Just literally changed my bed covers and done a spot of hoovering and I feel absolutely shattered, my chest feels weird (in the way it does when I'm about to have a panic attack) I feel like my hearts really thudding but my heart rate is at about 87bpm currently. I feel like I want to cry I'm so scared.
I did have a bad night resulting in about 4 hours sleep. Could this all just be my anxiety playing up due to lack of sleep?
Yes it could be I have had six hours sleep in 2days because of my anxiety try night nurse works a treat for me at bedtime
Hi Kerianne.
Poor you.
I have been shattered with anxiety since before Christmas so I know exactly how you feel.
I have had palpitations, missed beats, panic attacks and absolute terror about dying and so upset and fed up with these symptoms.
Look after yourself and I am here if you want to speak.
That's exactly how I feel Christine.
I feel like my hearts beating so fast and there's a pressure that feels like it builds up and builds up and I get so scared that I will have a heart attack and Die. I hate this. I am back to the doctors Tuesday. I really hope it is anxiety and I can get over it in time. It's just so scary.
Thank you for your message
Thanks Ross I will give it a go. Lack of sleep I'm sure isn't helping
No sleep important just give it a try
I was intially placed on Catlopram, however, it was awful and had to stop it.
I am on beta blockers (Propanlol) which has "dampened" things down, however, it does not have any impact on the intrusive thoughts that are with me all day long.
I was not able to sleep at all before Christmas convinced that I would die in bed but am sleeping a little better now.
Kerrianne, I do not know the answer. I have had health anxities since I was 18 / 19 yrs old and I am now 62.
I have not been in a state of anxiety and panic all the time but it rears ts ugly head especially whien I have had a bereavement etc.
That is good that you are going to the GP on Tuesday let me know how it goes.
I too struggle with the intrusive thoughts. And worry about sleeping through fear of dying. I have tried citalopram but I had awful side effects. I'm now on sertraline but after having my dose increased I reduced it back down due to side effects again.
I've had anxiety and panic attacks for approximately 7 years on and off. Though I remember even as a young child at the age of about 8 or 9 having this intense fear about death and went through a stage of nightmares about it.
I will keep you updated 
Please do keep me updated.
I would not wish this on my worst enemy.
Every day I find that my senses are flooded with death and illness via the news, papers, crosswords, peoples conversations etc. It is hell.
Best of luck and keep your chin up.xx
I suffer from such bad anxiety and panic attacks I can't leave my house in constantly thinking I'm dying my throat feels like it's going to close over its awful I'm on sertraline for 2 weeks 50mg I just want to feel ok again I don't see any friends I'm just sat in my house everyday thinking I'm going crazy and dying
How long have u been on sertraline and what mg as it might be the side effect of heightened anxiety and also causes disturbed sleep. Also what time of day do u take it as that can play a big part in it aswell x
I take mine in the evening I have been on it for nearly 2 weeks I'm on 50mg I had a family bereavement about 6 weeks ago I suffered with anxiety before she passed away but it's just got so bad since she passed away it's horrible I drink alcohol in the evenings to make myself feel normal but I wake up in the morning feeling worse it's a vicious circle I just want to be back to my normal happy self but I can't see no light at the end of the tunnel I had a ecg done last Sunday I went to a and e as I thought I was dying but they said it was fine just a racing heart as I was having a panic attack but I still don't feel reassured I still think I'm going to dye 😡 x
About 2 months vikki. I was on 50mg for about 3 weeks and it got increased to 100mg. But I didn't do well on that amount.
I take it in the morning at the moment X
It's all I seem to notice too Christine. I can completely relate to you. Everything i see or people I am associated with ie work colleagues always seems to end up with some connection to death. Whether it be a celebrity or a friend of a friend. Or even watching a soap. Then my mind is off.
It really is hell. I'm glad to have people here who can relate to how I feel but I feel sad that others are going through the same x
Maybe try taking it at bed time, I take mine just as I get into bed and have had no trouble sleeping. So u have taken the 100mg for 5 weeks? I am on 5 weeks of 50mg and still have abit of anxiety but it's better than what it was though. I was told to wait 6-8 weeks between doses as that's how long it takes to kick in or even longer so I would think like me we should start feeling better very soon, give or take a week or 2. I am also on propranolol 40mg x 3 a day for heart palpitations and all the physical effects of anxiety and they have really helped, so maybe ask your doc for something to take alongside sertraline, or maybe go down to 75 mg if u don't feel any benefit in the next week as it's a big jump 50mg - 100mg, I hope everything works out for you, let me know how u get in x
Hi kezzi, I'm sorry to hear your not having a good time with a family bereavement. 2 weeks is still very early days but the side effects should wear off any day and by 6-8 weeks u should feel some benefit from the sertraline, but if not by then then u will prob need to up the dose. Maybe take your sert at a dif time and see if that helps with morning anxiety, I take mine just as I'm getting in bed and I've had no trouble sleeping, I do get abit of morning anxiety though but if I get up it normally gets better within the hr, and then during the day it comes in stages but doesn't last long as I try and distract myself with housework or knitting which I have just learnt to do, and it really helps. Also the drinking is prob why u r suffering bad morning anxiety as your not supposed to drink on them, the odd one now and again is fine but alcohol and sert interact with each other, I wish u well and keep me posted how your getting on or if u need a chat x
Thanks vikki. I will discuss it with the doctor this week. I've had a lot of people mention propranolol, it's the physical effects which then start my mind going off worrying. Really appreciate your help and advice in will stick with sertraline and hope it starts to kick in. I will keep you updated x
It possibly is anxiety but I would still see a doctor just to be on the safe side
Hello Christine and others. I.m replying to this post because it struck a chord with me. I too have had health anxiety all my life. I remember seeing the school nurse aged 5 and freaking. I couldn't articulate it as health anxiety at the time of course but I am now 66 and suffered all my life. It hasn't been every day of course but it's always simmering just under the surface. I have a fear of all things medical so very rarely do I go to the doctors. Like you Christine I wish I had an answer. It distresses me so much to read the post from young people on here! The only thing I can say is that one must really try and adopt an attitude of what will be will be! To be realistic and know for sure that we all will die so live as happy a life as long as you can. I believe in he power of the mind and would use hypnosis but I became profoundly deaf 20 years ago so it's impossible for me. If you,ve never tried it give it a go. You have nothin to lose except perhaps your fears! Best wishes to all.
Thanks Kristina. I have an appt this week just to get checked over. Always better to be safe and get checked.