I'm 23 years old and scared for my life. I have shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, sharp left chest pains every day! These symptoms never go away, sometimes I'm able to live an hour of my life not thinking about them but they still come back. Sometimes worse than other times especially at night. I've been to a cardiologist (all tests show heart is normal), GI doctor (no GERD), I have an appointment with pulmonary and endocrine specialist this month. But all blood work show nothing. This has been happening for almost 3 months now and have been to the hospital about 15 times š© This is controlling my life. I can't go anywhere without being so short of breath and dizzy! My ears have been clogging up in cars and inside my home, I'm thinking it has something to do with my AC but I spend most my days on my porch staying calm even in this Florida heat! I don't know what's wrong with me! My doctor doesn't want to say it's anxiety just yet. Ive been taking natural anxiety pills for 3 weeks now but I don't see a difference. I feel like nobody believes me because my oxygen levels are always normal and every test comes back normal but why do I feel like I'm going to die? I used to be so excited for trips I would plan with my family and now I just keep thinking I'm not going to be alive for any of those plans š¢ I know I have anxiety because of these symptoms but what I don't know is if anxiety is causing them! Just here for advice and anybody's experiences.
It most diffinetly sounds like anxiety. I pray that you get some answers really soon.
I'm with you 100% I'm struggling with all of this myself. I know how you feel. I'm in a constant state of anxiety and I focus on my symptoms almost 24/7 I'm trying to get out of my head and just enjoy life like I used to. I think an important part of feeling better is to remind yourself that all of these symptoms you're feeling is from your anxiety and likely not something more serious. It's crazy how anxiety can cause very real and scary symptoms, but personally I just try to remember what my doctors have told me & that all my tests were normal and try not to google anything. I'm still trying to figure out how to get past this but I wish you the best of luck!! I'm here for you
I'm so relieved! Not because you are dealing with this horrible feeling but because I'm not crazy and not to only one going through this! How long have you had this problem? Have you been taking medicine for anxiety? I don't google anything anymore besides any forums that I can get advise from. Thank you so much for your comment and reassurance that anxiety won't kill me!
I understand, it's definitely a relief to know that we're not the only ones and we're not crazy! I first started getting really bad anxiety about 3-4 months ago and thought i was going insane, so I'm still trying to find out what might help me the best. I've been to tons of doctors, therapist, psychiatrist, etc. I was prescribed propanolol to help with my physical symptoms (racing heart, chest pains, shaking, etc.), and I was prescribed Zoloft but have yet to take it Ive heard really bad things about anti-depressants, and I was too anxious to start taking it ironically haha. I'm basically just dealing with my anxiety without taking much medication or therapy, although I'm not opposed to medication, I just havent found one I feel comfortable taking yet. It's still really hard, and it's something that's on my mind pretty much 24/7 unfortunately. but there's a lot of help out there so hopefully we will find what works for us! Have you tried therapy or medications to help you?
I'm very nervous as well to take anti anxiety medication because of the side effects! My doctor is still waiting on all tests to be done with so she can rule out anything serious and put me on anxiety meds! I haven't been to therapy, I don't really believe in that stuff for myself because I'm not an anxious person! I rarely get stressed or let stress take control of my life that's why I don't understand why I would have anxiety but i have learned that it comes whenever it wants to! It is on my mind 24/7 too! The shortness of breath never goes away! It's crazy but when I see my oxygen level is 99-100 that's when I feel the most out of breath! Hate this feeling! If I'm not killing myself to get a good deep breath in my chest hurts until I get a satisfying breath!
This sounds so much like what Iām going through.
Iām 32 and Iāve had some anxiety since I was about 13 off and on but at age 28 is when it really hit hard. I had no other health issues and was a totally normal young woman aside from being a bartender and developing some drinking issues.
I had moved into a water damaged home in 2013 that had toxic black mold and thatās when I started having a ton of crazy symptoms suddenly.
(Let me know if you want me to list them as the list is quite long).
I went to the ER with a HR of 180bpm after vomiting suddenly after dinner and stared shaking. They kept me for 3 days.
Since then Iāve been to the ER 15+ times for all sorts of things (ear infection, kidney infection, and what I thought at the time was alcohol related heart issues).
I have been sober for one year and out of mold for 3 years but the symptoms persist.
I have high heart rate constantly in the 100s and often going up to 180bpm.
I canāt function, pretty much bed ridden, extreme fatigue, brain fog, palpitations, cold hands and feet, I have no appetite and have now lost so much weight Iām scared for myself.
Doctor is giving me an echocardiogram and a 48h heart monitor soon but I feel like they just assume itās anxiety related and arenāt that concerned...
Itās terrible not knowing if I have an undiagnosed health problem or if itās just anxiety. I would rather it just be anxiety but I guess that means Iām a lot more messed up than I thought. I really feel like something physical is going on - but the prospect of that is also terrifying.
Just want you to know - youāre NOT alone.
<3
Also wanted to say a few things that have helped me:
Eating clean, organic, fresh and largely plant based diet.
Yoga/stretching/deep breathing exercises and guided meditation on YouTube
Walking
Listening to Abraham Hicks on YouTube (you can look up Abraham Hicks ______ - fill in the blank with pretty much anything, such as āanxietyā.)
Drinking Emergen-C (B vitamins and vitamin C ), potassium (I get mine from coconut water) and magnesium.
Therapy! - Extremely helpful to have someone to talk to about your issues. I highly recommend it.
Making sure thereās no mold in your home (hidden or otherwise).
I hope some of those things can be helpful to you as well!