Just after some advice really. And wondering if anyone else experiences the same thing. Throughout my life I've had thoughts and scares that I've got some terrible illness, just starting off as a small thing and then I convince myself I must have something terrible, and then after a while I normally stop worrying.. recently I've been stressing lots and I get a bit out of breath when I'm stressed.. and then I think what if something else is causing the breathlessness and I've got some lung problem.. which turns into a panic. And what makes it worse is a few months ago I tried one of this vape pens, was a silly mistake. And then I think oh god what if that has done something harmful and caused this breathlessness. It's just irrational worrying. But it feels like it's actually happening as you start to believe it's true. Just after some other people's opinions.. thanks for reading.
I have the same issues, but I think something is wrong with my heart. I've been examined by two doctors and gotten blood work. Neither doctor believed I needed any cardiac testing. For a while I was fine, but now I'm having palpitations that take my breath away and I'm thinking well what if there is something wrong and they don't know because they didn't do an EKG.
I think the best thing to do is to talk to a doctor. For me, I need proof that I am physically healthy to get rid of those "what if" thoughts. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow. Guided meditation may help, as well as anxiety meds and counseling.
I hope you feel better!
Harry
You sound lie you are suffering Anxiety and that is causing stress and and associated worry.
Have your breathlessness checked out, its part of your neurosis, Anxiety.
It sounds like you need some coping techniques, Breathing Techniques should help you and you will find explanations on site.
Mindfulness RelaxatIon Techniques may calm your mood
BOB
Yes, I suffer with health anxiety as well. It is very troubling! Especially because anxiety itself can cause a plethora of physical symptoms which causes us to worry even more. It's like a big cycle. I usually think something is wrong with my heart, or that I have a brain tumor. I get chest tightness and headaches and my doctor insists it's anxiety, but there is always the half of my brain that thinks we missed something and that something is seriously wrong. It is hard for us with anxiety to stop this worrying...
​First off, know that trying a vape pen once definitely is not enough to do any damage to your lungs. People damage their lungs after years of smoking, and even then if they're not too far gone, the lungs can heal themselves. Check in with your doctor, I have had tests run just to try to put my mind at ease.. for me that doesn't last, but it does help to continuously be reassured nothing is wrong and it is just my anxiety at it again. Try exercising - it is clinically proven to help your mental state and reduce stress, anxiety, etc. Try out yoga/meditation.. I do that as well. If all else fails and you find yourself not getting any better or even getting worse, it may be time to think about therapy.. I also go to therapy and for me it's just another professional that helps to assure me that I am okay, I just have anxiety, and these feelings are not harmful and are not going to kill me. Best of luck and I hope you start feeling better soon!!