We were shopping this morning and browsing in Debenhams when I suddenly thought I feel normal and great, then within 10 mins I felt terrible, light headed, shaky legs and a general feeling on being unwell, why does this happen?
The same thing happens to me I'm fine at home then I can be out and suddenly feel unwell.
It is so stupid Amy
Recently I've been getting chest pain and feeling lightheaded. It never used to be this bad and the thing is it just comes out of the blue for no reason. Hopefully somebody can give us some advice!!
I believe this is probably due to agoraphobia, especially if it usually happens in open places, such as shopping malls, etc... Eh, just another element of anxiety. Or sometimes a certain thought can trigger it. For example if you have health anxiety, you may be fine for a while but your worry is stil circling around in your subconscious mind and when it comes on the surface it triggers the physical symptoms again. Fear, that's why that happens. Our brain is reacting to fear, eventhough we may not feel frightened.
I've never had a problem with going out before, I'm trying to carry on and just try and get on with it. What health things do you worry about?
Nothing specific, but general, I know why it's happening now, my mum recently passed away and I was her carer, so 3 weeks after, I have time on my hands and then anxiety starts again, too much time to think, I prefer to keep busy, but as I am retired I am finding it difficult to fill my day
Yeah I never had any problems as well, now I am avoiding everyone and everything, which is again typical for anxiety. Ahh well I guess I am not a usual health worrier because I do not fear death or pain, however my worst fear is brain damage. Just those two words alone are making me feel ill. I had a concussion half a year ago and now I have post-concussion syndrome which exists I think mainly because of my anxiety.
I'm scared of everything, scared of life because I know it has to end one day and I don't want to end up being really poorly. I know I need to live for now but easier said than done.
I'm sorry about your mum. I'm also a lot better if I'm busy, but finding usual situations difficult like going out for meals with friends and family. I get anxious about it for no reason it's bonkers!!