So ever since I was 13 years old, I've been struggling with anxiety but I never understood what it was until I was 18. But what I HATE about my anxiety is that I seem to suffer from all the physical symptoms of anxiety I.e., heart racing (tachycardia), breathing problems, sleeping problems, excessive urination at night, back stiffness and pain, sudden pain in random places in my body, digestive problems, etc. The list can go on and on with a new symptom popping up every once and a while. I also have irrational thoughts always jumping into my head during the day, like what if I'm dying right now, what if someone I love died right now, what if i’m going to get into a car accident and die today and so on. It's driving me crazy. It’s draining me mentally and physically. Every month I convince myself that I'm dying from a disease like heart problems, cancer, etc. I go to a doctor and nothing shows up, just a racing heart and no explanation. Does anyone experience the same thing? And please tell me how to cope with this because I'm really self-destructing without realizing... 
Also, could these symptoms just be from my head or are they symptoms of an actual underlying condition?
Hi hanadi90666,
The symptoms that you are suffering from are all normal for someone with anxiety- you will have a fast heart rate because of all of the adrenaline in your body and you will need the toilet more because your body feels like its in danger so will want everything out of the body so it can react quicker. Your mind is going overboard and thats why you are struggling to sleep- have you read up on the flight or fight response? this will explain all of your symptoms/why you are getting your symptoms and it will probably reassure you that you are just fine. Worrying about if you are heart problems or cancer is silly- for one you are only 22 and the chances of getting an illness like that is slim and two you have no symptoms at all that could relate to either of those problems. Worrying about your health when you haven't got anything to prove you're in bad health is life wasting and instead of focusing on the 'what ifs' look at reality, you're here, you're breathing, you are ok. I am a nurse and i can reassure you the that doctors and nurses have to do everything they can to preserve life, therefore if they thought you could have anything wrong with you they would have told you and given you more tests- so stop worrying! As for dying in a car crash or a family member dying- that is something no-one can control, no-one in the world knows when they are going to die. You just need to think- all these days that you've spent worrying about someone dying? have they died? no. So stop wasting your dies, in the end if anyone ever did die, you would probably be a lot strong than you think. I lost my dad a few years ago and at first i used to worry about losing anyone else, but i had to think instead of worrying i should make the most of my time with them and cherish every day. Be positive, be strong and remember these symptoms are normal for anxiety. perhaps consider beater blockers from your GP to lower your blood pressure and relieve symptoms.
I hope this helps and remember you will get through this!
You're totally right. I know that I have anxiety, but when ever I'm get stressed, my symptoms become even worse. I'm really trying to convince myself that I'm ok. I am naturally pessimistic, maybe that makes things worse but I'm trying to better myself. I really really appreciate your response and advise! Thank you so much! 😊
I do the exact same thing, get the same exact symptoms. You are completely fine, as am I! Lol the only thing wrong with is us we suffer from anxiety and specifically health anxiety.
I see a therapist and it helps me a lot. Have you tried seeing one? If not I HIGHLY recommend talking to a therapist, one who specializes in anxiety. They will help you try and figure out the reason for your thoughts in the first place, did a loved one of yours pass recently? Do you know someone who is sick? Stuff like that. And they will also help rationalize your thoughts and make you realize they are silly and not worth your time. Then they help you cope with the physical symptoms of anxiety by teaching you breathing exercises and muscle relaxation techniques, etc.
I used the Psychology Today website to find one near me who took my insurance, etc. Made it really easy to find one. You may also have to try a couple therapists before finding one you really like!