Either the classical symptoms of an anxiety attack or panic attack and sinus infection... heart started racing. Still is. But that started first then I took a round ibroufen that I can still feel in my throat. (This has been happening for 3 days now) every pill I take gets stuck and slides down my throat a centimeter an hour. So that happend while minutes before my heart spiked to 108bpm... in the middle of a panic attack. The fact I have a pill sitting in my throat is making me feel 10times worse... feel like my head is gunna explode. With panic. . Not pain. The top of my nose between my eyes is thronbbing. I've health anxiety so of course I've considered throat cancer 😫😫🙁😖 quit smoking 3 weeks ago because I was coughing dried blood. Doctor said it was a chest infection and put me on amoxicillin. ... more pills to get stuck half way down my throat. Brain feels so f*****.
Doctor also told me they thought I hasd a sinus infection or irritation. They saw fluid in my ears An pacribed me these ibroufen Nd a nasal spray. The ibroufen is what's stuck in my throat. It's coated and quite big. Pink and round
Sometimes bigger pills get stuck just drink lots of water when you take them. Your anxiety is getting the best of you.
My mum, who also suffers from severe anxiety, has to have all her meds in liquid form because this happens to her and she is unable to swallow pills. It is purely because of anxiety that this happens. Hope this helps reassure?
Hi Shannon, I'm sorry no-one has replied to you yet sweetheart. Ive only just seen your post as well. You need to try and stop panicking and you're probably thinking "what a dumb thing to say! What I mean by that is, take a step back and look at your situation, everything that is happening right now. You suffer from health anxiety, which I didn't even know existed before joining this forum. I do understand now and from what I've learnt, Its not like an infection whereby you take antibiotics and it clears up. Finished, end of! No, no health anxiety is like the saying :how long is a piece of string. Basically, you don't know if nor when you will feel better or how long it will last. Okay so you have health anxiety, and a chest infection And, you've stopped smoking. You must be feeling pretty cra**y and unwell right now. I really feel for you. I can honestly say that when I'm unwell physically, It directly affects my mental health in that, I feel down, anxious and tearful. If I tell myself "okay I'm feel anxious because I'm run down or got flu, for example. It helps put things into perspective. The tablet stuck in your throat, I've honestly had that. It could be because you anxious, feeling unwell. Don't question why or you will add to your stress. Do not stress about it just drink loads of water or eat something if you can. Hope you feel better soon honey. Message me anytime. Donna xxx
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It's just the sinus and chest infection and by the sounds of it, it's playing havoc with your anxiety, all it would be is the build up of phlegm from the infections in your throat making it harder for you to swallow medications. try this to reassure yourself …… Grab a biscuit and chew it keep chewing, notice I said chew and not swallow ? just chew and keep chewing, within 30- 60 seconds you will find that the biscuit you are chewing on has disappeared from your mouth, you natural instincts (mother nature) has taken over without even a thought from you.
Thanks Samuel, yes I done the he wing motion, to trick my brain into thinking I was eating foof and that seemed to help shift the pills last night. Didn't getto sleep until 4 am though, when it finally got all the way down. You are so right though. All these infections are playing havoc with my anxiety for sure. I am up the walls with stress and for nothing. My mind feels like I've lost it and im so fed up not feeling well I lve had anxiety 9 years and this is the worst it's ever been. I forgot just how horrible it actually is 😣 i cant live like this forever xx
It has a bit thank you. I'm so stressed atm. On all these diffrent tablets, some antibiotics some anti inflammatorys some beta blockers, as well as propanapol and sertraline. I can't take them atm. Just can't 😣😣
Thank you Donna. I'm definitely feelinh all those things. Run down, tearfull, my anxiety is insane. Being treated for 2 infections. I also have a wee daughter that is three. I'm up to high doe atm and just wanna pull my hair out and cry non stop. I've even asked my hospital to take me in because I can't cope atm but they laughed and said that won't be an option. I do just feel so run into a corner with no where to go and no relief. I've also been given a new doctor in a new area. So thats fun they don't know me so they just look at ne like im bat sh*t crazy and a problem patient . Oh where ti go, what to do xx
Hello Shannon, i can understand your situation because i am a Anxiety Patient too. But i think i got control over my mind. So i took therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy. You have no cancer, believe me.
