I had really bad acid reflux, and heart palpitations. My heart felt like it was in another rhythm and I was having shortness of breath. I was feeling more anxious than usual for no reason, and I could not go to sleep. I went to the hospital because I was convinced there was something wrong with my heart, but my EKG turned out to be normal. They prescribed me with acid reflux meds and now my acid reflux, along with my heart is much better. However, just as I thought everything would be fine, my head started to feel numb, like I had a concussion. I was having all of the weird sensations like crawling, random pains, tingling, and hot and cold feelings in different places in my brain. I have an appointment with a neurologist on Thursday, and hopefully I will be able to get an MRI done to see if I have any problems with my brain so that I can put these fears to rest. If it is in fact just an anxiety problem, at least I can relax and not worry so much about my condition. I just want to say that you are not alone, and if anybody wants to talk I'm here.\r\n\r\nThanks,\r\nTyler" ], "date": [ "2016-02-16T00:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=4#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenni101183-924547" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/troach06-923939" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jenni101183-924547" ], "content": [ "Hey Jenni, I'm glad that the doctors are saying that you are normal. For the past two days, I haven't had any sensations what so ever. I went to the doctor and he told me that they were happening because I was overusing my brain, and it was trying to tell me to relax. Previous to this visit, my sleeping patterns were varied. I was not getting the amount of sleep I needed. Therefore, I decided to get 10 hours of sleep that night and I haven't had any sensations since. The mind numbness went away as well. I'm trying to relax my mind as much as possible and not think as much, because that was what caused these sensations. I was prescribed Zoloft for my anxiety and I started taking it yesterday. I feel a little bit lightheaded and fatigued, but other than that I haven't experienced any other side effects. I would recommend taking the medication because it can really help your anxiety. I will keep you updated on how I feel." ], "date": [ "2016-02-19T02:54+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mitouback-699680" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jenni101183-924547" ], "content": [ "It IS anxiety...Tell yourself that all the tests you have had are clear and doctors are sure sure ou are well..It is easier said than done but anxiety is something you are causing to yourself..I started to meditate and lern mindfulness, and gentle yoga stretches... Tell yourself that you are really are  WELL..I am so  much better...but I am having still those head pains and tingling in face..but its less thanit was 4 months ago..When I get the tingling in face and jaw...I go to my mindset and meditate..and try to do 10 minutes of deep breathing and relaxing..It so so tough..but I am so so sure you will get much better...Good luck.." ], "date": [ "2016-06-30T15:02+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Have you gotten any better , I see we have a lot of the same symptoms, I have had mri's, of my brain, head, and neck , they said I was healthy , I have all types of blood work, etc , everything was normal , all the Dr's can say is its anxiety, I can't deal , I don't want to take the meds I was prescribed because of the side effects , I'm scared . " ], "date": [ "2016-02-19T02:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=4#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisalisa67-542864" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Breathing. Learn mindfullness" ], "date": [ "2016-02-19T03:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=4#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/stefany18451-924802" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thank god I'm not the only one. People seem to think I'm crazy. I just started to feel this way for few months now. I get tingly in my head usually right side. I start to feel weird. Then my visual likes to mess with me making me feel like I'm going to pass out. I've had my arm and leg go numb. Anxiety is rough. It can do so much to a person. Anxiety runs in my family but I intend to freak my self out thinking is other things. Like brain tumor. Specially since my grandpa had brain tumors. In order for me to feel better bout it I have to have test done. I can't calm myself down half the time. I'm 20 years old and have a 2 year old daughter. I just wanna be normal feeling again. " ], "date": [ "2016-02-20T14:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=4#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/john1218-929973" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/nolee7-941134" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/john1218-929973" ], "content": [ "John im exactly the same so scared how did you get on " ], "date": [ "2016-05-10T18:49+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/john1218-929973" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/nolee7-941134" ], "content": [ "Its been a tough 3 months for me. Visited alot of Doctors, actually my symptoms got even worse.\r\n\r\n- Head Pressure / Ear Pressure\r\n- Abdominal Cramps\r\n- Jaw Discomfort.\r\n- Chest Pains\r\n\r\nI just had to accept that this is happening and try to shrug it off , continue to live and enjoy life. And somehow the symptoms dissappears. There are times it comes back but it doesnt affect so mcuh as it did before." ], "date": [ "2016-05-11T06:19+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Lisa,\r\n\r\nI guess Im the newest member of this thread. I have been suffering from this sensastion for the last 1 week. In addition to this, there are times I feel I couldnt breathe because of worry and panic.  Ive been blood checked,physical check, neuro tests and everything seems ok as per the doctors I have met. It is really sad that this is happending to me. I am on leave with my work abroad and went back to my home country eventhough I am the breadwinner of our family because Im scared and paranoid about this.\r\n\r\nMy Symptoms:\r\n- Tingling in head\r\n- Dull pain at the left head back area near the neck\r\n- It comes and It goes\r\n- Feeling of fainting\r\n\r\nIs it most of the times bad anxiety? or could me TMJ? or Im super scared to be something else." ], "date": [ "2016-03-18T08:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=4#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anonymousee-906722" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello all,\r\nI was very heart broken reading all your comments because I go through the exact same thing as you all are and it's so sad to know you guys are dealing with the same stuff. It really takes over your life and it sucks. I found this thread because the whole day I have had a tingling sensation in the back of my head followed by a migrane.. this is not the first time I have gotten this, but I've always tried brushing it off like it's nothing until today I kind of flipped out wondering what exaclty is going on..which, sadly, my first thought was to check the internet (the place that makes me think I have cancer and brain tumors and I'm on my death bed etc..)but this time in actually glad I looked this up..I now know that I'm not alone (although I wish none of you were going through this! ) ..also, the tingling and headache are both now gone and I feel relieved.. !! thank you guys for helping and i really hope you guys are doing much better than before!!!" ], "date": [ "2015-11-12T05:02+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/holly31859-908808" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ben_17197-1003558" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/holly31859-908808" ], "content": [ "<p>Yeah Holly (and others) I was in a similar situation until one day I started not giving a care about others, and pretty much everything else, and that&#39;s when I felt so much freer and at ease. </p><p></p><p>I simply made a decision to stop thinking and caring so much. If it effecting you, it&#39;s no way to live. In regards to feeling weird and people.. I also learned they are no different or better than me anyways. </p><p></p><p>If you look around at some of the happiest people they don&#39;t sit around thinking too much. They just live and do what make themselves feel good. </p><p></p><p>I also learned that ALOT more people feel this way too, and you would be surprised, how many people have tough periods were they feel weird. We are in this together.</p><p></p><p>It&#39;s also important to get good at something ... anything.. it could be something small, but it&#39;s fun and it feeds your confidence and soothes that anxiety away. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p>" ], "date": [ "2017-06-08T16:56+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hey Lisa,\r\nWell currently I'm now seeing a therapist because my entire life I have never been able to make friends and was bullied and I became very shy and quiet and that was the beginning of my social Anxiety. I never new that that was the cause of everything and beginning to feel that every one thought I was weird and thought ill of me. I would start to make friends then all of sudden stop talking to them because I thought they thought I was weird or annoying. I'm a senior in high school know and it has gotten a lot worst and I'm scared about everything and I have also become very depressed and hopeless. I have had anxiety attacks before but never really told anyone and my parents witnessed one really bad my sophomore year but didn't really do anything about it. I often feel very fuzzy in the head almost like I have no thoughts or what I'm doing is weird. I have no idea why this happens but it tends to get worse I think when I dwell on everything. I haven't told my therapist about this yet to be quit honest I don't feel i deserve help and I'm just a needy person that should disappear. I don't know but yah." ], "date": [ "2015-11-24T19:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/austin_08716-908907" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lakisha35908-916854" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/austin_08716-908907" ], "content": [ "You are not along I have been to many doctors and had many test that all come up fine I just cant believe this is all anxiety I feel so lost and stressed even more because I dont no how to fix it I dont want to go on meds because of my own personal reasons but now I have the shooting pain on the bridge of my nose that comes and goes I have an appointment with my doctor to see what it is...probably another sign of my anxiety so frustrating \r\n" ], "date": [ "2016-01-10T19:00+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I'm 23 years old ive been under a lot of stress lately I'm actually going to the doctor tomorrow few days ago I was driving on the interstate and it was really windy I have a little car I started sweating really really bad my feet and my fingers and I had started tingling I started feeling like I was going to pass out while I was driving it was the scariest thing I've ever felt i also have episodes at home where I'm just at the edge of my seat feeling trapt like I gotta get out of here I been knowing something wrong with me but I don't tell anyone because people will think differently of me an I don't want that because I usually don't feel this way I just feel under so much pressure all the time trying to please everyone in my family an I want to do so good that latly I've been always feeling sick and having headaches I just don't know what to do anymore" ], "date": [ "2015-11-25T09:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/katie68032-911229" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rafael95204-958935" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/katie68032-911229" ], "content": [ "Hi Katey hope all is well... just want to ask what exact symptoms were you experiencing ? " ], "date": [ "2016-07-24T18:18+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I feel for everyone of you on here! I am 27 and 2 years ago some time around January 2013 I was having a lot of the symptoms you all experience. I went to the doctor and DoD some test my blood work came back perfect, ultrasound on my abdomen was perfect, had a stress on my heart done perfect, tested my thyroid gallbladder perfect! How can I feel so bad but everything is perfect. I was petty much ready to give up. I've had problems with nausea since I was in middle school and both my pregnancies was extremely sick and had to be on meds and admitted in the hospital for demonstration multiple times. I've also had weight fluctuations since I was in high school. My girlfriend and I decided to go horse back riding on her horses and we stopped so her horse could do his business and all of a sudden my horse took off on a dead Sprint he would listen to any commands and I just held on but we wore coming up on a busy road and I didn't know what he would do and decided to drop of the side of him and tuck and roll. I had a pretty bad concussion and they hospital I went didn't have a mri machine and my cat scan was showing a shadow on the top of brain. When I got to th other hospital had an Mr I and found out I had a brain tumor called a meningioma on the tissue lining the brain. I was in shock. I went into surgery the next week and had it removed everything went good except the morphine after surgery wasn't working. I was put on a seizure med and did great for about a year and got off the meds and my anxiety got way worse and now take xanax. I think there are more underlying problems because I have so many problems. I've read about adrenal issues and Epstein Barr virus I have been test for so many autoimmune diseases its not even funny there has to be an answer to this more than just anxiety my gut tells me there more than meets the eye but I am not really that scared I just need control over my body! " ], "date": [ "2015-12-09T01:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kevin85212-913002" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Lisa your not alone use got the same caused by medication it made me worse rather than better &'when you ask to be taken off they don't really want to let you" ], "date": [ "2015-12-19T05:17+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/musahib-914046" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "This Is An Incredible Relief That So Many People Feel Similar Symptoms, Although i wouldnt wish something like this to happen upon my worst enemy..... Let me share my story, I'm 21 never been stressed or had any sort of anxiety in my life and a few weeks ago I was up throughout the night working on a college assignment (not stressed about it) and all of a sudden my face went numb and it felt like a 100 needles or pins were poking me, I thought it was because I was just tired so I went to bed but its been 1 month now and everyday I wake up Its still there, things like numbness and pain in my head along with tingling sensations. Doctors are beyond ridiculous and keep saying its stress which Its not, so its definitely nerve damage so like most of you I am being told to see a shrink. I say f*** that I study psych and know I'm not crazy, yes it feels like a tumour or death but regardless living with this is insane, I just wanna be me again and im convinced its MS. \r\n\r\nLet me tell you a bit about why I'm not stressed \r\nIm 21 and I work for a Hit TV show called Suits. Live In Toronto Canada, No girlfriend, (by choice) and have a cadillac ats 2015, point being I'm accomplished and successful at a young age so why this is all happening is beyond me " ], "date": [ "2015-12-27T07:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kevin85212-913002" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "An anxiety attack happens to protect body so the more you fear it the worse it will be you have to let it happen and be like boring here we go again " ], "date": [ "2015-12-28T13:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lenore22780-916025" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lenore22780-916025" ], "content": [ "Have you been done diagnosed \r\n" ], "date": [ "2017-04-29T17:55+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I am glad to see I am not alone and have enjoyed reading through this forum. This is my story...I am 46 years old and have experienced episodes (as I call them). The most recent one was today. Although I did not think I was stressed at all I was talking to my daughter and daughter in law when all of a sudden I overcome by a strong tingling sensation in my head to the point I thought I was going to pass out. I quickly sat down and my DIL was fanning me. This lasted for just a few minutes maybe even seconds I am really not sure becuase it totally freaked me out. quickly I calmed myself and started taking some deep breaths and it was over but followed by a slight headache. After reading everyone's post on here, it seems as I suffer from the same as all of you. I will definitely have this checked out by my doctor and hopefully will not have another \"episode\" for another several months. This forum has relieved me greatly. I am sorry to hear that there are so many of us that suffer from this. " ], "date": [ "2016-01-06T23:39+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lakisha35908-916854" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes I am so happy but so sad to hear people are feeling the same as I do I have been dealing with this since 2014 after my elective surgery I have had all kinds of test done echo, ultrasound, heart monitor, blood test, and the only thing found was that I have low blood sugar I have palpitations at night, I am shaky, weak and have bad headaches, I am so over this I have not been driving because of the fear of having an episodes and crashing I was taking ativan but it did not seem to work and I had to go off it to have my holter monitor I would really like someone to help me get back to myself ." ], "date": [ "2016-01-10T19:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rawb-864657" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "If youre in the UK ring IAPT directly. the waiting list from your GP is very large cause the therapists only come to surguries once or twice a week but IAPT will fit you in in any of their buildings rather than at surguries. I waited 5 months for my GP to sort it out rang IAPT directly was seeing someone 4 days later." ], "date": [ "2016-01-11T13:31+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/emma61266-917043" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/emma61266-917043" ], "content": [ "Have you been diagnosed " ], "date": [ "2017-04-29T17:56+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi, i know its been a year since you posted, was wondering if you found ways to deal with it? \r\n\r\nIve recently noticed that i get mild headaches, not painful just can feel that they are there. As well as random sensations of tingling pins and needles, and hot and cold feelings on my brain all from the middle of my head downwards. I can hear a clicking noise when i turn my head, the noise comes from the bottom of head where the neck ends up to the middle of my head. I  generally feel nauseous throughout the day as well as tinnitus (ear ringing, in the evenings and at night its very loud). I went to the doctors and she said it was just tension but it hasn't put my mind at ease, she didn't seem concerned at all.\r\n " ], "date": [ "2016-01-11T17:29+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sara90181-542892" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jacku16091-951887" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sara90181-542892" ], "content": [ "Hi Sara I feel like you did you get any medication to help advice would be appreciated I am 54 years old and would like to get some normality in my life instead being scared all the time about my health xx" ], "date": [ "2016-07-03T06:33+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Oops it did not allow me to link another website. There are ones out there that list symptoms of anxiety, from weakness, tingles, sickness, vertigo, heart rate, body temp, etc. I have many times convinced myself that something horrible was just undetected and I was sure to die at any moment. It so hard to calm yourself down. I am on amitriplene but due to weight gain, want to try something else. I had months where I felt like a stranger in my own body and it affects your life a lot. You also start to be hyper aware of every single weird feeling and pain, its horrible.\r\nI dont have anything stressful happening in my life but I have done alot of research on panic disorders and it is starting to make more sense.\r\nLet me know if you find something that works for you," ], "date": [ "2015-01-19T19:40+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisalisa67-542864" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisalisa67-542864" ], "content": [ "Thanks Lisa. What I can't get my head around is that every time I have a handle on it and start to regain my confidence something else happens for no specific reason, like this weird tingling and head pain and then ensues the panic and I'm right back to square one again. If i could just understand what is happening I'm sure I could deal with it better, but there seems to be no rhyme or reason and that just fuels it more as I convince myself there is something wrong. \r\n\r\nI'm seeing a counsellor tonight who although won't be able to help me medically may be able to help me process the fear a little better. Good luck to you too x" ], "date": [ "2015-01-20T10:06+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/madespo28-655285" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisalisa67-542864" ], "content": [ "I'm having trouble understanding your text, do you read your notes before posting?" ], "date": [ "2015-08-11T05:50+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/racquel06611-998052" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisalisa67-542864" ], "content": [ "<p>I have the same problem and it&#39;s drives me insane ... I get burning feeling and everything I can&#39;t anymore . I&#39;ve tried Zoloft , Lexapro and none of it worked it made me 100 times worse .. anyone have suggestions </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-11-30T18:39+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mary47842-1063620" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisalisa67-542864" ], "content": [ "<p>hi Lisa</p><p>How did you get the tingly feeling&#39;s to go away</p><p>Thank you. Mary&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-08-29T17:59+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "You definetly have health anxiety. You are not alone. It is exhausting to live in the viscious cycle of it all. One doc. Told me cant do cbt unless the edge is off and i had to leave his office. I thiught thats what cbt was suppose to teach me. Itunes has a cbt book i downloaded the audio. Many podcast and books cinstantly say breathing techniques are so important. When you do them you have only and solely focus on being calm and ignire any thiughts that pop in your mind. Literally be in that exact moment. Im trying very hard to master this or actually do it. All of us with oanic sre overthinkers in a negative way and we self talk ourselves into a bad olace. Our bodies throw themselves inti fight ir flight and the panic sets in, inhave been woken by this which is so unfair cause im guessing its in my subcinscious already, that makes me angry at myself. All you can do is literally live in the moment so you can get through the days and hope slowlt that yiu retrain your brain not to be so negative and live in the future. Very very hard and i wish you and everyone on here the stregnth and suuccess in retraining how you think. I wish so hard that i can just wake up and be all normal and freed from this anxiety. I dont know if people who dont have it can understand as hard as it is on them its ten times harder on us!" ], "date": [ "2015-01-20T03:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mothermoose-955190" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "content": [ "<p>So reading this makes me feel a whole heap better! </p><p>7 months ago I gave birth to my 4th baby, and since then I have not felt right at all. I had a c-section so naturally I had the recovery period from that, then I had an infection in my wound, then I had rhinitis, then the dr said sinusitis, and to accompany it all I&#39;ve had this weird headache now for 6 months now. It&#39;s everyday without fail, sometimes it a pain, other times it&#39;s more of a sensation, like a fizzy feeling, I guess tingly. </p><p>I&#39;ve also had a bout of vertigo and dizziness but that seems to have passed. I can&#39;t describe how I feel on a daily basis but I&#39;m sick of not feeling myself. I&#39;ve had this health anxiety since he was born. Like others on this thread I too have put a lot of the symptoms down to the anxiety and being post natal but can&#39;t help but think it&#39;s something much worse like a tumour or MS.</p><p>The dr has said it sounds like nuralgia and has suggested some anti depressants to help the headaches and my mood, but because I am still BF my son don&#39;t know what I safe for me to take. I have started to wean him</p><p>So that I can start some form</p><p>Of medication just because I can&#39;t cope feeling like this anymore. I have a strange pain in my nose and check that pops up randomly and my scalp feels irritable, and get the occasionally sharp stabbing pains in my head which are random.</p><p>I&#39;ve put a lot of it down to losing my eldest child two years ago, I was pregnant with my third when she passed away, so I do understand that I mentally and physically have been through a lot in such a short space of time but I&#39;ve never have anxiety before this. </p><p>I&#39;ve had counselling for the loss of my daughter but I didn&#39;t feel that helped me.</p><p>I just want to enjoy life and enjoy my children without the feeling of impending doom or that one of us is going to get sick ??</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-02T22:14+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/elena0930-1021187" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mothermoose-955190" ], "content": [ "<p>I had this exact same thing! I had a baby 3 months ago then one day randomly woke up with head pressure that turned into tingling in my head and the back of my neck and my forehead I feel like I&#39;m stuck in a fog ! My ears feel full and like I&#39;m imbalanced ! I have good days and I have bad days ! Have you gotten any better please tell me I&#39;m not stuck like this </p>" ], "date": [ "2017-02-11T14:14+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/elena0930-1021187" ], "content": [ "Are you any better ? \r\nOnly when I lay down that my body starts to vibrate, and I wake up in a fog state of mind. \r\nHave you been diagnosed " ], "date": [ "2017-04-20T15:02+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lovedandbeyond-1046380" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/elena0930-1021187" ], "content": [ "<p>I totally understand!!! I had a sudden change as well, one day I woke up with a &quot;mental FOG.&quot; I can&#39;t think clearly, I have trouble recalling things, and feel completely useless. I had these symptoms a few years ago but it went away on it&#39;s own. I saw doctors, had an MRI and nothing. But during that period, I had a lot of stress. My mental health became better when I found healthy ways to deal with the stress, I was clear, and felt like me. Now it back but with an added symptom of the tingling in the head as described by so many others on this post. Again my stress is a 9 out of 10 and I going through a bad divorce. I just think my body is reacting to the stress of being a single parent and the divorce. I do feel better reading these posts as Obfeel like I too am going crazy. </p>" ], "date": [ "2017-04-29T05:30+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lovedandbeyond-1046380" ], "content": [ "What have you been diagnosed with " ], "date": [ "2017-04-29T18:38+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/valerie696969-1070840" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "content": [ "<p>I have headaches that make my forehead all tingly I suffer from panic attacks, it all started with a pain at back of my head at left hand side been to doctors numerous time say it&#39;s migrane. The pain at back has disappeared meantime I got put on propranolol can this tingling be the effects of this beta blocker I&#39;m a real worrier and always think its serious doctors not really much help anyone help plz</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-07-29T12:54+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/elena0930-1021187" ], "content": [ "Have you been diagnosed " ], "date": [ "2017-08-21T14:59+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/elena0930-1021187" ], "content": [ "Please go get your ears checked, diabetic and high blood pressure. " ], "date": [ "2017-08-29T18:36+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/shelly64688-1144491" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mothermoose-955190" ], "content": [ "<p>Hi Mothermoose,&#160;</p><p>How are you doing now? I read your post and feel the exact same right now! I got anxiety around fall of 2016 and had bad head symptoms so I go a ct and MRI and all was good and I was able to calm down some and try natural remedies. However fast forward and I have a 3 month old baby now. Since then I&#39;ve noticed my anxiety is way worse and being postpartum probably doesn&#39;t help. I&#39;m getting head symptoms again. Sharp pains that last for a few seconds to dull aches sometime. Even minutes of dizziness or just feeling not right in the head. I can&#39;t stand it and it makes my health anxiety worse being that I lost my mom to brain cancer in 2013. She was my best friend and it was a devastating loss. I just want so bad to get over these symptoms and feel normal again. Just curious what you did! Thanks!</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-01-27T18:59+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "So went to the doctors, he told me I had neuralgia. Apparently he thinks the anxiety has triggered it so has put me on a very low dose of pregamalin. But then yesterday I had tingling all through my body and my right arm feels numb this morning. I kept waking up with pins and needles in small areas of my legs during the night and I ended up last night being on the 111 helpline (they put it down to the anxiety), but of course now I'm thinking it's MS. If I touch my skin it's very sensitive, it's like all my nerves are super sensitive. God I feel like I'm going mad :( " ], "date": [ "2015-01-22T09:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tallya88713-777329" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jordan73092-687488" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tallya88713-777329" ], "content": [ "Did you ever figure out a solution I'm having the same problems! I get chest pains but worst of all is a tingly light headed sensation I have almost all the time. It's almost like I'm weak in my head. Doctors don't know what's wrong and it's freaking me out" ], "date": [ "2015-07-18T21:07+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/daneil90513-841518" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tallya88713-777329" ], "content": [ "Hey tallya, jordan and others...\r\nOnly reason why I signed up here is because I feel just like all of you.  Was in Urgent Care thursday because tingly in my right side of face.  Have been dealing with anxiety for 10 years.  Im 33. Recently the constant worry has gotten much worse.  I am hyper aware of EVERY sensation in my body.  A pain, a tingle, a twitch.  I always think that it is the worst case scenario.  Doctor perscribed my Zoloft but dont want to take it.  I want to try other things first.  Better diet, meditation, changing jobs (mine is stressful)  I feel like im losing my mind.  I feel hopeless.  BUT, coming on here, and other sites has at least given me a feeling of not being alone.  That there are others that go through the same thing.  I just wanted to reach out to you and others and hopefully we can bring some type of comfort that we AREN'T crazy.  That we AREN'T alone.  Ive been feeling constant tingly face for 4 days.  I feel kinda blurry, and I dont just mean my vision.  I convinced myself I have a brain tumor because all the symptoms are the same.  Or maybe I have a seizure because certain thoughts have made me feel tingly in my head.  Or I have an infection in my tooth and its traveled to my face and spreading.  Or.......a million other things.  None, are likely true.  Only the worry and anxiety that has partially disabled my life.  We can get past this..." ], "date": [ "2015-08-10T02:35+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/daneil90513-841518" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jordan73092-687488" ], "content": [ "Hey tallya, jordan and others...\r\nOnly reason why I signed up here is because I feel just like all of you.  Was in Urgent Care thursday because tingly in my right side of face.  Have been dealing with anxiety for 10 years.  Im 33. Recently the constant worry has gotten much worse.  I am hyper aware of EVERY sensation in my body.  A pain, a tingle, a twitch.  I always think that it is the worst case scenario.  Doctor perscribed my Zoloft but dont want to take it.  I want to try other things first.  Better diet, meditation, changing jobs (mine is stressful)  I feel like im losing my mind.  I feel hopeless.  BUT, coming on here, and other sites has at least given me a feeling of not being alone.  That there are others that go through the same thing.  I just wanted to reach out to you and others and hopefully we can bring some type of comfort that we AREN'T crazy.  That we AREN'T alone.  Ive been feeling constant tingly face for 4 days.  I feel kinda blurry, and I dont just mean my vision.  I convinced myself I have a brain tumor because all the symptoms are the same.  Or maybe I have a seizure because certain thoughts have made me feel tingly in my head.  Or I have an infection in my tooth and its traveled to my face and spreading.  Or.......a million other things.  None, are likely true.  Only the worry and anxiety that has partially disabled my life.  We can get past this..." ], "date": [ "2015-08-10T02:36+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jordan73092-687488" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daneil90513-841518" ], "content": [ "I personally had a bad experience with Zoloft. It made my anxiety worse. I am currently on lorazepam and a anti depressant I take at night. And it has made my life better almost 100%. I still get my goofy feeling occasionally but I take my med and it goes away. My advice is don't let it get out of hand before you seek medicine that will work for you and help. I went to a psychiatrist " ], "date": [ "2015-08-10T02:47+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/daneil90513-841518" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jordan73092-687488" ], "content": [ "Thanks Jordan.  I totally agree that Zoloft isnt the right choice right now.  My mom keeps telling me to try some of her Ativan (lorazepam) for those certain moments that its too much.  After I posted this earlier, I felt comfort and a small breath of positivity.  Im still kinda blurry/dizzy and tingly face, but im forcing myself to just be positive right now.  Im ALWAYS negitive and am sick of it.  I get chest pains too, even a constant dull pain that I attribute to sleeping in awkward positions.  I wake up with clenched fists constantly or numb hands because Im in a werid position.  I think its anxiety related as well.  Anyways, nice hearing from you." ], "date": [ "2015-08-10T03:19+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jordan73092-687488" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daneil90513-841518" ], "content": [ "I have the exact same symptoms! I take lorazepam 0.5 mg 2-3 times a day" ], "date": [ "2015-08-10T06:30+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/beeann90-919917" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daneil90513-841518" ], "content": [ "Hi Daneil,\r\nDid you end up taking the Zoloft?\r\nIm going crazy with this tingling, crawling, sometimes pain in my head. I hate going to the doc., or the hospital because they make me feel crazy every time I go:/:/ " ], "date": [ "2016-01-26T16:02+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/katie061212-965430" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daneil90513-841518" ], "content": [ "<p>Hello. Your post sounds so much like me. I&#39;m 33, have dealt with anxiety for years and most definitely have the medical worries from the tiniest little thing. I have had the same headache on left side of my head for almost two weeks and the tinkling Is in my face and head and I&#39;m sick of it. I see the neuro next week and had a crush scan about 5 months ago and was normal. I&#39;m not even in a state of panic, I just keep wondering what is causing these tingles. Did yours ever go away? </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-08-13T16:05+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cyndi22858-972856" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/beeann90-919917" ], "content": [ "<p>I had that creepy crawling in my head and I started MAX-B12 (got on Amazon) and you put these tiny logenzes under your tongue until they melt.&#160; All my tingling and crawling in my head STOPPED and I take it every day now to make sure that does not come back!&#160; So that tells me that I was low in B12.&#160;&#160; Try it!&#160; <img src=\"http://s8.patient.media/forums/emoticons/smile.gif\" alt=\"smile\" />&#160;&#160; Thank you to the person I saw this from because it has cured mine!</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-09-02T22:58+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ciara_73129-1014872" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cyndi22858-972856" ], "content": [ "Does that help with anxiety? " ], "date": [ "2017-01-31T23:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daneil90513-841518" ], "content": [ "Have you been diagnosed? \r\n" ], "date": [ "2017-04-29T17:40+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maggie97797-1075871" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daneil90513-841518" ], "content": [ "Have you ever been tested for Lyme Disease?" ], "date": [ "2017-09-01T02:32+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maxine23936-1071476" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/katie061212-965430" ], "content": [ "<p>I get a buzzing in my head then a tingling numbness in one side of my face. Then panic sets in which makes me even worse. I know it&#39;s a anxiety or panic attack but it scares the crap out of me. I&#39;ve had 2 Tim&#39;s years ago and I keep thinking it&#39;s anouther but I&#39;ve had tests and they said it not. But I still panic I need to know I&#39;m not losing the plot. I&#39;ve got a lot on my plate at the minute my daughter had a baby 2 days ago and I&#39;m scared to death she won&#39;t cope. So I guess that&#39;s triggered it off this time. And I know ill get through but it still scares me I suppose it the vicious circle affect again</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-03-13T13:45+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I'm 26 and i've never had an issue with anxiety before. Just in the last year i've been over paranoid and have convinced myself of many things. Brain tumor, Ms, Brain bleeding, It doesnt help that when i see a doctor they say its anxiety and thats it just to remain calm and stop thinking so much. For the last year i been to the ER 5 times with all small things. Chest pains and rib pains, headaches and shakyness. They send me home and i feel a bit better. But recently the tingling in my head has gotten 10 times worse things go from a small bump to my mind blowing it up to being like some rare disease. this head tingling and weird feelings is the worse. I've had multiple cts and mris and anything i can think of and they all say the same thing. My mind goes from a sore or something to my body is falling apart and i'm dying. It gets so bad i cant sleep cause i'm terrified of falling asleep and not waking up. Its horrible." ], "date": [ "2015-07-07T22:31+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/carlene84093-895394" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/carlene84093-895394" ], "content": [ "How did you know it was B12 ? " ], "date": [ "2017-04-29T17:41+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ian19217-1073545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/carlene84093-895394" ], "content": [ "That is how mine started.  One night I was awaken to a racing heart beat and palpitations.  Had several heart test and they were normal.  Now it is in my head tingles, creepy crawly, and it scares the s**t out of me." ], "date": [ "2017-08-21T04:52+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I have been experiencing the tingling head, the strange sensations in my head, the electricity in my legs, the burning sensations. I can't sleep at night for the feeling is overwhelming and I am afraid to sleep at night. I been taking vitamin b -12 for the nerves its helped with the tingling in my toes. I don't get them anymore. Some days I don't feel anything and other days it's like what's going on. I am praying for myself. This all started when I was having heart palpitation and my blood pressure was high. What should I don know. I want to get rid of this ill will feeling!" ], "date": [ "2015-09-07T18:33+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jodiff-1046183" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Anxiety is a very tricky b*****d. google &#39;the [b]linden method[/b]&#39; if you want. it most likely saved my life a few years ago.&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-01-03T19:40+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=8#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mytwosons-1138043" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/nivs76-1156787" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mytwosons-1138043" ], "content": [ "<p>mytwosons,</p><p>I had a sever headache and didn’t think it was part of my anxiety. I hadn’t experienced a headache that bad ever. I went to ER and they wanted to rule out meningitis so I had a spinal tap procedure. Thankfully it was negative! Last previous posts, I’ve had multiple tests and they all come back negative. I’m trying [b]CBD oil[/b] for my anxiety and waiting to see if it helps. I’ll keep you posted and effects.&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-03-04T04:39+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maggie97797-1075871" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mytwosons-1138043" ], "content": [ "did you ever get answers " ], "date": [ "2022-06-14T05:32+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>My episodes begun a couple of years ago. Very similar. It occurs when I&#39;m trying to go to sleep and the feeling is a sharp tickle type pain followed by a headache. I often wake the next morning with bloodshot eyes and a dull headache that stays with me throughout the day. The episodes do not occur every night but when they do, I am terrified I&#39;m about to have a stroke. Furthermore, on occasion it&#39;s been coupled with a sudden stomach ache which also goes away and my sinuses seem to also be very sensitive. It&#39;s really odd. Lastly, I have shoulder pain which is chronic (upper right back area) and I&#39;m convinced something is pinching a nerve and causing all this crap! I&#39;ve had CT scans of my lungs and my head, bloodwork and heart monitoring, all with negative results. I&#39;m going to a pain physician later this week. I&#39;m really scared. I&#39;m wondering if anyone has had a spinal tap done for these symptoms and what the outcome was if yes?&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-01-08T17:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=8#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/colin80336-1146924" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Lisa, \r\n\r\nThe very reason I am writing is because I suffer from these tingling sensations up the back of my neck and then progress to the top of my head, thus causing me major discomfort and major shyness which again is so very frustrating and disabling .. \r\n\r\nGood to talk\r\n\r\nColin " ], "date": [ "2018-02-03T23:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=8#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mark64006-1161662" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Any updates on how you are doing?" ], "date": [ "2018-03-17T10:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=8#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mark64006-1161662" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>I have suffered fromanxiety and depression for most of my life but been on treatment. &#160;I&#39;ve been doing pretty well and about four weeks ago, my wife and I were on our way back from vacation, where I&#39;d been I&#39;ll, and I experienced a really dull, sudden pain in my head that was really intense, followed immediately by shooting sensations, lightheadedness, tingling and panic. &#160;I can only describe the sensation as very scary. &#160;Well, I&#39;ve continued to have these pains half a dozen timer daily, along with a regular headache. &#160;Both my headache and pains seems to move but mainly on my right side. &#160;My PCP ordered and MRI, which he said came back showing nothing except acute sinusitis, so he put me in a really strong antibiotics regimen. &#160; I&#39;m really worried that he&#39;s missing something and that I might have an aneurysm ready to rupture or that I&#39;ve hurt my brain stem from chiropractic adjustments over the years. &#160;I&#39;m pretty sure my doctors chalk it up to anxiety but it feels really scary and so really to me. &#160;Any advice on what I should do?</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-03-17T10:37+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=8#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/charles_skunk-1145170" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p> I started having the same problems just started a few days ago I have no idea what it is I&#39;m scared it&#39;s a timer too but my doc said I&#39;m fine and gave me pills for the headaches so if you find out what it&#39;s please let me know</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-03-31T16:39+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=8#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joanie1992-1168558" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Ohh your symptoms are very similar in mine.. I also have headaches on my left head and spread all over my face and I always think that my left head will burst. Im really scared sometimes. &#128546;</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-04-05T09:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=8#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/haley05-1172610" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>So I&#39;ve been experiencing something along these lines it just hasn&#39;t gone on as long and the pain is almost bringing me to tears because it&#39;s shap but quick. I was just wondering if you ever found answers </p>" ], "date": [ "2018-04-17T03:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=8#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/fred85134-1174236" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>I&#39;m having exactly the same thing right now, on the crown slightly to the left! How have you been feeling since?</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-04-22T21:36+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=8#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maggie97797-1075871" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "have you gotten any answers? i have same issues and no one can figure it out. " ], "date": [ "2022-06-14T05:35+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=8#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/timmie24306-942141" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I've had the same thing for over 12 yrs it doesn't go away u just have to live with it..sometimes I fill like I'm having a heart attack but I have to live with it there is nothing a dr can do to help sometimes I take a Bayer asprin it helps sometimes but just breath I threw ur nose out threw ur mouth and try to relax...I wish u luck I'm 55 been living with it" ], "date": [ "2016-05-14T20:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=5#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/basit2016-946473" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenni101183-924547" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/basit2016-946473" ], "content": [ "What is it please let me know also I have the same head issues also " ], "date": [ "2016-06-20T12:39+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I know what it is and I know what is causing it, so please if you can just call me\r\n2679458695" ], "date": [ "2016-05-31T03:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=5#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/h02362-948663" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "A suggestion: read up on the symptoms associated with Iron deficiency, folate deficiency and B12 deficiency. \r\n\r\nIf the symptoms bear ANY similarity at all with what you're experiencing, go to the nearest pharm/health food store and buy sublingual B12 tablets (500mcg). Stick one under your tongue and let it dissolve. Don't drink or eat (or smoke) anything for 30 minutes or so before and after taking the pill. The sublingual form allows the B12 to pass through the skin under your tongue into your bloodstream. Some people lack the ability to absorb B12 via the stomach. If the B12 temporarily improves your condition, ask your doctor to test your blood for B12, folate and iron deficiencies.\r\n\r\nI had a majority of the symptoms many of you are describing. I was diagnosed with anxiety and Horton's disease. In fact, it was an unchecked vitamin deficiency.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n   " ], "date": [ "2016-06-08T11:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=5#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jacku16091-951887" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenni101183-924547" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jacku16091-951887" ], "content": [ "I see we have a lot of the same symptoms, I have had mri's, of my brain, head, and neck , they said I was healthy , I have all types of blood work, etc , everything was normal , all the Dr's can say is its anxiety, I can't deal , I didnt want to take the meds I was prescribed because of the side effects , I was scared . it always seem to come and go but its really irritating and scary " ], "date": [ "2016-06-20T12:57+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jacku16091-951887" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jenni101183-924547" ], "content": [ "Hi Jenni how long have you been having the head symptoms mine are back again since Friday burning ear and top right side head pain I taking paracetomol dosnt work I have made appointment to see GP that 4th July but always say it anxiety but I no other symptoms of anxiety my pulse normal not sweating no racing heart it just gets me really worried I don't want go to the hospital as scared of going brings on panics if they start wiring me up to ECG this anxiety worry about my health taking over my life xx" ], "date": [ "2016-06-20T16:20+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenni101183-924547" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jacku16091-951887" ], "content": [ "Hi jack , I've been having the head symptoms on and off for months now . the Dr says its all anxiety and since I've already been checked out and had a MRI of the brain , neck , and head and that's all good , I guess it is anxiety . but.it drives me crazy , like.right now.I'm having this extreme head and neck tightness not really any pain but just very very uncomfortable" ], "date": [ "2016-06-20T16:46+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maureen_65564-896562" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jacku16091-951887" ], "content": [ "<p>Did you ever have your cervical spine looked at.</p><p>I did every test under the sun only to find out my neck is a mess with arthritis and pinched nerves and that is what is causing mine!</p><p>I&#39;m really not sure what to do about it either. </p><p></p>" ], "date": [ "2016-06-29T18:25+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jacku16091-951887" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jenni101183-924547" ], "content": [ "<p>Anxiety not good is it I can&#39;t believe it causes so many problems are you taking any medication XX </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-06-29T18:53+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Lisa I been having burning pain right hand top head and right ear doctors done all my bloods in March also had MRI which I paid for as doctors would send me said anxiety / I been doctors 6 times since Christmas about burning in head and ear all bloods normal said anxiety sending me CBT / it went for 6 weeks now it back again my GP gave me citalapram in April but because I worry about taking medication in case have allergic reaction I was cutter it up for a month the head pains went then I became really anxious having funny thoughts worry over health all time broke down in doctors told me I needed take the full citalopram 10mg as it wasn't working cutting up I been on them 4 weeks now and also diazapam 2 mg can take up to 3 times a day I seemed be getting a bit better but head pains and burning ear back so worried again don't no what to do / how are you coping as I suck going doctors being told anxiety I have joined support group on mindfulness course I doing everything but it back I can not believe it anxiety I have been of work 3 months now xx" ], "date": [ "2016-06-19T19:58+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=5#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/enrique00717-952782" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I am so relieved I am not the only one. I knew it was my anxiety going to another level. I personally have been suffering from anxiety since I was 17. Always been healthy and till this day, 12 years later, I feel fine. Its just when the attacks kick in I feel like I'm going to drop dead. I also am very aware of any minor pain or discomfort in my body, but I always tell myself its my anxiety. If it was something else I would have been hospitalized. It really sucks we have to live like this, but les keep positive folks. Best to you all and God bless." ], "date": [ "2016-06-23T06:02+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=5#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mitouback-699680" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have exactly the same...Its anxiety. Pain on side of head ..A painmight last for 5 seconds then go away..Tongling like pins and needles on side of face..I get tingling and muscle spasm inside right side of stomach too, below and under right lowest ribs....I am so so worried snd anxious that my cancer that I was diagnosed with 12 months ago--will return , even though Im in remission...