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Mental health
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I have a really bad experience with hypochondria & generalized anxiety disorder. Since my symptoms are so bad, I have a fear that I have a heart problem or that it will stop, eventhough my symptoms have been evaluated by a cardiologist, a pediatrician, & 3 er doctors. I've had 4 ekgs, 3chest X rays, blood tests, an echocardiogram & a stress test. Now i know that if i have any heart problems, they would be been found them. But my symptoms are so debilitating the thought of it at the time seems rational. I hate being left at home by myself. I have to retract from calling my mom & 911. I feel guilty because i stress my mom out so much. I couldn't even eat any thanksgiving food or laugh with my family because i was so focused on catastrophizing. I cry A LOT because the thought that something is wrong with me terrifies me. I'm only 16 so I know it's extremely rare for me to have heart problems. I'm also a female so I experience a lot of mood swings. But the thought if sickness & death horrifies me even though I've been told it's not gonna happen any time soon. Before I had my stress test, they said my blood pressure was perfect &it was beating steady afterwards. My doctor said my echocardiogram was good &my ekgs were good too. But my symptoms? I just can't deal with. I've been given .25 mg xanax but I'm scared to continue to take it. I always feel like I need reassurance that I'm not dying eventhough I be been told im not. I use to play basketball & i was the school mascot but my symptoms are so bad i havent been to school in like a month. I just want my life back again. Can someone please reassure me that it's anxiety &im not the only one who feels this bad? I'm CONSTANTLY worried about my heart & checking my pulse. & when i cant feel my heart , i freak the f**k out. My mom is in the medical field &my brother had been in med school for 7 y ears. Everytime i tell them about my symptoms they brush me completely off. Praying often works, but i just still feel like I need reassurance. I've seen a psychiatrist &i told him about my fear of a heart attack &he said i was way too young for that. Everyone just seems to brush me off. I need help on how to live life without these irrational worries.

Sorry to ramble, thanks for listening.

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I even hate seeing prescriptions on television because of the side affects.

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Jess,

I feel your young pain, I'm so sorry for all the questions and concerns that you're experiencing. It sounds like they have been able to narrow down to anxiety attacks and some other medical diagnosis. My advice is to go ahead and be safe. Take whatever medication that your doctor has provided and do as the tell you because they always have your best interest at heart. However if you ever feel like there is something truly wrong with you, don't ever hesitate to contact the local hospital for help. Better safe than sorry. Also it could be a good help if you start to see a therapist and psychiatrist. It'll allow you to get to understand what is going on with you and help you to figure out ways to better take care of your mental and physical health. I really do hope that you find what you're looking for. Best wishes and Good bless you don't give up!

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Locojess

Have you been given a course on Breathing Techniques or Mindfulness. They can help control your Anxiety.

Heart attacks are rare in the young so forget about that risk

I was born with a hole in my heart, I did not find out about that until I reached over thirty. I am now sixty seven had an active life in my teens and twenties. So my ticker is still going strong

Stop worrying

BOB