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I try to help where I can, it's a horrible, debilitating disorder and fully understand where you are at the moment, it's a life wrecker but only we can change it, with the aid of medication and speaking to Psychologists and Psychiatrists for relaxation techniques, exposure etc etc . The only medication that worked for me and it is classed as a last line of treatment where all others have failed is Kalma (Alprazolam) it belongs to the group of Benzodiazepines, addictive yes, but used correctly very effective, I have been on this medication for 24 years, it changed my life, when I first developed panic/anxiety, I was like everyone in here, thought of every possible disease, was housebound and fell into the trap of letting my brain trick me, don't worry, this is normal for everyone, just some are stronger than others and can overcome panic in a short time, others not so lucky. One thing I have learnt in 28 years of suffering is that panic/anxiety is always uncomfortable but it never was painful, this is why I advocate seeking medical advice if pain is ever felt, doctors can be very lazy when you try and explain it hurts, something has to be causing the pain, anxiety alone doesn't and the sooner doctors understand this many other issues can be avoided. A quick example, 15 years ago I started experiencing crushing chest pain or heavy chest pain, because everything came back normal all the doctors put it down to anxiety, I would point this "no pain" with anxiety and as you explained they just look at you and think what a nut case, well their tune changed when I was diagnosed by a cardiologist with blood vessel spasms in the heart, but still there were several doctors that kept saying no …. no … it's only anxiety, well these doctors also soon changed their tune when I had a heart attack and it didn't show up on an ECG, it was picked up on the heart specific troponin blood test, which is routine with chest pain, troponin blood test.
Practice makes perfect, you will beat this, channel all your thoughts into your young daughter, don't completely ignore yourself but yeah I'm sure you know what I mean If you feel anxious play with your daughter, read to her, you know all those kind of things, I know it's hard but it does work, when the little one is asleep if you're ever anxious, immerse yourself into a good movie, watching TV, read a book, exercise.
I'll let you in on a little secret, if you are overwhelmed by anxiety or panic, think to yourself when it comes ….. say OK, you're here to weaken me, well I've got news for you, give me all you've got Mr , I can't die from your trickery, it will try to take hold of you but just let it come, keep thinking positive thoughts and the attack will diminish reasonably quickly. practice makes perfect.
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Hello ! I am very sorry to hear what you are dealing with I honestly feel u need to see another doctor and try and relax your mind . Drink tea and if so do some yoga it helps I hope you feel better
Hey honey, I'm sending you a really big hug! The last thing you need right now is people being dismissive and not taking how you feel seriously, no wonder you feel so desperate. The way you've been treated is so wrong, on every level! You know you're not crazy, and that's all that matters. It's a "sign of the times" in that they just haven't got the resources or understanding to really offer to help you. My surgery used to have a brilliant counsellor whom I saw a few years ago, not anymore! They don't have any counsellors there, even though as a nation there is supposedly a better awareness of mental illness! The government should fund the appropriate services to help sufferers then!!! Is there any family or friends who could help and give you a break and rest honey? Donna x
Unfortunately not Donna. Unsupportive partner or 9 years I don't know if he just isn't ars*ed to care or I've just run him thin over the years but all emotional support their is pretty much severed.
Selfish mum that would shout and look at me like I'm useless and a crap mum to my wee girl. She tells me I'm a dependant she dosent know what happened me. From I was 3 I was independent and walking on my own to the local pool. She had alcohol addiction so never had time to be emotionally there for me. Never mind brush my hair.