\r\nIts so nerve racking..I try not to worry but deep inside I am very very anxious..." ], "date": [ "2016-06-30T14:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=5#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa90805-957962" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Hey Lisa,</p><p>My name is Lisa also. I have experienced same symptoms and very frustrating. I had TBI with metal plates in my head and I have separate lump on my head that lately has been irritated with tingling in face and head , dizziness and headaches. Dr put me on low dose bus par , I&#39;m on generic it has helped with the anxiety, but I still get overwhelmed easily can&#39;t take slot going on. And I do get worried trying figure out the strange things going on. Vertigo medicine helps with being off balance but have take at night because makes me feel sleepy. I&#39;m very sensitive to medicine . I tried mess for my nerves but most too strong don&#39;t like feeling disoriented because already feel like that. I have lump on head to left and in different spot that where metal plates are. Lump is irritated and caused tingling in face and head and I&#39;m afraid because I have had mini strokes. I have nerve damage also along with other medical issues associated from injuries. I read in article that diet sodas contain aspartame and if gets certain degree that causes poisoning to body and causes certain problems that resemble ms and other symptoms, and possible death not sure if article is based on facts but story about lady who got deathly sick. I use to drink diet drinks but that&#39;s not cause of problems I&#39;m having. I just wish the tingling go away and sharp pain in my head that is from lump. It affects a lot and it&#39;s scary. I going to get dr to refer me back to my neurologist who 1st did my surgery and saved my life. As far as help with pain Neurortin and no name all day pain relief from over the counter helps some but symptoms always reoccurr and gotten worst. </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-13T07:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=5#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/terryc-959110" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "[b]yes im getting shooting pains in my head its like a strange sensation striking through my head and you can feel it more when your not busy or when you close your eyes and its also giving me dizzy spells..changes in my life or busy sociable moments makes me worse and gives me low moods while i feel like this. me and my freinds thought it was a good idea to take a xtc tablet one time but all my freinds or fine and im not? maybe with me having a long time depression and anxiety its just made me feel worse. [/b]" ], "date": [ "2016-07-17T14:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=5#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jess44474-961102" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Just know you arenot alone Lisa.I&#39;m constantly in fear of something happening to me. Does anyone else feel confusion at times through day,</p><p></p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-24T14:28+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=5#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/antoinette16267-1011256" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>I realize this post is a year old but I have been suffering from health anxiety for a long time but it&#39;s really been bad lately. For the past two weeks I&#39;ve been dizzy and my head feels heavy, my neck is tense, my chest is tight, my vision is blurry and I cry all the time. I have one sided tingling, my head and face tingle....the list goes on and on. I&#39;ve been to doctors a million times and they say nothing is wrong. It&#39;s anxiety. I still can&#39;t believe that anxiety cause all this but apparently it does. I am so thankful that I&#39;m not the only one who feels this way. I feel like I&#39;m losing my mind</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-01-16T00:37+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=7#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/philippa76-1012624" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Hi Lisa,</p><p>Sorry to hear you are suffering <img src=\"http://s8.patient.media/forums/emoticons/sad.gif\" alt=\"sad\" /> Sometimes anxiety manifests itself in different ways in our body, and from personal experience we often become very sensitive to every little sensation/change/pain/twitch and tingle! which often makes us a little more worried! I have found a lot of these symptoms appear when we shallow breath (which we often do without realising when we are stressed or anxious) - (headaches/tingling/neck and shoulder tightness/dizziness...) taking some long slow breaths can do wonders. Closing your eyes to shut ut distractions and other stimultion will also help collect yourself. focus on listing to your breath and counting. breathing through your nose and making a conscious effort to make your tummy rise with a breath in and fall with a breath out. You can google heaps about breathing works/mindfulness/anxiety. It seems too simple I know but it really does work. Hope you feel bettr soon x&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-01-19T22:53+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=7#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maureen_65564-896562" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Old post I know but it may be coming from your cervical spine! " ], "date": [ "2017-01-28T21:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=7#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dean11499-1016778" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Hi Lisa,</p><p></p><p>Iv&#39;e had very very similar symtoms to you which came on overnight for no reason at all. Pain in the left temple, tingling sensations around the back and front of my head and face. That was just over 7 months ago. Since then I have had Blood tests, Brain Scan, Dental X rays, Eye Tests - all clear, oh and seen an Osteopath. I have also spent time on anti biotics, Carbogen (for suspected Neuralgia) and Amitriptiline (for potential Nerve Pain) which none had hardly any effect at all. I still have the pain now and it is driving me crazy. I keep hoping that it will go as quickly as it arrived. Some days are better than others but I really wondered if you were any better as this post seems to be a little old now ? I think my next step is to go back to the GP and get referred to a Neurologist but any advice would be gratefully received.</p><p></p><p>Many Thanks</p><p></p><p>Dean.</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-01-31T20:55+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=7#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/durby007-1049741" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/durby007-1049741" ], "content": [ "Go get yourself checked by a nuerogolist. \r\nMy youngest son was diagnosed with hydrophalaus at 18. His symptoms were headaches. Please go get checked asap " ], "date": [ "2017-05-11T07:28+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>Anyone here that can wiegh in would be great. I have had boughts with headaches since I was a kid. I headaches as a child seem to actually be worse than they are today or else I&#39;ve managed to get through and be able to deal with the pain a little better, now 4? Old. </p><p> As a child headaches would be similar to those described as migraine so I went to a neurologist and he diagnosed as cluster headaches. One observation he did make was that my brain set tilted back in my skull just slightly but there was no need to worry. </p><p> Anyway most recently I have had diagnoses of basically an anxiety disorder. I have been prescribed Zoloft which seems to have helped significantly. </p><p> Last night however I woke in the middle of the night very hot I began to panic as I felt just a slight pressure in my left chest which of course adds to your anxiety. Throughout my upper trunk I felt a tingling sensation. To me my skin appeared red. </p><p> As in previous type episodes I send my last goodbye messages and hope I&#39;m able to hit those most precious loved ones before the inevitable. </p><p> Sorry for the long story here but what I&#39;m looking for are other persons who may have had similar experience with what may be an initial warning of severe headache. The headaches I can deal with generally however waking up to being extremely hot and what is 69&#176; temperature having this tingling sensation throughout the upper trunk of my body together with the anxiousness Is just scary. </p>" ], "date": [ "2017-05-11T03:05+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=7#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ramona19453-1062563" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Stumbled upon this because I have this tingly feeling too and it started right after me coming off anxiety medication. I am 18 years old and only took it for a week to help with exams, it was such a weak/ small dose it probably didn&#39;t do much to me but after coming off it, I started getting really anxious when I noticed any little thing, like a pain in my arm or a headache. It&#39;s been 3 days and this tingly feeling is almost constant, I near enough cried yesterday thinking I have cancer. Cancer seems to be one of my bigest fears lately because thourought my life I&#39;ve always convinced myself I have some disease or disorder. It used to be heart attacks until after goin A&amp;E several times and being reassured countless times (I&#39;ve had an ECG done three times) I finally got over that fear and now brain tumours and cancer related fears have taken its place. I will be going to see my doctor soon so hopefully it is only anxiety related and rationally thinking I already know it will be but having had anxiety really bad and from such a young age, it&#39;s surprising how many &quot;symptoms&quot; can be related to it. And I&#39;m a healthy, young individual who excericses and eats pretty well but because of this comstant fear of dropping dead at any given moment I&#39;ve been living my life curled up in bed googling worst case scenarios most of the time and I guess all I have to say is anxiety freaking sucks ://</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-06-27T18:05+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=7#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anonymousee-906722" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/c43565-1062212" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/anonymousee-906722" ], "content": [ "<p>This isn&#39;t a very reassuring thread; I too have headaches intermittent and tingling on the left side femoral area. Tenderness there and the bottom of my neck too. A very very worrying time but 4 visits to a GP and an eye test with absolutely no worry at all is reassuring me. </p>" ], "date": [ "2017-06-27T22:11+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/c43565-1062212" ], "author_to": [], "content": [ "Sorry, of course I meant it is a reassuring thread. Typo. " ], "date": [ "2017-06-28T08:13+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>LISA!!!! Oh my gosh. You just described me 10000000%!!!!!! I went to a doctor with this after YEARS of being terrified of them telling me I have a brain tumor and she told me it was anxiety. She told me I had no &quot;red flags&quot; of a brain tumor and gave me a recommendation to a counselor !!! I still have these sensations a lot and now I have head/ear pressure:( I know EXACTLY how you feel and I&#39;m sooo sorry you&#39;re going through this!!! We WILL get through this TOGETHER!!!! ??????</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-06-27T20:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=7#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maggie97797-1075871" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>It sounds like I have mush of the same symptoms.&#160; Mine started about two weeks ago when I was driving.&#160; I thought I was having a storke and had my daughter rush me to the ER.&#160; They did basic blook work and sent me home on benadryl.&#160; I was ok for a couple days.&#160; I was trying to TN from FL and made it 6 hours without a problem and then it came on suddenly again.&#160; I had to pull over and get a hotel.&#160; The next day I made it 2 hours before my daughter had to take me to the hospital.&#160; 4 trips to 3 different hospitals and all I got was Ativan or Benadyl.&#160; They don&#39;t have an answer for me.&#160;&#160;I have never had any issues like this and now they won&#39;t go away.&#160; I am afraid to go to sleep as I feel like I will not wake up.&#160; I cannot drive to work witch is 30 minutes away.&#160; I get chest pains, pain in the back of my head, tingling down the arms and overwhleming anxiety when this happens.&#160; Does anyone have any thoughts?&#160; I have seen and ENT and he says everything is fine.&#160; I am set for a sinius CT, Stress test and Neurologist appoint.&#160; I need to get my life back.</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-08-16T01:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=7#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mary47842-1063620" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>I don&#39;t understand wh. U r not on anxiety meds</p><p>Hugs</p><p>&#160;Mary</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-09-01T01:36+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=7#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maggie97797-1075871" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maggie97797-1075871" ], "author_to": [], "content": [ "B12" ], "date": [ "2017-09-01T02:28+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Because the anxiety is secondary.  I have been able to manage that with the B13 and I do believe I may have a problem with the stereo mastoid muscle.  It may be pinched or something.  When I research that muscle it can affect all the areas that I am having issues with.  Anyone else with these issues should look that up." ], "date": [ "2017-09-01T02:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=7#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jeiffey53968-1090259" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I’m really speechless , I don’t know what to say . I understand you perfectly . I am going throw the same thing  :( , I don’t know what to do anymore I really feel the same way s you and as in writing you right now I am having those feelings right now , I can’t stop , it can’t stop . Everyday I have to be scared of dying :( , I am tired of these . I miss being normal , feeling normal I miss that :,( " ], "date": [ "2017-10-04T05:12+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=7#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sara90181-542892" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sara90181-542892" ], "content": [ "I just can't believe that anxiety can attack you in many different ways.  I thought I'd had every symptom, and then this happened and the panic started all over again as I was thinking this was the end of me, you know? Now my whole face is just tingling, I spoke to the doctor and he just wants to put me on tablets but I'm worried it will bring with it a whole other set of problems! \r\n\r\nDo you know I'm scared of knowing but scared of not knowing as I know either way I'll feel this way. I just don't understand where it's come from :(\r\n\r\nthanks for responding, always good to know you're not on your own x" ], "date": [ "2015-01-19T19:12+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sara90181-542892" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "content": [ "I know, it took me months to accept that anxiety could cause such feelings. I was in denial and that's why I convinced myself that there was something else going on, something the doctors were missing. I honestly did not think that this worrying could manifest into such anxiety that would always be beneath the surface.\r\nOh yes I have felt that SO many times! Resigning to the fact that I was going to drop dead. The panic spreads and your body reacts. There are websites that lists all of the symptoms that anxiety can cause and it made me feel better about the scariest symptoms, such as tingling, leg weakness, sharp headaches, eye blurriness, etc.\r\nGoing on medication is scary but I was so desperate to be me again that I wanted to try. Sometimes they work, sometimes you have to try a few kinds. I know some people go to counselling but I don't feel stressed about day to day life! Yes, not knowing the cause is so frusterating.\r\nLet me know how it goes the next few weeks,\r\n \r\n\r\n[b]Emis Moderator comment: I have removed the link as it was to a site unsuitable for inclusion in the forums. If users want this information please use the Private Message service to request the details.[/b]\r\nhttp://patient.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/398331-private-messages" ], "date": [ "2015-01-19T19:35+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/timmie24306-942141" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sara90181-542892" ], "content": [ "I'm the same way for 12 yrs all Dr say I'm fine I have to learn to live with it I have a daughter who's 34 and is the same way" ], "date": [ "2016-05-14T20:23+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tiffany1984-944496" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sara90181-542892" ], "content": [ "Hi Sara and Lisa,\r\nSo I have had these weird headaches going on about 3 weeks now, it was mainly on the left side of my head and soimetimes went down my neck and face making them tingle. I also have a feeling that I am randomly going to throw up and I feel dizzy and a little disoriented. I went to my doctor who sent me to the ER where they did a CT scan and said they didnt see anything wrong. I am just tired of feeling like this and want a diagnosis, does this sound like health anxiety?" ], "date": [ "2016-05-23T14:11+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kristina1982-920282" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sara90181-542892" ], "content": [ "Omg. I have that issue. Sometimes when i move my head in certain directions it feels like pressure. Have you ever felt that before? " ], "date": [ "2016-05-25T01:10+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mitouback-699680" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tiffany1984-944496" ], "content": [ "I have exactly the same thing ..I was diagnsed with Non hodkins lymphoma 1 year ago and finished chemo in Nov 2015. Im in remission but so damn scared that I will relapse, that I am constaly anxious..My head gets these weird pains, as if a stiletto is pushing at the side of my head and tingling in the left side of face...But Ive been told its anxiety that is within my body...Ive been told to relax and not worry--Easier said than done. Anxiety can cause so many different pains and shakes and tingling inside and outsdie the skin...Its so nreve racking....." ], "date": [ "2022-06-24T19:38+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/norma3573-990635" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "content": [ "I know exactly how it feels and people look at you as if you are crazy. But these pain and tingling sensation is the worst I have experienced in my life. It feels good to know that there are others out there that understand you and that you are not \r\nalone. " ], "date": [ "2016-11-03T20:24+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jenni101183-924547" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/norma3573-990635" ], "content": [ "Hi Norma yes those are the sensations i get the most , all head anxiety all different weird feelings in my head its so scary " ], "date": [ "2016-11-04T00:40+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/wvgal88-1010890" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa17251-538577" ], "content": [ "For almost 4 years now I have suffered from the tingling sensation you are talking about. When I lay down to go to sleep I can feel it starting in my head.. almost feels like my head is going to sleep.. just on one side..the left side of my face and left arm also tingle. I have had test and blood work and everything comes back fine. Even went to neurologists. Its a very scary thing and it when it happens it stops me in my tracks. Sometimes it lasts for weeks or days or just a few hours. I have noticed the more I concentrate on it the worse it gets. " ], "date": [ "2017-01-16T01:00+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mandeejane55-1012866" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wvgal88-1010890" ], "content": [ "<p>Hi Wvgal88,</p><p></p><p>You have no idea how grateful I was to see your post. For the past few months I have suffered from a tingling sensation on the left side of my face and my left hand. It is happening to me right now and has lasted about a week. I am really nervous that the symptoms aren&#39;t going away. Did yours ever last a week or more? I have gone to the ER where they ruled out a stroke. I spoke with my Doctor yesterday and he wants to do an echocardiogram and an MRI to rule out TIA and MS. I have myself convinced it&#39;s MS and am terrified.&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-01-20T19:03+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/wvgal88-1010890" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mandeejane55-1012866" ], "content": [ "<p>Mine has lasted for a 2 weeks or more before. So frustrating. I had blood work to check for MS and everything you could think of.. everything came back good. I have googled this symptom so many times in the past and every time It sends me into panic mood. Im almost wondering if Im breathing weird or hyperventilating myself and depriving myself of oxygen?? I get so tired of waking up and hoping it will be gone. It makes me so irritable and I just don&#39;t want to do anything or be social because I don&#39;t want to pretend Im all smiles. I keep thinking I had a stroke and they are missing something. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Or </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>" ], "date": [ "2017-01-28T21:56+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ciara_73129-1014872" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wvgal88-1010890" ], "content": [ "<p>I seen your user name are you from West Virginia I am, I have been experiencing symptoms it all started on the 23 of this month plus health anxiety as well my head has also been feeling like there&#39;s a lot of pressure. I also have ringin in the ears it all started around the same time.?</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-01-31T23:06+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sara90181-542892" ], "content": [ "Lisa, \r\nWhat did the doctor say the throbing, ache, stabbing pain was from ? \r\nIs the medication working " ], "date": [ "2017-04-03T15:24+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/etd84-1043775" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mitouback-699680" ], "content": [ "<p>Hi I pray you are well ?[b]?[/b] I am having the same symptoms one extra one a bump on my head that changes almost daily. I have had blood work week up and every test. Nothing has shown up. How were you diognosed? Referred to a nurology oncologist and they want to do a spinal tap.</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-04-20T05:32+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ian19217-1073545" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wvgal88-1010890" ], "content": [ "<p>Hello,</p><p>I am feeling the same thing in the back of my head. &#160;It&#39;s a tingling like you are talking about. &#160;Been feeling it for a month. &#160;Had 5 tests on my heart and all normal. &#160;I do have surfers ear. &#160;When I think about it it just gets worse. &#160;I did not realize anxiety is so gnarly. &#160;It started with my heart pounding then it went up into my head as the heart feelings are gone now it&#39;s my head tingling and dizziness. I am scared!</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-08-21T04:33+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maggie97797-1075871" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ian19217-1073545" ], "content": [ "<p>I totally understand being scared. &#160;I don&#39;t like to even be alone as a result and I am a very independent person. &#160;I have been taking vitamin D, garlic and calcium daily and have taken Benadryl or seudafed. &#160;It has helped me some. &#160;I am. It having the tingling as much. &#160;I was told that the tingling feeling is alkolosis. I am having my CT scan this week as well as a stress test so I will see if anything else shows. My family friend who is a doctor also suggested a herniated disk in the neck. &#160;Being a surfer you might want to see if there is anything like that.&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-08-21T11:16+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ibrahim57343-1052721" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sara90181-542892" ], "content": [ "<p>Hi sara&#160;</p><p></p><p>Iam</p><p>Haveing the exact issue throbing pain sometimes a pressure on my left tempel and head sometimes its on both sides started after i was stressed over a break up and never left been a year now , iam geting these wierd sensations on and off &#160;stinging crawling like a small electric currant is passing throw my vains arms legs face head , done all the tests on eartj and been told iam healthy and its just anxiety, just wondering how you copeing i know this is a old post , hope you are better now and hope to speak to you this has put me soo down dont know who to speak to , lost everything freinds jobs my life is messed &#128532;&#128532;&#128532;</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-03-08T21:46+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mark64006-1161662" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ibrahim57343-1052721" ], "content": [ "<p>Hi Ibrahim,</p><p></p><p>I&#39;ve been having the weirdest and scariest sudden, dull, intense head pains that are followed immediately by shooting pain, tingling, lightheadedness, heart palpitations, and panic. &#160;My temples hurt all of the time and it feels like a band around my head. &#160;Had an MRI...PCP said it&#39;s sinusitis and has me on a strong dose of antibiotics. &#160;Feels awfully severe to be that. &#160;Anyways, I am so scared he&#39;s missing something and that I need a neurologist to catch it, but I need a referral and not sure my PCP will provide it. &#160;Everything else in my life is finally going well after dealing with anxiety and depression for most of my life. &#160;I&#39;m scared and don&#39;t want this to disrupt that. &#160;Things were going well until four weeks ago when these pains started. &#160;I also have feelings of dizziness, unsteadiness, brain fog (which I chalk up to anxiety brought on my this). &#160;Been waking up a lot at night which is not the norm. &#160;Not sure what to do. &#160;Feel like I&#39;m barely making it day to day and that I will suddenly die from one of these head pains.</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-03-17T10:50+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/shannon48514-1191876" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mark64006-1161662" ], "content": [ "<p>Mark me too !!!! To every thing you just said! Im afraid to sleep incase I die in my sleep. I&#39;m afraid 24/7 because the tension headaches has been here for 5 weeks and it&#39;s not going away. Only geting worse. &#128547;&#128547;&#128547; how are you now ? I had a ct scan and all was fine. Doctor has me refered to the nurologist but still havent heard anything from them </p>" ], "date": [ "2018-07-25T00:34+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maggie97797-1075871" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shannon48514-1191876" ], "content": [ "Check to see if the muscle is tight on the side of your neck from behind your ear to your shoulder.  I found that the mastoid Sternal muscle is basically locked at times and this plays a big part when the anxiety hits.  Been going to massage therapy.  Found a neck pillow that is called a bone pillow and these things to help. " ], "date": [ "2018-07-25T00:53+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Lisa,\r\n\r\nThis was me for a good year and is still me alot of days. I was getting one-sided headaches daily. The pain was not debilitating but it would mix between a throb, an ache, a stabbing pain, a quick shock, a hot feeling, etc. Every once in awhile it would feel really weird and I would think, its a tumour for sure or, a brain aneurysm is going to burst. I got terrible health anxiety that just spiralled out of control. I got blood work and all was fine, and I had a head MRI 4 years ago with no issues so no one wanted to do another. I have been seeing a neurogist who calmed me down and said I have no signs of either health issue.\r\n\r\nDuring all this I developed an anxiety disorder that made me nauseous, dizzy, tingly, weak, shaky, off balance, hot/cold, etc. DAILY. I am 27 and have no other issues and have never suffered from anxiety..it's very different from plain worry/nervousness. When an attack strikes, I am debilitated and convince myself I am dying each time.\r\n\r\nI had to pester my doctor for a year and go to the emergency room twice to get properly diagnosed and am still trying to get on a medication that works (currently on amitriplyene).\r\n\r\nYou are not alone!" ], "date": [ "2022-06-24T19:38+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/strange-head-pains-and-tingling-anxiety--339423?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/atz0000-1409791" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "oh my gosh... i read through your post last night, and let me just say IT RESONATES WITH ME SO MUCH. ive always lingered around breathing anxiety, but it was never as bad as it has been for the past 9-10 months. i am 23, and it has ruined my life. some days are better than others, but if i get triggered (by mentions of asthma or covid ), i become hyperaware of my breathing and freak out. for instance... i thought i was okay lol. but last night, my professor emailed us that he's unwell so we worked from home today. i started overthinking that what if he has covid, and what if ive caught covid from him? which doesn't even make sense bc im not a close contact, plus the last time i saw him was like 5 days ago... and i follow protocol. but still. while i was working, i become hyperaware of my breathing and i keep trying to get those \"deep breaths\" that are satisfying, and if i dont, i feel like im going crazy. nights are especially painful bc if i dont fall asleep right away, i start noticing how im breathing because it's quiet, and i suddenly feel like i cant breathe. i have a terrible terrible fear of suffocating spontaneously. i went to a trusted pulmonologist in jan who reassured me i dont have asthma. both my friends are in their last yr of medical school, they reassured me im fine and it's physically impossible to spontaneously suffocate. but im just thoroughly convinced... :) living with anxiety. maybe one day ill heal" ], "date": [ "2022-06-13T08:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=3#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cory29885-1344547" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "content": [ "im going through it right now. any update on your end?" ], "date": [ "2020-12-01T00:08+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hadn't received any responses to my post so I just wanted to bump this up again. Has anyone experienced this?" ], "date": [ "2020-03-03T14:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/bbdanielle-1294968" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "you are not alone. i feel this all the time. however, burping helps me! i will go out my way to drink a cold sprite just to burp! or ill start yawning for dear life. i know it sounds crazy but sometimes i get desperate. once i thought about it so hard that i ended up in the ER thinking that i was suffocating forreal. i literally though l would pass out forreal. they said my oxygen levels were normal but for peace of mind they gave me a quick 5 min breathing treatment. i believe it is all anxiety and a mind thing. i do have an inhaler now from that ER visit, ive only used it once. also exercise helped me. as well as yoga. i also wonder could it be from my poor posture. I too am currently having difficulty as im typing this but i know itll pass. " ], "date": [ "2020-03-03T19:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/peter247p-1305231" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi all,\r\n\r\nI hope you are well.\r\n\r\nI have also been suffering from this and it was rather helpful to see that someone else was having the same problem. I'm in my mid 20's and definitely suffer from anxiety, mostly to do with health - as you can imagine, this has got worse in the last few weeks given current circumstances. Unsurprisingly, the dyspnea has got much worse as I can't stop thinking about and worse, still whether it might be a sign of an awful illness or indeed COVID19. I am 80% sure it's my anxiety at work but like you, I overthink and make things much worse for myself.\r\n\r\nYou are not alone. Drop me an email if you ever need to talk or indeed if you have any tips/things that have worked for you.\r\n\r\nCheers" ], "date": [ "2020-04-02T23:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kristynab-1307614" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/nathanr73761-1309671" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kristynab-1307614" ], "content": [ "hi, i also am suffering with what the symtpoms you have put since this coronavirus pandemic, ive been to the doctors and was told its anxiety and i have started sertraline and on first week and thinks are worse but i had an evening where my breathing was back and i was not focusing on it. how is everyone doing now?" ], "date": [ "2020-04-27T18:49+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi there,\r\n\r\nI'm now going through this. I'm 24, active, never had any issues related to breathing/allergies etc. One night, towards the end of March, I suddenly woke up from my sleep feeling like I was suffocating. Considering current situation, this wasn't a great timing. For two days I felt absolutely miserable, like breathing was such a hard work, when it shouldn't be. Of course, I went to my GP, had several tests done including ECG, blood tests for thyroid, breathing tests... you name it. Everything was clear but I still couldn't stop feeling like I couldn't take satisfying breath. I felt like it was taking over my life. I stopped going for my usual runs because I was scared I would not be able to. Had a second round of doctor visits, all clear. My GP told me he thought it's psychological and to 'push through it'. I was gutted. Not because he told me it was psychological but because he didn't advise me on how to deal with it. \r\nI have been previously diagnosed with panic disorder so I do overthink and worry in my regular life, probably more than normal healthy people do. But I've actually been feeling pretty good lately, even though we have a world pandemic and massive state of panic in the world. I have absolutely no idea what could've started this; Maybe I have been feeling a bit more stressed at work than usual, but I still can't believe that a bit of extra workload and uncertainty would cause this to me when I was in much worse state mentally a few years back and nothing like this ever happened to me. I did try to change job beginning of this year and went through some terrifying, long and exhausting interview process that dragged from December to February and in the end didn't get the job so maybe that didn't help... I honestly don't know.\r\nAnyway, I did an extensive search. There's a limited number of (accessible) articles on this but everything mentions breathing techniques. Now, I have Garmin sportswatch that has a program for breathing so I have been using that but I understand that not everyone has this sort of resource. There are some great apps that I've been using when overwhelmed with anxiety, that also feature breathing exercises (Headspace). Otherwise, I got back to running and working out and found out that when exercising, I breath completely fine. I breathe fine for an hour to a few hours after. So I'm trying to stay distracted. I started enjoying chores because I don't think about breathing. Dusting, ironing, tidying up, washing up... I found out that I feel more relaxed doing these than I do watching TV and the sighing and yawning is gone or so very subtle it's not even annoying. \r\nIt's not perfect though. It's still on my mind and until I stop thinking about it completely and obsessing over it, I don't think it'll go away. \r\nIf anyone has any tips for what's helped them, please do share.\r\nI also wonder @Steelers1 if you got any better since writing the post? " ], "date": [ "2020-04-16T09:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/d87714-1308770" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Reassuring to see this post, and to see others have the same issue. I have had bad sighing dyspnea anxiety for the past few weeks now, and it seems to be getting worse. I used to be able to get a full breath from yawning but this doesn't seem to help much at the moment either. I have started running, but it is getting difficult as well, as I still struggle to have a full deep-breath whilst running. Would be great to hear any breathing techniques or other tips from other people!" ], "date": [ "2020-04-22T14:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "content": [ "this is def me . " ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:33+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "i offer this comment because of what i went and am going through. this may not be what you are experiencing but i wanted to reply.\r\nI've diagnosed myself with this based on everything i read and after medical tests showed that nothing warranted further evaluation.\r\ni can take deep breaths that are similar to the ones a Dr would have you do during a physical. but the satisfying breath i speak of is ...i think..when your diaphragm moves a little bit further allowing extra air into your upper lungs. \r\nthis as i stated in my first post was effortless and never thought about. then in December when , i believe, due to my GAD and stressors i wasn't able to get a that breath when i wanted and it quickly developed into an obsession and panic and depression. The breath would always come at some point but in between i was a mess. \r\nI went on meds..started therapy and have had decent results. yes i still think about it each day..each hour but i slowly believe I'm convincing myself that i will get it eventually. yesterday was a good day. so much so that i almost felt normal again. then this morning I felt bad again..but I remained semi calm and as I'm writing the breaths are back.\r\nthe thing is i want to get to a point where i don't think about it at all.\r\nbreathing exercises... I've tried but it focuses me on breathing which can start me cycling again.\r\nif this sounds like you we can talk further.\r\nbut suffice to say im much better then i was in January and February" ], "date": [ "2020-04-22T17:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/linnea86886-1330169" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ " I've been looking forever for someone who has this problem too! Finally!! I deal with a lot of mental issues and every time my anxiety gets really bad, I feel like I can't get a real deep breath. It's like this bar my breath has to reach for me to feel satisfied. And if I can't reach it, I just push out air like it's gonna help me get a good breath after it. Anyone else do that? " ], "date": [ "2021-05-20T12:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kgt58-1330867" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thanks for getting this discussion rolling as there does not appear to be much info out there on this absolutely annoying condition!\r\n\r\nI'm a 61 year old male and I've been suffering with this malady on and off for the past three years. in 2017, out of the blue, I started not being able to get a full satisfying breath on demand. i immediately started freaking out thinking i must have lung cancer or some other heinous condition. It lasted a couple weeks and then i was back to normal. I was good for the next two years but in the last few months i've had numerous episodes including this past week. I'm in pretty good health overall and in excellent physical condition. I swim 5-6 days a week and currently hold the US Masters championship title in my age group in the men's 1650 freestyle so I know my lungs work fine!\r\n\r\ni have always got pretty worked up over health issues and external stress has in the past manifested itself in various health issues like a shingles outbreak when I was moving jobs in 2006 and acid reflux/ gerd when my parent were both dying in 2003. I apparently internalize stress even though I don't feel like i have anxiety problems or feel particularly stressed. Right now the two stressors i have would be the Covid pandemic and I've been having some issues with my liver for the past year (steatosis) and have yet to get any definite answers on the specific cause. \r\n\r\nWhen I'm not thinking about it, my breathing returns to normal but something always sets it off and gets me to be conscious of it - usually a feeling that I'm not getting enough oxygen even though I am and then I start thinking about it and dwelling on it. \r\n\r\nits definitely a bummer and putting a damper on my retirement and quality of life right now! If anti anxiety meds don't help with this condition, I wonder if hypnosis would? \r\n\r\nif anyone finds any treatments that help, please do share." ], "date": [ "2021-05-20T12:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/breathlessness-1342435" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I know its been some time since you have posted, but I also suffer from this similar condition. I have been dealing with this for well over 7 years. I've seen many different doctors and have had multiple different tests ran and they all come back fine. While my condition started of mild it has definitely worsened over the years to where I think about it a majority of the day, and at times it makes life miserable. I ran across a condition called sighing dyspnea which I'm trying to convince myself it is and somehow overcome this condition that has consumed my life for\r\nso long. Its definitely a scary feeling, not being able to take a deep breath, or feeling like you are suffocating! " ], "date": [ "2020-11-14T02:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kristen42000-1341133" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cory29885-1344547" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kristen42000-1341133" ], "content": [ "Hi Kristen,\r\n i'm in the same boat and since you were the most recent reply i figured id try and reply to you. have you had any improvements since you wrote this? its really driving me crazy. i'm hoping to see a Pulmonologist in Boston soon , as my pcp seems to be no help. ill keep you updated on my progress. hopefully youll do the Same. it would sure feel good to know that im not alone. i see a lot of people with the same problem but not many who have followed up with some kind of remedy." ], "date": [ "2020-12-01T00:13+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cory29885-1344547" ], "content": [ "cory , i have also been going through this for 7 months. (go read my long reply from the other day that i put on here.) about 3 days ago i started buspar 10mg and i THINK its starting to help yall! i will let yall know FOR SURE in 2 weeks! and also drink plenty of water every day and slow down on caffeine if you drink some! it will help alot too! and do the breathing technique where you breath in your nose for 4 seconds and then you breathe out your mouth for 8 seconds. (dont do it that long if you get lightheaded.) but do that 4-5 times and it will help a little as well. and get a inhaler if you can! i find that it does help! ive already been through 2 inhalers. but to everyone who is going through this, we all Definitely have generalized anxiety disorder and yall, this constant deep breathing/sighing is NOT going to stop until you get on anxiety medicine to take every day. i finally started buspar 10mg ONE PILL TWICE A DAY just 3 days ago and i really think its starting to work. FINGERS CROSSED. i have been at my wits end thinking that THIS was gonna be my life forever and that it will never go away! but i dont think God would allow such a thing to happen to people. and ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, ALL OF US HERE ARE GOING THROUGH IT and just imagine how many more people are going through it. so its GOT to be a COMMON thing. and EVERYONE ON HERE has said they have anxiety. i never thought that my anxiety would do this to me. but it has. i have had anxiety, bad panic attacks and depression since i was 12. and im 23 years old now. but just recently i got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. and if yall go search the symptoms of it, you will see that one of the symptoms is \"not being able to get a deep breath .\" and ALL of us on here has had x-rays and CT scans and they all come out fine. so its got to be our anxiety guys. SO PLEASE GO GET ON ANXIETY MEDICINE. it will HELP YOU SO MUCH. you can find one that is right for you. there are so many out there. ive been to the hospital 20 to 30 times in the past 7 months for this constant deep breathing/sighing problem and ONE of the doctors said its GOT to be my anxiety. she said that her husband was LITERALLY GOING THROUGH THE SAME EXACT THING IS ME, HE KEPT TRYING CONSTANTLY TO GET A DEEP BREATHE AND HE WASNT SATISFIED SO HE HAD TO KEEP TRYING AND IT WAS JUST A NEVER ENDING CYCLE AND THEN YOUR CHEST WALLS HURT LIKE HELL AT THE END OF EACH DAY. and she said he finally saw a therapist and got on anxiety medicine and then IT ALL STOPPED. and his normal anxiety was diagnosed in to GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. so all of us here have GAD. so we have to treat it to get it to go away. if we dont, it will never go away and it will just get worse. so I HOPE this gives yall HOPE that anxiety medicine can help yall. ❤ you just have to find the right one for you and it has to be prescribed correctly. you can try buspar 10mg but it would need to be taken twice a day. so 1 pill twice a day. one pill in the morning and 1 pill at night. and it takes a few weeks for you to feel the full effects of it, but you might start noticing a difference in 3-4 days like i have. i will come back in 2 WEEKS to give yall a update. im Praying for yall and please Pray for me too. God's got us! " ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:36+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jennammy-1411820" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "content": [ "Amber, do you have an update on how you're doing?" ], "date": [ "2022-01-05T21:19+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I too have been suffering from the same thing for about a month and a half now. My symptoms include frequent urge to take a deep breath/sigh every few minutes only going away when im sleeping. I recently got a spin bike and have been using it daily to get back in shape and this deep breath issue seems to have started a week after I started this new exercise routine. I went to PCP and had bloodwork and xrays done, nothing much came of these results and was told it must be due to anxiety. I was given an inhaler and perscription of ativan for short term relief (only taken 2) and was told that if the symptoms persisted that I should consider a longer term SSRI which id prefer avoiding. I have since become hyper-focused on my breathing and have a very hard time staying off google and keeping my mind distracted. I recently started dedicating some time to meditation and breathing exercises. While these do tend to help temporarily, the deep breathing and sighing always returns. Since yesterday, I have been really trying to resist the urge to deep breathe/yawn. It hasn't been easy but doing so has helped me get that satisfying breath more often. I have spent more time than I want to admit googling these symptoms and I am inclined to think this has something to do with overbreathing (also known as hyperventilation syndrome, sighing dyspnea, breathing pattern disorder) Since it must be impossible to get deep satisfying breaths every minute. I am somewhat relieved that I am not the only one dealing with this but, I also worry that there are many people saying this has gone on for years and that scares me. Would love to hear from anyone who has had any success in overcoming this..." ], "date": [ "2021-05-20T12:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/madison81002-1351089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/alexandria92879-1349564" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/madison81002-1351089" ], "content": [ "I too suffer from shortness of breathe frequently. I had my gallbladder removed Dec 11 and then started experiencing all kinds of random symptoms. Been to the er a few times. First thought I had a pulmonary embolism but did multiple tests (chest ct, xray, sonogram of legs, vq scan, and tons of blood work) all came back fine. But ever since the possibility of me having one was brought up I constantly am checking my legs and focusing on my breathing. Its a terrible cycle. The shortness of breathe is horrible. I also get horrible body aches in my chest, legs and arms. I am currently taking sertraline 50mg an evening. " ], "date": [ "2021-01-12T22:26+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/madison81002-1351089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/alexandria92879-1349564" ], "content": [ "I thought I had a pulmonary embolism at one point and I know this has been a reason for one of my many doctors visits. Its so hard to deal with the anxiety of thinking something is always wrong. I can tell you now that a pulmonary embolism is a rare thing to happen. But i know this dosent ease the anxiety. i experience the body aches and chest tightness from the anxiety and it does scare me. it makes me feel like there is something else going on. but i have to remind myself that every test i get comes back normal. and that my heart and lungs are fine. anxiety symptoms just make everything seem so real. so i understand. " ], "date": [ "2022-01-05T21:09+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/alexandria92879-1349564" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/madison81002-1351089" ], "content": [ "I have been on edge since the day I was checked for it. Dec 23&24. So it's been a couple weeks. But it's so hard to accept there's nothing wrong when I feel all these physical symptoms. I constantly have shortness of breathe. It's overwhelming. " ], "date": [ "2021-01-13T01:37+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/alexandria92879-1349564" ], "content": [ "madison, i have also been going through this for 7 months. (go read my long reply from the other day that i put on here.) about 3 days ago i started buspar 10mg and i THINK its starting to help yall! i will let yall know FOR SURE in 2 weeks! and also drink plenty of water every day and slow down on caffeine if you drink some! it will help alot too! and do the breathing technique where you breath in your nose for 4 seconds and then you breathe out your mouth for 8 seconds. (dont do it that long if you get lightheaded.) but do that 4-5 times and it will help a little as well. and get a inhaler if you can! i find that it does help! ive already been through 2 inhalers. but to everyone who is going through this, we all Definitely have generalized anxiety disorder and yall, this constant deep breathing/sighing is NOT going to stop until you get on anxiety medicine to take every day. i finally started buspar 10mg ONE PILL TWICE A DAY just 3 days ago and i really think its starting to work. FINGERS CROSSED. i have been at my wits end thinking that THIS was gonna be my life forever and that it will never go away! but i dont think God would allow such a thing to happen to people. and ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, ALL OF US HERE ARE GOING THROUGH IT and just imagine how many more people are going through it. so its GOT to be a COMMON thing. and EVERYONE ON HERE has said they have anxiety. i never thought that my anxiety would do this to me. but it has. i have had anxiety, bad panic attacks and depression since i was 12. and im 23 years old now. but just recently i got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. and if yall go search the symptoms of it, you will see that one of the symptoms is \"not being able to get a deep breath .\" and ALL of us on here has had x-rays and CT scans and they all come out fine. so its got to be our anxiety guys. SO PLEASE GO GET ON ANXIETY MEDICINE. it will HELP YOU SO MUCH. you can find one that is right for you. there are so many out there. ive been to the hospital 20 to 30 times in the past 7 months for this constant deep breathing/sighing problem and ONE of the doctors said its GOT to be my anxiety. she said that her husband was LITERALLY GOING THROUGH THE SAME EXACT THING IS ME, HE KEPT TRYING CONSTANTLY TO GET A DEEP BREATHE AND HE WASNT SATISFIED SO HE HAD TO KEEP TRYING AND IT WAS JUST A NEVER ENDING CYCLE AND THEN YOUR CHEST WALLS HURT LIKE HELL AT THE END OF EACH DAY. and she said he finally saw a therapist and got on anxiety medicine and then IT ALL STOPPED. and his normal anxiety was diagnosed in to GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. so all of us here have GAD. so we have to treat it to get it to go away. if we dont, it will never go away and it will just get worse. so I HOPE this gives yall HOPE that anxiety medicine can help yall. ❤ you just have to find the right one for you and it has to be prescribed correctly. you can try buspar 10mg but it would need to be taken twice a day. so 1 pill twice a day. one pill in the morning and 1 pill at night. and it takes a few weeks for you to feel the full effects of it, but you might start noticing a difference in 3-4 days like i have. i will come back in 2 WEEKS to give yall a update. im Praying for yall and please Pray for me too. God's got us! " ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:41+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "hi there\r\ni have searched all over the internet to find a solution or other people that have experienced this problem. Im a 23 yr old female. a year ago i had a panic attack that led me to go to the ER because i was convinced i was having a heart attack. all tests were normal and i was told i should see a psychiatrist. i was diagnosed with GAD, with panic attacks and major depression. i didnt believe it because i felt completely normal before any of this happened. since then i have become obsessed with finding out what could be wrong with me. ive been on different meds and it feels like there is always something new wrong with me. how could i go from feeling completely normal to having all these issues and major health anxiety? most recently i had another major panic attack that caused me to hyperventilate for a painfully long time. i was just lying in bed and suddenly i felt like i couldnt breathe. since that panic attack i have had this annoying sighing/yawning dyspnea. its been a couple weeks now and i went to my dr. he ordered a chest xray and it came back normal. he wanted to do a pulmonary function exam but im too broke for it so im just suffering by myself now. it feels like exactly how you describe. constantly not feeling like i can get a deep breath and having to sigh/yawn every few minutes. its become painful for my chest wall by the end of the day. sorry i wrote so much i just feel sort of helpless because no one in my life knows what to tell me and they all think ive been overreacting about my condition all this time. i know its because they just dont understand it. im just worried this is all caused by something seriously wrong with me. " ], "date": [ "2022-01-05T21:09+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jack55456-1355014" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jack55456-1355014" ], "content": [ "jack, i have also been going through this for 7 months. (go read my long reply from the other day that i put on here.) about 3 days ago i started buspar 10mg and i THINK its starting to help yall! i will let yall know FOR SURE in 2 weeks! and also drink plenty of water every day and slow down on caffeine if you drink some! it will help alot too! and do the breathing technique where you breath in your nose for 4 seconds and then you breathe out your mouth for 8 seconds. (dont do it that long if you get lightheaded.) but do that 4-5 times and it will help a little as well. and get a inhaler if you can! i find that it does help! ive already been through 2 inhalers. but to everyone who is going through this, we all Definitely have generalized anxiety disorder and yall, this constant deep breathing/sighing is NOT going to stop until you get on anxiety medicine to take every day. i finally started buspar 10mg ONE PILL TWICE A DAY just 3 days ago and i really think its starting to work. FINGERS CROSSED. i have been at my wits end thinking that THIS was gonna be my life forever and that it will never go away! but i dont think God would allow such a thing to happen to people. and ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, ALL OF US HERE ARE GOING THROUGH IT and just imagine how many more people are going through it. so its GOT to be a COMMON thing. and EVERYONE ON HERE has said they have anxiety. i never thought that my anxiety would do this to me. but it has. i have had anxiety, bad panic attacks and depression since i was 12. and im 23 years old now. but just recently i got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. and if yall go search the symptoms of it, you will see that one of the symptoms is \"not being able to get a deep breath .