Hi. I’m not sure if I’m in the correct forum or not. I recently had a stressful few months. I’ve always been a little anxious and jittery, but never to the point that it affects my daily routines. I was doing terrible in my last semester of college and constantly stressing the reality of failing as a 25 year old with classes full of people younger than me. It was a tough few months mentally but I graduated and even received a promotion at my college job (which I was reluctant to take because it eliminated my great schedule and put me in a position I despise, only taking it for the monetary gains). About a week after starting the position, I noticed how hard my pulse was. I could feel it everywhere, my chest, fingers, neck, head and even my abdomen. Went to sleep thinking I was getting sick, and sure enough I woke up and had a terrible headache and the pulsating continued. My heartbeat was my rapid, just very forceful. My resting heart rate was actually low, and has consistently been in the mid 40s to mid 50s. I have had multiple panic attacks in the weeks since this began and been to the ER 3 times, and 3 different doctors. My PCP gave me a brain MRI to rule out a brain tumor or anyuerism, but even when I’m calm, I can feel this bounding pulse and almost feel out of body, I have no motivation or energy. Im constantly yawning and trying to get a deep full breath. I’m trying to get in with a cardiologist to rule out any heart conditions but I’m very new to this and constantly worry that I have some heart disease or that I’m going to suddenly die before my appointment. Can anyone relate to any of this as I feel it would help assure me that it’s anxiett and not something wrong medically. Accepting he anxiety diagnosis is the hardest part of all of this with such severe physical symptoms.
Hello Logan. This is exactly what I’m feeling as we speak. I’m thinking that I’m going to die suddenly out of no where. My vitals are appearing great but I feel mentally messed up. My head feels like it’s about to burst open and I’ve been taking excedrin migraine just to get through some of my days. I keep thinking that’s something is wrong in my head and I’m so scared. So u are not alone in this. I only know some of my triggers but even when I’m happy, this sometimes happen to me...
Hi Sheena. Thank you so much for your reply. Yes I’ve been taking a lot of over the counter headache medicine as well but he last few days my headaches have been less severe. Maybe do to the food results from the Brain scans. Can I ask, do you also have a very strong and slow heartbeat and have trouble catching your breath.
Wow it's not funny but it's funny how we all think the completely worst.. it's crazy I was the same way think I am I even going to be alive to make it to my appointment.. I too am constantly yawning but it sounds like anxiety love try to remain stress free even though it can be a little hard try meditation or yoga to bring u peace it will help
I used to but now that has gotten better. Now the issue lies more so in my head and my fears are God forbid something is going wrong and all the signs and symptoms that I have has me searching the internet trying to self diagnose but in the meantime it’s scaring the hell out of me. But I heard anxiety can make u think something is really wrong with your body when in all actuality you are in perfect health.
Somehow I feel comfort knowing that I’m not alone and I’m not crazy. Some days I feel like I’m living in my own head and that’s all the meanwhile trying to parent 24/7 365 or 366 days of the year (leap year). It’s like I have to remain strong and sane at all times whereas some days I want to just break down and cry. I sometimes stand in the mirror and cry as I look at myself feeling the worst
Yes you are definitely not alone I wish we all can just wake up in the am and feel peace be happy again be ourselves. I too have children I have a one year old that needs my attention and I'm just like u wanting to break down and cry because I feel like I'm loosing myself.. i understand you completely. When u want to talk about anything feel free to inbox me when ever you want
That statement right there “feel free to inbox me” helped me a lot. I just need a good cry and hopefully most of the he pain will go away which I know it won’t
Crying only help sometimes.. sometimes crying helps with depression but sadly not for anxiety lol u can cry all day but your mind is still going to trick u with physical pain.. and crying doesn't help the physical pain we just have to keep pushing honestly
We all can relate. I am 67 and just passed my Marine Radio Certificate and also got my Powerboat ticket.
You are a young man who is suffering stress, you passed your exams and you got promoted with a payrise, you are doing well, get on with your life
Your GP has arranged tests for you, they proved you are fit, so now you need to accept those test results and move on.
You know you have a problem with Anxiety, all I can advise is you get on with your life, you are on your way, good luck.
If you are still not happy go see your GP once more, the next thing to look forward to is medications, they will make you yawn, big time
BOB
Thank you for making me aware of that