Hey everyone, having an awful night or should I say past few days. I have health aniexty severely which comes and goes. I did have a great Christmas, new year and it seemed to disappear. However on Thursday it has restarted, I got a bad pain in my upper back which lasted all day in a dull ache, I felt really out of sorts plus I felt short of breath too.I started to panic and thought I was having a Heartattack. On Friday still the same my upper back was sore and my chest was funny so I went to the doctors, he checked all over and said nothing was wrong my vitals all were perfect but he knows I have aniexty and possibly this was annoying the situation more.
today isn't good I've been doing stuff but tonight my left arm is sore, my left shoukder blade and I have a bit of a cough. I do think it's my aniexty at a high but am sitting panicking, what if something happens to me, my wee kids etc
i previously had a collapsed lung which happedend suddenly no warning, it was a horrendous experience and was 6 years ago but I would worry it has left me with a heart problem.
I just can't go on like this I'm a nervous wreck and keep thinking what if I die or something happens to me. I just hope it is the aniexty 
Hi sorry to hear that you have been suffering from this anyway i am also worried about my chest and I constantly get this upper back pain which sometimes move towards my chest it's all related to anxiety don't worry these are only bad days and it will pass very soon hopefully try and distract your mind and tell your self that its all anxiety which is harmless and off course you are not alone in this
Cheers,
Hi Daphk,
It sounds like all the symptoms you are experiencing are related to anxiety - the doctor checked you out. Anxious people tend to be more aware of what is happening in their bodies - over aware. You get a little ache or pain - totally normal - then focus on it way way too much. You let it take over your thoughts. Try to tell yourself that you are fine and just experiencing normal feelings. It will pass!!!!!!!! Are you on any meds to help you through this?
The biggest challenge is to stop "what iffing". Sometimes, a bit of exercise, like a walk can help to calm you down. I also have some health anxiety - resulting from a terrible ear infection years ago that caused extreme dizziness for almost a year - so I know how you feel. Positive positive thoughts!!!!! Anxiet will not harm you - it just makes you feel lousy. You will get through this!
Best,
Linda
Thank you, it is really awful. I do get bad days but this is a very low day, I can't wait to go to bed at least when I'm asleep your not thinking about it.
i do sometimes think I have wind in my chest but would this cause shoulder pain?
i have never has upper shoulder blade pain like this before , are you on any Meds for your aniexty.
i am waiting on CBT at the minute, tried counselling but I didn't think it was for me, made me more anixous x
Hi Sameer,
Just saw your note when I was replying to Daphk. I hope you are having a good day today. Stress and anxiety can certainly play tricks on your mind - they are only anxious thoughts!
Take care,
Linda
Thank you Linda, I've been suffering as 4 years now, only last year I admitted and told my mum and doctor what I was feeling. I am not on Meds and have propanol in the house ( I think I prefer to stay off them they deal with the effects but not the mind) I am waiting on CBT which I hope is soon. However, I find that every month this occurs at the same time.
thank you for your kind reply xx
The collapse lung 6 years ago would have affected your heart before now.. Its anxiety sweetie I suffer from health anxiety as well its awful.. Stay of Google it makes it worse.. Do breathing exercises and listen to some meditation on you tube.. Xxx
Hi, thanks for your reply. Yes I know it would have and I do know it's aniexty, it really is bad tonight unfortunately. Last 6 months it's been worse than ever before really affects everything. I am putting myself on a google ban from now! That's part of the problem everywhere you look it's about health and what's wrong with people. Thank you and hope you too feel better soon xx
Thank you.. Its a vicious cycle but we all will get better.. This Matt guy on another forum posted a very interesting summary of anxiety/panic attacks.. Maybe try to find it. Might help your thoughts it did mine.. Hope you feel better soon.. ❌❌❌
Will do. Thanks and yes we will all get there hopefully soon 
HI Daphk
When we are anxious we are tense, muscle groups tense up, tight and painful. Similar to when folk are stressed over something and they are tense. Therefore you will get pain in your back and anywhere else. For me common areas are my upper back, my stomach, my legs. Try deep breathing and physically try and just relax your body, you'll be surprised at how hard you are holding everything. For me at my worst I walked for miles which helped, deep breathing. I know it's easier said than done. I'm on meds now at out the other end but will never forget how bloody awful and confusing it is.
Thank you louise I've had such an awful night. I can't stop shaking, feeling sick, cold, warm. I'm in such a panic, it was bad early and I got through it now it's back again, I just want to cry. I'm so scared that I will have yo go to hospital or take ill, I'm just really anxious. This is probably the worst I've been yet. Thank you for your kind message
You're going to be ok Daphk. If it was daylight I'd advise you to go for a long walk and breath but it's dark now so not doable. Anxiety plays serious tricks with our minds and tells us we might be seriously ill. Take a cold shower, that's what my therapist recommended me to do if I was seriously panicky and alone. Just bring yourself back to the room you are sitting in and focus on the details, keep your feet on the ground and try not to let your mind run wild.
Part way through my recovery when I had first started Citalopram and was still quite anxious I was once in the shower and had a horrendous pain in the abdomen. I knew straight away it wasn't anxiety, weird as it sounds, in my total anxious state I could separate real from not. I had a gallstone. I tell you this because I think deep down we know when it's anxiety and when it's real. And I think you know it's anxiety because you are writing to us here. If that makes sense.
Thank you louise, I've just rang my mum who chatted to me (she knows and understands about this) and it calmed me but now I seem to be anxious again. So horrible an experience.
i cannot wait to start CBT I am hoping it really does help me get through this awful time xx.
It always helps when we are speaking to someone that understands for sure. I tried everything, CBT, meditation, the only thing I wouldn't go for is tranqs such as diazepam etc. I have been an anxous person since being a kid and the only longterm fix for me is anti depressants which works a treat with no side effects (after the original getting on them sh*t). Now I feel bag but 5 months ago I was exactly where you are now.
What med do you take Louise?