\" and ALL of us on here has had x-rays and CT scans and they all come out fine. so its got to be our anxiety guys. SO PLEASE GO GET ON ANXIETY MEDICINE. it will HELP YOU SO MUCH. you can find one that is right for you. there are so many out there. ive been to the hospital 20 to 30 times in the past 7 months for this constant deep breathing/sighing problem and ONE of the doctors said its GOT to be my anxiety. she said that her husband was LITERALLY GOING THROUGH THE SAME EXACT THING IS ME, HE KEPT TRYING CONSTANTLY TO GET A DEEP BREATHE AND HE WASNT SATISFIED SO HE HAD TO KEEP TRYING AND IT WAS JUST A NEVER ENDING CYCLE AND THEN YOUR CHEST WALLS HURT LIKE HELL AT THE END OF EACH DAY. and she said he finally saw a therapist and got on anxiety medicine and then IT ALL STOPPED. and his normal anxiety was diagnosed in to GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. so all of us here have GAD. so we have to treat it to get it to go away. if we dont, it will never go away and it will just get worse. so I HOPE this gives yall HOPE that anxiety medicine can help yall. ❤ you just have to find the right one for you and it has to be prescribed correctly. you can try buspar 10mg but it would need to be taken twice a day. so 1 pill twice a day. one pill in the morning and 1 pill at night. and it takes a few weeks for you to feel the full effects of it, but you might start noticing a difference in 3-4 days like i have. i will come back in 2 WEEKS to give yall a update. im Praying for yall and please Pray for me too. God's got us! " ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:41+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "hi all. i have had this too for 15years. it has been debilitating. i still struggle with this, but have learnt to smother my sighs/yawns and i do the butekyo method. it is the only thing that helps. get a frolov device and use it three times a day, also do the butekyo method after a few months. sleep with mouth taped. go slowly and gently. as i said i am still working through, but this is drastically reduced my condition. there are good times and bad. there are now times i dont think about my breath, which has not happened in years.\r\ni have tried ABSOLUTELY everything you can think of and this is the answer. its not easy. keep reminding yourself you feel suffocated anyway, so may as well reduce your breath.\r\n" ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lutfor18262-1371103" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lutfor18262-1371103" ], "content": [ "tom, i have also been going through this for 7 months. (go read my long reply from the other day that i put on here.) about 3 days ago i started buspar 10mg and i THINK its starting to help yall! i will let yall know FOR SURE in 2 weeks! and also drink plenty of water every day and slow down on caffeine if you drink some! it will help alot too! and do the breathing technique where you breath in your nose for 4 seconds and then you breathe out your mouth for 8 seconds. (dont do it that long if you get lightheaded.) but do that 4-5 times and it will help a little as well. and get a inhaler if you can! i find that it does help! ive already been through 2 inhalers. but to everyone who is going through this, we all Definitely have generalized anxiety disorder and yall, this constant deep breathing/sighing is NOT going to stop until you get on anxiety medicine to take every day. i finally started buspar 10mg ONE PILL TWICE A DAY just 3 days ago and i really think its starting to work. FINGERS CROSSED. i have been at my wits end thinking that THIS was gonna be my life forever and that it will never go away! but i dont think God would allow such a thing to happen to people. and ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, ALL OF US HERE ARE GOING THROUGH IT and just imagine how many more people are going through it. so its GOT to be a COMMON thing. and EVERYONE ON HERE has said they have anxiety. i never thought that my anxiety would do this to me. but it has. i have had anxiety, bad panic attacks and depression since i was 12. and im 23 years old now. but just recently i got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. and if yall go search the symptoms of it, you will see that one of the symptoms is \"not being able to get a deep breath .\" and ALL of us on here has had x-rays and CT scans and they all come out fine. so its got to be our anxiety guys. SO PLEASE GO GET ON ANXIETY MEDICINE. it will HELP YOU SO MUCH. you can find one that is right for you. there are so many out there. ive been to the hospital 20 to 30 times in the past 7 months for this constant deep breathing/sighing problem and ONE of the doctors said its GOT to be my anxiety. she said that her husband was LITERALLY GOING THROUGH THE SAME EXACT THING IS ME, HE KEPT TRYING CONSTANTLY TO GET A DEEP BREATHE AND HE WASNT SATISFIED SO HE HAD TO KEEP TRYING AND IT WAS JUST A NEVER ENDING CYCLE AND THEN YOUR CHEST WALLS HURT LIKE HELL AT THE END OF EACH DAY. and she said he finally saw a therapist and got on anxiety medicine and then IT ALL STOPPED. and his normal anxiety was diagnosed in to GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. so all of us here have GAD. so we have to treat it to get it to go away. if we dont, it will never go away and it will just get worse. so I HOPE this gives yall HOPE that anxiety medicine can help yall. ❤ you just have to find the right one for you and it has to be prescribed correctly. you can try buspar 10mg but it would need to be taken twice a day. so 1 pill twice a day. one pill in the morning and 1 pill at night. and it takes a few weeks for you to feel the full effects of it, but you might start noticing a difference in 3-4 days like i have. i will come back in 2 WEEKS to give yall a update. im Praying for yall and please Pray for me too. God's got us! " ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:42+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "OMG! I've been suffering from this type of dyspnea for the last 4 month or so. the crucial part is I can't explain this to my doctor properly. I've got X-ray, ECG,ETT and blood test as the doctor prescribed. but everything is normal as result. but still I feel shortness of breath, I thought, I'm alone on this Way, but I'm not. I'm afraid that how long I need to suffer this. It actually hinders my study. " ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "if you can tell me exactly what is happening to you. i think some of the comments that have been made since i first posted a year ago may not be related to what went through. i certainly want to help but dont want to give you advice on something that may be different from what I experienced" ], "date": [ "2021-04-20T04:37+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gingercat1030-1371733" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lindsay13316-1377047" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gingercat1030-1371733" ], "content": [ "I wish I could help you but all I can offer is to say you are not alone. I've been dealing with this for over a year now as well and also at my wit's end." ], "date": [ "2021-05-20T01:31+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gingercat1030-1371733" ], "content": [ "ginger, i have also been going through this for 7 months. (go read my long reply from the other day that i put on here.)Also my oxygen stats are 97 most of the time but sometimes it goes to 90 and nobody can explain it either so i know the feeling. i do think its Generalized Anxiety Disorder. i was also going to get my liver checked JUST IN CASE. . Maybe yall should do the same. About 3 days ago i started buspar 10mg and i THINK its starting to help yall! i will let yall know FOR SURE in 2 weeks! and also drink plenty of water every day and slow down on caffeine if you drink some! it will help alot too! and do the breathing technique where you breath in your nose for 4 seconds and then you breathe out your mouth for 8 seconds. (dont do it that long if you get lightheaded.) but do that 4-5 times and it will help a little as well. and get a inhaler if you can! i find that it does help! ive already been through 2 inhalers. but to everyone who is going through this, we all Definitely have generalized anxiety disorder and yall, this constant deep breathing/sighing is NOT going to stop until you get on anxiety medicine to take every day. i finally started buspar 10mg ONE PILL TWICE A DAY just 3 days ago and i really think its starting to work. FINGERS CROSSED. i have been at my wits end thinking that THIS was gonna be my life forever and that it will never go away! but i dont think God would allow such a thing to happen to people. and ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, ALL OF US HERE ARE GOING THROUGH IT and just imagine how many more people are going through it. so its GOT to be a COMMON thing. and EVERYONE ON HERE has said they have anxiety. i never thought that my anxiety would do this to me. but it has. i have had anxiety, bad panic attacks and depression since i was 12. and im 23 years old now. but just recently i got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. and if yall go search the symptoms of it, you will see that one of the symptoms is \"not being able to get a deep breath .\" and ALL of us on here has had x-rays and CT scans and they all come out fine. so its got to be our anxiety guys. SO PLEASE GO GET ON ANXIETY MEDICINE. it will HELP YOU SO MUCH. you can find one that is right for you. there are so many out there. ive been to the hospital 20 to 30 times in the past 7 months for this constant deep breathing/sighing problem and ONE of the doctors said its GOT to be my anxiety. she said that her husband was LITERALLY GOING THROUGH THE SAME EXACT THING IS ME, HE KEPT TRYING CONSTANTLY TO GET A DEEP BREATHE AND HE WASNT SATISFIED SO HE HAD TO KEEP TRYING AND IT WAS JUST A NEVER ENDING CYCLE AND THEN YOUR CHEST WALLS HURT LIKE HELL AT THE END OF EACH DAY. and she said he finally saw a therapist and got on anxiety medicine and then IT ALL STOPPED. and his normal anxiety was diagnosed in to GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. so all of us here have GAD. so we have to treat it to get it to go away. if we dont, it will never go away and it will just get worse. so I HOPE this gives yall HOPE that anxiety medicine can help yall. ❤ you just have to find the right one for you and it has to be prescribed correctly. you can try buspar 10mg but it would need to be taken twice a day. so 1 pill twice a day. one pill in the morning and 1 pill at night. and it takes a few weeks for you to feel the full effects of it, but you might start noticing a difference in 3-4 days like i have. i will come back in 2 WEEKS to give yall a update. im Praying for yall and please Pray for me too. God's got us! " ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:45+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi - Glad I stumbled across this as i have been dealing with this same issue for over a year now! It is incredibly frustrating and discouraging to be told it is just anxiety.\r\n\r\nI've seen 3 different GPs, pulmonologist and cardiologist. My chest x-ray/CT came normal, as well as my PFTs. My PCP told me it is just anxiety and upped my Zoloft that I have been on for 10+ years, along with Xanax that does not help. \r\n\r\nI had the same bout of issues 9 years ago and all the same tests were normal - it just kind of went away and I don't know why. \r\n\r\nI keep a pulse oximeter on me all the time to check my stats and it is always 97%+, but I have had the occasional dip into the 80% area with no explanation.\r\n\r\nIf anyone has successful 'treatments' they recommend, I am all ears because I'm at wits end:(\r\n" ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/oieoie-1372241" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/oieoie-1372241" ], "content": [ "I have also been going through this for 7 months. (go read my long reply from the other day that i put on here.) about 3 days ago i started buspar 10mg and i THINK its starting to help yall! i will let yall know FOR SURE in 2 weeks! and also drink plenty of water every day and slow down on caffeine if you drink some! it will help alot too! and do the breathing technique where you breath in your nose for 4 seconds and then you breathe out your mouth for 8 seconds. (dont do it that long if you get lightheaded.) but do that 4-5 times and it will help a little as well. and get a inhaler if you can! i find that it does help! ive already been through 2 inhalers. but to everyone who is going through this, we all Definitely have generalized anxiety disorder and yall, this constant deep breathing/sighing is NOT going to stop until you get on anxiety medicine to take every day. i finally started buspar 10mg ONE PILL TWICE A DAY just 3 days ago and i really think its starting to work. FINGERS CROSSED. i have been at my wits end thinking that THIS was gonna be my life forever and that it will never go away! but i dont think God would allow such a thing to happen to people. and ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, ALL OF US HERE ARE GOING THROUGH IT and just imagine how many more people are going through it. so its GOT to be a COMMON thing. and EVERYONE ON HERE has said they have anxiety. i never thought that my anxiety would do this to me. but it has. i have had anxiety, bad panic attacks and depression since i was 12. and im 23 years old now. but just recently i got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. and if yall go search the symptoms of it, you will see that one of the symptoms is \"not being able to get a deep breath .\" and ALL of us on here has had x-rays and CT scans and they all come out fine. so its got to be our anxiety guys. SO PLEASE GO GET ON ANXIETY MEDICINE. it will HELP YOU SO MUCH. you can find one that is right for you. there are so many out there. ive been to the hospital 20 to 30 times in the past 7 months for this constant deep breathing/sighing problem and ONE of the doctors said its GOT to be my anxiety. she said that her husband was LITERALLY GOING THROUGH THE SAME EXACT THING IS ME, HE KEPT TRYING CONSTANTLY TO GET A DEEP BREATHE AND HE WASNT SATISFIED SO HE HAD TO KEEP TRYING AND IT WAS JUST A NEVER ENDING CYCLE AND THEN YOUR CHEST WALLS HURT LIKE HELL AT THE END OF EACH DAY. and she said he finally saw a therapist and got on anxiety medicine and then IT ALL STOPPED. and his normal anxiety was diagnosed in to GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. so all of us here have GAD. so we have to treat it to get it to go away. if we dont, it will never go away and it will just get worse. so I HOPE this gives yall HOPE that anxiety medicine can help yall. ❤ you just have to find the right one for you and it has to be prescribed correctly. you can try buspar 10mg but it would need to be taken twice a day. so 1 pill twice a day. one pill in the morning and 1 pill at night. and it takes a few weeks for you to feel the full effects of it, but you might start noticing a difference in 3-4 days like i have. i will come back in 2 WEEKS to give yall a update. im Praying for yall and please Pray for me too. God's got us! " ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:45+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Thank you for posting this! I have been suffering from the same since I was a child (now 43), and never knew how to explain it to anyone, or what to do about it, except just to deal with it the best I could. At times it was worse than other times, but I remember it as it pretty much always being an issue to varying degrees, until my early adult years. Then I got some peace for many years, with only occasional episodes. \r\nTo the few friends I've tried to explain it to I just said I had a \"breathing thing\" where the closest picture I could come up with was if my if my lungs had an elastic band at one end, and a hook at the other, then I had to get the rubber band on the hook to achieve the satisfaction I needed. Very often I would not manage to reach the hook, and it was all-consuming and extremely frustrating! I would always yawn of it didn't work by simply taking a deep breath. Yawning was more efficient. \r\nI NEVER knew this was an actual thing that others suffered from, and that it may be caused by anxiety! But it makes sense to me. I am currently waiting to be assessed for autism spectrum disorder, and I'm no stranger to anxiety in other forms, although I have never seen a doctor and getting diagnosed with anything. My (self-experienced) stress levels has been increasing over the past years, and lately this breathing thing has returned, but not to the point where it is present all day or even every day. \r\n\r\nThe main reason I am googling this now is because my youngest son (5) has been sighing a lot lately, doing the frequent deep inhalations and not quite getting what he wants. He has not been able to give me an explanation to why/what he's feeling, except one comment where he said he can't draw his breath properly. It feels very much like he's suffering from the same thing I did when I was a child (and many of you). \r\nI have searched for info in my native language several times, but either there is little info out there in my language, or I just haven't found the right terminology and words to search for yet. So happy I finally googled it in English!" ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lindsay13316-1377047" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lindsay13316-1377047" ], "content": [ "Lindsay, i have also been going through this for 7 months. (go read my long reply from the other day that i put on here.) about 3 days ago i started buspar 10mg and i THINK its starting to help yall! i will let yall know FOR SURE in 2 weeks! and also drink plenty of water every day and slow down on caffeine if you drink some! it will help alot too! and do the breathing technique where you breath in your nose for 4 seconds and then you breathe out your mouth for 8 seconds. (dont do it that long if you get lightheaded.) but do that 4-5 times and it will help a little as well. and get a inhaler if you can! i find that it does help! ive already been through 2 inhalers. but to everyone who is going through this, we all Definitely have generalized anxiety disorder and yall, this constant deep breathing/sighing is NOT going to stop until you get on anxiety medicine to take every day. i finally started buspar 10mg ONE PILL TWICE A DAY just 3 days ago and i really think its starting to work. FINGERS CROSSED. i have been at my wits end thinking that THIS was gonna be my life forever and that it will never go away! but i dont think God would allow such a thing to happen to people. and ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, ALL OF US HERE ARE GOING THROUGH IT and just imagine how many more people are going through it. so its GOT to be a COMMON thing. and EVERYONE ON HERE has said they have anxiety. i never thought that my anxiety would do this to me. but it has. i have had anxiety, bad panic attacks and depression since i was 12. and im 23 years old now. but just recently i got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. and if yall go search the symptoms of it, you will see that one of the symptoms is \"not being able to get a deep breath .\" and ALL of us on here has had x-rays and CT scans and they all come out fine. so its got to be our anxiety guys. SO PLEASE GO GET ON ANXIETY MEDICINE. it will HELP YOU SO MUCH. you can find one that is right for you. there are so many out there. ive been to the hospital 20 to 30 times in the past 7 months for this constant deep breathing/sighing problem and ONE of the doctors said its GOT to be my anxiety. she said that her husband was LITERALLY GOING THROUGH THE SAME EXACT THING IS ME, HE KEPT TRYING CONSTANTLY TO GET A DEEP BREATHE AND HE WASNT SATISFIED SO HE HAD TO KEEP TRYING AND IT WAS JUST A NEVER ENDING CYCLE AND THEN YOUR CHEST WALLS HURT LIKE HELL AT THE END OF EACH DAY. and she said he finally saw a therapist and got on anxiety medicine and then IT ALL STOPPED. and his normal anxiety was diagnosed in to GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. so all of us here have GAD. so we have to treat it to get it to go away. if we dont, it will never go away and it will just get worse. so I HOPE this gives yall HOPE that anxiety medicine can help yall. ❤ you just have to find the right one for you and it has to be prescribed correctly. you can try buspar 10mg but it would need to be taken twice a day. so 1 pill twice a day. one pill in the morning and 1 pill at night. and it takes a few weeks for you to feel the full effects of it, but you might start noticing a difference in 3-4 days like i have. i will come back in 2 WEEKS to give yall a update. im Praying for yall and please Pray for me too. God's got us! " ], "date": [ "2021-08-13T05:50+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/j94357-1398754" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "content": [ "Hey Amber, any updates?" ], "date": [ "2021-09-24T01:37+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I wish I had seen this a year ago. Just a couple months after you I lost my ability to take a deep breath when I want to. How are you doing? Are you still in the same place? I am, sometimes it comes easily, most days it does not. Your story really hit home for me, we sound a lot alike, and aren't too far apart in age either. " ], "date": [ "2021-08-13T05:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tom_89-1367448" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tom_89-1367448" ], "content": [ "tom, i have also been going through this for 7 months. (go read my long reply from the other day that i put on here.) about 3 days ago i started buspar 10mg and i THINK its starting to help yall! i will let yall know FOR SURE in 2 weeks! and also drink plenty of water every day and slow down on caffeine if you drink some! it will help alot too! and do the breathing technique where you breath in your nose for 4 seconds and then you breathe out your mouth for 8 seconds. (dont do it that long if you get lightheaded.) but do that 4-5 times and it will help a little as well. and get a inhaler if you can! i find that it does help! ive already been through 2 inhalers. but to everyone who is going through this, we all Definitely have generalized anxiety disorder and yall, this constant deep breathing/sighing is NOT going to stop until you get on anxiety medicine to take every day. i finally started buspar 10mg ONE PILL TWICE A DAY just 3 days ago and i really think its starting to work. FINGERS CROSSED. i have been at my wits end thinking that THIS was gonna be my life forever and that it will never go away! but i dont think God would allow such a thing to happen to people. and ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, ALL OF US HERE ARE GOING THROUGH IT and just imagine how many more people are going through it. so its GOT to be a COMMON thing. and EVERYONE ON HERE has said they have anxiety. i never thought that my anxiety would do this to me. but it has. i have had anxiety, bad panic attacks and depression since i was 12. and im 23 years old now. but just recently i got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. and if yall go search the symptoms of it, you will see that one of the symptoms is \"not being able to get a deep breath .\" and ALL of us on here has had x-rays and CT scans and they all come out fine. so its got to be our anxiety guys. SO PLEASE GO GET ON ANXIETY MEDICINE. it will HELP YOU SO MUCH. you can find one that is right for you. there are so many out there. ive been to the hospital 20 to 30 times in the past 7 months for this constant deep breathing/sighing problem and ONE of the doctors said its GOT to be my anxiety. she said that her husband was LITERALLY GOING THROUGH THE SAME EXACT THING IS ME, HE KEPT TRYING CONSTANTLY TO GET A DEEP BREATHE AND HE WASNT SATISFIED SO HE HAD TO KEEP TRYING AND IT WAS JUST A NEVER ENDING CYCLE AND THEN YOUR CHEST WALLS HURT LIKE HELL AT THE END OF EACH DAY. and she said he finally saw a therapist and got on anxiety medicine and then IT ALL STOPPED. and his normal anxiety was diagnosed in to GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. so all of us here have GAD. so we have to treat it to get it to go away. if we dont, it will never go away and it will just get worse. so I HOPE this gives yall HOPE that anxiety medicine can help yall. ❤ you just have to find the right one for you and it has to be prescribed correctly. you can try buspar 10mg but it would need to be taken twice a day. so 1 pill twice a day. one pill in the morning and 1 pill at night. and it takes a few weeks for you to feel the full effects of it, but you might start noticing a difference in 3-4 days like i have. i will come back in 2 WEEKS to give yall a update. im Praying for yall and please Pray for me too. God's got us! " ], "date": [ "2021-05-24T05:29+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/va85319-1336173" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "content": [ "Hi,\r\n\r\nDid medication helped you?plz help" ], "date": [ "2021-07-08T02:22+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Just wanted to say hi to everyone on this thread - really reassuring to see this post and all the ones following it.\r\n\r\nI have this same thing, started about 2 years ago (I'm early 30s), and it really freaked me out to start with. Went to the doctors, had every test under the sun for my heart/lungs/chest, everything came back fine (obviously great news, but didn't give me an answer - the best the doctor could say was 'psychosomatic symptoms'). I knew I had anxiety, but I'd never made the connection between the two because the breathing problems felt so physical (and they didn't seem to happen when I was feeling particularly anxious, it was more constant). \r\n\r\nMy breathing problems have calmed down a fair bit since that first episode (which lasted about 6 months), but still come and go. What I would say is that although I haven't found a 'fix', things like having a proper routine, getting enough sleep & exercise, and eating well have all helped me to feel healthier and more settled, which in turn has helped my anxiety and breathing. And for when I do have the breathing problems, i tried to do breathing exercises like to 4-7-8 one or the one where you count the sides of the square. Helps to calm down and simplify the breathing a bit, and then my brain tends to forget for a while that it's a problem!\r\n\r\nGood luck everyone - and if anyone does have anything that has really helped then let me/us know!\r\n\r\nThanks, \r\nTom\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2021-05-20T12:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber2021-1377089" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "i have been going through this for 7 months straight. i feel like dying! im scared that this will last forever. i dont even know what normal breathing is like anymore! i have 3 kids and my youngest is 4 months old. when i was 7 months pregnant with him, i couldnt breathe good out of nowhere, i started having a VERY BAD panic attack. (ive always had BAD anxiety and panic attacks ever since i was 12 but my breathing always went back normal after 30 mins to a hour.) But after that bad panic attack that day, ive had constant breathing problems ever since. i have to sigh (take a DEEP BREATHE) EVER FEW SECONDS!!! its absolute TORTURE!! ive been to the hospital 20 times in the past 7 months since this has started. i have had X-RAYS of my lungs, CT scans of my lungs WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST, ive had urine and blood tests as well. every single time they say everything is FINE and NORMAL. of course i feel very relieved afterwards, but i STILL CANT STOP taking these deep breathes. so one time when i went to the hospital, the ER doctor said my diaphram was FLAT. (its not supposed to be flat.) And he said my lungs were hyperinflated. But the radiologists didnt say that. They always say everything looks good and normal. So i had the radiologist saying everything is normal, but that ER doctor saying my lungs are hyperinflated and my diaphram was flat. i am also a heavy smoker. (trying to quit.) the ER doctor suggested i MIGHT have COPD or asthma. he dont think its asthma though. but all the other times i went to hospital, all the OTHER ER doctors ive seen say that they dont think i have COPD. Their exact words are, \"the radiologists say things are normal. if you had COPD They would have said something.\" And i always tell them about what the first ER doctor said awhile back and they say, \"well i dont know why he told you that. the radiologists went to school to read x-rays and stuff so i think you should believe them.\" The ER doctors know i have BAD anxiety and panic attacks and they are saying its my anxiety. All these constant deep breaths every minute of my life makes MY CHEST WALLS HURT BY BEDTIME. I absolutely HATE THIS. I have done everything i can to stop this. My family dont believe me because they dont understand it. So i just dont talk about it anymore. I have already went through 2 INHALERS. Ive tried EVERYTHING!! I let my aunt do reiki healing on me because she is a certified reiki master and it didnt help that much. i felt like it took alot of stress off me but didnt stop the breathing issues. so i think i will get her to do it again but focus on anxiety. because i didnt know it was anxiety that was causing it at the time. ive tried stress relief lotions and incense. Ive tried the breating technique where you breathe in your nose and out your mouth. that only helps a tiny bit. Its gotten so bad that i HYPERVENTILATE SOMETIMES!!! I thought i was dying. and then another time i thought i was having a heart attack because of it. ended up in the hospital. All the doctors think im crazy with anxiety and every time i go to the hospital, they ALREADY KNOW WHY IM THERE. its sad! but they dont understand this like we all here do! so of course they wouldnt know what this feels like unless they were going through it! I am wondering if hypnosis might help. AT THIS POINT I AM WILLING TO DO AND TRY ANYTHING!! im not even happy anymore. its affecting my quality of life. i just want to breathe normal and feel normal. 2 DAYS AGO i started a anxiety medicine called Buspar. (Buspirone). its 10mg. and im supposed to take 1 pill TWICE a day. so one in the morning and one at night. i will let everyone know in a few weeks if it helped. i also think this condition could be a mixture of BOTH ANXIETY AND OCD. I say OCD because it feels like your body is obcessed with that deep breathe every second of your life and its like you have to have that deep breathe CONSTANTLY. Of course you EVENTUALLY get the deep breathe, but then you try to take another deep breathe 30 seconds later! and its a never ending cycle because you feel like you wasnt satisfied. your body JUST CANT WAIT UNTIL ITS ACTUALLY TIME TO TAKE A DEEP BREATHE. its kinda like taking that deep breathe constantly is like crack or something. like your body is addicted to it. AND I DONT KNOW HOW TO STOP IT. But i want everyone here to know THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND WE WILL FIND A CURE TO STOP THIS. I hope that brings comfort to yall. If something ever makes it stop for me, i PROMISE I WILL COME BACK HERE TO TELL YALL WHAT IT IS. THATS A PROMISE. \r\ni suggest that everyone hire a reiki master and tell them about your breathing problems due to anxiety and see if they can heal you. That is what i am going to do. ALSO talk to a OCD specialist and see if they can help you. Also TRY hypnosis and see if that helps. i am really going to try that because at this point i will do and try anything. and PLEASE get on a anxiety medicine like buspar, it might actually help you. I just recently got diagnosed with GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. So its not like normal anxiety. im sure all of yall here have it too. so when you have GAD, you kinda HAVE to be on a anxiety medicine because its NOT going to go away on its own. Also, GET A INHALER. it really does help a little! its something you will want to have with you. Do this BREATHING TECHNIQUE where you breathe IN your NOSE and OUT your MOUTH. it helps to calm you down. AND ALSO DIAPHRAM BREATHING AS WELL AND NOT JUST CHEST BREATHING. and TAKE TIME FOR STRESS RELIEF!!! that is very important!! Go for a walk, work out. Whatever you enjoy doing that calms you down. \r\ni am a BAD CAFFEINE DRINKER! thats ALL i drink! i never drink water! do all of you drink alot of caffeine every day? like Coffee, Redbull, Soda, and other energy drinks? if so, that could be part of all this. i drink DR PEPPER NONSTOP all day . and redbulls too. too much caffeine can do ALOT of things to your body. So PLEASE SLOW DOWN on the caffeine and drink alot of water every day and see if that helps. i started doing this 2 days ago and i will let yall know if it helps. Drink AT LEAST 3-4 bottles of water each day until you get used to it. then after that, drink the reccomended amount each day. water is very important in our bodies and it also has A ROLE in helping us breathe properly. im drinking my water as i type this lol. ALSO drink gatorades too if you can. if you are SUPER DEHYDRATED, i suggest go to the hospital to get fluids. thats kinda the only way to get back right if you are. just please drink lots of water every single day. its very important. And ALSO, GET YOUR LIVER CHECKED. I was planning on getting my liver checked as well because i have been hurting on the right side of my abdomen under my ribs. so im getting my liver checked just in case. so yall should do that too. but you would be amazed at what anxiety meds and alot of water every day can do for you! also see a therapist too. I PROMISE we will figure out how to control this one step at a time. Like i said, If anything works for me, i will be back here to tell yall i PROMISE. Also one time when i went to the hospital, a woman doctor was there and she told me HER HUSBAND was going through THE SAME THING I WAS and he got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and he started taking anxiety medicine and it finally all went away. So maybe anxiety meds will help if they are prescribed correctly. Also i heard that GERD could cause this in some cases. If you have bad acid reflux, get prescribed something to take every day for it just in case. But all this might really be bad anxiety. I am Praying for yall! GOD BLESS. Dont give up! " ], "date": [ "2021-05-21T04:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/chris04-1364443" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I'v been dealing with this for about half a year now and its completely de-railed my life. I have the same primary symptom that everyone here is describing (unexplained breathlessness) but what worries me is that this happens at night while I'm sleeping (or trying to).\r\nSome people with this have reported being able to sleep while others have insomnia because of it... I'm definitely in the latter category.\r\n As i'm laying there at night, i feel like i'm being suffocated. \r\n This feeling is 24/7. Day and night. \r\n Does anyone else experience this feeling of suffocation at night aswell?" ], "date": [ "2022-01-12T03:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jennammy-1411820" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thank you for writing this. Reading it is everything I'm going through now. It makes you feel a little bit better when others are experiencing the same thing and you're not alone. I hope you're doing better and I hope you see this to share what might have worked for you." ], "date": [ "2022-01-12T03:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/natalia1986-1411993" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dip58448-1376343" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/natalia1986-1411993" ], "content": [ "Hi Natalia,\r\n\r\nI have a very similar story. When I was 16 I had sudden unexplained breathing problems, and there was no clear diagnosis. It was very difficult to live with, but slowly went away after a few years. I was then healthy for a while - although I would have occasional breathing problems, they never interfered with my life and would resolve quickly. Recently, at age 36, for the last 8 months, it's come back with a vengeance after getting my covid vaccine. \r\n\r\nI find that my inhales take a lot of effort to get that deep satisfying breath. Sometimes the deep breaths work, other times it doesn't. And when it doesn't work I feel like I'm suffocating. I also feel throat tightness, like I'm choking, and trying to breathe past a tight throat. It is the worst feeling - it's gotten mildly better than when it started, but nothing close to normal. It's exhausting to live with, and somedays I don't know how I will get through the day. The doctors have no explanation for me other than anxiety - but I am currently not under any stress at all.\r\n\r\nWhat are your symptoms like, and what have you tried?" ], "date": [ "2022-01-08T14:53+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "i have had this for 20 years. when i was a kid roughly around 8 i noticed myself yawning alot, and trying to take deep breaths, but when i went to sleep it would return to normal so of course i wasent to worried, years later it came back and now all i do is think about it. its hard to eat at times because it feel like im suffocating or hypervenalate. when i finally take deep satisfying breath or yawn i feel ok for few mins then right back to it. I know its anxiety and over thinking on my breathing but does this ever go away? its so crippling..." ], "date": [ "2022-01-12T03:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber062499-1409321" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I am going through this now.\r\n\r\nSarah" ], "date": [ "2022-01-12T02:55+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amber062499-1409321" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Any update???" ], "date": [ "2022-01-12T03:01+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ava8114-1428815" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hi, I'm 17,\r\nI've only started having that feeling where I cannot get any satisfaction for deep breathing about 4 days or so ago, I know it's definitely from my anxiety, and I keep feeling the need to inhale deeply but yet again, it's not giving me the satisfaction, I'm going to get it checked in a few days if it does keep happening, but so far, I haven't really been able to find any solution for it, but just letting you know that I found this extremely helpful to know that it is a real thing that it can be eased, and all the replies too are giving me much comfort knowing there are little ways to make it more comfortable breathing" ], "date": [ "2022-05-30T22:28+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sarbogast-1430173" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steelers1-1298268" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "It feels so good to read all of your messages and to feel like I'm not alone. I had something like this when I was a teenager along with spasmophilia, and as soon as my GP told me it was all anxiety (getting bullied in high school) it vanished. Then it never occurred again until 2 years ago. I had been staying in New Zealand for 7 months at the beginning of the pandemic and it was pretty chill there. But then when my visa was about to expire and I started to make plans to get back into this dangerous world (I have been a digital nomad since 2018, always on the move), I had another episode that lasted for about a week. My therapist at the time told me it was more than likely anxiety but I didn't trust her fully so none of the breathing techniques did anything. And then it went away. A year later, after I got vaxxed and I could finally travel more freely again, I had another episode and this one lasted 2 weeks, before it went away. And a month or two after that, it came back and I've had it ever since, for almost 10 months now. Since meditation and therapy didn't seem to change anything about it, in December I finally decided to get on meds. My GP put me on Xanax, 1mg/day, but it didn't change a thing. I didn't have any other side effects, it seemed like it did absolutely nothing. After a month I simply went off it without any withdrawal symptoms. I went to see another physician who told me it was probably anxiety as breathing tests were perfect (130% of the normal lung capacity). He said Xanax was not continuous enough in its action so he put me on Prazepam (Lysanxia), but didn't do a thing again and I was on it for 3 months. Again, went off it without any withdrawal. Now my working hypothesis is that it might be related to sleep apnea. I had it a few years ago before my weight loss surgery but 6 months after the surgery, the sleep apnea was gone so they stopped the CPAP treatment. Now of course, COVID lockdowns and slowing physical activity helping, I've regained some weight and it's possible I could do sleep apnea again. But even if I do, it would be weird if my dyspnea was linked to it because I didn't have any dyspnea last time I had sleep apnea. In any case, I'm seeing a sleep specialist/psychiatrist in late july to do a polysomnography again and, if I do have sleep apnea, to see if a CPAP solves the problem. If it's not that, back to square one, because blood screenings are all good, EKG is A-OK. So maybe it's just because I didn't find the right meds/dosage yet. I just read the post about BUSPAR in this thread, I might ask the psychiatrist about that in July. In the meantime, hanging in there, and glad to see I'm not alone." ], "date": [ "2022-06-12T17:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/sighing-dyspnea-anxiety-729469?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/travis95-1419967" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "when you have anxiety or a lot going on, depersonalization can come and go. Just keep in mind that it’s not harmful it’s just a weird feeling. Basically it’s your brain trying to protect you from too much stress so it tries to block things out. So the best thing you can do is make it a habit of relaxing your mind as much as you can. You can find so many great breathing exercises on YouTube for anxiety. You could also find great meditations for anxiety that really relax your whole body in mind. it can only take as little as 10 minutes. \r\ni just know that we have to take one day at a time and do what we can to relax such as going for a walk, staying hydrated is important, finding time for laughter and being with important people in your life. \r\nI am way older than you and I know one thing I learned is that life really does fly by and it’s important to appreciate the little things and not fret about other things That don’t really matter. \r\nEverything will fall into place. \r\nalso just a bit of advice about the new baby. The beginning is a time of adjustment and it takes a little while for things to fall into place. Just take one day at a time and go with the flow and everything will be OK. \r\nAlso, enjoy every minute that you have watching the baby growing up. many people have such regrets of not spending time with their child and suddenly they are grown and gone. I took in every chance I got to enjoy them, play with them, teach them, laughter etc.\r\nthe bond between a father and his child is so very special. \r\nso many people don’t spend enough time with their children . \r\nSome of them spend more time with their cell phones than their children. very sad. \r\nOne day your child will look back and be so grateful that he or she has a father like you. A father that was involved with his child and spent quality time with him or her.❤" ], "date": [ "2022-06-12T16:56+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/depersonalization-derealization--785895?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/frankie1998-1430112" ], "comments": [], "content": [ " ive the same thing happen. The right side of my neck can be very painful and tight at times and it would radiate up into my head causing a headache. I started working on reducing the tightness in my neck by applying a heating pad set an on low. actually it’s moist heat and it loosened up my neck. It really helped get rid of the headache but every time my neck gets tight I get the headache again. \r\n The vast majority of headaches are tension headaches due to stress and anxiety. \r\n i would say if they continue and nothing helps to get rid of them then just let your doctor know but there’s so many different non-serious reasons that people get headaches. yours could possibly be originating from your neck like mine is. \r\n I’m just saying if it continues, then have it checked out. also, stay off of Google for this type of thing. They failed to mention the most common reasons for headaches and always list the worst. It won’t pertain to your individual situation so it’s not worth reading about it.if you’re super anxious, just relax yourself with soothing meditations for anxiety on YouTube. It may even help reduce or get rid of your headache. Take care " ], "date": [ "2022-06-13T19:52+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/headaches-785858?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/frankie1998-1430112" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Yes Frankie, tension headaches coming from the neck are very common with anxiety" ], "date": [ "2022-06-12T08:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/headaches-785858?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mark95036-1429942" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Mark, I would say that what happened to you is something that unfotunately happens quite a bit and that is that by taking drugs, sometimes even once in enough, it brings mental health or physical issues to the surface. \r\n\r\nThat day it likely affected your nervous system, this caused anxiety which also affects the nervous system and so you have entered a cycle.\r\n\r\nIn my opinion you need to calm your nervous system. The best way to achieve this is by some form of therapy, regular exercise and good diet.\r\n\r\nBest of luck!" ], "date": [ "2022-06-12T06:51+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/1-5-of-new-normal-after-thc-drug-use-785777?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/millie12345-1366167" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/millie12345-1366167" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "Ahh thank you for your reply, hope your ok, really scary stuff health anxiety, im really struggling but i know that im not on my own. so many people suffering from this awful illness, but we fight on, take care. x" ], "date": [ "2022-06-11T16:41+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "yes I’ve had that happen several times. When I was younger my blood pressure was always 110/70 but then over the years with anxiety increasing it would fluctuate from the 120s to 140s. A couple times recently it’s just shot up to 180/90 and I drove myself to the doctors office where they rechecked it. \r\nIt was still in that range and the doctor just said sometimes this can happen \r\nwith unknown reasons, but as long as it goes back down within a reasonable time he’s not concerned.\r\neven with anxiety, I’ve been exercising a lot more and I am finding that my blood pressure is staying lower more consistently now.\r\nso yes, anxiety and stress can definitely raise the blood pressure and cause it to fluctuate. I try to find ways to reduce the anxiety. Hope you’re doing better." ], "date": [ "2022-06-11T10:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fluctuating-blood-pressure-785842?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

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[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jerome20142-742044" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "always consult your doctor before starting to take supplements on your own. They may help anxiety somewhat but they are not a cure. anxiety management requires attacking it from different angles. Keep going to your counseling appointment even when you start to feel better. it’s important to learn how to manage this but you need support. Changing the way we think will help to get rid of the negative thoughts. Also it’s very important to eat healthy meals and stay away from caffeine, sugar, junk foods in general. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. When you do get negative thoughts don’t freak out about it. That will make anxiety worse. Our thoughts in general can make it worse or better so just let the negative thoughts go in a calm way and get busy doing other things. Don’t focus on the anxiety focus on doing other things. Get some exercise even if it’s just walking because that releases the good hormones in the brain that relax you. You may have some good days and some not so good days but just take it one day at a time and stay positive. \r\ndon’t follow the negative thoughts. Millions of people deal with anxiety including myself and you don’t have to let it control you. You don’t have to let it win. Hope you start to feel better soon." ], "date": [ "2022-06-09T05:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-please-help-me--785667?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jerome20142-742044" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "also when you’re feeling really anxious or panicky to get on YouTube and learn some proper breathing techniques for this. Proper breathing is the key to settling everything down. It keeps you in the present moment and not worried about the future. It’s a very important thing to learn." ], "date": [ "2022-06-09T05:31+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-please-help-me--785667?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/empt-958812" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/empt-958812" ], "content": [ "<p>Thanks for the reply. It is comforting to hear I&#39;m not alone, although I&#39;m sorry you are having a similar experience because I know it makes enjoying life difficult.&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T18:35+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/emilylawless-938900" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/empt-958812" ], "content": [ "<p>Empt it&#39;s nice to see someone has the same symptoms as me.... I get really bad tightness and pressure in my head </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T18:47+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "im going through exactly the same im 27,overweight and am having the same thing\r\nwas in ER twice and doctors say im fine(didnt tell me i have anxiety)\r\nit happend last week ,i have symptoms all the time,head tightness,tingling,sort of slurred speach,headaches etc... im asking my wife to check my smile like 20 times an hour.\r\ni have panic attacks and its terrefiying.\r\nhang in there... \r\n " ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T17:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tess33005-930839" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tess33005-930839" ], "content": [ "I already went through that phase thinking I had a brain tumor..." ], "date": [ "2016-07-17T03:25+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>It&#39;s your anxiety. It&#39;ll be a brain tumour next, you wait and see.</p><p></p><p>Strokes are sudden and obvious and fall over and can&#39;t move one side of your body at all.</p><p></p><p>Mini-strokes don&#39;t have the same symptoms as major strokes. Not in the least, despite the confusingly similar name.</p><p></p><p>There IS something wrong with you, Joe - anxiety is getting the upper hand, I&#39;m afraid. Are you still on zoloft? Stay on the forum right here where we can support you. love Tess xx</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T18:40+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rafael95204-958935" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/psyched_out_kim-943185" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rafael95204-958935" ], "content": [ "<p>The absolute worst thing you can do is Google symptoms of anything. The results come back with the worst case scenario, and freak you out even more. You&#39;ll get more help, guidance, and comfort on this forum than from Google.</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T20:57+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tess33005-930839" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rafael95204-958935" ], "content": [ "<p>I hope you all do, too. I don&#39;t have this anxiety, but these posts shatter me.</p><p></p><p>I think google has a lot to do with it, honestly.</p><p></p><p>And when all you sufferers have tests you just don&#39;t believe the results - that really must be awful - to have to be going through this.</p><p></p><p>I really wish there was more I could do to help.&#160;&#160;&#160; xx Tess</p>" ], "date": [ "2020-12-27T17:51+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rafael95204-958935" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/psyched_out_kim-943185" ], "content": [ "<p>That&#39;s exactly why I joined. Makes me feel a little better. Hopefully when I find my remedy I can share it. </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T20:59+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/empt-958812" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rafael95204-958935" ], "content": [ "<p>I&#39;m having a panic attack now </p><p>small one think I&#39;m kinds managing it by checking my face every second and arm lifting </p><p>absolutely horrible</p><p>sure this group helps </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T21:02+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rafael95204-958935" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/empt-958812" ], "content": [ "<p>Oh man. I&#39;m still going through mines. Just not has bad now. I have an appointment with my primary but in 2 weeks. Just so he can check me again and hopefully this time he can recommend me to see a psychiatrist. </p><p></p><p></p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T21:14+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cia42277-952470" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tess33005-930839" ], "content": [ "Tess, Tess, Tess. This forum would not be the same at all without you. [b]You help[/b] with your knowledge, wisdom, patience, humor and plain old down to earth common sense! Yours are among the posts I look for first every time I come here. I may not always comment, but I always want to see what you have said....I learn a lot from you, Cutie Pie" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T21:20+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>I also went to the ER with chest pains and shortress of breath got ekg blood work and xray everything ok. Now I&#39;m feeling pressure on my head with minor headache. This sucks! My medical bills just keep piling up. But I just can&#39;t help it. I need some reassuring that I&#39;m ok. I&#39;m only 34 years old to worry about these kind of illness that is driving me insane. First I thought I had stomach/brain cancer and heart issues. The more I Google symptoms the more freaked out I was getting. Take care joe hope we all get better.</p>" ], "date": [ "2020-12-27T17:51+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/psyched_out_kim-943185" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/psyched_out_kim-943185" ], "content": [ "I took Zolft for 7 months, and then was fine for nearly a year without it. " ], "date": [ "2016-07-17T03:27+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>You&#39;re anxiety is definitely back, and like others have said, next it will be some other physical problem that you&#39;ll think you have. Unfortunately, that&#39;s very common with anxiety. You said you took Zoloft for a few months then felt okay again. Does that mean you stopped the Zoloft?</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T21:02+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cia42277-952470" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/psyched_out_kim-943185" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cia42277-952470" ], "content": [ "<p>I tell myself off too, and I&#39;m sure you can imagine the way I do it. lol It certainly works though, except in public. lol</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T21:32+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cia42277-952470" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/psyched_out_kim-943185" ], "content": [ "<p>Oh yes, the shut the blank up while in the market! [b]<img src=\"http://s8.patient.media/forums/emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" alt=\"rolleyes\" />[/b]</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T21:38+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/psyched_out_kim-943185" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cia42277-952470" ], "content": [ "<p>That&#39;s close enough lol </p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T21:48+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tess33005-930839" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cia42277-952470" ], "content": [ "<p>Guys, this Cia-Lady is NOT batty. Listen to her.</p><p></p><p>Boss-Tess. xxxxxxx to you all, suffering.</p><p></p><p>Oh, and JOE - I had to laugh when I read that you&#39;d already gone down the brain tumour route - you sounded so rueful -and almost disappointed that you weren&#39;t worrying about it any more. Or are you?</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-17T08:50+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tess33005-930839" ], "content": [ "<p>I don&#39;t worry about it any longer but its one of health anxitiies I went through and took time to get over. It seems silly and sad looking back on it. I also went through a long period where I was sure my heart was going to fail. Now my fixation is on stroke.