Brothers and sisters are all messed up in some way themselves due to our upbringing and home lifestyle. So they can't help. The only bit of support I have is my dad. And he has anxiety too. So sometimes talking to him only makes his mental health strained. He stresses that I'm stressed. So I try not to get him down. Lost any friends I did have because they've all Been selfish twwit's.. new house in an unfamiliar town. Near the fellas family. And my mum my dad lives 26 miles away and sometimes I just cry because I can't get to him. And I need someone. Eugh. It's all just horrible . I'm at a loss on what to do n who to turn to. Hence being on here so often recently
Hey honey, youve got a friend in me! And no my name isn't woody, lol. No seriously, you can message me privately anytime and I can give you my number. Dyou know what Shannon I'm sure you're a brilliant mum to your little girl. It sounds like you've had to cope and learn how to survive from a very, very young age. Too young! I can only imagine how scary and hard that must of been. You must of felt really alone right? It sounds as though you have the same feelings now. No one to depend on or turn toYou should give yourself a pat on the back because despite your upbringing-you've turned out to be a beautiful caring human being! For example: you don't want to burden your dad as you worry about his health! What does that say about you! It's testament to who you are. Your mums critical attitude towards you is called passive aggressive, she feels guilty but doesn't know how to deal with or express that in a good way and so she will criticise you when it it really aimed at herself. Go back to the doctor honey. I will be looking out for you. You will be OK. Message me anytime honey. Give your daughter a big hug from me. And take solace in knowing she has the best mum in the world! Donna xxx
Thanks Donna . You've been so so kind. :' I do agree my mum is very passive agressive towards me and I know it's because she knows she didn't bat an eyelid towards me from the day I was born. I made my story as short as I could in my last reply. Life has been insanely hard. And lonely. Thanks for being such a comfort. I may message you sometime soon. I really do need someone atm... Yes my daughter had a seziure 3 weeks ago in the street and I think thats what has brought my anxieties all back 10x harder than efer before... I thought she was dying and never wanna have to see that again it scared me to my core. I have been and mess since xx
Ahh you poor thing. Yeah, that could definitely have caused your anxiety to soar through the roof. It's every parents worst nightmare! Hope your daughter is OK? You need support Shannon. I really do feel for you. Do you have mother and toddler groups in your area? You could meet other mums. I think that would really help. Why don't you look into what's going on in you area? Just a thought. Keep me posted. Donna xxx
I have tried mum and toddler groups in the past and I enjoyed the fact that grace enjoyed them but I couldn't settle. The whole time there every time! I'd sit there with my words locked in tight and had someone asked if I was ok. I probably would have burst into tears. It dosent take much. My wee daughter is fine now. What happened was she had a fertable cunvulsion seziure. It happens when her temperature spikes too quickly. She is only three and yea I genuinely think I've given myself ptsd ... I just don't know if I'm fit to do this my whole life. My poor princess deserves a happy care free mum with no stupid mental issues. I've even talked myself out of having any more. Don't want to burden any more baby with a head screwed mum like me. They don't deserve the genetic gamble that they might turn out like me... I don't wish it on anyone. So I definitely do not want to create more possible tortured souls. Ohh I don't know. my main focus is getting grace into uni and teaching her as much as I can about everything. Including how to be as human and show humanity. That's why I'm here and that's what I will do for as long ass I can hang in here. X
Hey honey, you are fit to do this, You are a brilliant mum! Don't put yourself down because you don't choose to feel this way. This is happening to you, and not something you created or caused in anyway. There are probably thousands of mums and dad's who suffer from mental health problems. Yes, it can be hereditary, but it not a dead cert that our children will get it. I have to say that "Grace" is such a beautiful name! Your love for Grace is so strong its almost tangible! I can really feel it. I know from personal experience that the love you feel for your child, is the strongest, deepest love you can ever feel for another human being! Shannon, honey You have got Grace and Grace has got you. A mum who wants to love and bring her up the right way and wants the best for her. You are totally worthy Shannon. Go back to the doctor about your mental health and change your doctor of your current one doesn't help. Some doctors are more understanding than others. You shouldn't have to suffer like this. Please stay in touch. Donna xxx