Health anxiety
I've been dealing with anxiety for 2 months now. It's still something so new to me and it's been very hard to deal with it. After the first month I thought I was getting better after more than 10 visits to the ER and cardiologist and confirming there's nothing wrong with my heart. I hadn't had any anxiety or panic attacks until 2 weeks ago, I went out of town and I guess the long drive triggered it and every since I've been having major anxiety every day and palpitations. I am constantly checking my blood pressure and feeling my pulse. I'm super aware of my body and think any Little pain or strange feeling is a heart attack happening. I've been extremely nauseous and dizzy and my energy level is so low it's hard to even get up from bed.i found a new therapist so hopefully I can learn more coping skills and get better from this. this has affected my life to the point I got fired from my 4 year job and lately I'm scared to even drive and leave my house thinking I'm going to have a heart attack of my BP is going to rise. I feel so alone in this
Hello! @Lienni I'd just like to say you're not alone. I've recently had a similar instance and the pandemic has only made it worse. A couple months back I'd conviced myself that I had melanoma (nail cancer) and had a scheduled an appoinment with my dermatologist but due to covid we could only meet in person so instead we communicted through pictures and video call. She told me nothing was wrong and it was common to have dark lines on my nails (symptoms of melanoma) given my ethnic background. I did not take that information well nor did it settle my anxiety. There's no way of ruling it out 100% without a biopsy and so I had a mental breakdown and have been anxious since.
@throwaway2218 hi! I'm sorry to hear that and thank you for sharing ❤️ I know it's so scary :( thankfully I was able to go in person to the cardiologist and get test done but even that doesn't make me feel any better. I've had more than 10 EKGs done at 3 different hospitals and even an echocardiogram at the cardiologist to rule out any heart issue but the palpitations throw me into such a bad panic. It's so hard. And the support system I have at home isn't very good. Coming from a Hispanic house, I feel like my parents don't really understand mental health and how hard it is to deal with it
Hiii everyone! For the past 2 months, I've been dealing with symptoms of anxiety. Overthinking, feeling alone, I have a pounding stomach that hasn't gone away and it's been 2 months and my hunger has been fluctuating and its all become very frustrating. I've created scenarios in my mind and I've convinced myself that they're real and I dont know how to stop the intrusivd thoughts and overthinking. I'm too scared to blatantly tell my parents because I'm afraid they'll be upset and question why I have this because I don't know myself. I have daily mood swings and I just want it to stop, I haven't cried in months and I just want to let all of my emotions out. I go back to school next week so I can talk to my friend about this, she's someone I love and really trust with everything. But I don't think I'm ready to tell my parents. I also can't see a doctor yet because they're only taking emergencies in person and I want to talk to a doctor in private rather than my parents. I've been prescribed some medication for my stomach though so hopefully that helps!!
@adaptableBeing4 hi! Thank you for sharing this with us! ❤️ I know it's very frustrating. I too have been dealing with anxiety for 2 months and it's been very hard to deal with it. My stomach has recently started acting up and it scares me so much. Every time I feel something I think I'm having a heart attack. I feel you in not wanting to talk to your parents. I told mine and they're not very understanding at all. Coming from a Hispanic household, they think it's just me being extra and overreacting. Hopefully you can talk to your friend and it'll make you feel better. You also have us here!
Hello everyone! Anxiety and panic attacks can be overwhelming. Actually, to say that they're overwhelming is an understatement but know that you're not alone. I also suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. Several years ago, I was have a panic attack every single day, and knowing that one was going to occur the next day, made my anxiety even worse. Find peace in that, there are solutions for each person. Everyone is different in regards to their lifestyle, their psychology, and their physiology. So what may work for you, may not work for the next person. However, there are an endless amount of possible solutions to explore. You may find something so small, so simple, is actually what heals you. On the other hand, it can be overwhelming trying to find the solution and you may feel as if you'll never discover what works for you. But you know yourself better than anyone, listen to your instincts and trust and believe that you will get better. You'll get there 