</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-17T15:07+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cia42277-952470" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "content": [ "<p>This past week it was, &quot;I&#39;ve got major stomach problems.&quot; I&#39;ll make an appointment with &quot;My toenails are falling off,&quot; for next week.</p>" ], "date": [ "2022-06-18T14:07+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>A simple testimony. I also had the constant fear that I was having a stroke...I am still here, and my head is fine. Well, a little batty in the head, but NO STROKE. When I said [b]no i&#39;m not[/b] these thoughts are only thoughts, often enough...that stopped....and something else popped in to try to scare my butt off...and so on. I simply do not believe any of it any more. Mostly those thoughts are gone.</p><p></p><p>Like training a child...you have to say no until they get, it that no means no.</p><p>&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2022-06-18T14:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisalisa67-542864" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisalisa67-542864" ], "author_to": [], "content": [ "Oddly even writting that gave me anxiety. It was really a traumatixing experience to be honest. I have learned from it to calm the heck down and no fear level whether its real or not is with it. .not worth that." ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T22:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cia42277-952470" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisalisa67-542864" ], "content": [ "<p>Darling Lisa, I am so sorry you are going through all this. It feels like one of my own family is in pain and I can&#39;t help. Well, I guess we are family.<img src=\"http://s8.patient.media/forums/emoticons/wink.gif\" alt=\"wink\" /> My heart goes out to you. I wish I could just hold you in a big soft hug, and kiss your cheek.</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-17T03:34+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tess33005-930839" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisalisa67-542864" ], "content": [ "<p>Wow! I always read your responses, Lisa. I didn&#39;t know you had an eye stroke.</p><p></p><p>Well, at least you found the courage to share that, even if you were traumatised afterwards.</p><p></p><p>Much love to you, Lisa.&#160;&#160; xxxxxx</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-17T08:53+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisalisa67-542864" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tess33005-930839" ], "content": [ "Thanks" ], "date": [ "2016-07-17T13:55+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>I fear this myself,.but i had a &quot;eye&quot; stroke according to the eye doctor a couple of years back. Didnt have any of those sign either. Had some weird stuff occur i didnt understand and eye issue and went to the opthamologist. Have since had a ton of stroke and eye stroke tests. &#160;More then i ever knew existed and monday they are sending me again for some other test which im already feeling a bit anxious abiut. I hate doctors at this point, not comforting im always nervous and just want good news and good results. But Now they watch it. It i think happened the night of a horrific hurricane i just got so scared that night but they said it was from some virus..who knows. I dont. Im normal weight (flucutates depending on my nerves it can go down a bit until anxiety wears off) and eat okay.I &#160;Do have elevated ldl a part of cholesterol but not by much. I hate this fear and try so hard to not allow it. &#160;But it was a different kind. I think the worst thing to ever do is contemplate something like this. I constantly tell myself im healthy and sound. still scared at times. It stinks.</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-16T22:05+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kimberly59704-953980" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>You answered your owe question. You Have anxiety, and panic. Why do people feel better on meds, then go off them.I can&#39;t understand that. Better get back on them.</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-07-17T03:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jackk202-1067840" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hey Joe i have the same thing as you. Im 21 overweight but healthy and every day i feel like im gonna have a stroke. I dont want to have a stroke but my mind is paranoid. I fear death im afraid to leave the house most days. Youre not alone." ], "date": [ "2017-10-01T22:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie76750-1122726" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I’m 18 years old, and I had my first anxiety attack 2 weeks ago. I was\r\nstressed at the point where I fainted. Now, I live in constant fear of having a stroke, I check my face every 2 minutes to see if one side is lower than the other, and if I feel as though it is, I start panicking and imagining all sorts of feelings and sensations that are clearly the product of the intense fear of having a stroke. On top of that, I absolutely refuse to be alone because I’m so scared that it will happen when there’s no one around. One of the things that keeps me “grounded” in a way is the fact that there’s no history of stroke or heart attacks in my family, that my blood pressure is great and that I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I have a healthy diet, I exercise 5 times a week, etc. So yeah, anxiety sucks" ], "date": [ "2017-11-15T23:05+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rchrbl-980777" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca56208-1136845" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rchrbl-980777" ], "content": [ "Also me! I’m 19 years old and about 2 months ago I started having terrible daily anxiety. Panic attacks every single day. First, it was paranoia that my eyeballs were gonna spontaneously pop out of my head... but after doing tons of research and hearing it from my optometrist that it won’t happen, i’ve since gotten over it. But then I started worrying about having a heart attack, and that caused me to have physical symptoms (like chest tightness, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, etc.) and it got to a point where I called my mom to tell her I’m dying. She said of course that I’m not and it’s just my anxiety. She went through the same thing, only she’s in her 50s and she drinks and smokes and was overweight... so the anxiety of a heart attack was very scary for her. She sought a cardiologist and they did extensive tests and concluded that she was healthy and it was just panic attacks. She was put on 10mg citalopram and her episodes stopped. My sister then went through the same thing, only she made my mom rush her to the ER, and they found nothing wrong with her but anxiety. So now I’m going through it.... and it’s very scary. But knowing my family went through this and it was just anxiety, makes me feel a bit better. I did see a doctor and they did bloodwork and found that everything is normal and put me on 10mg of citalopram as well... Right now, my current worry is a stroke and I do the same things.... Always checking my face in the mirror, looking like a psycho as I smile 24/7 to make sure my face isn’t lopsided, and always raisin my arms to make sure Im not weak. All i can suggest is, not to worry about it. Like many people have said, a stroke is very sudden and very noticeable. You’re just making life miserable for yourself by worrying about it. I have a very loving and supportive boyfriend that reassures me and helps me through my attacks, so try to find a friend or a loved one that can be there for you. It truly helps to have that reassurance. You’re not alone, but I can almost garauntee that you’re ok. I hope things get better xoxo" ], "date": [ "2018-01-05T06:57+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>OMG this is me right now!!!&#160;</p><p></p><p>When I have a panic attack, my BP goes high and that makes me fear It might cause a&#160;stroke.</p><p></p><p>I just ha&#160;some work up from a cardiologist to rule out heart issues now I&#39;m obsessed&#160;with the fear of panic attack causing a&#160;stroke.</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-11-15T23:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jakeisbroken-1347501" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I swear everything ive read is me exactly. i just had a crazy intense panic attack thinking i was having a stroke. The feeling is so awful. i hate feeling like that and driving my gf of 5 years crazy. i know she gets tired of re assuring me. Asking her over and over to inspect my face and smile and all kinds of facial expressions. like im an idiot. Google isnt on your side. i promise. " ], "date": [ "2021-05-27T02:32+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/g19906-1416002" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I've recently been experiencing the same issues. headaches, heart issues, thinking I'm stroking out. It all started 6 months ago when i got my 1st migraine with aura. I saw prisms in my left eye and had to go to the hospital. So now, i have good days and bad days. Definitely a lot of panic attacks. Wishing my brain would stop this nonsense, but it truly is overwhelming at times. Hang in there. " ], "date": [ "2022-02-07T08:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/alyssa1031-1429680" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeanxiety-958900" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "im scared my speech and been slurred on and off and thinking what to say with my words my catscan was good im going to a neurologist tomorow who might send me for a catscan anybody experience this?" ], "date": [ "2022-06-07T22:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-and-obsession-with-having-a-stroke--523652?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" } ]

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[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dapris15089-1429100" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I wouldn't say it's normal, but racing heart is a common symptom of anxiety, because you're in \"fight or flight\" mode. Rather than worrying about your heart rate, you might want to try doing things to be calm especially until you can see the doctor.\r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-06-02T17:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-it-normal-that-your-heart-races-all-the-time-while-having-a-anxiety-disorder--785324?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dapris15089-1429100" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dapris15089-1429100" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "Ah ok thank you so much >.< \r\nI have no idea of these anxiety disorders and what they are and what they to me so i think most of my fear comes from not knowing if it really is an anxiety disorder, tho I think it is one. Would you be fine if I would ask you some more questions about the topic? o.o\r\n(also sorry for the late reply)" ], "date": [ "2022-06-06T17:53+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ " yes anxiety can cause all sorts of sensations including a racing heart. The racing heart, when due to anxiety, is caused by a release of adrenaline. It’s not harmful. You can have the racing heart even if you don’t feel anxious that’s because there is an underlying anxiety within you. \r\n you might consider speaking with a therapist which is different from the psychiatrist. Psychiatrist mostly prescribed medication some of which work and sometimes they don’t. Everybody is different. I like a therapist because they are the ones that help you manage the anxiety. You can talk to them about things in your life that might be causing the anxiety. \r\n try to relax your mind as much as you can. There are some great meditations on YouTube for anxiety that are very helpful. Best of luck and take care. " ], "date": [ "2022-06-02T22:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-it-normal-that-your-heart-races-all-the-time-while-having-a-anxiety-disorder--785324?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/aloneboy-1429454" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "speak with a counselor or therapist about all of this. Sounds like you need some support right now. The Gore videos affect you more than you know and it’s in a negative way. Anything that you watch like that over and over affects the mind. What you are watching is very negative. \r\nStudies have shown that flooding the mind with negative images, talk, etc. actually change the chemistry of the brain in a bad way. Discuss this with a counselor as well as anything else in your life causing anxiety.The only way to feel truly happy is to add positive things to your life and into your mind " ], "date": [ "2022-06-06T14:52+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/one-month-ago-i-feel-i-m-going-to-shut-down-that-night-passed-and-i-have-many-problems-785525?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jazza20511-1311895" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jazza20511-1311895" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "thank you for the reply, \r\n\r\nis there a certain way to deal with them \r\ni struggling alot dealing with it " ], "date": [ "2022-06-06T02:54+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "yes there are differences between the two. And given your age it’s unlikely for you to have a heart attack. Heart attacks are usually severe pressure and squeezing sensation like an elephant is sitting on your chest. \r\nPanic attacks can create sharp chest pains. and they cause the heart to beat fast.\r\nA big difference is that panic attacks may last a few minutes or longer and then they stop. Whereas heart attack symptoms do not stop. that’s when people call 911 \r\nsounds like you are having panic attacks. Do you have anxiety a lot in your life? Is there something bothering you that’s creating anxiety? see if you can talk to somebody about what’s going on so that these feelings go away. Remember that the more you freak out about it the more it will keep happening because more adrenaline will be released. Hope you feel better soon" ], "date": [ "2022-06-05T13:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/panic-attacks-anxiety-attacks-785491?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jebb09519-1429446" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "try to relax about this. \r\nyou are mostly OK. Sharp and painful headaches, along with confusion, are often the first signs of brain bleeding. you said you have no symptoms . many people bump their heads without serious consequences. I know that I’ve whacked it a few times. The brain does have some layers of protection. So take some deep breath‘s and relax. If you develop any symptoms then you can go get it checked out again. So far everything seems to be OK and your doctor wasn’t concerned. " ], "date": [ "2022-06-05T23:52+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/scared-of-brain-bleed-hit-my-head-785517?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

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[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shanny1997-1134460" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "yes your symptoms are extremely common with anxiety. They are not harmful but I know how scary it can feel. \r\nplease don’t do what I did which was to waste many years worrying about my health when nothing actually was wrong. I can’t get back one single day of those years. \r\nwhen your doctor tells you everything goes OK then it’s time to take a deep breath and enjoy your life.\r\nSometimes medication helps and other times it doesn’t. Everybody is different. with anxiety the most important thing is our thoughts. It’s not the sensations that you feel because they are only the result of our thoughts. When we worry, that is sending a signal to our brain that something is wrong and then you get the sensations. Even though there’s nothing wrong you were still telling your brain that there is. Work on this with your therapist. \r\nwhen I was in my 20s in the middle I thought the same thing as you that something was wrong because I had those sensations. I’m now in my 60s and perfectly healthy. I just wanted to share that with you so you don’t worry so much. I’ve had the numbness and tingling, the weakness, The detached feeling and the feeling of not getting enough air in my lungs. I’ve had these many times over the years. Finally learned how to control it by changing my thinking and learning some breathing techniques for anxiety that you can find on YouTube. there are so many great relaxing meditations for anxiety on YouTube! Keep yourself busy and every day tell yourself what you are grateful for. Keep going and talking to the therapist. You’re going to be OK!" ], "date": [ "2022-06-11T11:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/common-anxiety-symptoms--785402?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/poony-45996" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Give the flux time to get in your system! I was the same way and three weeks later I'm feeling better...almost feels strange to feel this good!! " ], "date": [ "2013-12-12T22:14+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-pregabalin-and-fluoxetine-help-for-gad-62039?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hollie011288-43328" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joeytrib-895788" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hollie011288-43328" ], "content": [ "How are doing now? I am going on pregabalin with fluoxatine today & very scared x" ], "date": [ "2015-10-09T14:04+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/toolbox-984204" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joeytrib-895788" ], "content": [ "<p>How dude it work for you Joey ? I hope this message finds you well &#128077;</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-16T19:38+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lucy4711-1429158" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hollie011288-43328" ], "content": [ "I'm still struggling with this ,bin 16 yes now. I must tell u tho I had a reprieve out of th blue,th anxiety stopped n so I grabbed life n got a job n went on holidays n things I thought I'd never have been able to do. but alas it came back after a break up of a relationship. and t let u kno,that relationship had nothing to do with the reprieve I had in th first place. I cant let u think ur alone. x" ], "date": [ "2022-06-03T02:22+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I have been on fluoxetine for a month now but still no change, that's why I am now on pregabalin as this is meant to treat generalized anxiety disorder, I feel so panicky all the time, and dread being on my own, I have no appetite and I feel so low xx" ], "date": [ "2013-12-13T12:38+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-pregabalin-and-fluoxetine-help-for-gad-62039?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/andy73857-1126126" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hollie011288-43328" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/andy73857-1126126" ], "author_to": [], "content": [ "<p>Sorry spelling mistake. I did not mean cut or edge, I meant CBT &amp; EDMR.</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-11-28T12:48+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>Hi hollie, you sound just like me. I hate noise &amp; every noise or bang irritates me. When it happens I start to shake, heart racing, anger inside me, [b]suicidal[/b] thoughts. I have been going through this for about 8-10 years &amp; tried all the tablets you can think of. I use to go away from the problem, like go for a walk or drive until I completely carm down, then I still have to rerun to the situation. I put headphones on &amp; listen to music or relazing music like enigma, raindrops or the sea &amp; wind. It blocks it &amp; relaxes you.white noise or pink noise c I&#39;ve heard is good too, but not tried it yet. I&#39;m on pregabalin now &amp; started on 25 mg. Did not work so I asked to go higher dose to 100 mg. So far so good, taking a lot of anxiety from me.thinking to ask to go to 200 mg. Some people are on higher doses, but you have to give it 2-4 weeks to kick in. Some people deal with the problem &amp; adapt to the situation that is causing the problem with medication. It can help. Hard to do but it&#39;s worth a try.keep in touch with mental health &amp; doctor. Ask them for you to try cut it is supposed to relax you.I am going to try that tomorrow.I&#39;ve heard of edge also but just Google that to find out about it.I hope that I have been some help to you hollie.if you require anything else let me know as I know how your feeling.keep in touch with how your getting on your not the only one out there that is going through this problem. You are not alone.I would love you to update me &amp; I shall do the same. Let&#39;s be there for each other. Take care &amp; you know where I am if needed.it&#39;s good to talk &amp; not keep problems building up inside you.</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-11-27T22:02+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-pregabalin-and-fluoxetine-help-for-gad-62039?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/3695-1403003" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "what you are going through is very common. The more we focus on every little sensation in our body, the more we will have those sensations. There are many sensations we get that are completely normal but we tell ourselves that something is wrong. The achy arms and hands you get can absolutely be caused by over worrying. I had that many many times plus many more sensations.\r\nYes it is irrational . but the more we keep thinking something is wrong the more our brain will believe that, and then more sensations keep coming. \r\nI know this because I did this for years and if we don’t find a way to stop doing this, we live our lives very unhappy, miserable and depressing. All for no reason. \r\nOne thing that really helped me was staying busy with other things. And staying out of my head and my thoughts. If you have a hard time with this, get some counseling to help you manage it. I wasted so many years with this kind of worry and the whole time there was nothing wrong with me. \r\nof course everybody should get a yearly physical check up. And when that turns out OK then go live your life!stay busy. Do things for other people to take your mind off of yourself. Remember that negative scary thoughts are not based on reality or fact. they are only based on emotion which is fear.. get some support for this so you can live a peaceful joyful life. I am so much happier now . feel free to private message me anytimetake care" ], "date": [ "2022-06-01T15:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-785251?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1376903" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/3695-1403003" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "yes this is how ive been feeling a lot lately. every little niggle i worry about. the previous poster is correct to. \r\ni al waiting for an appointment with talking therapies " ], "date": [ "2022-06-01T12:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-785251?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phoenix72-1427690" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/3695-1403003" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Like a lot of things in life, the best way to treat a problem is to hit it from the side. That is, to treat anxiety, do things that produce calm; to stop worrying about your health, do things that do not involve your health. Weirdly enough doing these sorts of things allow your body to calm down. This is a lesson I have to keep relearning through my life because it's easy to focus on a problem and then keep focusing and focusing -- but unlike problems in other fields, doing this doesn't help you relieve anxiety -- it only makes it worse. " ], "date": [ "2022-06-06T08:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-785251?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/denise97066-1429033" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "it’s best that you consult your doctor again or speak with a pharmacist about weaning off the medication." ], "date": [ "2022-06-02T12:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/medication-785297?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1376903" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1376903" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "thank you :) \r\nits so confusing, many symptoms can be many things " ], "date": [ "2022-05-19T19:55+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I would say that I started some peri symptoms at around your age. So could be peri or could be anxiety, they share so many symptoms that sometimes it's hard to know. But I have certainly have had some years of terrible health anxiety and now that my periods seem to have stopped completely a lot of my symptoms have magically disappeared." ], "date": [ "2022-05-19T19:55+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-or-peri-menopause-784631?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/susana88799-1428896" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1376903" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1376903" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/susana88799-1428896" ], "content": [ "thank you for your reply, i am waiting for a talking therapies appointment, i had bloods done, my white blood count was low but dr said its normal for me and no cause for concern. i already take a multi vitamin " ], "date": [ "2022-05-31T17:24+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Reading your post was like reading about myself! Same symptoms, I'll be 43 soon. It is possible we are in the perimenopause. In my case, the symptoms get worse when I eat fast food or too many sweets (whenever I'm invited to a party or event). I have a lot of issues lately that can be caused by hormonal changes, for instance I got my first migraines with aura, one of the scariest experiences of my life! Joint pain showed up as well, and it limits me a lot when I exercise. \r\nI'm taking magnesium and iron supplements and I feel a bit better. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-31T17:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-or-peri-menopause-784631?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa215-42056" ], "comments": [], "content": [ " if the nurse said you have a UTI, then they must have done a urine test. That would have showed some bacteria. That has nothing to do with bladder cancer. Don’t let your mind go to the extreme by over thinking. UTIs are extremely common. Were you told that the antibiotics were not working or are you just thinking that? Make sure you take them according to the directions and don’t skip any. You must have a follow up appointment? remember that you’re thought of bladder cancer is not based on fact or reality it’s only based on fear. You’re gonna be OK " ], "date": [ "2022-05-22T21:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-and-uti-784796?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lucygunn-1428487" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa215-42056" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Take D mannose, It CHANGED my life. It sorts out utis faster than antibiotics. Even women with interstitial utis take it as antibiotics stop working for them. \r\n\r\nAlso, always pee after sex and wash with no soap and just water, no one tells you that. Especially for women. Not peeing after sex causes UTIs. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-28T11:28+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-and-uti-784796?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jesse88458-1313767" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa215-42056" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I really wish I would have something constructive to say, but I'm a guy and this is out of my element. Just know you aren't the only one that battles this. I was having some urological issues back in 2020. I was terrified. When they couldn't find the answer, I was absolutely sure it was cancer. It wasn't but I was convinced. Of course, I'm also terrified of doctors which made it even worse. I guess what I am saying is you aren't alone with this type of anxiety and fear. I'd do almost anything to take this pain and anxiety away. Praying for you during this difficult time.\r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-05-29T22:52+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-and-uti-784796?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sarah09381-895103" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Sounds just like me and mines a combination of anxiety and perimemopause is being treated with citalapram and HRT " ], "date": [ "2015-09-20T16:37+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gemmalemma15-884856" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello luv this sounds just like me & I am also 31 :-( it's awful ain't I feel dreadful everyday but yesterday was better than 2day, 2day is real bad :-(\r\n\r\nI just wish it wud do 1 ad enough of it, hope u ok x" ], "date": [ "2022-06-18T14:09+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/g-mommy-896906" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gemmalemma15-884856" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/g-mommy-896906" ], "content": [ "It's rubbish ain't it lol ;p:-( I never suffered with it tbh only about 2month n it feels like years, I can't do anything put pushing myself, as I got 2boys aswell n I feel rubbish for them :-( I just can't wait for bed time everyday but I can't sleep then wen its bedtime, it's roll on morning :-( it's true wot u saying about the doctors as they told me same, it's all in our heads :-( but it's believing it, it is really hard, just wish it wud do 1 x" ], "date": [ "2015-09-20T17:43+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/g-mommy-896906" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gemmalemma15-884856" ], "content": [ "We have to be strong for our children!!it's so hard.....but they need us!!!good luck to u!!!" ], "date": [ "2015-09-20T17:54+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gemmalemma15-884856" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/g-mommy-896906" ], "content": [ "Good luck 2 u & every 1 else suffering with it, we all can do it :-) x" ], "date": [ "2022-06-11T16:46+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "This sounds all like ANXIETY!!!I have been having anxiety for 4 years....and all of these symptoms r exactly the same!!!!I've had the ambulance at my house so many times & have been to the er numerous times,I am 32 & it's scary!!!I have 4 kids,so its harder for me!!!I've had tests done too & they tell me I'm healthy....it's just all in ur head!!!I took med.for 4 years and it helped me!!!got off in may cause I was so much better and did not want to take med.anymore,but my anxiety only came back stronger,now I'm back on it!!!!3 weeks in & I'm feeling a lil better,just gotta take it day by day!!!!if the doctor says ur good,then listen to them....it's hard to believe doctors when u have anxiety.....I don't believe what they tell me,but I'm trying!!!good luck..." ], "date": [ "2022-06-18T14:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kev1982-448017" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gemmalemma15-884856" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/kev1982-448017" ], "content": [ "How long u ad aniextt for kev ?, I wish I cud sleep I just lay awake hope 2nite  different, hope we all are a good nite sleep, I get sick n I lost just over 2stone, wish it wud just leave me alone x" ], "date": [ "2015-09-20T21:06+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I also have all of this and have benn checked numerous times and also tell me nothing is wrong i feel awful i cant eat as it makes me sick lost 24 kilo under 3 months have slept close to 5 hours in 7 nights " ], "date": [ "2015-09-20T18:05+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/erica30219-1107090" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>&#160; &#160; &#160;Do you have any updates to provide at this time? &#160;I know this is an old post, but this sounds exactly how I feel right now! &#160;I feel so weak, I can barely accomplish daily activities...I used to feel like I could climb mountains, as little as a few months ago. &#160;I feel like my body is giving up, wich does cause mild (but reasonable, in my opinion) anxiety. &#160; I feel that I am quite a rational person, and I can tell when my physical symptoms are caused by anxiety, or the reverse. &#160;I have had anxiety a few times, triggered by certain life events, and it has a very predictable onset, and symptoms-and predictability of onset and symptoms equals a predictable response to a known treatment. &#160;What I have been experiencing lately does not follow this pattern, at all. &#160;</p><p>&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; </p><p>&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;Over the past 2 years, I have had 3 ablations for 3 separate arrhythmias, and an angiogram a few weeks ago that suggested micro vascular disease. &#160;Every time I tell them there is still something wrong, I have to push them hard (I even had to try another Dr.) to get them to consider anything other than anxiety, but they always find “one more thing” to the point where one cardiologist called me a “pandora’s Box”. &#160; It only seems they find answers when they see things from a new angle. &#160;Why isn’t Dr. House not a real person?! &#160;&#128514; &#160;&#160;</p><p></p><p>&#160; &#160; &#160; I can’t, for the life of me, understand why I have to fight so hard, when I my every day life is so strongly affected. &#160;My electrophysiologist even suggested that my issues were caused by “emotional trauma” from all of my heart issues. &#160;&#128580;. Is the mental health issue push getting a little too strong? &#160;I am a 33 year old female, so it seems the easy conclusion that all of my problems are due to “hysteria”, or anxiety in today’s terms. &#160;Seems an awfully archaic notion to me. &#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2021-03-21T18:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/erica30219-1107090" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>OMG!!!! &#160; I was on another thread, looking for answers, and someone described POTS. &#160;That explains all of my problems to a T!!!! &#160;My cardiologist even suggested it at Mayo, but no follow through was made. &#160;I am going to ask them to test me. &#160;In this link, it even talks about all of the sufferers being passed off as having anxiety, because it is so hard to pinpoint. &#160;I am going to get tested ASAP!!! &#160;This is such a huge weight off my shoulders!!!! &#160;I hope you can use this info, and it helps you! &#160;&#128515;&#128515;&#128515;</p><p></p><p>[b]<a href=\"https://myheart.net/pots-syndrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https://myheart.net/pots-syndrome</a>[/b]/</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-10-26T14:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/savaughna93866-1345434" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/issey92630-1361158" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/savaughna93866-1345434" ], "content": [ "just wanna say the chest twitching thing and numbness in my hands/arm is something i've been experiencing too. it's often really hard to believe it's anxiety. we're all in this together, thank you for posting!" ], "date": [ "2022-06-11T16:47+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/issey92630-1361158" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/savaughna93866-1345434" ], "content": [ "just wanna say the chest twitching thing and numbness in my hands/arm is something i've been experiencing too. it's often really hard to believe it's anxiety. we're all in this together, thank you for posting!" ], "date": [ "2021-03-21T18:23+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I actually cried reading this because everything you’re describing I feel I have this weird feeling that I’m going to die soon and that something is internally wrong with me but that they can’t figure out what it is everything you’re describing I feel except I get\r\nA twitch in my chest and in my left arm I’ve been pill for like the past four days now but everything else I get the headaches the dizziness the feeling faint I feel like I can’t get up for more than five minutes of the passing out it’s really bad and it hasn’t gotten any better and doesn’t feel like it is I hope and wish you the best and this kind of gives me a little bit of hope that it is just anxiety and panic attacks" ], "date": [ "2022-06-18T14:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/healthanxietybn-1345454" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anperry25-1349111" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/healthanxietybn-1345454" ], "content": [ "health anxiety is real. it's scary and it sucks. I have the same issue lately I've been to multiple doctors and they all look at me like I'm crazy.. one finally asked if I wanted some anxiety medication. I'm 33, feel like maybe it could be premenopause, I've never felt like this before covid started. I have a 13 year old and panic daily about dying and leaving him here all alone. " ], "date": [ "2020-12-31T13:31+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Sounds like what i'm going through at the moment. I have severe health anxiety, i keep google searching for every little symptoms and i'm convinced i've got some terminal illness inside me. It's crippling and tiring. I'm 33 and seems like quite a number of us here are in our 30's and experiencing these symptoms. Maybe our bodies are changing? " ], "date": [ "2022-06-11T16:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anperry25-1349111" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "sounds exactly like what I've been going through. I've lived with anxiety since I was in my teens, since covid it has gotten significantly worse. my chest is tight almost every day, I spend way too much time looking at my symptoms online which makes me.think I'm dying even more. I recently went to the doctor bc my lymph nodes were swollen, I was told by 2 doctors it was tonsillitis, but for some.reason I do not believe them. I got a full blood work done, waiting on results from that. between the two doctors neither seemed concerned about anything I felt like was an issue. best advice that I don't listen to myself is stay off the internet . lol sounds silly but for real it just makes your anxiety worse. I'm waiting a few more days to finish out my antibiotics before I can finally get started back on my anxiety medication. do you or have you taken anything for it? \r\n\r\nEdit: I'm a 33 year old female, 1 kid, cosmetologist so I'm on my feet and legs alot and constantly feel like something is wrong, you are not alone 🥰" ], "date": [ "2021-03-21T18:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I'm sorry but these are all classic symptoms of anxiety. I suffered for 30 years (you don't have to!) and now I am free of it. Endless visits to ER , endless blood tests and scans etc. all came back normal. There is nothing wrong with you (except overactive anxiety). Anxiety cannot harm you in any way. I know it feels horribly scary and you think you are going to die. But you're not! Also I get the not believing the doctors thing, I always though that they had missed something or that I was an exception. BUT doctors are very well trained in spotting illnesses, it's what they do. If they tell you it's anxiety, believe it. \r\nOne of the problems with anxiety is that when your body goes into survival mode (which is what anxiety is) it reduces the functions of the frontal cortex so you can't think very rationally. This helps in a real emergency situation because you don't need to be *thinking* about the tiger coming for you, you just need to run!\r\nHowever you are not in a dangerous situation but your survival brain will keep looking for a danger because the alarm has gone off! It can't see any danger outside of yourself in your environment so it starts to look inside and comes up with all kinds of scary scenarios about the normal processes of your body. Plus your body gets flooded with adrenaline which causes unusual physical effects like tight muscles, headaches, shortness of breath, sweating, fast heart beat etc. You then freak out about these things, sending more danger signals to your brain, and the anxiety ramps up.\r\nWhat you are suffering from is nervous arousal, that's all. You are not going mad and you are not going to die. It just feels very, very uncomfortable. If you can accept and allow these anxious feelings and these anxious thoughts and just allow them to be there the anxiety will slowly dissolve because you are telling your brain that there is nothing to worry about. It sounds very counter-intuitive but , believe me, it works! Don't try to fight it or fix it. Allow the thoughts to happen but realise that they are not true. Anxiety is a big con. It tries to convince you that something terrible is going to happen, but it's not. You will definitely be okay and you will come out of it with no ill effects, no matter how awful you think this experience is. I repeat, you will not die and you will not go mad. It's just anxiety and it feels horrible but it can do you no harm whatsoever. Best wishes from one who has been there, done that. There is nothing wrong with you. Blessings xxx" ], "date": [ "2021-03-31T09:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/nicole51881-1351856" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "omg! i just punched in my google \"what if my blood tests are all fine but im not?\"\r\nAnd this came up! its four am no cant sleep! i have everyone of those symptoms, doctors say im faking, that they can give me something for the pain in my tummy but cat do much else! I DONT WANT PAIN KILLERS I WANT A SOLUTION! i just starting sending my mom all this information. Here's the thing though, im 48! Pleasr dont tell me its anxiety bc of menopause im sick of hearing it! i have always had problems with my nervous system. EXTREMELY bad cold sores, which it herpes which lies in yr nervous system.\r\nI AM SO SICK OF DOCTORS TELLING ME ITS IN MY HEAD! When its them who have to update their knowledge! THANK YOU! OMG THANK YOU!" ], "date": [ "2021-01-16T09:20+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/brittany8787-1352250" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "lets just say im in the EXACT same boat as you people around me think im crazy, i tell them to call 911 so many times but my husband says no your freaking yourself out too much and he never calls 911 i havnt been checked lately but i can assure you when i was pregnant with my first i was in the hospital everyday thinking i was dying since i was six i would tell my grandma i was having a heart attack and i know there is no such thing for a 6 year old to have a heart attack. I have had these thoughts your having for 25 years and im still alive by the way all of those symptoms you experience i have felt since i was little but the older i get the worst it gets im still alive is my point, i can help you thru this if you would like message me, i need as much help as you :)" ], "date": [ "2021-03-21T18:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/chelsea14304-1352304" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sydney87310-1365754" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chelsea14304-1352304" ], "content": [ "You sound just like me! And we're the exact same age. Our fears are right on-par, too. My last horrible bout of anxiety was when I was 16. I've had it off/on throughout the years but I've been on Sertraline 100mg since 2011 and I thought it worked, hence why I've been on it so long. But this month... I don't know. I'm going to see a therapist in about a week or so. I've been to the ER 3 times and urgent care once this month so far. So many tests/scans all normal. So I'll see if therapy helps me again. It did once before, plus the sertraline plus diet, exercise and being on a normal schedule. Reach out to me if you want/need to!!!" ], "date": [ "2021-03-20T08:30+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kyla61574-1393241" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sydney87310-1365754" ], "content": [ "Please look at neurosymptoms.org\r\n\r\nFunctional NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER (FND) is a disorder that includes all of your symptoms. FND is a disorder that many doctors do not understand. All test come out normal. Mass General Hospital has a clinic specifically for FND. \r\n\r\ni hope this helps. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. i was misdiagnosed for decades. It's scary, but there is help." ], "date": [ "2021-08-19T04:05+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I feel like i'm literally in the same boat ! I have always had anxiety but now it has been SO much worse since Covid . I feel sick everyday and feel as if i am going to pass out or my heart is going to stop and I am just going to collapse and die. I've seen my doctor too many times and I am assured there is nothing wrong with me, and that it is just anxiety. I am told to exercise and get plenty of sleep and drink water - but i do all these things. I eat healthy, i exercise everyday, i have cut back on drinking alcohol. All of my tests have been normal except for a slight vitamin B defeciency - which i have been taking supplements for months now. I feel so stupid that I keep going to get checked. Last week i went after spending nights without sleeping, feeling shaky and dizzy , having the WORST headaches ... and all they could suggest was that maybe i have allergies. but allergies would not make me sick to my stomach or keep me up all night surely? I just turned 26 and have always been fairly healthy so i am thinking it may be time to accept that this is mental and i need to push through it , but it is absolutely terrifying to think that this could be my new normal for the rest of my life? I did stop taking my anxiety medication because i felt it was doing nothing. i felt the same way on it as I do now. Which makes me constantly think that i have something wrong with my heart , or cancer. Has anyone been on anxiety medication that has worked for them? " ], "date": [ "2021-03-21T18:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sydney87310-1365754" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kyla61574-1393241" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sydney87310-1365754" ], "content": [ "Please look at neurosymptoms.org\r\n\r\nFunctional NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER (FND) is a disorder that includes all of your symptoms. FND is a disorder that many doctors do not understand. All test come out normal. Mass General Hospital has a clinic specifically for FND.\r\n\r\ni hope this helps. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. i was misdiagnosed for decades. It's scary, but there is help." ], "date": [ "2021-08-19T04:05+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I know this was posted awhile ago, but I just came across it and it sounds just like me. I am really struggling right now with anxiety (at least that's what I HOPE that it is!) But it is truly miserable. Started with a stomach ache / (bug?) and now I wake up sweaty, with a fast heart, and a knotted stomach. It comes and goes throughout the day and seems to be worst upon waking and at night. I can't sleep, eat, function. I have had a bunch of tests run - CT of abdomen/pelvis, 2 EKGs, several blood labs, 2 chest xrays ... I haven't felt this bad for like 10 years. It's draining. " ], "date": [ "2021-03-31T09:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/emma1479-1194894" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hi you could request your gp to do a 24 hour urine metanephrines or catecholamines test. your symptoms could be caused by way to much adrenalin in your system. its caused by a tumor of the adrenal gland called a pheochromacytoma its extreamly rare so doctors do not think to look for them the other tumor that can do this is a paraganglioma. they pump out hormones a pheo os always in the adrenal medulla but a para can be any where else between eyes and thighs so if your levals did come back high you would then need a ct or mri with contrast but needs to be eyes to thighs not just abdomen.\r\n\r\nthe reason I know this is because I have pheo and it took years for them to diagnose previous to it I was fobbed of as depression and anxiety most pheo patients are. these episodes at night are a big symptom of it it's to do with ether lying on the tumor and compressing it so it pumps out more or the sleep wake cycle. there is a very good support group on face book for this I am one of the admins on it.\r\n\r\nif you read on line about it you will find it just gives you the basics it dosent shoe all the symptoms and a lot of the info is wrong and outdated one of the websites to look at is the pheo para allience they work with endocrinologists from all over the world. if your leavals did come back high you need a referl to a endocrinologist and it's important that they are experienced In pheo.\r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2021-03-23T08:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/nicole9303-1367357" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kyla61574-1393241" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/nicole9303-1367357" ], "content": [ "Please look at neurosymptoms.org\r\n\r\nFunctional NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER (FND) is a disorder that includes all of your symptoms. FND is a disorder that many doctors do not understand. All test come out normal. Mass General Hospital has a clinic specifically for FND. \r\n\r\ni hope this helps. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. i was misdiagnosed for decades. It's scary, but there is help" ], "date": [ "2021-08-19T04:05+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "oh my god... im 17 and im having the same feeling. my stomach hurts very bad though. im freaking out because doctors said medically im fine but i feel like im literally dying. this has been going on since the 20th, please let me know how youre feeling. i want this feeling to stop." ], "date": [ "2021-03-29T07:12+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/no99747-1371156" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hello! i also feel like that. im a 14 year old female and sometimes i feel like i might die soon, sometimes i have fever out of nowhere or i feel like passing out. this makes me scared and im worried about my health. i went alone to the doctors but they said its nothing serious. ive googled a few things about this and i always see the word \"cancer\". i really dont wanna believe that i have cancer." ], "date": [ "2021-04-20T00:04+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ben41166-1370888" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kyla61574-1393241" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ben41166-1370888" ], "content": [ "Please look at neurosymptoms.org\r\n\r\nFunctional NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER (FND) is a disorder that includes all of your symptoms. FND is a disorder that many doctors do not understand. All test come out normal. Mass General Hospital has a clinic specifically for FND.\r\n\r\ni hope this helps. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. i was misdiagnosed for decades. It's scary, but there is help. " ], "date": [ "2021-08-19T04:09+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I'm also in my 30s. 33 year old male. symptoms started 4 weeks ago randomly one morning. Felt light headed, chest tightened up, heart raced. Went to e.r. twice in one week. Was told I'm healthy as a horse. I have 24/7 chest pressure, which spirals into thinking I'm dying, leads to panic attack, crying, shaking, cold feeling. I obsessively check my heart rate, O2, temperature. No amount of breathwork or positive mantras help. Got prescribed antidepressants which I refused for 3 weeks until now I said screw it. It blindsided me as I've always been an active, strong person. I'm married with 4 kids, and I feel terrible because I can barely function anymore for them. I hope something works for you and all of us going through this. God bless!" ], "date": [ "2021-04-29T03:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/brittany2222-1373003" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kyla61574-1393241" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/brittany2222-1373003" ], "content": [ "Please look at neurosymptoms.org\r\n\r\nFunctional NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER (FND) is a disorder that includes all of your symptoms. FND is a disorder that many doctors do not understand. All test come out normal. Mass General Hospital has a clinic specifically for FND. \r\n\r\ni hope this helps. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. i was misdiagnosed for decades. It's scary, but there is help" ], "date": [ "2021-08-19T03:59+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I'm sorry your going through this. I too am feeling weak and have the internal tremors. I thought i was going crazy trying to explains the internal tremors and weakness. I have this feeling all day long, and if for 1 second i don't feel the weakness or tremors they instantly start back up. " ], "date": [ "2021-04-29T03:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ben41166-1370888" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kyla61574-1393241" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ben41166-1370888" ], "content": [ "Please look at neurosymptoms.org\r\n\r\nFunctional NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER (FND) is a disorder that includes all of your symptoms. FND is a disorder that many doctors do not understand. All test come out normal. Mass General Hospital has a clinic specifically for FND. \r\n\r\ni hope this helps. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. i was misdiagnosed for decades. It's scary, but there is help" ], "date": [ "2021-08-19T03:58+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "33 year old male here. EXACT same thing happened to me 4/21. It hit me so hard, after I got back from the e.r. I didnt get out of bed for 3 days, ended up going back to a different e.r., saw a \"family doc\", called a psychiatrist, all said the same thing. \"severe anxiety disorder\". Never experienced this slightly before. I couldn't eat, felt weak, shaky, scared, cold. Lost 18lbs in 2 weeks. Refused to believe it was anxiety. Oh yeah, and I have cried every day over everything. I don't even remember the last time I cried before this. So I'm slowly accepting that it is what they say. I reluctantly decided to finally take a prescription for Paxil. I'm still within the 2 week adjustment process and still feeling heaviness on my chest 24/7, lightheaded at times, shaky, overall anxious about \"what if\". I don't know how this all works and why it presents itself so differently to so many. All I've wanted is to be told I'm going to be fine. \r\nSo to you I say, there's literally millions worldwide that have this happen. Alot in the 30s age bracket. You're scared to death as I've been. But it will pass slowly. You're not alone in this. " ], "date": [ "2021-04-29T12:17+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa15002-1372165" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kyla61574-1393241" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa15002-1372165" ], "content": [ "Please look at neurosymptoms.org\r\n\r\nFunctional NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER (FND) is a disorder that includes all of your symptoms. FND is a disorder that many doctors do not understand. All test come out normal. Mass General Hospital has a clinic specifically for FND. \r\n\r\ni hope this helps. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. i was misdiagnosed for decades. It's scary, but there is help. " ], "date": [ "2021-08-19T03:58+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "i had to reply to this. iv been feeling exactly the same for 5 years now. iv had all the tests an the doctor says its anxiety. please please dont make the same mistake as i did. i just left it thinking il get better, i didnt, i ended up really depressed iv just been started on citalopram its only been just over 2 weeks but hopefully they will work because i feel like iv wasted the last 5 years. im a 32 year old female with 2 boys and i cant live like that for the rest of my life. " ], "date": [ "2021-04-29T13:37+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kyla61574-1393241" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Please look at neurosymptoms.org\r\nFunctional NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER (FND) is a disorder that includes all of your symptoms. FND is a disorder that many doctors do not understand. All test come out normal. Mass General Hospital has a clinic specifically for FND.