Its been 2 years since I last posted on here and I suppose I have been managing my anxiety the best way I can for that period. Still taking flouxetine daily. Im on day 4 of a major panic attack, caused by drinking alcohol (yes I know this is my own fault) I have had the worst 4 days worrying about my heart. Making sure it still beats normally. I have been certain that I am going to have a heart attack 😠I even get the odd shooting pain which makes me even more paranoid. Doctor listened to my heart today and said it was but for peace of mind has booked me in to have a ECG tomorrow. Honestly cant relax for worrying. Does anyone suffer with these thoughts or similar?
i do, and im only 17 but my anxiety and worry is just as bad, i get short shooting pains in my arms and stuff and always worry about my heart and health in general, seriously not a day goes by that im not worrying or freaking out, or feeling something else weird in my body, its scary but i can’t go to a doctor because of other family issues , i wish i could get some peace of mind even tho my parents tell me its just anxiety , stress and my lack of self care such as excercise and a better diet, but that doesnt stop me from being afraid and not being able to sleep at night until 3 or 5 am, its really annoying…and ive been dealing with this since school, its summer break now so im slightly more calm without dealing with a bunch of ppl and work , but the symptoms haven’t stopped whatsoever
Hi Nicola,
I am 7 years sober and I can more or less guarantee your panic and anxiety is caused by alcohol. My case was exactly the same, but its a vicious cycle. You drink to take away anxiety and panic, but when that has worn off, the anxiety comes back because you are in withdrawal.
The only way to stop the anxiety is to first stop drinking. COMPLETELY.
I know it’s not the news you want to hear, but my panic attacks and worries of heart problems stopped when I became sober.
Hope that helps, and good luck.
S
Thank you Simon. I am definately not going through this again. I am willing to stop drinking for good. Did you used to panic about your heart aswell? I just dont know why this panic is lasting for days. Wish it would go away.
Yes Nicola. But I had a constant feeling of doom or something was going to happen to me. Be reassured that this is just your mind talking to you and nothing more than that. Withdrawal from alcohol can be tricky, so go and see your GP before suddenly stopping.
good luck! 