Feel like I'm going crazy UPDATE :)

Well, I have been having chest pains for over a week now. So I went to the doc last friday & he sent me right to the er b/c my heart was going extremely fast. I underwent extensive testing & thank goodness they can't see anything wrong. I have a follow up appt. on thursday. I have been so extremely nervous about this and making myself more sick. I don't know how to calm myself down. Thanks for listening. :(




*** I just got home from the doctor and he said all my test results were fine and that there was nothing wrong. I am so relieved! it was just stress. :( Thank you all for your replies and advice :)

RELAX!!!! Take it easy - I know its hard - try not to think about it.

Well, it sounds like anxiety to me, and you're probably making it worse by worrying so much! If they couldn't find anything, I'm sure you're ok Do something relaxing. Get a massage, take a bath, read a book. Something to take your mind off of this.

yeah, i used to get panic attacks. it actuualy feels liek youre going to lose it. heart beating fast almost so you can hear it, sweating, loss of breath, feeling faint. ive had it all. it really may be anxiety.

if you have any questions, FM me.

feel better! breathe!!!

Thanks so much

feel better soon.

I had this a few months ago and actually went to the ER for it. It turned out to be nothing but anxiety. It is a scary feeling though. Try to relax

I have been suffering with anxiety since forever, i have similar symptoms that you have.- YET everytime it happens I always think Im having a heart attack and i cant shake those thoughts and it makes it worse. My best advice is to do anything and everything to take your mind off it and it should go away.

I am a therapist so here is some advice I give my patients for anxiety.

1. Try breathing exercises. The easiest one is to breath in slowing for a count of five, hold it for five, and exhale for five. Do this at least five times. It is very important that you breath SLOWLY otherwise you will hyperventilate. The whole time that you are doing this exercise, you need to have your hands cupped around your mouth and nose. It needs to create a seal...no spaces (you don't want air to be able to get out).

2. Get a relaxation tape. Ones that have progressive muscle relaxation or imagery scenes are really good.

3. Stay away from anything caffinated. No soda, chocolate, diet pills, tea, or coffee. This is really important.

4. Write down your worries. This is really good because it prevents you from bottling them. Then rip the paper up when you are done.

5. Make a worry appointment. Limit the amount of worrying that you are doing to 10-15 minutes in the morning. No more worry after that.

6. Use distraction techniques. Exercise, listen to music, go out. Do anything that will distract you. The more active the activity, the less likely your mind will be able to wander back to your worrying.

Thanks for the advice!

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Posted by danigirl0

yeah, i used to get panic attacks. it actuualy feels liek youre going to lose it. heart beating fast almost so you can hear it, sweating, loss of breath, feeling faint. ive had it all. it really may be anxiety.

if you have any questions, FM me.

feel better! breathe!!!

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Me too- feel free to FM any time!!!!

ME three- I have been to the ER plenty lof times for panic attacks, wanting to kick the dr's for saying it was anxiety...
FM me if you need to, I too am in school for psychology and a lot of the things like breathing techniques, sorry to say dont work, because when you are feeling like you will die, breathing properly is NOT on your mind and will never be, but I have a few strageies that work and I dont get anxiety like I used to anymore...

Thanks

Great news!!!!

thanks