\r\ni hope this helps. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. i was misdiagnosed for decades. It's scary, but there is help. " ], "date": [ "2021-08-19T04:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/katie76422-1401608" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "i am so glad i found this! im 18 female and was convinced mg symptoms werent anxiety due to how over powering they feel and ive had anxiety my whole life and its felt more of a panic not a physcial experience \r\nive had chest pains, feeling like i can never catch my breath, constantly yawning or just being aware of my breathing and the worst one is the feeling of being faint with headaches and weight behind my eyes to the point where i stutter or get confused with my words. i was honestly convinced i was having a stoke. ive been to a&e multiple times for them to tell me everythings fine. its been about a year of this on and off so hopefully everything gets better! " ], "date": [ "2021-10-13T01:40+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tony59763-1428696" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tigerlily84-897531" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Wow! This is exactly what I've been dealing with for over 12 years and it will not stop. The worse part is the inside tremor feeling that feels like your heart is racing and you are about to jump out of your skin. but my heart never is racing. I wake up daily with headaches and an off feeling . Its horrible and really leaves you with no quality of life . It used to be so bad I wouldn't be able to eat because of a choking feeling . I'm a male 48 years old and I feel beaten down like im 80. The amount of stress and depression. feeling bad all the time is devastating. How could anxiety possibly cause so very many real sensations and feelings and symptoms ??? I don't understand " ], "date": [ "2022-05-29T21:02+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/feel-like-i-m-dying-but-doctors-say-it-is-anxiety-478964?order=oldest&page=2#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hopeless1803-1423691" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "alcohol is one of the worst things for anxiety. You may temporarily feel better but in the long run it’s going to make things a lot worse. If you become dependent on it then you’ll have a whole other issue to deal with, added to the anxiety.\r\nnobody can really say how long anxiety will last. It depends on the individual person, what issues they have going on, their genetic make up, etc. have you talked to your doctor about this? It’s good to get a physical check up as a baseline first. Think about speaking with a counselor who can help you manage this. in the meantime, take care of your health by eating good foods, staying hydrated with water, relaxing your mind,. there are a lot of relaxation meditations on YouTube for anxiety. I hope you get the support you need. Take care" ], "date": [ "2022-05-24T07:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/alcohol-and-anxiety-784833?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hopeless1803-1423691" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "As a recovered alcoholic who used to drink to cope with anxiety I understand exactly what you are saying. \r\n\r\nWhen you give up alcohol there are some physical withdrawal symptoms (which don't last too long) and then the mental ones , the emotional dependance and this is a bit more difficult, because the mind tricks you into having even more anxiety and more physical symptoms so that you drink again. \r\n\r\nIt is important that you have someone to talk to, an exercise routine and just generally to keep your life with as much routine as possible, as that allows to quieten the mind. And as Jan also mentioned healthy food and plenty of hydration.\r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-05-24T07:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/alcohol-and-anxiety-784833?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/elmtree57-1398958" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hopeless1803-1423691" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hopeless1803-1423691" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/elmtree57-1398958" ], "content": [ "exactly how i felt the next day. i have cut alcohol out though as although it chilled me out of an evening when i was super anxious i would even more anxious the next day. i just cant handle my anxiety atm and ive no idea why so im trying anything i can to keep my anxiety to a minimum." ], "date": [ "2022-05-29T14:03+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "im feeling the same. it comes to either have a drink or take ativan. i really dont like taking pills. so guess what? a drink or 2 it is. i feel like garbage the next day. i am really struggling with this. i havent mentioned it to the psychiatrist yet and know when i do it will help me stop ( i hope). just to note, my symptoms next day are light headed, nauseated, weakness all over, jittery and tinnitus is constant. i dont take anti depressants and hope i dont have to." ], "date": [ "2022-05-29T12:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/alcohol-and-anxiety-784833?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/elmtree57-1398958" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hopeless1803-1423691" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "yes. My husband and I took note of how I was feeling the next day after drinking and then when I didn't, the night before. There's not much difference in the way I am feeling but I think I have to extend the no alcohol to find out how I am feeling. Right now I join my husband with a cocktail at the end of the day which could lead to wine with dinner. On another note about alcohol, it seems to be in my face everywhere (alcohol). Whenever together with friends or family its the first thing we do.... have a drink. Its hard to get away from but I know deep down I have to do it! " ], "date": [ "2022-06-02T17:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/alcohol-and-anxiety-784833?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jesse88458-1313767" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jesse88458-1313767" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "I do have a therapist that specializes in trauma. She's been amazing, but doesn't really have any solutions. She's simply frustrated that doctors are not trauma informed and simply ignore the needs of trauma survivors. The best she can do is pick up the pieces of the appointment's aftermath. It's so frustrating to me. Fortunately my PCP allows mask free appointments, but neurology simply doesn't care. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-28T23:36+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "\r\nI would say speak with a counselor who specializes in PTSD. He or she can help you manage this and possibly get you to the point where the masks don’t have that effect on you. , Or where telehealth isn’t an issue for you. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-28T10:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/scared-to-see-my-neurologist--785051?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jane93501-1167634" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jane93501-1167634" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "Thanks for your response! I'm just worried because I remember having this for much longer than weeks. I can't remember how long, but it feels like it's been awhile :(" ], "date": [ "2022-05-25T20:51+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "first of all, the things that you read online always give worst case scenario about everything! At your age and the fact that you don’t smoke or drink, tongue cancer would be extremely low. It mostly pertains to people who smoke and smoke heavily for many years. they don’t tell you that on Google. \r\nPeople get those little white specks on their tongues all the time including myself. The majority of the time they are just little canker sores that go away on their own. You can gargle with warm salt water to help get rid of them. Canker sores are caused by bacteria or viruses. I’ve had more than I can count in my life. They can be a little painful. If they don’t go away in a reasonable amount of time you can just talk to your doctor or dentist about it but they should go away. Don’t overthink it. Good oral hygiene also helps keep them away. , As well as a healthy diet." ], "date": [ "2022-05-25T10:58+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/scared-that-i-might-have-tongue-cancer-pls-help-784918?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jane93501-1167634" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "oh i’ve had them for quite a while. I actually started getting them when I was around eight or nine years old. im now in my 60s and very healthy. And throughout the years they would come and go. Mine lasted sometimes way longer than a couple weeks. tongue or mouth cancer is extremely rare in people who don’t smoke." ], "date": [ "2022-05-25T23:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/scared-that-i-might-have-tongue-cancer-pls-help-784918?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bethan53900-1428157" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "this is kind of long but I’ve had similar experiences with Health Anxiety. remember that fear related worries are not based on fact or reality they are only based on that emotion of fear. anxiety has a way of putting negative scary thoughts into our mind. most of what we worry about does not happen.\r\nOne of the most common symptoms of health anxiety is a racing heart which is not harmful.\r\nwhen you are able to, go to your doctors office and get a complete physical check up. Everybody should have one at least once a year. you can ask questions.\r\nI used to think that I had MS when I was in my 20s because I was getting all kinds of physical sensations such as numbness, tingling, blurry vision, etc. all of my physical sensations ended up being due to severe health anxiety. those type of symptoms are harmless. So don’t believe everything that you think. \r\nanybody could worry about getting any disease. I could worry about getting cancer, brain tumor, Parkinson’s, a horrible car accident, and on and on and on. But what’s the point in that? That’s why I finally decided to just enjoy my life to the fullest and find joy. It feels so much better! that’s why I hope you get a handle on this because if it’s not sudden cardiac arrest, then you will continue to worry about getting something else.\r\nit really sounds like you could be suffering from something called illness anxiety disorder. You can look it up online but it’s very common. I know that I had it and one thing that these people have in common is that they want constant reassurance that they are healthy. They think the doctors missed some thing., Many times they will Dr. hop for reassurance and testing. they are constantly saying or thinking \" what if?\" It’s a miserable way to be. \r\nyou are young and most likely very healthy. The vast majority of sudden cardiac arrest patients are male and older than yourself. \r\nI would advise that you ........\r\n1. Focus on things that make you happy not miserable.\r\n2. remember negative thoughts are not based on facts or reality\r\n3. stay away from googling medical conditions! They do not pertain to your individual situation!\r\n4. get your yearly physical check up.\r\n5. read about illness anxiety disorder\r\n6. listen regularly to some great anxiety meditations on YouTube.\r\n7. keep yourself busy so you don’t focus on the thoughts in your head\r\nfeel free to private message me anytime. You’re going to be OK!❤" ], "date": [ "2022-06-02T17:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fear-of-sudden-cardiac-arrest-what-should-i-do--784889?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/carlie80467-1419979" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rossko_-1419918" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I can actually say I know what you're experiencing. it is not fun. It's hard to believe anxiety can cause so many different and disturbing symptoms. " ], "date": [ "2022-06-24T07:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/persistent-light-headedness-and-brain-fog-are-making-me-question-my-anxiety-diagnosis-781132?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rossko_-1419918" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have dealt with anxiety since my late 20s. I’ve had all of your sensations and yes, they can all be caused by anxiety and stress. Back when this happened to me when there was no Internet support so you can imagine how scared I was. \r\neventually my sensations decreased in intensity and I was able to manage much better. But I didn’t notice the more anxious I was about anything the more I would have those crazy sensations. So it really is important to learn how to manage stress and anxiety and how to relax your mind and not overthink things. If it is really difficult for you, get some counseling for it. No symptoms or sensations of anxiety will hurt you, they are just annoying and you can do a lot to decrease or illuminate them. Just take one day at a time like I did and everything will work out. Take care " ], "date": [ "2022-03-16T22:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/persistent-light-headedness-and-brain-fog-are-making-me-question-my-anxiety-diagnosis-781132?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rossko_-1419918" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/crispy76-1142973" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rossko_-1419918" ], "content": [ "Hi,\r\n\r\nReading your original message, I can confirm to the exact same symptoms - tightness in neck and head / brain fog / tension headache and similar to yourself was diagnosed with anxiety. This was after visiting a Neuro and having an MRI scan, was first prescribed with Amitriptyline and later Sertraline - unfortunately other than dehydrating and making me sweat very easy the head pressure still very much remains. \r\n\r\nDo you have this problem in all or specific environments ? I ask, as mine seems worst at workplace (office) at the start of the day I feel 'normal' but by home time my head feels like soup. Have found the most effective method of reducing the brain fog is exercise or similar activity (such as walking a dog) to relax your mind.\r\n\r\nApologies if this is not too helpful, you are not alone with this issue !" ], "date": [ "2022-05-23T14:24+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rossko_-1419918" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/crispy76-1142973" ], "content": [ "It's weirdly reassuring to know someone had the scan for how I feel and got negative results. \r\n\r\nAs for triggers, the symptoms are there all the time but they are considerably worse when I'm out and especially if I use public transport to travel, the little wait to get on the train or bus is a killer for me.\r\n\r\nExercise especially running is basically the only thing that keeps me from going stir crazy at this point; reading, studying and playing video games (with friends) can also give me a brief relief but nothing like exercise.\r\n\r\nNo need to apologise, any input is appreciated :)" ], "date": [ "2022-05-24T12:46+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/crispy76-1142973" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rossko_-1419918" ], "content": [ "Yes - I am not a fan of using public transport either, I think some of the pushing / shoving and general impatience of others is a trigger. I'm big in running too - it's great for clearing the head - am a member of a local club and have completed a number of races this year (including a marathon which I still can't get my head around) do park run's fairly regular - great fun if you have one local..." ], "date": [ "2022-05-24T12:46+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rossko_-1419918" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/crispy76-1142973" ], "content": [ "I do have a park local, but I also have a river with a straight path which is a godsend I used to be able to stomach 8km but no I'm gasping after 3km but I'll get there :)\r\n\r\nAnd I did something similar I walked about 20km on holiday in New York with my current anxious symptoms and I'll never understand how I did it. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-25T13:55+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Update:\r\n\r\nI am nearing the end of my therapy and I am extremely worried, my only takeaway has been that I now have the mental tools and fortitude to push myself a little more, but the physical symptoms still remain the same. I still feel like I am risking my life every time I exert myself, even though I know that it's a completely foolish mindset based on physical sensations alone. \r\n\r\nI want to ask anyone who believes they have been in my position before:\r\n* How long did it take to stop feeling these sensations or for them to be manageable enough to enjoy the idea of going out with friends or travelling for example. \r\n* And was it a conscious effort, did you have to tell yourself these sensations aren't real and to ignore them and keep pushing or did it just go away with continued exposure.\r\n\r\nHonestly would appreciate any insight or tips because I'm in a really tough spot at the moment.\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\nRoss" ], "date": [ "2022-05-24T12:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/persistent-light-headedness-and-brain-fog-are-making-me-question-my-anxiety-diagnosis-781132?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lougarvs-1427857" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello, \r\nI know it's horrible but pins and needles really are a very common symptom of anxiety.\r\n\r\nJust came across your post, hope you're doing a little better today x" ], "date": [ "2022-05-24T11:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/pins-and-needles-784748?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/karl_-_uk-664784" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Daisy Daisy Daisy ...hmmm thanks for the post.\r\n\r\nMuch of what you wrote I can relate to. \r\n\r\n...\"Wow, it's hard to own up to how much of my life is controlled by my illness\"...\r\n\r\nYes ...and how much it robs from us ...and how very lonely and arduous each second, each minute, each hour, each day, each night ...week ..month can be!\r\n\r\nKeep searching for the key that will free you and bring you peace and some happiness ...\r\n\r\nKind regards!" ], "date": [ "2015-05-03T12:17+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffered-with-anxiety-depresion-for-half-my-life--402303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/judith35831-197026" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "How horrible for you to suffer this way, you have certainly had some pretty grim challenges...you must feel completely lost....you are not alone....please remember that you are a very special person who obviously loved and still loves your grandmother....hang on in....AM thinking of you....please try doctors again...and keep trying...there will be the right one out there for you....every best wish" ], "date": [ "2015-05-03T12:28+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffered-with-anxiety-depresion-for-half-my-life--402303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/archemedes-596145" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/adele92602-915036" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/archemedes-596145" ], "content": [ "This was great to see. I always been different believing what goes up must come down but 33 years and I'd love a diagnoses and correct treatment. Far too many people are ending there lives due to miss diagnosis. God bless you" ], "date": [ "2016-02-09T12:31+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "You seem to have had a difficult time of it.\r\nSo where to begin? Let's deal with the last issue first, and that is the matter of your tentative diagnosis of Bipolar disorder.\r\nSo what is it, and where does it come from?\r\nBiopolar disorder is something that is usually there from birth, so it isn't something that you have magically caught.\r\nIt can in fact turn from a quiescent state through latency into a full manifestation as we get older, and thereafter it can cause problems first showing itself in many guises all of which give surprising symptoms, not the least of which is BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder).\r\nIt basically has its roots in an electrical (neuron track) miswiring problem in the brain.\r\nCan it be cured - not really? Can one receive treatment for it and learn to live a normal life with it - of course?\r\nSo it is not the end of the world, but it does need treating if in fact that is what you are suffering from.\r\nAs I look at your track record of the way that you have been treated over the years I must say that your treatment does leave a lot to be desired.\r\nAnxiety and any mental health issue does need to be brought under control, usually with the help of competent doctors, which in your case seems to have evaded you.\r\nI think if I were you I would initially change doctors to one where you can get a sympathetic hearing.\r\nWhen you get to that point go and have a full and frank disclosure detailing all your historic problems.\r\nYour new doctor will no doubt refer you to a specialist when some appropriate form of treatment can commence.\r\nWhat has surprised me is that nowhere have you mentioned any referral to CBT or other form of couselling, so I am wondering whether anybody has ever pointed you in this general direction before?\r\nAt the end of the day, it is up to you what you decide to do about this, but I have to say in my experience the word 'nothing' has no part in this equation as mental health issues seldom go away on their own." ], "date": [ "2015-05-03T13:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffered-with-anxiety-depresion-for-half-my-life--402303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rainboy-653586" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/judith35831-197026" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rainboy-653586" ], "content": [ "That is lovely...sums it up...thank you! " ], "date": [ "2015-05-03T13:55+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rainboy-653586" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/judith35831-197026" ], "content": [ "How sweet. Thank you. x" ], "date": [ "2015-05-03T14:07+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Dear Daisy\r\n\r\nYou have had the guts and found the strength to write your life story and encapsulate it in a few concise, coherent, and very well-expressed paragraphs. [b]Congratulations![/b] That must have taken an immense effort to start when you are staring at a blank white box. But you did it. After you typed \"WOW\" you just kept on typing and your story flows, giving a real picture of your experience of life so far.\r\n\r\nThere are a myriad of points that one could discuss endlessly in their own right which you have raised, and of course that isn't possible here. But you conclude by saying that you seek \"comfort\", so perhaps it's best to focus just on that one point for now.\r\n\r\nIt's very clear to me after reading your story two or three times, that your Grandmother was a key figure in your life. I notice that your parents never got a mention! Perhaps there is some significance to that.\r\n\r\nThe loss of the person that appears to have been your source of genuine friendship and support must have been a hammer blow to you. This is something that I can definitely relate to, and it brings home painfully just how alone we can be with our problems.\r\n\r\nClearly, there is nothing that can fill that void, and you don't mention any other activities or areas of your life that are helping you to engage with others. When you use the term [i]\"falling apart at the seams\"[/i], many people who lack understanding would say [i]\"pull yourself together\"[/i]. Don't be too hard on them. If something is falling apart, then naturally you want to pull it back together. The fact that they are speaking from benign ignorance and haven't got a clue how you are feeling is little recompense though.\r\n\r\nIn a way, it is a paradox to welcome someone into our 'family', because it is a family of people with misunderstood suffering. However, a family it is and you have to feel the way you do in order to become a part of it.\r\n\r\nDaisy, this is a very large family. It is the most diverse family on the planet. Its members include all ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, orientations, financial status, educational status and so on and so on. For some reason, like me, and unknown to us both, we have been 'picked' to belong. The paradox is that the qualifications for membership are very unpleasant. But, and it is a [b]BIG[/b] but, there is always the other side. The positive side.\r\n\r\nYou are one of hundreds of thousands of unique people who now have a bond of understanding, love, support, and friendship like no other. They are all strangers, most of them we will never meet or see their face. But, they are 'real' people, and to use that grossly overworked cliché used by almost everyone, [i]\"I am here for you\"[/i], the difference is that when someone from this family says it, they actually [b]mean[/b] it.\r\n\r\nI've coined another phrase drawn from personal experience and having once enjoyed a large circle of friends.[i] \"They said 'I will be here for you', and then they left\".[/i]\r\n\r\n\"Being there\" for someone with mental illness calls for unending patience and perseverance. This is one of the places that you will find it Daisy. Take comfort from the fact that as you read this, there are a large number of people near to you and far away that not only understand perfectly how you feel, but are feeling it themselves right now.\r\n\r\nAnybody who reads a post like yours instinctively wants to give you a literal hug. Try to imagine a collective hug simultaneously from everyone on this section of the website in particular, hugging you right now, and saying 'everything is going to be alright'.\r\n\r\n[b]It is going to be alright[/b]. Your experiences being hauled around the country and misunderstood by Doctors is a familiar scenario to more people than you can possibly imagine.\r\n\r\nYou may feel like you are falling apart Daisy, but one thing I can guarantee you is, that you will [b]never[/b] be alone. I have prattled on for far too long. I will bow out gracefully and allow other kind and helpful members to continue erecting the scaffolding around you to make sure that the last thing you are going to do is \"fall apart\".\r\n\r\nSent with good wishes, and empathy.  :-)" ], "date": [ "2015-05-03T13:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffered-with-anxiety-depresion-for-half-my-life--402303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "I want to say thank you to everyone or your kind words, they are much appreciated :)\r\n\r\nI did actually have two sessions of CBT whilst in Scotland a few years ago, but because we moved, I have no idea if they would of helped; no one offered me that down here.\r\ni had also seen a trainee psychologist in England, whom just grazed over any past issues in my life to tell me that I needed to 'breathe right' and 'go to my happy place'...huh, years of training to be told that.\r\n\r\ni sound a bit resentful and bitter, but I have changed Doctors numerous times, and having to explain your long history of mental health problems is so wary and I still get upset.\r\n\r\nMy grandmother had depression/anxiety at 11, so that was shocking in her time, she had been on medication for years. My cousin committed suicide, another cousin had anorexia, both my Aunts have depression/anxiety, and my brother is autistic: they are all connected apparently.\r\n\r\nI was a 'Nanny's girl', in the sense that whenever problems with my Dad would arise, it'd be her I could go to and stay with.\r\nMy Mum lost my sister to cancer in January 1990, and I was born in February that year, so, I guess that I filled a void for my Grandmother.\r\ni do love my Mum, but she just gets too wary to want to help me.\r\n\r\nthank you anyway for your kind words and love; it was so nerve-wracking posting up on the site.\r\nI wish you all well x" ], "date": [ "2015-05-04T11:02+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffered-with-anxiety-depresion-for-half-my-life--402303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/adele92602-915036" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I am going through the exact same thing now. Im 33 and my ea\\rliest memories ive always been the same. Try getting help, ive been on everything, still fobbing me off saying i have a low mood. My family believe I have it i do too. My life is becoming more and more secluded and i dont know where to turn. Its notsomething I want to brag about just want the right treatment and help. Ive changed and seen numerous doctors and 'occupational therapists' im on sertraline 6th week feel worse and theyve upped the dose....i really dont know what to do...any advice will be greatful. All the luck in the world...god bless you" ], "date": [ "2016-02-09T11:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffered-with-anxiety-depresion-for-half-my-life--402303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/adele92602-915036" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/adele92602-915036" ], "content": [ "I can completely relate, I'm now twenty-five and still in the same place I was when I posted the first time.\r\n\r\ni think that if your medication makes you feel terrible, then please, tell your doctor. It's your body and your wellbeing in the end.\r\ni hate it when doctors act like you know nothing, but these tablets do awful things to your head, so you have to weigh up the pros against the cons.\r\n\r\ni was prescribed tablets that they give to severe schizophrenics! I mean...just...god, if you're meant to trust these people, then no wonder I'm scared of going into hospital...\r\n\r\nYou mean the codeine and paracetamol tablets? Really? My God. No one else understands how it's easy to become addicted to them." ], "date": [ "2016-02-09T12:01+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/adele92602-915036" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "content": [ "Yes, when I saw that I couldn't believe my eyes. I use them to calm me down!! I know how you feel so much it's scary. I know people who have been diagnosed instantly and I don't believe for a second they have it, just want the name. It's literally a day to day struggle sometimes to get dressed or even answer my phone. Other times (not for a while) I've not been able to keep still, going out feeling great. It's getting ridiculous. Hope you get sorted. I'm just waiting for a call back I can't cope. Put me on blummin betta blockers....what the heck.orrrr we gotta keep strong x" ], "date": [ "2016-02-09T12:16+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "and i cant believe you do thatg with cocos.....i do EXACTLY the same....im so stunned x" ], "date": [ "2016-02-09T11:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffered-with-anxiety-depresion-for-half-my-life--402303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/adele92602-915036" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/adele92602-915036" ], "content": [ "I use the tablets for the exact same reason! I get 'phantom pain' from my anxiety, so I anxiously pop a few tablets and the placebo effect kicks in so the pain is gone; very scary when you think about it.\r\n\r\nYou know, I do believe that it's all down to where you live, if you get the right help.\r\nBut it's also painfully obvious that people like us are being failed on every front.\r\nIt makes me so angry, depression is hardly ever talked about and when it is, it takes a backseat to other diseases or problems.\r\n\r\nI relate, I hate answering the phone or talking on the phone! My dog is getting older, so he had a problem we had to go to the vets for, and I just broke down. I find it very hard to control my emotions, so I understand how you are feeling. :)\r\n\r\nWell, I'm now not bothering with doctors or anyone like that. I'm tired of getting no where! I've spent four years trying to get help and I'm too wary now.\r\nDo you see a psychiatrist? Is that who prescribes your meds? As I know that GPs can't prescribe past a certain dosage.\r\n\r\nAwwh, I get it. Your illness takes over your whole life.\r\nDo whatever you can to keep your relationship strong with your Nan, as this illness is lonely as it is wirhout losing a lifeline :)" ], "date": [ "2016-02-09T12:33+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I too have a better relationship with my nan but that's even becoming weak. Everybody's heard it for too long. I know how you feel having to explain all the time errrrf 😞" ], "date": [ "2016-02-09T12:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffered-with-anxiety-depresion-for-half-my-life--402303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/oliver33-1428127" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/daisy93585-699646" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hi daisy,\r\n\r\nmy life has been the same\r\ni have had depression and anxiety for over 7 years\r\nive always struggled to interact with people due to anxiety and stress so i ended up just not\r\nso im a big loner, im 26, still live with my mum and brother, dad passed away\r\ni have had depression and have spent years trying to figure out what causes it\r\nive spent all my savings from my jobs ive worked trying different supplements, and medications and therapy wellbeing sessions and tests. \r\nim currently trying valerian which i reccomend for anxiety, natural herb, as the 3 antidepressants i have tried didnt help me either. \r\nmy career is not existant as i have been in and out of jobs controlled by my anxiety and depression\r\nyeah, s**t, just bumbling along in life, im trying tryptophan soon for depression, ive heard it can help\r\njust got to keep going\r\nive done a lot of research on peoples near death experiences and alot of people say there is life after death and that we are here for a reason... so that helps keep me going\r\na day at a time" ], "date": [ "2022-05-24T03:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/suffered-with-anxiety-depresion-for-half-my-life--402303?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa215-42056" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/helen01355-1332180" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello Helen\r\n\r\nI'm afraid I can't offer much in the way of advice but I wanted to reach out anyway. Anxiety and depression are dreadful things, I've been battling this most of my adult life (I'm 52 now). The last year for me has been hell. Anxiety makes us see the world in a very different way and familiarity keeps us 'safe' but unfortunately it's emotionally draining on those around us. Anxious people are exhausting to be around, I see it in the face of my precious daughter and I hate myself. I think your daughter is feeling very lost and alone in the world at the moment but she's young and this will pass for her. I can see why your husband is frustrated but its no one's fault that she feels the way she feels and you, as her mum, will do everything you can to help her because that's what mum's do. I hope she starts to feel better soon and I hope things get better for you, its hard to deal with mental illness. Take care x" ], "date": [ "2022-05-23T20:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/teen-daughter-with-anxiety-affecting-everyone-784794?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/helen01355-1332180" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "i’m sorry you are feeling so down. you are an awesome mother! Like you, my kids come before anyone else. I understand your husbands frustration however he needs to understand that anxiety and panic is a mental health condition that needs a lot of support especially during the acute phase . your daughter is in a crisis right now and she needs you. That’s great that she is getting some therapy and is on medication. \r\nit would be great if your husband would be agreeable to speaking with a counselor so that he could understand what your daughter is going through and also what you are going through. I really hope that your relationship won’t be broken with him but I completely understand you putting your daughter first in this situation. it’s great that she has you as her mother ❤" ], "date": [ "2022-05-23T22:53+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/teen-daughter-with-anxiety-affecting-everyone-784794?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sofi4563-1384217" ], "comments": [], "content": [ " remember you have Gerd issues, gluten issues, sensitive stomach due to anxiety. So it’s to be expected that you’re going to have some discomfort from that.The best thing you can do is reduce your anxiety so that your stomach settles down and feels a little better. I’ve had gastritis and I know how painful that is. Mine is from anxiety. I was always worried about getting an ulcer. but then I had to be realistic and tell myself that anxiety is only going to make my stomach issues worse which leads to worrying about ulcers and then my life is just miserable with worry. So what I did was I got an endoscopy to check out my stomach. The doctor told me that my stomach was fine. As soon as he told me that the gastritis went away and I haven’t had gastritis for over a year now. That’s the power of the mind! \r\n My doctor also told me that pancreatic cancer is much more prevalent in people who smoke a lot and drink a lot. Of course anybody can get it but he said that’s the vast majority of cases. Your uncle may be related to you but he’s not as close as a parent would be genetically. when I was in my 20s and I got crazy anxiety symptoms all over, I thought I had MS for sure. I thought I would have it also because my aunt had it. Well I never got MS. \r\n We can sit around and worry and be miserable and waste days and even years of our life with worry and find out that what we worried about never happened. \r\n until your anxiety is reduced, you are most likely going to have an upset stomach every now and then. Don’t panic when that happens because there’s a reason for it. You have a sensitive stomach. That has nothing to do with your pancreas. \r\ni hope you’re able to get some help for your health anxiety. Life is too precious and short to feel miserable and scared all the time. Keep yourself busy. Do things that make you feel happy and joyful. get some counseling for the anxiety if you cannot manage it. Take care " ], "date": [ "2022-05-23T10:52+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/i-m-paranoid-about-pancreatic-cancer-784797?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/james71711-1395257" ], "comments": [], "content": [ " Sorry you’re worried about this james.anxiety does tend to produce irrational negative thoughts. I’ve had those for a very long time but I have made some great improvements.for exercise, you could start out slowly by walking instead of running. That way it wouldn’t be so concerned. Also, try not to overthink things. When you’re walking you could listen to some music, look around and appreciate the beauty of nature, etc. That way you stay in the present moment and your mind doesn’t wander to the negative. sounds like your ECG was normal then? I would think that something would show up if you had an issue with your heart. But anyway I do hope you are able to get some counseling for the health anxiety. It has helped me a lot. Take care " ], "date": [ "2022-05-23T10:52+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/chest-pains-and-physical-sensations-of-anxiety-784735?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tim62656-1427532" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello,\r\n\r\nI have never taken Cit but I have taken many other meds and I know that it is the case with many where you can feel worse before you feel better. 7 days isn't long (even though it seems like it is when you're in a bad place). \r\n\r\nHopefully someone will come along with some help for you specific to Cit, but in general they do say to give it at least 3 weeks, though only you can decide how bad it is really.\r\n\r\nGood luck!" ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T21:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-784719?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hopeless1803-1423691" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tim62656-1427532" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "i also take citalopram and by doctor advised it can take 6 weeks before you feel any benefit. But then again everyone is different, stick with it x" ], "date": [ "2022-05-23T06:29+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-784719?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ani-mani-nen-1408331" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/katiew339-1427555" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "You are not alone in this. I myself find it hard to start anything new without worrying what might trigger my anxiety. I feel like i am scared of everything and all new tenses me. And i used to be such a happy and hopeful person. I really am trying to control it but sometimes it seems like anxiety is controlling me." ], "date": [ "2022-05-19T20:57+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/panic-attacks-are-ruining-my-life-784607?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/priya82066-1299052" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/katiew339-1427555" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "i too get panic attacks but mine is hormonal I think. I would recommend to keep Aconite 200 homeopathy handy. at the first symtom of panic , if you feel like you are going to get one then take this, it will bring peace back. i keep tubes of this everywhere in my car, purse, house. Also bach rescue remedy or Australian bush flower emergency essence, try to get those and keep those handy too. but Aconite 200 itself will help . \r\ni know how scary it can be but try to relax and breath slowly and practice alternate nasal breathing. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-23T01:39+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/panic-attacks-are-ruining-my-life-784607?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/liam71032-1201475" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/liam71032-1201475" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "Hey,\r\n\r\nThanks for the reply. Yes I know, I cant say why I've suddenly developed this fear but I have and its terribly strong. How much of a predictor are these tests though? Do they rule you out for life of a certain allergen?" ], "date": [ "2022-05-13T15:40+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/liam71032-1201475" ], "content": [ " actually when my daughter got the blood test they told her she was allergic to peanuts but it was a very low level . she got that done at the doctors office. \r\n But then when she went to the allergist and got a skin test, peanuts didn’t even register at all. so to be on the safe side, she’s going through a desensitization of peanuts through the allergist office. What that does is it teaches your body how to react to that specific food and to get used to it in tiny increments every so often so that you don’t get reactions in the future. \r\n there are so many new treatments for food allergies now. \r\n so if you really want to find out if you’re allergic to any food, I would suggest going to an allergist office. They test the main foods that are most likely to cause somebody to be allergic. Then you would know yes or no.if I was worried about this that’s what I would do because I’d rather find out then live day to day worrying about it.that would be miserable. At some point you have to get on with your life . have a good day \r\n \r\n " ], "date": [ "2022-05-23T12:27+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ " If you’ve had all those foods it’s likely that you’re going to be OK. But you can’t starve yourself! if you really want to know if you’re allergic to anything related to food, you can have a blood test that will tell you everything you’re allergic to. My daughter had that done at an allergist office also not every allergic reaction leads to anaphylaxis. \r\nyou’re going to do yourself more harm by not eating enough. Have a talk with your doctor or an allergist if you’d like to get the blood test.\r\ntake care" ], "date": [ "2022-05-23T12:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/i-am-terrified-i-will-develop-anaphylaxis-with-anything-i-eat--784311?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/annie31369-1426620" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/liam71032-1201475" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi liam i can understand what your going through ive also had mild panic about this i never take new medications as they might cause some extreme reaction its all common with anxiety and google makes it all worse . kind of like plays with our mind.\r\n\r\nif you had those foods in the past its very unlikely they would cause you an allergy now , just try to divert such thoughts.\r\nhope you get well soon." ], "date": [ "2022-05-13T21:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/i-am-terrified-i-will-develop-anaphylaxis-with-anything-i-eat--784311?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/liam71032-1201475" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Liam,\r\n\r\nI went through this exact fear for quite some time, it's horrible.\r\n\r\nIt is yet another manifestation of extreme anxiety and our need to control everything. I wouldn't eat, use hair dye, take meds, I even got to the point where I would make my own toothpaste because I was even afraid I would react to that. Then with help from therapy I started introducing things back into my life.\r\n\r\nI'm still a bit afraid of new things but now I don't even allow myself to dwell in it, I just go for it and what will be will be.\r\n\r\nNothing in life is certain, you could stop eating for fear of an allergic reaction and then be so weak from not eating that you fall and bang your head. What I'm trying to say is that we can't control everything. \r\n\r\nThe way I did it is that I had a friend who knew all about my fear, I would phone her when I was about to eat or take anything I was scared of and I would tell her: ok, I've got to take a \"whatever\" and I'm terrified, she would say, do it NOW as we speak, I would cry and shake but I would do it, and little by little I realised it was not so scary.\r\n\r\nMaybe you have someone who can help you in this way?" ], "date": [ "2022-05-14T17:53+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/i-am-terrified-i-will-develop-anaphylaxis-with-anything-i-eat--784311?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sofi4563-1384217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/liam71032-1201475" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Liam, \r\nI always have this feeling, when I tried cashews for the first time I even felt as if i was choking. Of course it was all just anxiety.\r\nEven if you are allergic you won't go into shock, most of the time the reactions are very mild. But you can always do a test and find out what you are allergic to. Obviously everything you have been eating up until now won't kill you. So don't starve yourself " ], "date": [ "2022-05-23T12:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/i-am-terrified-i-will-develop-anaphylaxis-with-anything-i-eat--784311?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jane93501-1167634" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jane93501-1167634" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "Hi thank you for your response! Was your pain in the temples off and on? Mine hurts for a few seconds, then goes away, and comes back. It's been like that for the past 3 days ever since I got my braces tightened. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T23:13+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "i get that same temple pain on and off for many years. it’s very common with stress and anxiety which I also get. sometime my pain can pulse a little bit but not always. Also when I press on the area it can feel sore sometimes. I’m not worried at all about it. People get all kinds of little pains here and there the vast majority are not serious at all. Sometimes when the blood vessels dilate such as with migraine , the tiny little vessels can also dilate causing that sensation. that does not really sound like a brain tumor symptom at all. of course everybody should have a complete physical check up at least once a year. does it help if you take something like Tylenol? If you’re really concerned about it you can talk to your doctor about it. but I think you’re gonna be fine! " ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T21:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/worrying-about-temple-pain-784750?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/italia06-984656" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/italia06-984656" ], "content": [ "Thank you for your reply. The truth is I've always been anxious. However a couple of years ago I suddenly suffered a panic attack. It was the second month after I had moved to a bigger city to go to college. Perhaps that change caused anxiety. But ever since that time I've become super aware of my heartbeat and I try to monitor it 40 times a day. When I'm completely relaxed it's usually around 65-75. But when I get anxious even slightly it jumps right up to 100-110. I'm scared of exercising because I don't want my heart rate to elevate even further. I know it's irrational but last time I was at the gym (5months ago) I got lost in the moment and started sprinting on the treadmill while I was listening to some upbeat music. Then I randomly checked my pulse on the monitor and it was 180.i got super panicked. The trainer had to calm me down explaining it was normal and that maybe I overdid it. \r\nThe problem is no matter what people say (including my therapist) I only get temporary confirmation. After a couple of days or even hours I start to worry all over again. I literally had to take a year off college to deal with it, because it is practically impossible to join classes anymore. " ], "date": [ "2021-10-31T15:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/italia06-984656" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "content": [ "now it's starting to add up, especially going off to college. this sounds like a typical case of health anxiety. 65-75 relaxed heart rate indicates a very healthy heart. yes your train of thought is irrational, but it's what epitomizes health anxiety - irrational thoughts. work as hard as you can to take the daily edge off. i'd continue to exercise as difficult as it is. maybe look into your diet. is it high in refined carbs? sleep has a major impact as well. again, exercise...go on long walks if sprinting gets the heart rate too high to where you panic. be rational with yourself when you do go on long walks and it's easy for you and your heart rate doesn't spike.\r\n\r\nabove all, if you have interests you enjoy continue to do them no matter how difficult. personally, i became so exhausted with worrying i got to the point where i didn't even have the energy to worry anymore. this is where i saw progress. i was so mentally drained i didn't care anymore about the odd symptoms anymore. i had developed a 'if i die - oh well' mentality which lead to less panic. this occured naturally on it's own as if my body had had enough. a month or two goes by then i realize that my physical symptoms were nowhere near what they were...and many days didn't notice them at all in such a sort period of time. i had thought the worst when it came to serious conditions and with a drastic change in my symptoms it became obvious those conditions weren't likely and it became glaring how irrational my thinking was.\r\n\r\nagain, continue to force yourself to do stuff. go on long walks. keep up with your interests. you'll eventually realize anxiety is entirely plausible in your case and that it's capable of manifesting many unpleasant symptoms beyond comprehension in many cases. it appears you'll get past this. good luck.\r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2020-04-24T11:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hypercat-20468" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "content": [ "You need to stop monitoring your heartbeat constantly as this is only feeding into your anxiety. You have had the tests and you are fine. Instead of googling Dr Google, where you can go from a mild headache to dead in 3 clicks, research health anxiety online instead. There are lots of great videos on YouTube for dealing with your symptoms.\r\n\r\nAlso recognise that heart disease is much more common in those over 50 due to smoking or other bad lifestyle choices, or just because your heart can get less efficient with age generally. " ], "date": [ "2020-04-24T16:06+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "the title implies it all...hypochondria. it doesn't sound like POTS either and this typically occurs from reclined to standing position and then symptoms usually resolve once you lay back down. if you're waking up to a panic attack from a dead sleep then it certainly appears to be anxiety induced. you've given us all the physical symptoms with your age, above all, is certainly in your favor along with being underweight. yet, nothing about what might be causing this vicious cycle of worry/hypochondria/physical symptoms like anxiety or stress.\r\n\r\ni used to wake up out a dead sleep in panic attacks. worrying about my heart rate would cause tachycardia so intense it felt like my heart was going to pound out of my chest. elevated blood pressure with tachycardia would be worrisome especially if high, but yours is low. this would suggest panic attack(s). ecgs in particular would've spotted something seriously wrong. if your worried about your heart go see a cardiologist and get a nuclear stress test.\r\n\r\nhas this always been an issue with you? have you gone through major life changes recently...school, job, relationship etc...? none of our business but is valid with regard to symptoms coinciding with life events. anyway, it appears you are a very anxious healthy young woman. good luck." ], "date": [ "2021-10-31T15:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david76205-1079478" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "it sounds like mega anxiety and i would call a psychiatrist to help you as the cardiologists are not going to know what to do to help you. sounds like a little OCD as well. but you will be fine once you call the psychiatrist. we all over think and over analyze our symptoms. you are not alone and medication can help you curb this anxiety. its not an over night fix but it WILL help you. so you are on the right trail, just not the right path. call a psychiatrist ASAP. you may not be able to see one person to person for awhile but phone and video conferences are available for some psychiatrists. if it gets really bad in the mean time, use your xanex. depending on the dosage (no more than .5mg) you can double up if you need to. it will most probably make you extremely tired but it will stop the panic. " ], "date": [ "2020-04-24T15:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/stephen60834-1082790" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "With the amount of cardiac tests you've had, you should be almost 100 % clear of any cardiac issues. This does sound like health anxiety. \r\n\r\nI recently had 6 ECGS, Cardiac Enzyme Test, Full Blood Count, blood pressure checked and blood sugars... Everything all came back fine. The big one for me was the cardiac enzyme test, as its super sensitive and if something was wrong with me heart, it would show up there! Thankfully, I'm at peace with the idea that my heart is fine. I trust the healthcare professionals. \r\n\r\nMy experience was triggered by squeezing sensation in my left chest. Apparently, I could have costochondritis or GERD... Ive noticed the issue has lessened since I started to eat a little healthier, drink plenty of water and exercise. Also, try calming techniques like mindfulness. Maybe even try dietary choices to help anxiety like chamomile tea or CBA oil. \r\n\r\nI hope you're able to break this circle you're in. It can be horrible but you'll be fine.\r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2020-04-24T23:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/milao-1299036" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/milao-1299036" ], "content": [ "Thank you so much for your reply. The problem is my parents are not supportive anymore. They believe I do that on purpose and that really hurts deep. I woke up today at 4.50 am and my heart rate was 185. I thought I was dying... My mother started yelling at me. She started accusing me that I'm doing it on purpose. It was so hurtful! My heart rate accelerated even further. Because of all those words she said to me. I really want to leave this house but it was initially my mother's idea to move back to my parents home so we could fight it together. Unfortunately they're fed up with me. I partly understand them. I'm too sick of my self. Therapy only offered temporary help. I don't know what to do anymore. My parents don't support the idea of going to a psychiatrist. My aunt works in a psychiatric ward and she told my mother that psychiatric medication is a vicious circle. I'm at the point where I'm homebound. I can't even get out for a walk. My heart rate accelerates even at the slightest anxious thought. In the past I also contemplated suicide but then I got it off my mind. I guess I'm too scared to die. Anyways I'm sorry about this ramble. I just felt the need to spit out some portion of my pain. " ], "date": [ "2020-04-26T15:34+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/david76205-1079478" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "content": [ "Well, parents sometime dont understand. And this is a problem that happens a lot on this forum. And because you are a minor, you can not do anything without parental consent, so this must add to your anxiety and i am so sorry for that. It maybe worth seeing a therapist, you and mom & dad, so the therapist can explain to them that anxiety is a very real disorder and they are not helping the situation by not supporting you. Grown ups tend to listen better to other grown ups especially if one is an expert on the subject. But before you take this any further you got to try and get them back on board. Remember, its not your fault and you did not ask to feel this way. It happens, its life. I dont know what to tell you if you cant get them back in your corner. Your options are limited as you cant see a doctor and get medication for anxiety without their approval. Your anxiety is only going to get worse if you dont address it now. I have raised 3 boys all with ADHD, and they lost their mom three years ago to Alcohol and drugs. They broke down a one of them I had to put into a hospital for two weeks to address his anxiety problems. And then subsequent out patient therapy for months. It really helped him and i am proud to say he has fully recovered and doesnt need meds. But i never once doubted him. Did you give your parents a reason to doubt you? or was it just the impact of all the different tests they paid for with negative results? Sometimes parents have a hard time admitting their child is sick, in the brain, or otherwise. They think its a refection on them and their parenting skills. You need to convince them that this is about you. I think this would be easier with another adult on your side to help you explain to them. Maybe a grandparent or aunt who is sympathetic to your pain? Anyway, you are not going to die, and you are not alone. So write back when you can and let me know how you are making out." ], "date": [ "2020-04-26T19:07+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/milao-1299036" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "content": [ "You are welcome. I used to come on here a lot during my worst times, it really helps to speak to others who are going through/gone through the same thing. Not everyone is going to understand you, especially not those who have never experienced mental health. Anxiety is complex, remember anxiety is deeply connected to the nervous system. Right now you are fearing your own body (mainly your heart) so your brain zeroes in on your heart because you are perceiving it as something to be fearful of. So now, your brain is hyper aware of the heart beat. You then become panicked which then in turn switches on your fight & flight response which then gets the heart pumping. Believe it or not this would have saved your life back in hunting times, you would be more equipped to fight or flee from the danger. Its a vicious circle, the more you fear your heart rate the more it will speed up. You have to remember all those times you \"thought\" you were going to die..you are still here! It did not kill you. All of those doctors have confirmed you are healthy. Having anxiety especially health anxiety causes hyper awareness of bodily sensations, I feel every tiny movement in my body EXCEPT when I am distracted or busy, this speaks volumes. Honestly I know first hand how awful and isolating it can be. You have to live in the moment and realise that you are here today, make the most of it. None of us know when our time is up, you just have to try and live one day at a time. One advice I wish i had given myself last year is to know that nothing lasts forever! So even though right now you are struggling it WILL get easier believe me, time is a healer! " ], "date": [ "2020-04-26T21:53+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi, I am also 23, female and suffered the same as you. \r\n\r\nLast year i was carted ff via ambulance TWICE due to suspected stroke/heart attack.\r\n\r\nNeedless to say after being admitted into the hospital and COUNTLESS tests I was cleared of both. I went through testing with the NHS and privately. I saw 3 Neurologists because I was convinced I had a stroke and would collapse and die from a stroke any moment. I had 3 brain scans done because I could not accept it was just anxiety. That was almost a year ago & I am still here alive & kicking.\r\n\r\nAfter this happened to me my anxiety became so extreme. I would wake five times a night, heart pounding, vision blurred, tingling, screaming & crying for an ambulance declaring i was having a heart attack or stroke. \r\n\r\nI lost two stone, could not function, never left the house, fell into a deep depression and became mentally unwell. I would have panic attacks 5 times a day and during the night. \r\n\r\nI would jolt awake for two hours (hypnic jerk) before eventually falling asleep only two wake again a few hours later with a full blown panic attack.\r\n\r\nI developed muscle twitching, muscle jerks, migraines, fast heart rate, insomnia, blurred vision, tingling and more.\r\n\r\nThis was purely all down to ANXIETY! Because i was so scared of having some sort of stroke or heart attack my body became chronically stressed and my nervous system went haywire. I eventually began to reduce the anxiety and slowly my symptoms began to fade. \r\n\r\nI am not \"cured\" and i still experience occasional anxiety specifically health related but I am doing heaps better. I even purchased an at home ECG machine because I was so worried about my fast heart!! \r\n\r\nHonestly, if you have been cleared by all of these doctors you need to listen to them. Trust me when I say anxiety can cause an insane amount of symptoms and a fast heart rate is EXTREMELY common! Your nervous system is on high alert 24/7. \r\nMy heart rate when anxious can reach 135bpm them return to normal 75 when not anxious! \r\n\r\nWhen working out my heart is 175 when running. Totally normal.\r\n\r\nIf i go from sitting to standing it goes from 75 - 100 \r\n\r\nAll normal.\r\n\r\nHonestly there are so many people in your position, you arent alone! " ], "date": [ "2021-08-09T10:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/brooke32889-1381884" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I’ve been going through things similar to what you described. it is getting worse. i have also always had a little fear blood clots, but now that is becoming almost has become a regular part of my constant panic. Ive called 911 on myself multiple times, they tell me im having a panic attack. i have noticed that even the smallest amount of caffeine (like a couple sips of coffee) will sometimes be enough to give me a bad thought and panic will likely ensue. im in nursing school and im pretty sure im getting worse the more i learn. my last bad episode, i ended up talking myself down by telling myself over and over, it is my hormones making me feel this way. i think some people have a stronger internal response to fear than others. hope you are able to gain some reassurance soon! " ], "date": [ "2021-06-11T18:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/nicole21657-1391544" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "If any of you are (which it seems to be) a hypochondriac like me. you will have a million times googled your symptoms and felt like you FINALLY found your cause only to have your doctor tell you that's not it. I didn't know there was a thing as \"health anxiety\" but it seems i have exactly that.\r\n\r\nI am a normal weight 26 yo female and have had anxiety that has morphed and manifested itself very differently since 2014. first social, then claustrophobia, then GERD (burping fits caused by you guessed it anxiety) and now in 2021 I am terrified of having a heart attack or stroke so much so that I cant find it to take simple allergy medication, birth control or lexapro (anxiety med) due to the miniscule upped risk in side effects. \r\n\r\nI also often wake up screaming in the night and dont remember it the next day. I had truly never pinpointed that my health anxiety was causing this much stress but to hear you say you suffer from night terrors too really solidifies its cause. It seems a LARGE majority of commenters here are women in their twenties which can be no coincidence. \r\n\r\nFor anyone who has similar struggles, do you feel your discernment of reality is a large culprit? For instance I fear my perception/ imagination is so out of control that I cant watch scary movies, sleep in the pitch dark, or do any hallucinogenic drugs (weed) because it seems my brain cannot distinguish reality from imagination. \r\n\r\nit is beyond calming to know people similar to me struggle with these issues. If you read my whole message thank you <3 " ], "date": [ "2021-08-09T04:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cheryl83358-1389584" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "im going through similar symptoms and worries. ve had all the same tests and nothing has shown up except episode of sinus tachicardia and told its brought on through Anxiety. your not alone ans i think we are getting ourselfs so wound up over it that its making it 10 x worse. having said this it doesnt help thinking negative constantly " ], "date": [ "2021-08-09T10:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/liz77777-1389579" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "im going through this at the moment as well but it is now leaving me paralysed in a chair! literally nothing reduces the anxiety" ], "date": [ "2021-08-09T10:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/em2000-1393635" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "wow its so weird to hear other people going through this... I'm also in my early twenties female. After getting Covid with my family and watching my pass out from a panic attack thinking he died, I've now developed such awful health anxiety. It started during finals week in college and I felt overwhelmingly that I was going to die and my heart kept having palpitations, racing, etc.. I ended up having severe panic attacks every night for weeks screaming and crying, having my heart beating so fast, feeling like someone was standing on my chest it was so painful, shaking, unable to think, everything felt like a blur and I wasn't connected to reality. My parents ended up taking me to the hospital as I wasn't able to calm down. I wasn't sleeping or eating. I lost 10 lbs and got charged $500 for the ER visit where they just gave me hydroxyzine and an EKG. My boyfriend luckily had connections in the hospital where he works so he showed a cardiologist he knew, my chart (my hospital is notorious for patients dying/receiving the wrong treatment) and he said that my heart was slightly inflamed which shows up in people who are recovering from covid or underweight. Now I am worried about having a heart condition or deep vein thrombosis although I have no symptoms other than palpations. I ended up getting gastritis from the stress of it all which only made me panic more that something with my heart is actually wrong since everyone told me my stomach hurting was just anxiety. I feel like such a burden going in to the drs as I know there are others that need the treatment over me. I also don't want to be known as the crazy hypochondriac and not be taken seriously if something actually is wrong. I'm facing my fear tomorrow and flying on a plane to visit friends and I'm terrified of getting a heart attack/stroke when I'm no where near a hospital and unable to get help if I need it. Sorry for the vent but I just want you to know that you're not alone. It helps to start identifying what you think about in the day that could trigger these thoughts and combatting them with facts. Another phrase that really helped with my anxiety is saying that \"I am okay in this exact moment/second and if I'm not okay, I will get help.\" Time is your best healer in recognizing that you haven't had anything wrong with you this whole time. I also try to make peace with death as a special experience that connects me with the rest of humanity which I will only experience with myself and I trust myself to care for myself mentally when I go finally go through it. I hope you can get through this! You are definitely not alone and I appreciate you sharing your story as it's validating to someone going through something similar." ], "date": [ "2021-08-21T03:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gb89-1395814" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gb89-1395814" ], "content": [ "Hi what are you experiencing?" ], "date": [ "2021-09-06T13:43+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gb89-1395814" ], "content": [ "Hi what symptoms are you having?\r\n" ], "date": [ "2021-09-07T20:11+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "hi penel same in here any chance to talk " ], "date": [ "2021-09-04T17:54+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi, I don't know if you have the same as me......but over the last week, most nights when I'm falling asleep I suddenly wake up with my heart beating really fast but it doesnt last long. It happens the same time every night between 11/12pm. Is this the same for you?" ], "date": [ "2021-09-06T13:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tm60100-1397528" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Sorry about my English .\r\ni am so glad I've found you guys .\r\nI've been suffering as never since two months ago .\r\nIt's a miserable life i am living .\r\nIt all started while i was walking in the street in a hot day , i got a pre Fainting follow by palpitations , all and all was a 5 seconds situation, pus 10 minutes to put myself back together . \r\nThe problem come later , and what a problem i literally put my self in. \r\nAfter the pre Fainting episode i went to the hospital , cardio examinations , blood full examinations , brain CT scan etc .. All the results was positive . Healthy as man should at 39 years old. \r\nBut then , oh dears .... Then i started to wonder what happened on that afternoon ... And i did the worse thing in my life : i google it !!!\r\nSo, I started to have all symptoms i was reading about a cardiac arrest: chest pain; left side , right side uper side etc etc , at same time i got dry mouth, sweating from my hands and generalized panic ! \r\nThen i started reading about stroke ... Even worse ( I am already sweeting from my hands just for type this ) \r\nI was / i am crazy . And if you think this is already bad ... No it isn't .\r\nBecause now i can't walk in the street , i always think i will have palpitations , faint and \" bye bye \" \" right here right now \" . It's been terrible , all day checking and checking my self ...\r\nIf not thinking about a hear attack i am thinking about a stroke , i literally feel all the symptoms ...\r\nI already did several echocardiogram ( all good ), heart monitoring 24 hours ( all good ) heart monitoring 72 hours ( all good ) after all this positive examination thing should get better ... But not for me , 4 days ago , i was trying to sleep and suddenly another fear strike me : \" omg Maybe i won't wake up again \" ... \r\nI stay all night up, totally devastated.\r\nNext afternoon without sleep , i put (Finally) my mind together and told to my self : well, two months passed , is literally impossible getting cardiac arrest / stroke during so long . So I'm sick , i am . But not physically , this is mental . And i need mental help ( i might live with anxiety and whatever for the rest of my life , but i won't be living like an imbecile ) .\r\nSo that same afternoon , Totally wasted , i went hospital , but this time i went straight to the psychiatric department .\r\n( Something i should have done literally in the beginning ) . \r\nObviously the doctor is supper familiar with this episodes i mentioned and he had a nice , simple chat with me .\r\nAnd we both agree i need mental Help to overcome this .\r\nNow i am taking medicine . And the last three days , being super honest , things get much better .\r\nDuring all this time i still worked every day .\r\nI just took some days off to hospital.\r\nIs so Sad living like this .\r\nAnd for me.... i never had nothing like this. ..\r\nI've been Always healthy , no family, social, cultural issues whatsoever...\r\nI think what we all need to do is find mental help .\r\nRemember what i already mentioned ...\r\nHow can a cardiac arrest , or one of your symptoms , last for months without being an immediate emergency ? \r\nIn my country is not very common people find mental health ...\r\nStill kind of tabu ( like people go there when starting seen pink elephants crossing the road ) ...\r\nI hope i will get better .\r\nReading your episodes Help me a lot to understand that sometimes all we need is someone that understand us , and share with us .\r\nI am wishing you all good and better days. We will be better. And we will survive this . we are not alone .\r\nThank you all \r\nRegards \r\n\r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2021-09-16T03:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/andy47254-1306443" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/tm60100-1397528" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/andy47254-1306443" ], "content": [ "Sadly for us finding \" solutions \" for our situation is not that easy .\r\nSince our medical check comes without problems , there's not much any doctor can do .\r\nI as mentioned before on my post , what's being helping me a lot is medication for anxiety ( I won't name the medication i am taking , since it should be your psychiatrist to prescribe , at least in my country is like that ) . \r\nI am taking pills 3 times a days , i fell less stressed , i keep working and i started to see some slow progress ( i am on pills aroud a week ) .\r\nAlso I've been reading a lot about anxiety relaxing procedures , normal breading exercises , and another technics etc . When i get anxiety i try give a look around me, and from what I see, i try to distract myself eg, if i see a chair i try to image it with different colors , i name the persons around me ... i just try to use what i see or hear to put my brain to work in another direction ...\r\nI stopped Dr. Google once and for all .\r\n(To be honest Dr Google did great help to put where i am today ).\r\nBut the best thing is been my close friends and family, the support and patience i have from them is astonishing . Talking with someone about your situation is a good way to reduce anxiety . For me , as soon as i feel my anxiety episode coming i immediately call a friend or a relative that already knows what's happening to me .\r\nBut my case is a bit different then yours , for me was a pre syncope episode follow by heart palpitations in very hot day that trigger my anxiety episodes . \r\nSince then I just can't forget it and let it go ... in my case even cross the road without thinking i will passing out or getting a stroke is a battle, a huge battle .\r\nSorry because i know my reply probably won't help you ...\r\nBut at least you are not a lone ! \r\n( And sorry my English ) \r\n" ], "date": [ "2021-09-20T14:17+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/andy47254-1306443" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tm60100-1397528" ], "content": [ "Update: This is the 4h dr i talk to. EGC fine, 24 holter fine, i felt the palpitations but nothing showed up. Dr said is sinus tachycardia and i should not worry and just leave it. Im afraid of doing exercise , im constantly anxious about them. I have at least 1 ectopic beat daily. But i have at least one day or two without any of this. And then for no reason they start again. When i drive i have pulse 95-100, When i walk i have 95-110 sometimes 130 if im anxious. But when i dont have the anxiety i dont the pulse even if ia high it does not bother me..sometimes when i sit down i have 85-100 , and if i sit up fast it beat fast until i sit down again. My dr prescribed me some heart medication to slow it down but im afraid to take it. Im very heart focused daily. I dont know what i have and if they missed anythig. I ha e problema trusting the doctor even if is the 4th. Anu advice woule be appreciated" ], "date": [ "2021-10-23T20:02+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello, I want to make this as short as possible, because there is a lot to say :)\r\n\r\nSo I have health anxiety since 9 Years, went thru a lot of ER, a lot of symptoms but this time is getting really scary on my side. I'm turning 29 next month.\r\n\r\nIt started in 2019, when I was with some friends. For no reason my heart started racing, I was relaxed and all, but i was thinking it was a panic attack so i relaxed and then it passed after 15-20 minutes.\r\n\r\nThis episode went ON and OFF, sometimes I can have a 140 bpm when standing up, and when sitting 80-90 bpm. They can last all day or they can last hours or minutes. It depends a lot on my anxiety levels as well. I had times when I didn't had them for a month, and they just come back for some reason. In pause state where I don't have them, I can exercise and do basically anything I want..i noticed that after a prolonged stress event, after a couple of days I start to have them. I had them now for 4 days after COVID, and some stress. But now It passed, and When I stand I can have 104 bpm, when i Sit 70-80 depends..\r\n\r\nHad 3 DR that found nothing..Had an 24/48h EKG and ECO they found nothing, even though I had the elevated heart rate..Is had to trust them. Because they are still coming back now and then. In my mind because I did read a LOTTT, like a LOT about heart issues...and that is hard to diagnose it..makes things wors with my health anxiety..\r\n\r\nNow i will go on another appointment soon this month to have the test done again (LAST TIME), but I don't know what to do..I noticed that when my anxiety levels are no that high even if I have my HR elevated I don't feel it, and it does not disturb me at all. But when I have anxiety i constantly focus on the heart, take my heart rate non stop...I'm really afraid, because nobody can tell me anything, I want to fix it and i have no idea how..If anyone can help me with some info I would kindly appreciate it. This is the only symptom I have. I had days where I had chest pain, and back pain..went to ER and nothing..posture was the problem. Thank you so much" ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T22:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/daffydd22975-1412710" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/penel9704-1307834" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "suffering for 10 years now with cardiophobia ,did go away for a year but this year its bwck with a vengeance, and im 37 now so it worrys me more , bcoz,getting to the age where risks start to play a part in heart health , so i really do feel for you ,coz iam suffering immensely lately" ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T22:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-cardiophobia-is-ruining-my-life--734554?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel_35350-1157001" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel_35350-1157001" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "hiya. I've been doing okish except for last night and now my brain is spiralling again. my biggest fears are neurological diseases. strokes u name it. my appointment with the physiologist isn't untill next month 17th 😩 I just honestly feel like im on my way out. like I keep thinking why did this happen last night when um usually ok at night 😭 what if it is guillian barre after having covid 6 weeks ago. It really felt last night that I was loosing control of my arms I was afraid to even get up. I was still able to do things. I don't even know If I'm making sense 😭" ], "date": [ "2022-05-20T14:16+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel_35350-1157001" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "also like ever since covid my legs get really achy aswell and then i worry about blood clots" ], "date": [ "2022-05-20T14:27+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Just seen your message, how are you getting on now? \r\nAre getting any form of help at all for your anxiety?" ], "date": [ "2022-05-20T13:44+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/someone-talk-to-me--784667?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/james71711-1395257" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel_35350-1157001" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel_35350-1157001" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/james71711-1395257" ], "content": [ "today I feel so weak and like I'm gonna vomit. I feel so hot and cold at same time but temperature is normal. can u message me if u don't mind26" ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T11:34+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Not sure if this is any help but I have anxiety and have experienced nearly all of those symptoms as part of it.\r\n\r\nA friend of mine who suffered with anxiety also had an episode where he was at his table having breakfast and had to lie down on the floor because he felt he was involuntarily going to fall off his chair. That was in the middle of his anxiety - he's since got better and the 'unbalancing' sensation hasn't re-occurred for him.\r\n\r\nI can't say what's wrong with you but all those things can be anxiety linked. \r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T10:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/someone-talk-to-me--784667?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lougarvs-1427857" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel_35350-1157001" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rachel_35350-1157001" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lougarvs-1427857" ], "content": [ "hiya i just feel so scared 😭 that feeling of doom like this is it. I'm so so scared because I've had covid I'm having guillian barre syndrome. like it's my biggest fear right now. if u don't mind could u send me a message 😭 xx" ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T19:14+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi hun, I have had anxiety on and off for years and your symptoms sound very similar to mine. I made the massive mistake of coming off my Citalopram because I thought I was ok and am now waiting for it to kick in again. I really hope we both get some relief soon x" ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T14:35+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/someone-talk-to-me--784667?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/karen83814-1427784" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Anxiety and your brain can cause every symptom under the sun, it's shocking!\r\n\r\nHealth anxiety is the worst. The \"what if\" is unbereable. In the end I had to accept that what will be, will be because I wasn't living anyway, only existing.\r\n\r\nExercise helped me decrease my general anxiety and therapy helped my thought patterns. I hope this helps. Good luck!" ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T10:29+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-784713?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lauren90483-1427317" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa215-42056" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa215-42056" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lauren90483-1427317" ], "content": [ "Hello\r\n\r\nThank you so much for taking the time to read my post and reply, I am genuinely grateful. It's such an awful feeling isn't it? Anxiety is a very lonely and isolating condition that takes away so much of us. It makes me so sad xx" ], "date": [ "2022-05-16T19:08+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/karen83814-1427784" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lisa215-42056" ], "content": [ "im sorry you feel this way. im experiencing similar feelings. you are not alone. everything ailment i have i go to the worst place. i have moles on me that need to be looked at, i now feel like i have cancer and the pains i have jnder my armpits are linked! vicious circle. \r\n\r\ni keep thinking, wouldnt it be nice if there were local support groups where you can meet others who feel the same. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-20T19:41+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "hi, i dont have any advice but just wanted to say that you are not alone, i could have written this word for word. ive been suffering with this for over a year now and its awful. anxiety does cause some horrible physical symptoms xx " ], "date": [ "2022-05-16T18:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/cancer-worries-784496?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

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[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/catrina54321-1427652" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/catrina54321-1427652" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "You're 100% right. No matter how much reassurance I get, there is always something else. It's only better for a little while. \r\n\r\nIt really is terrible.\r\n\r\nI'll probably head over to the hospital this weekend and ask...and see what I can do for this anxiety as well. \r\n\r\nThank you. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-20T04:03+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Health anxiety is a b.i.t.c.h\r\n\r\nI have been through a few years of very bad health anxiety and I wouldn't wish it on my worse enemy. It gets to a point when you finally have to give up.\r\n\r\nI could try to give you reassurance about this dog incident and it might or might not help you. But when you think about it, why should a stranger saying you are going to be ok have a lot of value? But let's say it does help, great, tomorrow it will be something else.\r\n\r\nI finally had to give up, every single day was living hell, I didn't want to carry on living if it had to be like that. \r\n\r\nI would strongly advise you to get some help with your health anxiety, because what is the point anyway of having good physical health if your mental health doesn't allow you to enjoy life?\r\n\r\nAnd regarding the dog scratch, I'm pretty sure you'll be ok but you could ask a doctor or pharmacist if they think a rabies shot is necessary in this case.\r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-05-19T20:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-worse-than-ever-after-dog-scratch-don-t-know-what-to-do--784656?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hana7895-1186639" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/catrina54321-1427652" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/catrina54321-1427652" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hana7895-1186639" ], "content": [ "It's just terrible. There is absolutely no logical thinking when it comes to anxiety. I'm thinking of going to the hospital this weekend to discuss the shots. Which brings more anxiety! But i'll get through it. \r\n\r\nThank you. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-20T04:06+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I had the exact same thing happened to me 7-month ago, I went to buy an item from a guy on FB. As I was leaving walking back to my car, his small dog ran after me and scratched my leg, I asked if he was vaccinated , his reply was no and the dog doesn't have rabies, needless to say I was very worried, I didn't have any symptoms and the scratch was gone in a week, but if I had to go through that again, I would definitely get a rabies shot!" ], "date": [ "2022-05-19T21:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/health-anxiety-worse-than-ever-after-dog-scratch-don-t-know-what-to-do--784656?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amandanisbet-1285102" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shanny1997-1134460" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hey, delayed periods can happen due to stress, or for many other reasons too. If you want you can message me privately and I can try to ease your mind and answer some of your concerns. But don't freak out and try to focus on it too much or you will delay your period even more, just stay calm as much as you can and also try some exercising too. You will be okay, don't worry. My menstrual cycle doesn't always happen on the exact same day when it did show up last month, it can change up sometimes and that's normal. Hope you're doing well and take care. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-10T19:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/what-should-i-do-i-m-so-stressed-out--784125?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/catrina54321-1427652" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shanny1997-1134460" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Definitely normal. Especially depending on your age. There can be months where it is few days earlier than usual, or a few days later than usual.\r\n\r\nTake care." ], "date": [ "2022-05-19T17:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/what-should-i-do-i-m-so-stressed-out--784125?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hana7895-1186639" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shanny1997-1134460" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Missed or late periods happen for many reasons other than pregnancy. Common causes can range from hormonal imbalances, anxiety, stress etc...." ], "date": [ "2022-05-19T21:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/what-should-i-do-i-m-so-stressed-out--784125?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/annie31369-1426620" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/annie31369-1426620" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "thank you so much jan. ive had a few episodes where the light headedness was so bad that it made me feel like i was going to die or having a stroke or heart attack. and it lasts for hours makes the body weak . has that been the case with you too?" ], "date": [ "2022-05-16T05:24+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "yes anxiety can definitely make you feel very lightheaded. I have had that many many times in the past. Sometimes when we’re anxious our heart can skip beats which is not dangerous when due to anxiety. I have also had that many times and I still get skipped beats but my heart is very healthy. \r\nThe key to feeling better with anxiety is to relax your mind as much as you can. Listen to some great meditations on YouTube for anxiety to calm yourself down. Try not to overthink things. Think if there’s anything in your life that is causing you anxiety or stress. Maybe talk to a counselor about how to manage that so you feel better. Take care" ], "date": [ "2022-05-16T05:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/light-headedness-and-feeling-of-collapse-784298?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/catrina54321-1427652" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/annie31369-1426620" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I can definitely relate, Annie31369, \r\nThis has happened to me quite a few times, and the first 2 times i seeked medical assistance.\r\nAnxiety can indeed cause that feeling! And of course it only gets worse because of the feeling!\r\n\r\n Have you also had your iron levels checked? Sometimes low iron can make you have that feeling. Mine is low and when i treat my iron the episodes usually stop or slow down.\r\n Do you have any other concerns that go along with it, like a fast heartrate? When that happens to me I get hot and my heart rate increases. The drs say nothing is wrong. After researching online, I see that hormonal shifts and imbalance can also be a culprit...especially if you are peri menopausal.\r\n \r\n During those feelings I lay in bed with the windows open and focus on my breathing and thoughts. \r\n \r\n Take care." ], "date": [ "2022-05-19T17:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/light-headedness-and-feeling-of-collapse-784298?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bombodie-1401378" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/bombodie-1401378" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "Hi Jan - Thank you so much for your reply. Honestly such great advice. You are so right about focussing on it and it making it worse. I can literally feel fine and I check my heart rate and it's in the 80s and I panic. This obviously makes it go higher. I haven't done any meditation but I will start tonight. Can you recommend any particular breathing videos on youtube? There seems to be a lot of different ones. I've also just started counselling so hoping that helps.\r\nYour reply makes so much sense and has really given me hope that I can overcome this. Thank you so much I truly appreciate it xxx" ], "date": [ "2022-05-18T20:08+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ " I have been through the same thing as you. I have generalized anxiety and I’ve had it for over 30 years. My resting heart rate has always been in the 80s and 90s and my heart is perfectly healthy. A slightly higher resting heart rate is not going to do damage to your heart . you’re testing is normal. I also worried about it for a long time but then I realized that by worrying about it, I wasn’t going to get my heart rate any lower by worrying so what was the point. \r\n I started to really focus on learning how to completely relax and in that way my resting heart rate started to go down into the 60s and 70s. I started listening to relaxing meditations for anxiety on YouTube, and I did this one to two times a day especially when laying down to sleep.\r\n a really great way to get the heart rate lower is by learning proper breathing for anxiety. Proper breathing is key to lowering the heart rate and staying in the present moment. You can find these great breathing techniques on YouTube. \r\n I also stopped focusing on what my heart rate was. I just let it be because I knew it wasn’t going to do me any harm. \r\n I started really taking care of myself by getting in some exercise which naturally relaxed me and lowered my heart rate. \r\n Staying Busy was absolutely necessary for me because then instead of focusing on myself I focused on what I was doing. Also a counselor helped me with my anxiety. Now I don’t Focus at all on my heart rate. These are just some suggestions for you. I hope you’re able to relax and know that you’re going to be OK! " ], "date": [ "2022-05-18T20:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/cardiophobia-high-resting-heart-rate-784586?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bombodie-1401378" ], "comments": [], "content": [ " you are very welcome! And yes, you can definitely do it! Be patient with yourself as you are learning how. I am going to send you a private message shortly. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-19T00:54+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/cardiophobia-high-resting-heart-rate-784586?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/priyaw-1417826" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/priyaw-1417826" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "Thank you for your reply. I try to stay calm always but the palpitations occur randomly, it causes extreme panic in my head... It is really frustrating and I'm tired of this feeling. " ], "date": [ "2022-02-25T00:11+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "The heart palpitations do not have to ruin your life. you have gotten testing which was normal. a racing heart and even chest pain can be very common with anxiety.\r\ninstead of focusing on all of this, do things that will help you to feel better. When your heart is racing, get on YouTube and listen to some meditations for anxiety. It will help you to relax. The racing heart is caused by adrenaline that is released and it’s not harmful.\r\nWhen you get a negative thought in your mind, stay calm and just let it pass and watch it float away. Do things to relax your mind. \r\nThe more you worry the more you will have the sensations that bother you.\r\nanother thing that helps is staying busy. It takes your mind off of yourself. Especially when you help other people. You’re going to be OK. I highly advise that you stay off of the Internet because you’re not going to be able to diagnose yourself that way. Researching will only make you feel miserable for nothing. Take care " ], "date": [ "2022-02-25T00:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-and-cardiophobia-ruining-my-life-780229?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/notpia-1417968" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/priyaw-1417826" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/priyaw-1417826" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/notpia-1417968" ], "content": [ "Hey! Guess we're sailing in the boat. I have the exact symptoms and it really panics me a lot. I hope we overcome this... lots of love and luck :) " ], "date": [ "2022-05-19T21:02+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi!\r\ni have pretty much the same issues all the time. I have gone to ER multiple times and did a lot of ECGs and blood tests. Everything was always normal but still my chest, upper back and throat burn, ache or feel tight almost all the time and sometimes my heart rate randomly goes up for no reason. sometimes I even feel like someone is stabbing or punching me in the heart and/or around it. all of these symptoms are very real and very painful but apparently all of it can happen cuz of anxiety. even if you don't have a panic attack or even if you don't feel anxious all the time, symptoms can linger. Palpitations feel horrible but are totally normal and rarely indicate anything serious. If there would be something wrong that's related to heart palpitations, ECG would show it. \r\nThey can also happen cuz of poor posture as do all of the before mentioned symptoms. If you stress a lot, your muscles tighten and maybe (like) me you tend to slouch a lot. that puts a lot of pressure on chest, lungs, heart, ribs and back...\r\nSo the best thing we can do is learn how to live with it knowing it isn't serious and minimise stress. \r\nbest luck and lots of love to you!" ], "date": [ "2022-05-19T21:02+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-and-cardiophobia-ruining-my-life-780229?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/annie31369-1426620" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/priyaw-1417826" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hi priya hope your better? ive had chest pains left arm pains and palpitations since 2019 . since then ive been to A&E 100 times with all trops coming back normal and ecgs mostly ok and same. some days are better than others but almost everyday i feel so energyless and weak with palpitations and chest pains everytime i feel like im having a heart attack or something. ive had 2 echos and a CT cronanry also 2 holt meter recordeds aswell with everything normal. ever since 2 days ive googled something and it showed some life threatening rhytm disorder thats genetic that causes cardiac arrest so all of a sudden for 2 days ive been thinking i have it too i just cant get it out of my head its so horrible and i just now think ill die of this sudden arrthmia deasese because my ecg showed some of it too and so many young people are dying from heart problems . all these thoughts have made me so sick im so restless and energyless i dont even feel like doing anything if i try to rest i just feel really dizzy and about to fall down feeling." ], "date": [ "2022-05-10T20:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hypochondria-and-cardiophobia-ruining-my-life-780229?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hopeless1803-1423691" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hopeless1803-1423691" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "no, i dont even realise im doing it half the time" ], "date": [ "2022-05-13T12:44+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I'm certainly no expert but I think it may be more of an ocd thing? do you have ocd?" ], "date": [ "2022-05-13T11:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-this-part-of-my-anxiety-784334?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/atz0000-1409791" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hopeless1803-1423691" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "maybe it's an anxiety coping mechanism. i (tmi) have eczema on my nape, and i realised i pick at it whenever i'm feeling particularly stressed or anxious. i found that keeping my nails short, and even painting them helps keep me from doing so. also i use a lot of oils, like coconut, rosemary and blackseed to heal it. in your case, moisturising would help." ], "date": [ "2022-05-18T06:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-this-part-of-my-anxiety-784334?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rob33890-1126105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wearykitty-365311" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1122113" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rob33890-1126105" ], "content": [ "Stay away from psychiatric drugs if possible. They do long term damage." ], "date": [ "2018-01-23T22:14+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/wearykitty-365311" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rob33890-1126105" ], "content": [ "<p>Based on my own experience, it took close to a month to feel better...but I did feel SO MUCH better while I was on the&#160;medication...that&#39;s why I&#39;m sticking with it!</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-01-23T23:07+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Im going to restart soon too after 4 months. Im a bit scared myself. Scared it may not work even.  I would think 2 weeks would be better?" ], "date": [ "2018-01-23T21:11+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fluoxetine-prozac-start-up-symptoms-633563?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1122113" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wearykitty-365311" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Nothing normal about it. Your body is saying NO to the DRUGS for a reason. " ], "date": [ "2018-01-23T22:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fluoxetine-prozac-start-up-symptoms-633563?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rob33890-1126105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wearykitty-365311" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1122113" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rob33890-1126105" ], "content": [ "<p>I&#39;m on these drugs and I&#39;m trying to warn people. I&#39;m having trouble getting off and my original symptoms are now 100 times worse. Please watch youtube videos and spare yourself the misery.</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-01-23T22:17+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1122113" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rob33890-1126105" ], "content": [ "<p>They are not medications....they are DRUGS. Psychiatric drugs do not cure anything. There is no proof that anxiety is caused by &quot;lack of serotonin.&quot;</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-01-23T22:20+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/wearykitty-365311" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1122113" ], "content": [ "<p>I actually had a great deal of success using fluoxetine for my anxiety...was on it for just over a year and felt great, stopped cold turkey about eighteen months ago (with no issues), felt great during that time,&#160;and have just restarted it because my anxiety started to become unmanageable again...so I&#39;m definitely a believer in the drug (and believe me, that&#39;s saying a lot....I was hard-core opposed for two miserable years while anxiety ravaged my life)...I understand that it&#39;s not for everyone, but it worked for me.</p>" ], "date": [ "2022-05-17T06:27+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rob33890-1126105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wearykitty-365311" ], "content": [ "<p>Amen. same here. You don&#39;t need to be on it all the time for some people. And cold turkey isn&#39;t bad for prozac at a low dose because of the half life.</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-01-23T23:33+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/edwina97301-1059551" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rob33890-1126105" ], "content": [ "<p>Rob, totally agree with you about that guy, he is not helpful, does not even say it his his personal experience they are bad, could really confuse people who really need certain meds and make their anxiety worse, lots of people benefit from these meds when prescribed and used properly&#128522;??</p>" ], "date": [ "2022-05-17T06:27+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "wearykitty, this guy that just posted is ANTI medications if you look at his other responses. He causes quite a bit of fear on a few of my posts. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-17T06:27+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fluoxetine-prozac-start-up-symptoms-633563?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jennings-1139847" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wearykitty-365311" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Hello,</p><p></p><p>I weaned off Lexapro around 6 months ago after going through 3 years of medication and therapy, both talk and CBT, due to the ridiculous amount of side effects I was having.&#160; However the lex had helped kill my anxiety, almost too good.&#160; Both my therapists and meds doc thought I was ready to wean, well it started out fine and now I&#39;m right back to square one.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I started Prozac 20mg one week ago and feel the exact same way that you do.&#160; I am going to give it 8 weeks and if there is no change I am going to try the lexapro again.&#160; Almost all of my friends that have taken this swear it gets better after the first couple weeks.&#160; Here&#39;s to hoping.</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-01-23T22:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fluoxetine-prozac-start-up-symptoms-633563?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1122113" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wearykitty-365311" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/harley--1426410" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1122113" ], "content": [ "dude, no one here or even psychiatrists says its a cure. its a tool to help, anxiety there is no cure for it and no one claims there is, your body also doesnt depend on the medication, it is also used to help with anxiety so you can actually go to therapy, people also cant always go to therapy so the medication is very helpful for some. i know this is years old but your comments are so ignorant and people might still come across this post and read your fearmonging misinformation. you are literally not helping anyone." ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T08:26+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>Problem is that psychiatric drugs do not cure anything. And your body becomes unable to fight the problem without the drug. When that happens, the very same doctor labels you an &quot;addict.&quot;</p>" ], "date": [ "2022-05-21T08:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fluoxetine-prozac-start-up-symptoms-633563?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rob33890-1126105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/wearykitty-365311" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/alison88042-744664" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rob33890-1126105" ], "content": [ "Hi rob. I’m going to start citalipram this week for the second time. You mentioned tapering on. How slowly did you do this? I tapered off really slow and had no side effects but had awful side effects when I started taking them initially and keen to avoid this again if possible! " ], "date": [ "2018-02-19T21:35+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>The good thing is medication is another &quot;tool&quot; that if used properly and with guidence you will get out of the problem. I have used it on and off over the years and it helped me tremendously. My rule of thumb, taper on and taper off and listen to your doctor. I usually go on for about 4-7 months then get off for a few years. Then something comes up and I need a little help. Meditation CBT, Massages, Books , all of that I have done over the years and its helps but sometimes peoples chemistry and genetics make it harder for them and thats where medication comes in.</p><p></p><p>You can fight off cancer with eating well sometimes. Other times you need chemo. &#160;Go slow.</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-01-23T23:07+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/fluoxetine-prozac-start-up-symptoms-633563?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/luke08690-989056" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1021941" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1021941" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/luke08690-989056" ], "content": [ "<p>Yes I&#39;ve had all test done also and blood work I guess its da anxiety I hate feeling like this all da time it sucks</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-02-14T02:15+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>Yes me, I have had this everyday for 10 months it&#39;s my most worrying symtom there isn&#39;t a day goes by where I don&#39;t think about it but I&#39;ve had multiple ecgs and X-Ray&#39;s which all were fine as wine. Have you had tests done etc?</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-02-13T16:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/shortness-of-breath-565024?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/borderriever-963132" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1021941" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1021941" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/borderriever-963132" ], "content": [ "No it jus came out of no where" ], "date": [ "2017-02-14T02:16+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Could it be something on the TV ? \r\n\r\nIf you are having problems with Your breathing, shortness of breath, try Breathing Exercises. Look in Related Information on this page\r\n\r\nBOB" ], "date": [ "2017-02-13T19:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/shortness-of-breath-565024?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gill21655-1004618" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1021941" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1021941" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gill21655-1004618" ], "content": [ "Thanks" ], "date": [ "2017-02-14T02:15+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "It comes from nowhere and it can go just the same way.\r\nTry not to focus on it and try breathing through your nose, instead of trying to gasp and not get a satisfied breath.\r\nRemember when your asleep your still breathing xx\r\nGood luck and i hope you get some respitebsoon xx" ], "date": [ "2017-02-13T19:26+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/shortness-of-breath-565024?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/saran73323-1310690" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1021941" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I feel its never ending story . many says not to worry about it is the solution . \r\nbut how to not to worry when the shortness of breath symptom is triggering brain to be aware. \r\n\r\n\r\nits causing not to sleep also . it may even develop fear \r\nhow to get rid of this ? any idea ? " ], "date": [ "2020-05-22T03:33+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/shortness-of-breath-565024?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kristinajks-1427338" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/guest-1021941" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "The condition most of the people on this forum suffer from is a hyperventilation syndrome . Most of the time its due to anxiety but may have other reasons like lung or heart issue. It upsets balance of carbon dioxide and symptoms can be confusing mixed up with symptoms of the condition that is causing it . I suffered for 7 years . Only recently properly diagnosed." ], "date": [ "2022-05-17T01:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/shortness-of-breath-565024?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gail08294-1427188" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "if you’re not sure what to do let your doctor know or ask a pharmacist. They would know the medication better than anybody and if the dose needs to be adjusted. But the choking feeling can also result from anxiety and stress. You could try to relax your mind more at night. Listen to a soothing meditation for anxiety on YouTube. Hope you feel better" ], "date": [ "2022-05-16T12:21+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/i-take-lexapro-already-but-am-having-a-horrible-choking-feeling-at-night-now-what-should-i-do--784447?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/arthurdent-1301081" ], "comments": [], "content": [ " I am so sorry for your loss. I’m sure it must be very difficult for you. But please remember that there is a lot of support that you can get for this. \r\n I want to tell you that you can get counseling where you don’t even have to leave your house. I do virtual online counseling and it works great! I don’t have to go anywhere.you can check with your insurance or call them to get the names of some grief counselors. Also check with your local community or Community centers, hospitals, churches because many of them have grief support groups! or you can go online to find grief support groups in your area when you feel more relaxed about driving. \r\n You don’t have to go through this alone. \r\n tinnitus can develop due to stress and anxiety. I’ve had it for a while now because of anxiety. when it bothers you during quiet times, you can turn on some music or what I really like when I’m sleeping is white noise that you can find on YouTube. headaches can also be due to stress and anxiety. \r\n But if you haven’t had a complete physical exam within the past year or so you might think about doing that also., and getting the tinnitus checked out . \r\n I Think right now the best thing for you is support. You need to talk to somebody such as a counselor online. \r\n It’s not good to be alone all of the time during a time like this. It will take time but little by little you will start to feel better. \r\n other things that are important for you to feel a little better would be getting a little bit of exercise even if it’s just walking short distances right now. get some fresh air. \r\nits important for you to take care of yourself. Reach out for some support. We are here for you and let us know how you are doing! ❤" ], "date": [ "2022-05-15T06:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/extreme-anxiety-following-bereavement-of-my-wife-783950?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/arthurdent-1301081" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "thank you for your kind words\r\n\r\n😎" ], "date": [ "2022-05-15T06:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/extreme-anxiety-following-bereavement-of-my-wife-783950?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/arthurdent-1301081" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello,\r\n\r\nVery sorry for your loss.\r\n\r\nJust wanted to say that it's important to accept that all these feelings are normal and that they will pass.\r\nNowadays grief is (like evrything else) is very medicalised, as if it is an illness. It isn't, it's a natural process that one has to go through, you will, in time, start to feel better.\r\nObviously if you could get some support it would be much better.\r\nI don't know if some form of exercise is an option for you? As that would also help. \r\nAnd in Youtube there are some grief meditations that can also be helpful.\r\nTake care and keep posting 🙏" ], "date": [ "2022-05-17T06:46+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/extreme-anxiety-following-bereavement-of-my-wife-783950?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/arthurdent-1301081" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/arthurdent-1301081" ], "content": [ "Keith, I really am sorry. \r\nI'm sure a bereavement group would help. Also, if you feel up to it, any kind of activity where you can meet people.\r\n\r\nFor example, I run a bookclub in my local library, a new lady has joined who lost her husband a couple of years ago, but due to Covid has not had a chance to get out and meet new people and she was very lonely, she enjoys coming and chatting and she might make some friends, anyway, this is just an example or suggestion.\r\n\r\nBut please don't be hard on yourself and allow yourself time." ], "date": [ "2022-05-15T14:16+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/arthurdent-1301081" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "i have some ideas, but everything seems so scary, especially covid, hope to go for a swim, might tick a few boxes.\r\n\r\nwish this forum had better spell checking and prediction \r\n\r\nthank you" ], "date": [ "2022-05-17T06:47+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "thank you\r\ni am on an antidepressant but not helping much so far, i have lots of meditative music, but mostly makes me cry, although does feel comforting, haven't listened to any in ages. part of the problem is feeling abandoned. my kids all have their own lives, and I think they just forget about me, I've told them how much i am suffering, but i just get, \" you're doing really well\" or \" hopefully it will get better soon\" while my Wife was alive, they were forever phoning texting visiting etc. and I believe if she were now here instead of me, it would be the same. Everything around me reminds me of my Wife Linda, which is comforting and upsetting.\r\noh well back to my daily routine, get up, have breakfast, watch TV, play IPAD games, lunch, more TV, dinner, more TV, then bed.\r\n\r\nLife was so good when my Linda was here, in the last year or so we didn't do much, but we had each other, and that was enough.\r\n\r\nthanks for listening \r\n\r\nKeith " ], "date": [ "2022-05-17T06:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/extreme-anxiety-following-bereavement-of-my-wife-783950?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/barbara66703-1345479" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/arthurdent-1301081" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Your post touched my heart. I have felt your sorrow deeply - for I have lived it, and had to fight hard to push through the vice grip of mourning that can lock us in loss...\r\n\r\nThe absence of the ones we love is a permanent hole in our hearts, which matches the deep bond you still share...and always will. The challenge is refilling the sadness you carry with a lighter heart, filled with only the most beautiful, joyful memories.\r\nAllow yourself time to heal, and let life lead you to a gentle place. It will...\r\n\r\nWhy things happen like this I will never understand, but try to surround yourself with things and people who would bring you calm. I set up a memory tree for my loved ones and wrote a great deal in my journal. Just know I will keep you both in my prayers, that your sorrow eases, and only your happiest memories replace the saddest ones...Your are loved dearly, and always will. Your children are grieving along side with you. Now she will help you come through this time of deep mourning, in the most unexpected ways...calm you, give you strength to continue your life as best you can because you know she would want the best for you now and forever. \r\nTry online counselling or group, helped me a lot. I was ready to do the work it takes to get thru the lonely stages of grieving. \r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-05-15T14:05+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/extreme-anxiety-following-bereavement-of-my-wife-783950?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/arthurdent-1301081" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "thank you so much fir your kind words\r\n\r\n❤️" ], "date": [ "2022-05-16T00:37+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/extreme-anxiety-following-bereavement-of-my-wife-783950?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lindsey62491-1427102" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "bright red blood on a stool is not usually of concern. dark red blood is of more concern. bright blood causes are things like straining, large bm causing tiny blood vessels to break ( not serious) . i think u are ok! i get that often and im very healthy." ], "date": [ "2022-05-15T10:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/bathroom-issues-making-me-think-i-have-cancer-784405?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/tiffany38681-1301311" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "i’m so sorry you are going through this Tiffany. It sounds like you are very depressed and unhappy. \r\nI know exactly what you are going through because I’ve had depression and still working on it and I also have had the very weak feeling where everything is exhausting. \r\ndepression takes a huge toll on the physical body. It drains the energy. I was fighting depression and anxiety together which was extremely exhausting. There were times where I didn’t even have enough energy to get up off the couch. sounds like you are going through the same thing. What I would suggest for you would be to first of all get a complete physical exam. Everybody should do that at least once a year anyway. Have some blood work done again. Chances are all of this is due to depression. I also make sure I am eating healthy, staying hydrated, staying at least a little bit social because that is important to connect with other people. Do things that make you smile.\r\nI really feel like you’re going to be OK . I had to fight my way to feeling a little better. What I would do was every morning I would do something instead of sit around and feel poorly. I would for example go for a walk. I joined a walking group. Exercise actually helps to lift depression. I started getting back some of my strength.\r\nDid your therapist recommend anything? I also make sure I am eating healthy, staying hydrated, staying at least a little bit social because that is important to connect with other people. Do things that make you smile. mental attitude is extremely important. I do hope you start to feel a little bit better day by day." ], "date": [ "2022-05-15T00:58+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/tired-and-weak-all-the-time--784403?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sara84877-746001" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shar44323-777251" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sara84877-746001" ], "author_to": [], "content": [ "The FEAR of what is happening to you is the ONLY thing that is keeping your anxiety and all your symptoms that come with it alive. The ONLY thing." ], "date": [ "2015-08-03T10:04+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sara84877-746001" ], "author_to": [], "content": [ "You have convinced your mind and body that there is something wrong with you and it is reacting accordingly it needs rest sweetie, you need rest. When your symptoms come do NOTHING just let them be and get on with your day, they cannot harm you x" ], "date": [ "2015-08-03T10:07+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/brendababy-653851" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sara84877-746001" ], "content": [ "Hi Sara, just wondering if you have had chronic dizziness with anxiety\r\n\r\nI really don't know how I'm going to get through this, I feel as if I can't cope with this symptom and feel it's taking me to breakdown. Have had CT scan of neck & head which was normal, am waiting to see ENT, however, neurologist & GP thinks the dizziness is caused by panic, I feel as if I'm swaying & it's worse sitting still without my head supported\r\n\r\nI am also entering menopause so am very emotional get very anxious & also crying especially in the morning.\r\n\r\nI just understand how anxiety can cause chronic dizziness\r\n\r\nI'd be grateful to know what you think\r\n\r\nPs dizziness started in March this year while sitting in hairdressers, had been suffering from various stressors for a while" ], "date": [ "2015-08-03T11:14+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/shar44323-777251" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sara84877-746001" ], "content": [ "I had fallen asleep around 5 and am now up so I got about 4 and a half hours of sleep. I feel better and when I went to sleep just now I didn't get the tingling sensation which I am grateful for.I am praying to god that this is nothing" ], "date": [ "2015-08-03T14:00+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sara84877-746001" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/brendababy-653851" ], "content": [ "I do chick, and depersonalisation, it seems everybody's body responds differently to stress. It's your body and minds way of saying I can't cope with this worry and sort of shuts down cognition wise. I am currently 30 weeks pregnant and anxiety + pregnancy is a whole other ball game!!! I am just taking one day at a time. What does it feel like for you hon? Is there any part of the day/situations where you don't notice it? " ], "date": [ "2015-08-03T18:21+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/brendababy-653851" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sara84877-746001" ], "content": [ "Hi Sara thanks for replying and it's lovely your pregnant, I have three fab sons. \r\n\r\nI feel the dizziness has been worse lately & not really getting a break from it, I don't know if it's because I'm stressing more about it the longer it's lasting\r\n\r\nA couple of weeks ago I was able to enjoy a walk with my husband or enjoy watching the soaps on TV, now I feel I can't enjoy anything just always worried & feel really lonely during the day as I've had to give my job up, I'm just watching everyone enjoying life & im always dizzy\r\n\r\nI dread mornings as it's the 1st thing I think about & have to sit up in bed for a while b4 I get up\r\n\r\nVery emotional as well because of hormone decline, feel really sad\r\n\r\nSorry for being so negative but I've developed a real fear of this dizziness\r\n\r\nHope your enjoying your evening x" ], "date": [ "2015-08-03T19:20+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/veronica20125-1005217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/brendababy-653851" ], "content": [ "Did you figure out what the issue was ? " ], "date": [ "2018-01-03T15:25+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kaitlynl6501-1333140" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/brendababy-653851" ], "content": [ "Hi! \r\nIm a 19 y/o female and im having these same issues everyday, its unbearable at this point. i know its been a long time since you uploaded this but i was hoping for an update on how your doing now and what the problem was for you! Thank you!" ], "date": [ "2020-09-14T09:17+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/chris64235-1427084" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/brendababy-653851" ], "content": [ "i would definitely see a doctor about your entering menopause... the hormone changes can cause all sorts of craziness in your body! i would also get checked for vertigo... I've had it and the dizziness is horrible, but its treatable! Another thing to have checked is your hydration... dehydration can also cause dizziness! Have you had any bloodwork recently? if not, i would strongly suggest it! It could really ease your mind and give you a starting point!! " ], "date": [ "2022-05-14T15:41+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "It's ALL stress sweetie I promise you. I've had it all, It is amazing what it can do to your body, even when your not stressed. Our nervous system is highly sensitive at the minute. Nothing is going to happen to you. Stop all the what if thoughts, all the googling and take on day at a time. You WILL get better if you do this x" ], "date": [ "2015-08-03T10:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/stinging-electrical-tingling-all-over-body-453032?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ibrahim57343-1052721" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shar44323-777251" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi shar \r\n\r\nI know this is a old post but iam haveing bery simmilar symptoms to you its been 5 months iam loseing my mind have you found what this is and how its treated doctors dont have a clue i need help please get back to me if you see this " ], "date": [ "2017-08-24T12:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/stinging-electrical-tingling-all-over-body-453032?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/john80209-1150309" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shar44323-777251" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dan88689-1155352" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/john80209-1150309" ], "content": [ "Hi John I’ve had the exact same tingling feeling started at Christmas time and now in the last week after I had a body massage it’s now spread all over my body I went to the docs and they were very dismissive and said it could be anxiety and that I need to believe I’m ok! Or the gp said it could also be musculoskeletal. I now have a buzz like feeling in my toes, arms legs my shins back head my neck feels heavy at times then some days it doesn’t I’m going back to the docs on the 5th of March for a follow up. What does yours feel like? Dan." ], "date": [ "2018-02-27T20:15+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/chris12276-1146452" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dan88689-1155352" ], "content": [ "What Did the doctor say? Hopefully everything is ok....i have been suffering from anxiety for years...and lately it’s gotten worse as I was diagnosed with post viral syndrome and the anxiety has gone through the roof at times and I think something is wrong and I feel trapped" ], "date": [ "2018-03-10T02:02+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dan88689-1155352" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chris12276-1146452" ], "content": [ "Do you have the tingling sensation around your body? The docs have told me to stop worrying about my tingling/prickling sensations as they are not important, I’m going to see a acupuncturist in April just in case it is a nerve problem they have good results to help with that and anxiety!" ], "date": [ "2018-03-20T06:40+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lorraine35186-1185453" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/dan88689-1155352" ], "content": [ "Hi Dan I have the exact same symptoms also after a massage !\r\nThe doctors have told me not to worry I am going to see a neurologist in 3 weeks time .I am beside myself with worry although I do get some better days just wanted to talk to some else with same symptoms sure my family think I going mad .Hiw are you now did the acupuncture help ?" ], "date": [ "2018-06-05T14:06+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kaitlynl6501-1333140" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/john80209-1150309" ], "content": [ "Did anything ever get figured out? Im having the same issues and really worried about it!" ], "date": [ "2020-09-14T09:24+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>Hi Shar I would love to know if the symptoms ever went away. I&#39;m awake right now at 3:48 am dealing with what seems to be exactly the same thing. It shows your post was 3 years ago. Did things ever change? This is a tormenting feeling I hope will soon end and never come back.</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-02-13T08:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/stinging-electrical-tingling-all-over-body-453032?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sha123456-1332118" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/shar44323-777251" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Everyone,\r\n\r\nthis was my post from so many years ago. I had to create a new account. I wish i had replied to some of these messages sooner. I apologize for the neglect. I was doing so good for all these years up until recently. I have new stressors in my life which has reverted me back to these tingling sensations and heart palpitations and panic attacks. Back then I did not end up going to see doctor like a neurologist for the tingling, but i had started seeing a therapist/psychiatrist to manage my anxiety. After seeing the therapist for a few sessions i started to feel so much better. It really is your anxiety/stress taking a toll on your body. BUT please see your doctor so they can guide you in the right directions. I am in the US and I wish the doctors/pcp/gp that i have access to were more comforting so i was more open to discussing my feelings/symptoms with them without feeling crazy. After a few months of seeing my therapist i stopped as i started to feel like myself but 5 years later my anxiety is as worse as it was back then. So if you start treatment or do things/activities to control your anxiety please continue with it. I hope we all can get through this and overcome and not let this control our lives. " ], "date": [ "2020-09-16T00:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/stinging-electrical-tingling-all-over-body-453032?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/zainab90966-1424514" ], "comments": [], "content": [ " anxiety can have you doubting yourself. when we overthink, we start wondering like what if this , what if that. the mind goes around in circles ruminating. The best thing you can do is get busy doing something else. It’s not healthy to sit around and overthink. Because most likely the things we come up with Will not accurately describe how we truly feel. It’s just random made up things.\r\n So my advice would be to get active and busy. Start exercising or get outside and walk. Get involved in something or take up a hobby. A great thing to do is volunteering somewhere. When you help other people it gives you a great feeling! And it takes the focus off of yourself. The worst thing to do is just sit at home and think. \r\n dont give into anxiety. Fight back. You don’t have to let anxiety take over your thinking. \r\n When you get out and do things there’s a good chance you could meet some other people who could possibly become good acquaintances. One thing leads to another. think about this and I hope your anxiety levels off so you can feel better. " ], "date": [ "2022-05-14T12:54+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/when-i-am-lonely-783243?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/zainab90966-1424514" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/zainab90966-1424514" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "hi thank you consultation I know I’m not that i am straight I have been diagnosed with HOCD my mind plays tricks on me" ], "date": [ "2022-05-14T13:03+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Yes, this happens as another anxiety symptom. I used to think, what if I'm a psychopath? and things like that.\r\n\r\nOn a side note, if one is not straight there is nothing wrong with that." ], "date": [ "2022-04-23T19:05+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/when-i-am-lonely-783243?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/matt45469-1279360" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/matt45469-1279360" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "Thanks so much for the reply! OK, I will take things one day at a time then. How are you keeping on with your anxiety these days? I am looking forward to the time where the symptoms are reduced! Hopefully the naturopath and social worker can help me there!\r\n\r\nThanks again" ], "date": [ "2022-08-22T16:09+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/matt45469-1279360" ], "content": [ "I'm doing much better than before, I'll explain why. I still have anxiety in certain moments but...\r\n\r\nBefore I:\r\n1. lived in fear of when I would next get anxiety \r\n2. then I would have the anxiety itself \r\n3. then I would be down because I had not been able to control my anxiety.\r\n\r\nSo between one step and the other anxiety took up my whole life.\r\n\r\nNow I have managed to get rid of 1 and 3 so it no longer takes up my entire time, plus by doing this my fear and anxiety has also decreased.\r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-08-22T16:15+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/matt45469-1279360" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "Wow, that is just the kind of success story that I needed to hear! Congratulations and good on you for being able to get as far as you have.\r\n\r\ntwo quick follow up questions and then I’ll leave you alone, I promise lol\r\n\r\n1. Did you have to go on prescription medications to get to where you are today?\r\n\r\n2. how long have you been working through anxiety to get to where you currently are?\r\n\r\nThanks again for your attention and insights, they're very much appreciated and helpful!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-23T13:59+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/matt45469-1279360" ], "content": [ "Hi there,\r\n\r\nI did at one stage go on meds (gabapentin) for anxiety but I did not like being on it so I asked my doc to come off.\r\n\r\nI couldn't really say how long it has taken me as I have had periods of more or less anxiety throughout my life. In my late teens I went through a period with agoraphobia where I didn't leave my house for months, later I didn't drive for years. So there was a lot of work involved and I still have a little bit of work left with acceptance.\r\n\r\nRegarding going on medication, if you feel you need it, go for it. Sometimes we need it to get a break, but it can also be achieved without.\r\n\r\nThe problem I see with medication is that one becomes dependant on it, either physically or psychologically. There is a strength and confidence to be gained when accepting or overcoming anxiety by working on it. Just my opinion there.\r\n\r\nI'm rambling sorry haha but feel free to ask away. Best of luck!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-23T14:17+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Matt,\r\n\r\nJust from reading your post I can tell you are doing a couple if things that are very common with anxiety but unfortunately cause more anxiety:\r\n\r\nAnticipating and trying to control.\r\n\r\nI would strongly recommend that you try to take things one day at a time, that will significantly reduce anxiety.\r\n\r\nContinue with exercise ( maybe a little more if possible) and with your appointments and trust that you will be ok, after all there is nothing physically wrong with you, it's your thoughts that are creating your symptoms. \r\n\r\nI know it's not easy (I have had every single symptom that is humanly possible) but I would really work with the naturopath on the anxiety.\r\n\r\nI also work in education and I'm going back this week with a \"what will be will be\" attitude.\r\n\r\nI wish you all the best!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-23T13:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/when-to-start-meds--789560?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/annette93565-1437511" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lynne40527-1438132" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "probably adjustment in meds i take duloxetine 60mg, hasn't helped me hope it works for you. How were you diagnosed with serotonin syndrome, what were your symptoms?" ], "date": [ "2022-08-22T19:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/little-heart-flutters-and-racy-789549?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sarah70365-1437777" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/crystal72711-1437767" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/crystal72711-1437767" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sarah70365-1437777" ], "content": [ "sarah could i private message you ?" ], "date": [ "2022-08-19T15:47+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sarah70365-1437777" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/crystal72711-1437767" ], "content": [ "of course you can" ], "date": [ "2022-08-19T16:00+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Crystal,\r\n\r\nIts sounds like you are having a really rough time at the moment! \r\n\r\nIt's fair to say and not surprising that you was feeling out of sorts from your walk home after a long and very hot day. Often we don't always think about if we have eaten enough or drank enough fluid throughout the day.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately for us as soon as the physical sensations are felt the thoughts, fear and feelings grip us our body seems to go straight into protection mode trying to find a reason for the physical feeling then the vicious circle starts and it can be hard to work out what came first thought and feeling, feeling or thought!! \r\n\r\nIt sounds like the new meds are causing everything to feel heightened which they are renowned for doing when starting them again it takes a couple of weeks for it all to settle down it sounds like your right in the midst of it all. It might feel really scary but you have done so much already to try and break the cycle you've been to the doctor, been and got meds, taken the meds (i am still steering at mine) and sought psychological support that all shows a huge amount of strength on top of the constant battle in your mind daily which is just exhausting. \r\n\r\nI overthink everything when im anxious i constantly feel like a s**t person thinking about past situations and the what ifs working through this when you speak with your therapist will be very helpful for you to create some order in all the chaos.\r\n\r\nI know these are not for everyone but I downloaded the Calm App and have been doing the 7 day Calm Programme and 7 Day Sleep its only 10 - 20 minutes in the morning and the same in the evening but I use it and give myself permission that it's OK to not be anxious for 30 to 40 minutes of the whole day it's hard to stay focused but I have found being in the present moment gives me a small amount of release.\r\n\r\nI really wish you well for your session, it will get better because your strong you've beat it before and you will beat it again!\r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-08-18T18:57+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/advice-appreciated-new-here-789410?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/crystal72711-1437767" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "i’m sorry you are feeling this way. Sounds like you had some anxiety in the past and now you have a flareup again. I’m glad you are going to counseling . keep that appointment!\r\nI’ve been where you are and it sounds like unmanaged chronic anxiety and panic. Tell all of this to the counselor.\r\nyou can feel better. I know it feels like the world is ending but you need to take just one day at a time and take time to breathe! it will all be ok! there may be issues you need to resolve and youll feel better. the counselor can help you do this. don’t try to rush the process. And when you accomplish one baby step, give yourself a hug. focus on what you are accomplishing, not the negative.\r\nget on YouTube and listen to some relaxing meditations for anxiety. And also some breathing exercises for anxiety and panic. private message me anytime!\r\ntake care of you.❤" ], "date": [ "2022-08-18T19:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/advice-appreciated-new-here-789410?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/james49527-1432381" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/crystal72711-1437767" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/crystal72711-1437767" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/james49527-1432381" ], "content": [ "its absolutely horrendous \r\nno other words for it\r\nr u in a relationship ? \r\ni worry as im questioning my marriage now aswell i dont even want to be round him he makes me more anxious \r\nwhat is this ? in your opinion\r\nim going mental honestly i dont know what i want just not this \r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-08-19T15:50+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/james49527-1432381" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/crystal72711-1437767" ], "content": [ "yes i am in a relationship and the only thing i feel is i am not interested in any sexual activities. I am hoping this changes. \r\n\r\ndo you think you might be more anxious around your partner because you dont want them to see you like that?\r\n\r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-08-21T17:29+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "hi, everything you put in this post i could have written myself. I feel i am at a new level of anxiety which really scares me, i also take sertraline just upped from 50mg to 100mg today. Like you i now do private cbt because nhs list was months away and i am desperate to feel normal again. For me i just feel like im constantly going crazy." ], "date": [ "2022-08-18T21:53+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/advice-appreciated-new-here-789410?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/martin61834-1169349" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello,\r\nYes, quite common with anxiety" ], "date": [ "2022-08-20T17:38+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/does-anxiety-cause-try-mouth-and-slurred-speech--789503?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hopeless1803-1423691" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "\r\nhow long have you been on the medication? did you talk to your doctor about this? That would be the best thing to do because nobody else can really know for sure why this is happening. And it could just be caused by anxiety and stress but to be reassured, talk to your doctor and he or she could examine you and or run a test. has this ever happened before? I do know that stress and anxiety can cause a weak feeling in the arms or legs, dizziness or lightheadedness, plus many other sensations. I do hope you feel better soon." ], "date": [ "2022-08-20T11:31+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-or-vertigo-789487?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/afam4eva-988664" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hello, \r\n\r\nYes, these symptoms are quite common with anxiety or depression.\r\n\r\nHave you ever mentioned your symptoms to a doctor? If so, what did they say? \r\n\r\nI would start by getting a full blood test done, just in case you are low in iron or vitamin B, D, etc. and if all is well then you should try to get some help to treat the anxiety/depression.\r\n\r\nGood luck!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-20T08:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/can-this-be-anxiety-of-something-else-i-need-help-789460?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sarah70365-1437777" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sarah70365-1437777" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "Thank you i know your right I remember last time the anxiety nesting in my stomach this time it feels all head anxiety ironic that eh! I'll keep going with the meds and therapy. I really appreciate the message and advice." ], "date": [ "2022-08-19T15:28+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "i’m sorry you are going through this and are worried. But the CT scan would have shown something if there was anything to be concerned about. headaches caused by stress and tension can feel awful. Put every effort into relaxing your mind as much as you can and following the doctors instructions. Practice deep breathing exercises for tension. The more you worry about this the more you’re going to have those sensations.\r\nI’ve had numerous weird head sensations on and off for years including the pressure, off-balance, and etc. I know that mine is caused by stress and anxiety.i’ve had numerous weird head sensations on and off for years including the pressure, off-balance, and etc. I know that mine is caused by stress and anxiety. Think if there’s anything going on in your life that’s causing you stress. If so, working to illuminate that or reduce it would help. I have not taken citalopram but I hope that it works for you. Everything will work out just don’t overthink it. And enjoy your holiday and family!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-19T10:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/new-health-anxiety-advice-anyone-experience-brain-shakes-or-jolts-a-very-weird-head-sensation--789441?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/aaron737-1437392" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sarah70365-1437777" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sarah70365-1437777" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/aaron737-1437392" ], "content": [ "I don't no how much more I can take tbh this Citalopram has really heightened my anxiety I've got a weird burning sensation running though my arms and chest it's horrible and the dizziness feels even worse right now. It really is the pits I've never felt sensations like this before it's quite scary! I'm just trying to breath when I get the rush I think it's going to be a long night and this is just day 1!!! \r\n\r\nI hope you manage to sort your dizziness out i really do appreacite how you feel!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-19T21:14+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I have similar with my head i just dont feel right, and mines pretty much 24/7. Its like a constant dizzy pressure. I had a Botox treatment that wasnt done right and made me panic and since then ive got this feeling and similar to you im convinced its due to that even though everyone/docs says its my anxiety causing it.\r\nIt was good to see you say this time it's different in a repky as im also the same, i didnt used to get this feeling which made me convinced that its not anxiety so goes to show how anxiety is always trying to trick us! I hope the treatment helps move things forward :-)" ], "date": [ "2022-08-19T21:01+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/new-health-anxiety-advice-anyone-experience-brain-shakes-or-jolts-a-very-weird-head-sensation--789441?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/crystal72711-1437767" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie59474-1437773" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie59474-1437773" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/crystal72711-1437767" ], "content": [ "do you get the feeling that i explained above? i am currently on citalopram 10mg but the doctors are upping my meds to 20mg x" ], "date": [ "2022-08-18T17:57+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/james49527-1432381" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie59474-1437773" ], "content": [ "hi sophie, i also have severe anxiety and what you have explained is exactly what i experience sometimes. I always feel like it means i need to eat but when i get something there is just no appetite to eat it." ], "date": [ "2022-08-18T21:46+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "sophie im going thru terrible anxiety and depression\r\nyou are not alone\r\ni know how awful it rly is\r\nare you getting any help ?" ], "date": [ "2022-08-18T17:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/4-weeks-and-struggling-789407?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sophie59474-1437773" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Sophie,\r\n\r\nYes, I have had the symptoms you mention when my anxiety is very high and a kind of depression (or as I like to call it, depletion) sets in." ], "date": [ "2022-08-19T09:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/4-weeks-and-struggling-789407?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bruce15698-1437718" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I don't know about the other medications but if you have been on Alprazolam for 20 years yoi should certainly try to stay off that, the only thing is that benzo withdrawal can be pure hell and should be done VERY slowly and very carefully and with a lot of help. \r\n\r\nMy advice is not to try and find another doctor to put you back on this, but rather one that helps you come off it and stay off it and give you alternatives that are not addictive. \r\n\r\nOne possible alternative might be Gabapentin, as this is used both for epilepsy and anxiety.\r\n\r\nI hope you find some help soon!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-18T13:32+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/forced-medication-changes--789395?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lee12629-903465" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bruce15698-1437718" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Same thing happened to me 2 years ago when my Dr. retired. I took Alprazolam for over 10 years at the time. Dr.prescribed for bad anxiety. First new doctor I went to said he would have to take me off of it as he did not believe in prescribing it,I have bad anxiety,he wanted to take me down a half of pill about every month. Well first of all it worked so I was very upset and that much just every month is way to fast. So I went to another Doctor she wanted to do the same. I than found a very nice doctor who was willing to work with me at my pace to wean down. I went from 2 mg a day to 1 mg. She was so patient. This took almost 2 years. Than she retired. Found another nice Dr. who was on the same page as her. After about 8 months..I now take 0.75 a day. plus she gives me a few extra a month in case of a panic attack. Main thing is keep looking for a patient doctor willing to listen to you. It's irresponsible for them to just cut you off. Never go cold turkey with a drug like that. Also open up about what's going on in your life. For the time being my weaning down is on hold because my doctor knows the problems going on in my life. Good luck. Hopefully you will find a good doctor who will at least wean you down at your own pace or maybe even let you stay on your med." ], "date": [ "2022-08-19T07:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/forced-medication-changes--789395?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cathy71692-1436589" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/cathy71692-1436589" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "thank you so much for your reply . It s hard to think ors not anything serious !! i have an eye test done and paid an extra £10 for an advance one and that was all clear . i went to my Drs and saw the nurse practitioner , shes aware of my anxiety alll she said was drink more water !! so that didn't help much . its so hard not to think about it when iam feeling it everyday for the passed 5 days but its proberlya viscous circle were iam worrying about it happening again it dose ! " ], "date": [ "2022-08-10T09:56+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "The tight feeling in your head and dizziness is extremely common with anxiety. I had those on and off for many years. Many people on this site have had those sensations also.\r\nmake an effort to relax your mind as much as possible. That will help take away those feelings. \r\nLearning how to breathe properly for anxiety is very important and will relieve you. YouTube has many great meditations for breathing and for anxiety.\r\nit’s also important to figure out why you have anxiety in the first place. Think about if there’s anything going on in your life that could be causing this. Speaking with a counselor also helps. \r\nAnd I always say that everybody should have at least one physical check up per year with their doctor. Take care" ], "date": [ "2022-08-10T06:45+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/right-head-and-dizziness-788939?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/millie12345-1366167" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/cathy71692-1436589" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/annette93565-1437511" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/millie12345-1366167" ], "content": [ "would like to talk with you please i have alot of same symptoms about to go crazy thinking something is horribly wrong with me." ], "date": [ "2022-08-16T19:09+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Cathy really common symptom of anxiety i have this all the time tight head pressure dizzy off balance, try meditation and breathing exercises helps me a little, have you seen doctor for this, sending hugs. x" ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T08:23+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/right-head-and-dizziness-788939?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/annie31369-1426620" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/annie31369-1426620" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "Thank you so much for your reply jan in trying to get it out of my head but its constantly there and now just because of 2-3 symtpoms im thinking my anxiety are sezures instead and scariest bit is i use to have sezure when i was a kid but then they went away completely.." ], "date": [ "2022-08-16T12:33+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ " please try and relax. I know it’s scary seeing somebody having a seizure but he may have had a long history of health problems that finally led up to a seizure.I had anxiety my whole life and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a blank brain, pins and needles feeling as well as vibrations. It’s very common with anxiety and stress. So many conditions especially of the nervous system can share similar symptoms or sensations. That doesn’t mean that you have every neurological condition. \r\n Anything that affects the brain and nervous system can cause those sensations! People who get migraine headaches can get those sensations, as well as stress, anxiety, or any other non-serious condition that affects the nervous system. \r\n For example, people who have a brain tumor may have a terrible headache. likewise, somebody who’s under a lot of stress may also have a terrible headache. That doesn’t mean that Second person has a brain tumor. \r\n you are allowing fear to take over. Fear is an emotion. It is not fact and it is not reality. Make sure that you are aware of that. You are already self diagnosing when in fact most likely nothing is wrong with you at all. \r\n look up sensations that go along with stress and anxiety . people get brain fog or memory loss. I’ve had the vibration feeling all over my body as well as numbness in tingling in my arms and legs. You are OK! You saw one person have a seizure. Breathe and relax your mind. Just get your yearly physical check up and when that’s OK, enjoy your life because it’s too short! Take care " ], "date": [ "2022-08-24T13:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-me-please-severe-anxiety-after-seeing-a-seizure-789266?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/james18846-1437192" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "sorry i guess this should of gone in another community post" ], "date": [ "2022-08-16T07:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/couldn-t-move-in-bed-789272?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/james18846-1437192" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "it sounds a lot like depression to me. I know you said you didn’t think you were depressed but many times people can be depressed without even knowing it.\r\nstaying inside your dark room all day is not healthy physically or mentally.\r\nThe combination of loneliness, sadness and sometimes anger can leave a person definitely depressed. \r\nis there something going on in your life that is causing you to feel this way? Family? Work or school? sometimes we have to do self reflection in order to figure out what lies at the heart of these feelings. \r\nI would strongly suggest that you speak with someone about how you are feeling. You need support right now. \r\nyou said you are not in touch with your feelings. If you don’t have anybody to talk to, think about getting some counseling for this. That way you can express yourself better and the counselor can help you manage all of this so that you can find some joy in your life! You could even do virtual counseling if you want! many churches have free counseling. \r\nThe other thing is make it a point to get out of bed in the morning and go for a walk. Even just a little exercise releases good hormones in the brain that make you feel better.\r\neat healthy and drink a lot of water to stay hydrated. The brain in the rest of the body need hydration to function properly.\r\ntake these baby steps because they add up after a while and help you to feel better. it’s time to start taking care of you. \r\nyou can stop this bad feeling in its tracks! Take one day at a time and do something positive for yourself. \r\nGet that support. Take that walk. Think of everything you’re grateful for even if it’s just the roof over your head. \r\nonce you start this process and start feeling a little better, you can go out and be a part of some thing, even volunteering! That way you will make some friends.\r\nI hope that you start to feel better soon. you can do it!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-16T08:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/couldn-t-move-in-bed-789272?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

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[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/oliver48725-1435436" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rob0203-1435307" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rob0203-1435307" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/oliver48725-1435436" ], "content": [ "thanks man, that's really helpful - although i wish you weren't experiencing this, it always helps to give context when you find out other people experience the same things. hope you're ok too, and that whatever has brought you on to this forum stops bother you soon!\r\n\r\njust one other thing - i've noticed a lot of people worry about twitching and stuff, it's interesting, i think i've always experienced twitches and so on, but it's literally never bothered me or been something i have ever given a second thought to." ], "date": [ "2022-07-30T13:48+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "@Rob0203 mate ur not thy only one experiencing this l myself has gone through this and ik its kind of scary thinking abt death leaving behind ur loved ones...but l myself have these symptoms ...my right leg at times feels kind of like its carrying a weight but it doesnt prevent me from doing what l like and also i used to check for atrophy in my legs and whenever l look at my legs my right leg seems to be a bit thinner compared to the other ...so uk it freaks me out and all these symptoms are not constant they recurr with these l have some more sketchy symptoms twitching ,burning sensations in my legs ,random pains etc these r the symptoms l have worth mentioning and l just wanna say dont panic mate ur totally alright and l m sorry for ur dad .....l hope u will get over them soon " ], "date": [ "2022-07-30T09:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/somatic-tension-weakness-worrying-about-als-mnd-788388?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rob0203-1435307" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "i’m so sorry for everything you are going through. And I know how it feels to be concerned about health and diseases etc. but I want to tell you that I really believe you are OK. Think about how much you are going through with your dad and everything else ! The body can only take so much stress before it has a breakdown and I believe that’s what you’re going through. And I can tell you that I went through the exact thing when I was in my 20s! I had so much built-up anxiety and stress prior to this breakdown that it was like the straw that broke the camels back. I was weak in every single part of my body!! I could barely get up off the couch and all of this came on suddenly. I had floaters in my eyes, muscle twitches everywhere, weak arms legs and everything else, ringing in my ears, shortness of breath, Tight muscles everywhere that were painful, and several more horrible sensations. I told my parents I thought I had some horrible neurological condition. All my testing came back perfectly normal and I was shocked. These sensations went on for a while until I started really addressing what was causing them. I had to deal with the issues causing me stress and anxiety. \r\nthese somatic symptoms or sensations can get really scary but remember one thing and that is they are not harmful! If they were I wouldn’t be here and I am in my 60s! So speaking from experience, the best thing you can do is relax your mind and body on a regular basis as much as you can. \r\ndon’t believe everything you think because anxiety tends to create negative false thoughts! \r\nalways remember that whatever you focus on in your mind, it will expand! Whether it’s positive or negative.\r\npeople react differently to stress. Some people get neurological sensations, other people get ulcers, some people get chest pain etc. I get the neurological symptoms.\r\nstay off of googling symptoms because it won’t pertain to your individual situation.\r\nGet your mind settled down by doing breathing exercises for anxiety, meditations for anxiety to calm everything down. Do you things that are going to help you.\r\nit’s no wonder you are experiencing these sensations. Sounds like you have bottled up your emotions from your dad‘s situation. I would really suggest that you speak with a counselor so that you can let go of those emotions and feelings. And also learn how to manage the stress. You’d feel a lot better! \r\nI just wanted to share these things with you and feel free to private message me anytime. Take care" ], "date": [ "2022-07-30T09:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/somatic-tension-weakness-worrying-about-als-mnd-788388?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rob0203-1435307" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "thanks so much to both of you for these replies, it's really, really helped me get through moving stuff into my new flat. hope you're both doing ok!" ], "date": [ "2022-07-30T09:12+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/somatic-tension-weakness-worrying-about-als-mnd-788388?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/oliver48725-1435436" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rob0203-1435307" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rob0203-1435307" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/oliver48725-1435436" ], "content": [ "thanks man, really glad to hear you're doing ok.\r\n\r\ni was just wondering, did you ever get a feeling that your symptoms were 'progressing'? that's what's slightly torturing me at the moment, particularly with my ankle, as that is a new one - i'd been getting tension down both of my legs, into my calves, then into my ankles, and now it seems to have settled on my left ankle, which now also feels weaker than the right - it's really scary." ], "date": [ "2022-07-30T15:32+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/oliver48725-1435436" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rob0203-1435307" ], "content": [ "@Rob0203 mate its part of ur imaginations when l used to suffer from these sketchy symptoms l used to feel as tho it would only leave me after death but it nvr was progressing nor constant when l m out hanging out with my girlfriend it does not bother me but when l m all by myself it causes catatrophies in my brain my symptoms lasted for 4 months and then it suddenly disappeared ...my advice to u is that not to think more abt this take some time from ur life and spend it with friends and hope that u would get over these soon ..." ], "date": [ "2022-07-30T22:47+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "@Rob0203 anytime mate l visited this forum when l had this horrible fear of als l was literally scared as f and at that time when l posted my trouble here (it was 3 paras ig lol) l got 10 replies from those good people out here and l got reassuring from them and now l m kind of fine btw tnx for u concern mate ....hope u would soon come over ur fears good luck ;)" ], "date": [ "2022-07-30T22:47+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/somatic-tension-weakness-worrying-about-als-mnd-788388?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sofi4563-1384217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rob0203-1435307" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hey Rob how are you feeling ? First, I'm really sorry for your loss:( \r\nI've been panicking about having als for the past 2 years(28f) , and although my symptoms come and go, it doesn't get any easier . I have bouts of muscle twitches, internal tremors, feeling weak and tired, pain on my legs, or feeling like iI I'm walking or talking differently. It had been calm for months, but Yesterday I started having pain on my thigh, and now the als monster is back. The doctors have told me it's anxiety, tests show all is well, although I have vita D deficit, but I don't believe it, and going to the doctor is so stressful that I just stopped going...then I try to convince myself iI don't have it by being rational, but my irrational anxious side sees \"patterns\" for example and as for a donation for als on Facebook, or a person on a wheelchair and iI think it's a sign iI must have it. When the als symptoms calm down, the gastric issues arise and I'm back on pancreatic cancer. Sometimes iI even think iI have both... How are you coping? " ], "date": [ "2022-08-15T08:16+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/somatic-tension-weakness-worrying-about-als-mnd-788388?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sarah62791-1283364" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chem24800-1297446" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "yes, unfortunately anxiety can cause all of the symptoms you discussed. it so sad and very horrible for anxiety sufferers. i have had many of your same symptoms at some point and still get new ones even though it's been 10 + years of dealing with this. the only way to help yourself is to stop googling everything. if your test are fine then trust your body and believe God has got you in His hands. if you are truly ill you will know. i know its difficult but you will drive yourself crazy and your family to...Go to YouTube and look up Trey Jones or the Anxiety Guy they awesome and will help you...also being to pray that anxiety leaves you. you can also go on YouTube and find prayer to over come anxiety. i promise it will help you. i hope you don't mind but im praying for you. you will get better soon. God bless you. " ], "date": [ "2020-02-26T11:17+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-me-my-health-anxiety-is-killing-me--729225?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lee12629-903465" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chem24800-1297446" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I went through a lot of your symptoms,saw a neurologist,had an MRI of my whole spine and neck,an emg and another test,turned out I have spine issues,bulging disc in my neck,small bulging disc lower spine,herniated disk in thoracic spine, called it radiculopathy. Ask to see a neurologist. " ], "date": [ "2020-02-26T05:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-me-my-health-anxiety-is-killing-me--729225?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/km1990-929991" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chem24800-1297446" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I have sever health anxiety, some days I am fine, other times I go into complete melt down because I'm convinced I have some horrendous life threatening illness . I then Google , and I get symptoms of the illness I think I have .\r\n\r\nI have had many of the symptoms you are talking about, all due to anxiety. I find when I'm having a bad time with my anxiety I notice every single thing that is going on in my body , things that people who so not have anxiety wouldn't even pay attention. we are constantly on high alert .\r\n\r\nobviously I'm no doctor, but I think a lot of your symptoms are from anxirty, and if you have had tests and scans I am sure you are find .\r\n\r\ntry not to worry , I know its easier said than done. everyone tells me not to worry and it just makes me worse to be honest!!\r\n\r\ni hope you find a way to manage your anxiety. \r\n\r\ntoday I'm having a good day , but no doubt I'll get some feeling some time soon and be worring again " ], "date": [ "2020-02-26T14:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-me-my-health-anxiety-is-killing-me--729225?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/anahita-p-394851" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chem24800-1297446" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Chem.as you said Ur results were clear.i just wanted to tell.you are not alone i afraid of all types of cancer,heart attack,MS. I'm 28, i have all the symptoms of them.i have abdominal pains,heart thing symptoms,one side of my body feel numb sometimes.its just our in our mind but yea its difficult to believe we don't have any disease." ], "date": [ "2020-02-26T20:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-me-my-health-anxiety-is-killing-me--729225?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/bbdanielle-1294968" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chem24800-1297446" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "so sorry to hear about this but it sounds exactly like what ive experienced. have you seen a Gastro doctor, believe it or not you could simply be having Gerd, Acid Reflux. i had alllllllll these symptoms, turns out i had H Pylori. you can youtube how H Pylori can affect you in ways you would never imagine. i also shockingly had a low Vit D level. thst alone will make you go crazy. if you do see a Gastro dr, and they rule out a diagnosis, then try to find peace of mind that unfortunately its just anxiety. " ], "date": [ "2020-03-01T11:29+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-me-my-health-anxiety-is-killing-me--729225?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sj64639-1437135" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chem24800-1297446" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "\r\n\r\nHello\r\nI totally sympathise with you, i have had Health Anxiety for a number of years now and its debilitating. Ive seen numerous doctors and had several bloods , scans etc. Im still convinced that i have a serious illness and feel like im now just waiting for something serious to happen. It has to be the most horrendous thing that im going through and it has a tight grip on my life and i just don't know how i am able to live a normal life for constant fear. " ], "date": [ "2022-08-13T19:12+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-me-my-health-anxiety-is-killing-me--729225?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sofi4563-1384217" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/chem24800-1297446" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hey there,\r\nI can relate with you so much.. I've been obsessing for years about having either cancer, a neurodegenerative disease or both( my husband jokingly says how unlucky can you be, to have both, and it helps me defuse the tension). Anyway I've been having the tremors, hot feet and hands, shakiness, feeling like I've swallowed a phone because it's like I'm vibrating from head to toe, stomach ache, insomnia, gastric issues, twitching muscles,i even thought iI was talking and walking differently. They ran some tests on me, they didn't even did an mri because apparently at the time (25 year old, no family history of neuro diseases, and healthy all my life) i wasn't even in the range group for most neurological diseases. Everything came back normal except my vitamin D levels which were crazy low. Today Ive been having pain on my thigh and I started worrying about having als. I can feel the anxiety coming and the fear is kicking in, but you have to be strong and avoid checking yourself for tiny changes. Don't check if your muscles feel weird, you will end up creating more weird sensations. I try to focus on other things, like a new TV show or a movie, and I'll try to keep my mind off things " ], "date": [ "2022-08-14T21:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-me-my-health-anxiety-is-killing-me--729225?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/db51-1437179" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "yes i’ve had the same type of anxiety for many years. I couldn’t even look at lab test results because I was so fearful. Although everything has been normal. And I’m getting better at releasing my fear because fear is not based on facts or reality. It’s an emotion. I realized I was wasting my life by doing that. I \r\nkeep in mind that you can get little aches and pains which in most cases is nothing serious. I had the same thing in my breast while breast-feeding and it turned out to be a plugged milk duct. I had a little hard bump in at first I was scared but it turned out to be nothing serious. so keep in mind that our mind tends to go to the negative even when there’s nothing wrong. It’s important to be aware of that.\r\nplease do your regular check ups because it’s important. I feel like if I don’t do them then I might miss something that could be treated and healed. My sister-in-law had breast cancer but they got it in time and she’s been clear for six years.\r\nThe vast majority of things we worry about don’t ever happen.\r\nI found that it is way more miserable to worry and fear about things than to get regular check ups and then know that you’re OK and live a joyful life. it’s just too much misery and suffering to live in fear all the time! It actually lowers your immune system, causes depression and you can actually make yourself sick by doing that. \r\nLive with more joy and appreciate and be grateful for your family every single day and do things with them that make you laugh and smile. That’s what life is all about. Hope you feel better soon! " ], "date": [ "2022-08-14T14:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/extreme-health-anxiety-789204?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/ejc-938394" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/db51-1437179" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "i have also suffered with dreadful health anxiety & I am currently. It's the worst & hard when family members don't understand. Cancer is always my problem too. My dad died at 42 with it & my mum had breast cancer at 52 & is thankfully still with us now . I had covid 5 weeks ago & 3 days in I developed agonising in my left shoulder & back which has now gone to my breast. As you can imagine I am now believing I am dying of breast cancer. I never seem to improve until i've had tests done. I fully understand how you feel . We have to believe that tomorrow will be a better day . I wish there was some therapy that would work on this condition " ], "date": [ "2022-08-14T18:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/extreme-health-anxiety-789204?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hazel86926-1436557" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jerome20142-742044" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jerome20142-742044" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hazel86926-1436557" ], "content": [ "the doctors says the government are stricter about giving them out so they want me to wait till at least until i start there treatment " ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T11:38+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Jerome,\r\nWhy are you having to wait for meds? I've felt like giving up before too, when the feelings are never-ending. I'd speak to your family and friends too if you haven't already, you'd be surprised at how many are suffering too. And push for those meds.\r\nGood luck." ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T11:22+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hey-guys-i-just-want-to-know-i-can-do-this-788972?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jerome20142-742044" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jerome20142-742044" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "thank you for your response i really appreciate it very much im trying to ride it out to the best of my ability " ], "date": [ "2022-08-14T10:51+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jerome20142-742044" ], "content": [ "Don't fight it though, what you resist, persists.\r\n\r\nAcceptance is key, accept that for the moment you are like this, by accepting you are not adding more fuel to the fire.\r\n\r\nIf you practice self-care and acceptance you will get better. Wishing you all the best!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-14T10:54+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Jerome, don't despair!\r\n\r\nNothing lasts forever, not the good things, not the bad ones.\r\n\r\nI have had agoraphobia, panic attacks, health anxiety...you name it.\r\n\r\nYou need to remember that, even though it might not feel like it now, this too shall pass.\r\n\r\nDon't be hard on yourself, allow yourself time to recover, speak to yourself as you would to a best friend, you would tell them that little by little you will get better.\r\n\r\nI spent months without leaving my house, MONTHS, now I travel all over the place. I still have anxiety, but it doesn't stop me.\r\n\r\nYou can come on here to vent and you will have us to help from people who understand. " ], "date": [ "2022-08-14T10:51+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/hey-guys-i-just-want-to-know-i-can-do-this-788972?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/maray720-1437101" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/maray720-1437101" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "\r\nThanks Jan. My GP wanted to prescribe a few tablets of Ambien but I'm a little bit afraid to take that. I did buy some sleeping pills OTC that has diphenhydraime in it, which I believe is Benadrly(?). Anxious about trying it because I worry about side effects. Took a 10 mg of Melatonin OTC sleeping pill last night, While I fall asleep soon, I only sleep about 1 1/2 to 2 hours and then am up the rest of the night. I am getting punch drunk." ], "date": [ "2022-08-13T22:05+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ " I know what you mean. If I don’t stay busy my mind will go immediately to the negative, worries, fear. The only way I can get to sleep is by listening to white noise such as rain, the ocean,. They have so many different sounds on YouTube! Sometimes if I’m really anxious I will take a half of a melatonin tablet which works great. \r\n but even during the day I have to stay busy or I get what they call mental movies in my head which are basically my mind thinking about what could happen or what’s most likely to happen etc. very frustrating.\r\n if you really are having trouble sleeping, you could try the Ambien and if you don’t like how it feels you could stop it. feel free to private message me anytime! Take care" ], "date": [ "2022-08-13T15:19+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/dealing-with-anxiety-789174?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/james49527-1432381" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ulykethat-1437047" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hi this sounds somewhat similar to what i go through. I have bad anxiety/health anxiety and i constantly have bloating, burping and i can't describe this feeling but its like im between short of breath and struggling to swallow.( like a allergic reaction)" ], "date": [ "2022-08-13T19:48+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/daily-male-hot-flashes--789140?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/ulykethat-1437047" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Have you noticed if this is followed by a bm?\r\n\r\nI had these symptoms for the longest time and I finally made the connection, they happened when my body was preparing for a bm. \r\n\r\nHot flash, sweating where I don't usually sweat, shortness of breath...and just generally panicky." ], "date": [ "2022-08-13T19:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/daily-male-hot-flashes--789140?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "ive had an ecg before but think they just said i had an extra beat or missed beat not sure " ], "date": [ "2022-08-04T12:25+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hello,\r\nIt sounds like anxiety but have you ever had it checked?" ], "date": [ "2022-08-04T07:50+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/heart-anxiety-or-genuine-problem-with-my-heart-788684?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/james49527-1432381" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "hi Amy, this does sound like anxiety, i suffer with health anxiety mainly cardio phobia and know exactly what you are going through. I get palpitations with shortness of breath and the heart sinking feeling is really scary. I am now doing CBT and meditation everyday with breathing exercises which seems to be slowly helping. PM me if you ever need someone to speak to." ], "date": [ "2022-08-04T10:55+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/heart-anxiety-or-genuine-problem-with-my-heart-788684?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/leslie77-1436148" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/leslie77-1436148" ], "content": [ "The fast heart rate wakes me up and feel like im not breathing for a second so have to take some proper deep breathes to calm down and slow my heart rate. after a few minutes im ok. was that the same for you apart from ringing the ambulance?" ], "date": [ "2022-08-04T14:35+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/leslie77-1436148" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "content": [ "yes " ], "date": [ "2022-08-04T15:59+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/leslie77-1436148" ], "content": [ "its very weird! not a nice feeling at all and quite scary!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-05T11:52+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hey Amy..That's what exactly I was experienced just yesterday ...I woke up at 6am instead of 10am...with very fast heart rate,sweating ,crazy shakiness and some weird feeling...I had to call the ambulance ...All the test came back negative ...Anxiety ..." ], "date": [ "2022-08-05T11:52+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/heart-anxiety-or-genuine-problem-with-my-heart-788684?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "content": [ "Rebecca, I hope you don't mind me asking as you mention age. Are you anywhere around perimenopause at all?\r\n\r\nI ask because this is an age when a lot of women seem to start with palps." ], "date": [ "2022-08-13T03:17+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "content": [ "im 25! so not entirely sure if its age related! Might have a heart problem who knows or im just scaring myself into having one. Ive been quite an anxious person for many years so im not sure if i caused it " ], "date": [ "2022-08-06T15:06+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lila10-1431280" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "content": [ "hi im here if you need to talk . ive experienced the same x" ], "date": [ "2022-08-07T08:45+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "Hi Sasical\r\nI am 49...so well on the way to menopause i would say. \r\nyes i have read, that hormone imbalance can cause palpitations. \r\nDo you suffer from thus too? " ], "date": [ "2022-08-09T06:45+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/lila10-1431280" ], "content": [ "Hi Lila\r\nThank you! \r\nIt is such a horrible feeling. \r\nDo you suffer with them often? How long have you been suffering with them? x" ], "date": [ "2022-08-07T22:06+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "content": [ "Hi Amy\r\nYou are still very young then. \r\nI am an anxious person, and i suffered with anxiety when i was young. \r\nFor whatever reason it seems to of caught up with me again . \r\nIt does sound as if you are suffering from anxiety, have you had any tests or checks at all? " ], "date": [ "2022-08-07T22:15+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "content": [ "ive had tests before like en ecg...they just said i have an extra beat or something sometimes. Im not totally sure but they didnt do anything about it apart from put me on pronanolol to try and calm my anxiety down" ], "date": [ "2022-08-08T06:12+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "content": [ "I suffered with this very badly in perimenopause. And I mean very badly. I was taken to hospital by ambulance a few times. I was put on low dose propanolol and that, together with the fact that I am now much nearer to actual menopause and I don't seem to get it any longer." ], "date": [ "2022-08-09T06:47+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "content": [ "I have had different tests etc... i was also told that i have ectopic beats I was then also told that i have stage 1 heart block, which apparently the doctor was not concerned about . They say it is just a delay between beats ? \r\nIt certainly didnt help with my anxiety, im thinking maybe i would of been better off not knowing?\r\nDo you feel any better on the meds? \r\nor do you find yourself struggling daily? " ], "date": [ "2022-08-10T09:24+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "Hi Sasical\r\nI am glad to hear you now no longer suffer with it, and that hopefully you feel a lot better . \r\nYou mention your trips to hospital, was that down to anxiety or palpitations? \r\n" ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T15:32+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "content": [ "i feel little to no anxiety at the moment on the tablets! if i start to think about stuff naturally i get a tiny bit anxious but then goes away! if i get heart palpitations that gives me anxiety obviously! My racing heart doesnt happen much any more and my palpitations come and go! " ], "date": [ "2022-08-10T15:54+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "content": [ "palpitations" ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T15:33+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "i feel upset as the racing heart that wakes me up happened again! im feeling abit hopeless :( afterwards i feel scared and sad. " ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T23:08+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "content": [ "If you have been thoroughly checked and you are ok, then it is anxiety, which is not to say that isn't horrible in itself. I always find a relaxing tea with quite a bit of sugar in it would help me calm down after having palps.\r\n\r\nThey are scary so it is normal that you feel afraid and sad. If you have a nice doctor you should explain to her/him how all this is making you feel and they should offer some form.of help" ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T23:13+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "i wouldnt say ive been thoroughly checked! so maybe its time to see the doctor again and see what they say as it doesnt feel right to have this just when im falling asleep" ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T23:16+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [], "author_to": [], "content": [], "date": [] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/beth13506-1383027" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/rebecca75505-1436270" ], "content": [ "hi Rebecca ,\r\n\r\nYou sound like me , im 46 i have had the palpitations for almost 7 years it comes all of a sudden i had sime tests done echo, holter monitor , ct scan it all came normal thank God but the palpitation is not getting any better i tried prononol my body didnt like it so i stop , i have cardiologist appointment don't know what she will prescribe im leery about pharmaticular meds it gives me side effects so don't know what test to ask 😔. " ], "date": [ "2022-08-12T01:01+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/beth13506-1383027" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "hi Sasical , \r\n\r\nDid the propranolol help you ? im 46 got palpitation most of the days and feeling shaky some days its horrendous , tired of going to cardiologist and came back with different prescriptions which don't help me at all . " ], "date": [ "2022-08-12T06:22+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/beth13506-1383027" ], "content": [ "Hi Beth,\r\n\r\nYes, the propanolol has helped me a lot, my heart rate might go up to 120 sometimes but not to 165 like it used to." ], "date": [ "2022-08-12T06:23+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Amy \r\nI have been looking for something just like this , where you can chat to people who are going through similar experiences. \r\nI suffer with panic attacks/ anxiety, its actually a panic disorder i believe. \r\nI have woken up gasping for breath too and have suffered palpitations at night ( mine seem to be mostly through the day) \r\nIts difficult sometimes as to which triggers one or the other off ...anxiety causing palpitations or palpitations causing the anxiety . \r\nI personally do not think its always anxiety that triggers them ,as they happen randomly when i am not anxious or even thinking about it \r\nI have palpitations most days , although i do have some better days \r\nI had a very scary experience this morning when i must of had, what felt like maybe a few one after another . My heart just felt totally out of rhythm\r\nit was horrible. Needless to say i have been feeling anxious all day since . \r\n\r\nI obviously do not know your age, but i do wonder if some of it is age related for me ?? \r\nWhatever the reason, i feel like i am going mad some days. It would be lovely to just feel fit and normal again . \r\nHoping you feel better mow. " ], "date": [ "2022-08-13T03:17+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/heart-anxiety-or-genuine-problem-with-my-heart-788684?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lila10-1431280" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Amy \r\ni have had the same its caused by pent up stress and tension . its your bodys way of releasing it. Its horrible but try not be too impressed by it it cant harm you. If you want a chat inbox me ." ], "date": [ "2022-08-07T08:42+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/heart-anxiety-or-genuine-problem-with-my-heart-788684?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/catrina54321-1427652" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/catrina54321-1427652" ], "content": [ "Hi! what do you have a racing heart that wakes you up in the night? have you done anything to treat this " ], "date": [ "2022-08-13T10:54+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I get the same thing. I've had 3-4 Ecg's over the past 12 years because of it. The feeling is terrible, and makes anxiety even worse. I notice mine is worse when i am overwhelmed or feeling stressed. Being dehydrated or low in iron can alsi make them worse. " ], "date": [ "2022-08-13T02:25+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/heart-anxiety-or-genuine-problem-with-my-heart-788684?order=oldest&page=1#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "how can it be a panic attack! i dont really have them in the day! why would i have it at night when im going to sleep! sometimes i dont even think its anxiety at all what about sleep apnea as its always when im falling asleep" ], "date": [ "2022-08-12T05:33+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ " sounds more like a panic attack. You can have those even though you’re not particularly feeling anxious. I’ve heard of many people suddenly waking up with a racing heart and trying to catch their breath. it’s related to anxiety . you could always talk to your doctor about it . " ], "date": [ "2022-08-12T02:13+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/waking-up-suddenly-with-heart-racing-trying-to-catch-my-breathe-789099?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/amy39119-1288541" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "content": [ "whats sleep apnea caused by and how did you find out you had it" ], "date": [ "2022-08-12T15:24+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Sleep apnea is a possibility. I have sleep apnea and wear a CPAP which takes care of it. \r\nso if that keeps happening, you could speak with a Doctor Who specializes in sleep disorders and possibly schedule a sleep test. that may or may not be what’s happening. but at least you could find out. that type of doctor could give you a pretty good idea of why this is happening.\r\nthey see patients all the time that experience the same thing. Take care" ], "date": [ "2022-08-12T11:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/waking-up-suddenly-with-heart-racing-trying-to-catch-my-breathe-789099?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

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[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hazel86926-1436557" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joanne58498-1130216" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joanne58498-1130216" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/hazel86926-1436557" ], "content": [ "Hi Hazel.\r\nThanks for your reply. i was at my wit's end trying to work out what to do for the best. I was thinking it was peri but was doubting my own sanity and if the citalopram was still working. we desperately want answers and foe things to be ok. I've been on hrt since monday and im hoping that will help. I feel nauseous, indigestion and headache but will persevere if it helps with all the other symptoms . Are you taking HRT?" ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T14:12+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hazel86926-1436557" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/joanne58498-1130216" ], "content": [ "Hi yes i have been on Everol Sequi for 4 months. It helps quickly with some symptoms like hot flushes, I've not had one since starting HRT, btu they say 3 months for full benefit. I wouldn't say I'm 100% still have lots of weird symptoms and my anxiety still comes and goes. " ], "date": [ "2022-08-12T10:16+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Joanne,\r\n\r\nI too have been on and off citalopram, have been on 20mg for about a year. I'm 44 and perimenopausal too. My anxiety is definitely getting worse. I think its peri. " ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T11:15+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-789033?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joanne58498-1130216" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bec12-1436529" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi. you are on a low dose and things get worse before they get better. you will level out and then possibly need to increase your dose. morning anxiety is awful and is at its highest level due to the cortisol in our body. give it time. it will get better x" ], "date": [ "2022-08-08T18:35+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-for-anxiety-788916?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/hazel86926-1436557" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/bec12-1436529" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "The side effects of citalopram are horrific, I was absolutely ill for a month. I does get better eventually, and then things seem much brighter." ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T11:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-for-anxiety-788916?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vanessa10905-1436521" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gmccoy957-1436517" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gmccoy957-1436517" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/vanessa10905-1436521" ], "content": [ "I'm so so sorry to hear that you're also struggling with this. I hope that the both of us, as well as the many other folks who deal with this, can find some peace within ourselves. If you ever need to talk you can message me!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-08T10:12+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "wow this sounds exactly like me!!! ill be waiting to see what replies you get. im currently struggling with this as well..." ], "date": [ "2022-08-08T10:09+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/my-cardiophobia-anxiety-disorder-is-ruining-my-life-any-advice-from-fellow-sufferers--788911?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/james49527-1432381" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gmccoy957-1436517" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gmccoy957-1436517" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/james49527-1432381" ], "content": [ "I've been going to CBT once a week for about 2/3 months now. It can definitely help out and I've learned a couple small things to help with panic attacks. A cold water bottle on the face always helps bring me back to earth. If you ever need to talk you can message me!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-08T10:13+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/james49527-1432381" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gmccoy957-1436517" ], "content": [ "thanks and same to you. Just know your not the only one going through this. x" ], "date": [ "2022-08-08T17:59+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "i am exactly the same and i really struggle with cardiophobia and anxiety. I do think its my anxiety and have decided to start cbt to work on that." ], "date": [ "2022-08-08T17:59+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/my-cardiophobia-anxiety-disorder-is-ruining-my-life-any-advice-from-fellow-sufferers--788911?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/gmccoy957-1436517" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/gmccoy957-1436517" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "Wow, thank you for your reply. You brought me to tears (in a good way of course). I guess I've never really looked at it that way. Probably because I'm still young. But, even at my age, I look back and wish I could've done things differently. There's no point in constantly tending to the need of this horrible anxiety. You're absolutely correct. What will be, will be. What rationale is in freaking out and suspending my progress in life over diseases and ailments that I don't - and probably won't - ever have. It sounds so silly and hypocritical when we put it that way, but it's the darn truth. I really appreciate your insight and for sharing some of your story with me and others who will read this. I know I'm a lot younger, but if you ever need to talk, or just want to check in, please feel free to message me xx" ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T15:34+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Hi Gaveenie,\r\n\r\nI'm sorry you are going through such a tough time.\r\n\r\nI know exactly where you are coming from because I have had anxiety since I was 14-15 as well. I'm now 50 and to me it's heartbreaking how much of my life I have wasted on worrying about things that never happened, I will NEVER get that time back.\r\n\r\nThe only way to get over it, is once you have had your holter you need to trust everything is ok with your heart and use your time and money on really working on your anxiety and the \"what if\" .Health anxiety has robbed me of so much of my life, I have tried to have so much \"control\" over any possible illness yet in the end my life has been worse than that of people with physical illness because health anxiety is like living in hell.\r\n\r\nAnd in the end, what will be will be. I have spent years and years afraid of certain things that have not happened and yet, one thing that had never crossed my mind has caused me a disability. So we can't really control everything anyway.\r\n\r\nYou sound as if you are still young. I hope you can get the help you need to go about and enjoy life. All the best x" ], "date": [ "2022-08-11T15:34+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/my-cardiophobia-anxiety-disorder-is-ruining-my-life-any-advice-from-fellow-sufferers--788911?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phil76209-971591" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/miao2323-984869" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/miao2323-984869" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/phil76209-971591" ], "content": [ "The area between your neck and your chest, the collarbone area." ], "date": [ "2016-10-14T01:12+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/helen20833-954373" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/phil76209-971591" ], "content": [ "<p>Lol, Phil! Such wonderful innocence...adorable!</p><p>You made me laugh</p><p>Laughter, the best medecine <img src=\"http://s8.patient.media/forums/emoticons/smile.gif\" alt=\"smile\" /></p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-14T10:14+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/helen20833-954373" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/miao2323-984869" ], "content": [ "<p>Hi Miao,</p><p>I shouldn&#39;t worry to much. This feeling is nothing to be alarmed about</p><p></p><p>I would guess it&#39;s a sudden lack of confidence that washes over you, out of the blue</p><p></p><p>Feeling &quot;exposed &quot;&#160; is a form of vunerability.</p><p></p><p>That it started at a time in your life when &quot; body changes &quot; were manifesting is telling. As our bodies metamorphise into that of young adults, we often feel self-conscious and embarrassed</p><p></p><p>Don&#39;t&#160; let this feeling frighten you. Just let it wash over you. It will then soon ease</p><p></p><p>Helen <img src=\"http://s8.patient.media/forums/emoticons/smile.gif\" alt=\"smile\" /></p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-14T10:19+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phil76209-971591" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/helen20833-954373" ], "content": [ "<p>I thought it was some kind of collage or something rude cos it sounded French!!</p><p></p><p>&#128523;</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-14T21:30+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/helen20833-954373" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/phil76209-971591" ], "content": [ "<p>You noddle! LOL</p><p>It is French. Rought translation; it is the upper part of a woman&#39;s body. from throat to breasts</p><p>You are a wag <img src=\"http://s8.patient.media/forums/emoticons/smile.gif\" alt=\"smile\" /></p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-14T21:33+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/phil76209-971591" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/helen20833-954373" ], "content": [ "Thanks for explaining. U learn something new each day. " ], "date": [ "2016-10-14T22:43+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/helen20833-954373" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/phil76209-971591" ], "content": [ "<p>Indeed. Rarely a day passes when I heard a word/something, and think, What does that mean? / I never knew that!</p><p>Mind you, we&#39;d be dull sausages if we knew EVERYTHING!&#160; And insufferable too.LOL <img src=\"http://s8.patient.media/forums/emoticons/smile.gif\" alt=\"smile\" /></p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-14T22:51+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/miao2323-984869" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/helen20833-954373" ], "content": [ "<p>It&#39;s not a feeling of that either, I am quite comfortable in my own skin. That is why this feeling is unusual. I&#39;m wondering if it&#39;s a sort of panic attack, because whenever my chest is covered I feel safer and more comforted.</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-15T00:34+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/helen20833-954373" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/miao2323-984869" ], "content": [ "<p>Possibly some form of panic attack then. It appears to be a momentary feeling of vunerability when you feel &quot;exposed&quot; that ignites it</p><p></p><p>I shouldn&#39;t let this frighten you further. Tell yourself it will soon pass and like as not it will</p><p>&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-15T09:18+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "<p>What&#39;s a decolletage?</p>" ], "date": [ "2016-10-14T00:41+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-feelings-of-uncomfortableness-all-of-a-sudden--541582?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/scoute248-1436687" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/miao2323-984869" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Oh my god, I find found another person! I've dealt with this same thing, also since I was young (elementary school) and also relatively infrequently.\r\n\r\nFor me, it often happens while I'm showering and it's a sudden feeling of shame, disgust, and overall discomfort. In severe episodes I can feel (mentally but not physically) nauseous, if that makes sense. \r\n\r\nThe feeling is absolutely horrid and unbearable.\r\n\r\nI see this was posted 5 years so if you've figured out what it is, please let me know!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-09T17:49+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-feelings-of-uncomfortableness-all-of-a-sudden--541582?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/malleelel-1320300" ], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/malleelel-1320300" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "content": [ "thank you for the nice advice.i know its hard to train our mind to think possitive hopefully it will help😘" ], "date": [ "2022-08-09T16:37+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/malleelel-1320300" ], "content": [ "Yes, you are right, it is hard to train our mind, but you have to permanently remind yourself that it is anxiety tricking you. When these thoughts enter your mind tell yourself that and if possible call a friend or someone or do something that distract you, with time the thoughts decrease. \r\n\r\nYou will be fine, take care 😘" ], "date": [ "2022-08-09T18:05+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I used to get these thoughts every time I heard about someone commiting suicide. I used to think, what if I end up doing that?\r\n\r\nMy best friend is a therapist, she said it is just another fear that results from anxiety. She told me that everytime the thought came to my mind I had to say to myself, it's a thought caused by anxiety and not dwell on it.\r\n\r\nIt worked and now it doesn't happen to me.\r\n\r\nIt truly is anxiety tricking your brain. Good luck!" ], "date": [ "2022-08-09T18:05+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/anxiety-of-news-about-suicide--788803?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/mark19811-1436415" ], "comments": [], "content": [ " you need some support right now. don’t waste another day . if you have a family doctor, start there. The doctor can always provide resources for some counseling and support. Many churches offer free counseling. Take advantage of that! they may be able to point you in the right direction. One thing can lead to another.\r\nYou need to talk to somebody. Don’t try to go through this alone. Here’s a phone number that is confidential and you can call 24 seven if you are in the US. They can help and also provide resources for you. 800-273-8255. keep calling until you get somebody.there IS HOPE and HELP!let us know how you are doing. There are people that care. ❤" ], "date": [ "2022-08-09T08:24+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/depression-o-c-d-anxiety-788844?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

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[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/joanne58498-1130216" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/isobel15732-1433864" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "im on citalopram 40mg and was taking diazepam. I would say its still early days for the citalopram. im now taking hrt as um perimenopausal anxiety and low mood are symptoms of this. the only thing that will help with this is hormones. Give it time. i know we are desperate for a quick fix as it feels so awful " ], "date": [ "2022-08-08T18:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/lorazepam-to-help-citalopram-not-working-788919?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/jan34534-998356" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/annie31369-1426620" ], "comments": [], "content": [ " it’s very common in people who have anxiety to experience what you are experiencing. The sinking feeling, the palpitations, etc. \r\n please Do not Google your symptoms. You’re going to scare yourself for no reason! None of that will pertain to your individual situation. \r\n The more you worry the more you are going to have the palpitations. the palpitations are just a release of adrenaline and are not harmful. it does not hurt the heart. many people on this site have had palpitations as well as the sinking feeling of the heart. I have also had them. \r\n Think if there’s anything going on in your life that is causing you anxiety. Sometimes we have an underlying anxiety and then all of a sudden these weird sensations pop up. if there’s any way to resolve situations in your life causing you anxiety, that would help a lot. \r\n everybody should have a complete physical check up at least once a year. So if you haven’t been to the doctor recently or within a year, I’d be a good idea to have a check up.everything will work out. \r\n " ], "date": [ "2022-08-07T13:58+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/is-this-all-really-anxiety--788782?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam46131-1436174" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi,\r\n\r\nSorry to hear you are feeling like this, it sounds like the anxiety has overwhelmed you, I have had this a couple of times in my life, where it felt like I just couldn't cope.\r\n\r\nDo you have access to a therapist? someone you can talk to?\r\n\r\nIf not, I will tell you what I was told to do and it worked for me.\r\n\r\nEstablish a routine for every day. For example, wake up at 7, exercise, have breakfast, shower, go to work....like this for every hour of the day and follow it 100%. This allows for the brain and the body to calm down because you are not thinking about what you should be doing, you are simply doing.\r\n\r\nThis routine should include exercise, healthy diet and 30 mins a day of meditation (puzzles or mandalas are also a valid way of meditation).\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions let me know. Best of luck! And don't worry, you WILL get better" ], "date": [ "2022-08-04T20:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/burnout-breakdown-anxiety-or-depression-some-advice-would-be-very-helpful--788733?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lila10-1431280" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/sam46131-1436174" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Hi Sam , \r\n\r\nit sounds like you have a lot of built up stress and tension and this needs to be released and your mind needs to have a rest. i have inboxed you some links which may help you . 😊" ], "date": [ "2022-08-07T08:33+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/burnout-breakdown-anxiety-or-depression-some-advice-would-be-very-helpful--788733?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kim27383-1127735" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Did the doctor&#39;s say why you are always nauseous and vomiting? I am on anxiety meds as well and I have lost about 30 pounds. Every new thing i think I have some horrible disease. I&#39;m dealing with it and it&#39;s probably driving my kids insane. I am single but I can see how it would make a relationship difficult. Hopefully love will make him wait it out. </p>" ], "date": [ "2017-12-10T22:06+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-and-diazepam-for-anxiety-625685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/vicky51471-1033748" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Hi there fiona&#128578;</p><p>&#160;wow can I say what a lot you’ve on atm a new location, job and living with your partner.</p><p>&#160;It must feel quite overwhelming for you right now.</p><p>Do you know who your new drs are? Only If you could call them and make an appointment say you are moving there you will be registering but you’ve Anxiety and need to get things moving( starting CBT)</p><p>&#160;it’s hard when you’ve a lot to juggle, I know I move 400 miles but that was back to my home town. It took time to get things moving any records you have will be moved to your new place but may take a few weeks. You need to keep yourself well in the meantime.</p><p>my medication makes me sick so I was put on Lansopazole to help and it does. If your sickness is med related. If it’s through worry this is not good.</p><p>do you think you could eat little and often.. my mother says you can’t run a car without fuel and expect it to work to function without it!!</p><p>&#160;Now you are taking a risk but going into new pastures. Anyone one would be nervous and anxious I think. If you suffer with it anyway it will become heightened.</p><p>&#160;Have you explained how that you are anxious to you things maybe or &#160;seem up in the air?</p><p>is he moving far or are you going to him? If so it’s a long way, you need reassurance right now it seems, from outside looking in. That’s from him.</p><p>Try to stay calm talk to your partner say how you feel, it’s a big move a new job new home all at once. I’m sorry you feel you partner is getting down too. Talk my friend communicating is key.</p><p>take care&#160;</p><p>let us know how you are going if you will,</p><p>vicky&#127752;</p><p>&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-12-10T23:10+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-and-diazepam-for-anxiety-625685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/dean725-40865" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>your sickness sounds like its caused with the anxiety,my first anxiety attack was 25 years ago and came completely out of the blue while i was away on holiday,I was throwing up and could do nothing about it,although this has subsided somewhat i still get attacks when something triggers it and i still vomit.</p><p>diazepam did nothing for me so i now take mirtazapine 45mg at night which gets me to sleep and is something i&#39;d recommend ,i honestly though nothing would help with my sleeping(other than zopliclone) but mirtazapine does so get your doctor to prescribe it for you.You can use it long term,unlike diazapam or zopiclone.</p><p>your partner needs to be more understanding,easier said than done i know but it sounds like a lot of your anxiety stems from the thought of losing your relationship,tell him how ill this anxiety is making you feel,if he really loves you then he should be helping you.</p><p>I also take duloxetine 60mg in the morning and 60mg at night and this is also helping steady the ship.Unfortunately there is no miracle cure so you have to learn to live with it,some meds help and other dont,but mirtazapine and duloxetine seem to be helping me.</p><p>&#160;</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-12-11T09:02+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-and-diazepam-for-anxiety-625685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/carole66077-1080915" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Keep talking to your brain and order it not to worry - read Ruby Wax;s book called Frazzled, it will explain what is going on and give you the tools to cure this, it can be cured just keep trying, your brain is under your command you can order it not to worry xx" ], "date": [ "2017-12-11T11:18+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-and-diazepam-for-anxiety-625685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [], "content": [ "Thanks everyone. The doctors today have also put me on beta blockers to help with the physical side effects of the anxiety.\r\n\r\nI’ve tried talking to my partner but he feels he is the reason for my anxiety and says “why should we be together if we’re both unhappy”. A cop out I feel rather than working to get better." ], "date": [ "2017-12-11T11:36+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-and-diazepam-for-anxiety-625685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kim27383-1127735" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>Do anxiety meds cause constipation or is that the Omeprazole I&#39;m on? I wake up in the middle of the night and can&#39;t go back to sleep. Tonight it&#39;s because my stomach hurts and I can&#39;t poop but if it wasn&#39;t that it would be something else. :(</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-12-12T12:00+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-and-diazepam-for-anxiety-625685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kim27383-1127735" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "content": [ "<p>I&#39;m sorry he broke up with you. What are you going to do about the move?</p>" ], "date": [ "2017-12-12T12:50+00:00" ] }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/carole66077-1080915" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "content": [ "Dear Fiona, when we are in love the brain gets flooded with hormones etc.  When someone dumps us the hormones are still there and they then need time to diminish which they will.  It is the same as coming off a drug.  Hold tight put him out of your mind and the heartbreak will gradually go. I promise" ], "date": [ "2018-02-09T10:57+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "Update: he has just broken up with me. Something else to bring me down.\r\n\r\nI think it depends what meds you’re on Kim. I’m not eating so I can’t really comment but I don’t think mine do?" ], "date": [ "2017-12-12T12:43+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-and-diazepam-for-anxiety-625685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "author_to": [], "comments": [ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/kim27383-1127735" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "content": [ "You can do it. Sometimes all we need is a step in the right direction. " ], "date": [ "2017-12-12T13:11+00:00" ] } ], "content": [ "I’m still going to move and start my new job, I’ve signed contracts but guess I’ll be doing everything on my own now." ], "date": [ "2017-12-12T13:08+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-and-diazepam-for-anxiety-625685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/lucyggc-1148775" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "<p>This sounds exactly the same as my situation. Right down to the breakup. I know it doesn&#39;t help when you&#39;re heartbroken and dealing with anxiety anyway but you deserve someone who can support you through this and understand/learn how to help you manage this -a partner should be just that. </p><p>May I ask, are you in the UK? You can self refer for certain services such as IAPT depending on your area.</p><p>Also, the Calm app has some great guided meditations, soothing sounds and stories which I&#39;ve found can really help centre me when I&#39;m feeling my chest constricting and nausea coming on - I wasn&#39;t a believer in meditation but mindfulness can help.</p><p>Make a panic pack for when you&#39;re out if that causes problems - mine includes mints, rescue remedy pastilles, a power pack so my phone doesn&#39;t die and my propanolol.</p><p>I know you&#39;re moving but if you have any interests or hobbies, maybe look into groups in your new area so that you have a social focus as well as work.</p><p>I wish you all the best and I hope that this can be a positive step for you.</p>" ], "date": [ "2018-02-09T00:03+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-and-diazepam-for-anxiety-625685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/mark19811-1436415" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/fiona1987-1129770" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "wots happening??" ], "date": [ "2022-08-07T03:35+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/citalopram-and-diazepam-for-anxiety-625685?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]

[ { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/sasical72-1279105" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steve864-1428386" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "I haven't, but my friend who has, swears by it. She wants me to do it but I can't afford it.\r\n\r\nI would definitely give it a go, nothing scary about it at all. " ], "date": [ "2022-07-20T12:38+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/emdr-787291?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" }, { "author_from": [ "/forums/profiles/athol91131-112520" ], "author_to": [ "/forums/profiles/steve864-1428386" ], "comments": [], "content": [ "Not scary at all, Steve. Very, very useful in my own recovery. Just make sure you see a properly qualified and experienced practitioner. A lot of our fears are caused by old trauma and EMDR is an excellent way to work with this trauma. Well worth it. Good luck." ], "date": [ "2022-08-06T21:30+00:00" ], "url": "https://patient.info/forums/discuss/emdr-787291?order=oldest&page=0#topic-replies" } ]