Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
Hello all I am new to this website. I have been an anxiety and panic sufferer for 3 years. I seen doctors and counselors and it has not helped. My counseling sessions did not help, my doctor gave me Xanec which helps but it is only a temporary fix. I have been to cardiologist because I convinced myself that somethig was wrong with my heart of course everything came back fine. I have been to the ER five times with numerous complaints from headache to chest pain, and nothing ever is wrong.
I recently have been seeing a wellness doctor who has put me on differnet supplements to regulate my body and in turn should help my anxiety. The sad part is I am not used to taking that many pills so last night when I took a calcicum pill I was so terrified to take the pill because it was so big that as soon as I swallowed it I was in a panic attack for the next hour. Who ever would have thought that trying ot swallow a pill would produce such panic. My heartrate got up to 120. I went to the ER but I did not get out of the parking lot because as soon as I pulled up my heart rate went back to normal.
I have been told by four differnet doctores and pharamicists that the supplements i am taking do not cause a rapid heart beat so it is me that is causing it from teh anxiety over takig the pills.
As long as i have been thriough this you would think that I would not freak out about it and just deal with it. But when the anxiety and panic happens I make it ten times worse thinking I am about to pass out or my heart is about to stop or just whatver horrible thing my mind can think of.
I have cried for an hour today because the reality of me spenind the rest of my life living like this is unbearable.
I would appreciate any advice for help that anyone can give.
Thanks
I recently have been seeing a wellness doctor who has put me on differnet supplements to regulate my body and in turn should help my anxiety. The sad part is I am not used to taking that many pills so last night when I took a calcicum pill I was so terrified to take the pill because it was so big that as soon as I swallowed it I was in a panic attack for the next hour. Who ever would have thought that trying ot swallow a pill would produce such panic. My heartrate got up to 120. I went to the ER but I did not get out of the parking lot because as soon as I pulled up my heart rate went back to normal.
I have been told by four differnet doctores and pharamicists that the supplements i am taking do not cause a rapid heart beat so it is me that is causing it from teh anxiety over takig the pills.
As long as i have been thriough this you would think that I would not freak out about it and just deal with it. But when the anxiety and panic happens I make it ten times worse thinking I am about to pass out or my heart is about to stop or just whatver horrible thing my mind can think of.
I have cried for an hour today because the reality of me spenind the rest of my life living like this is unbearable.
I would appreciate any advice for help that anyone can give.
Thanks
-
theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
-
I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I too am also new but I like what I have read so far. Everyone here seems supportive and helpful. I too have suffered with anxiety and panic attacks for as long as I can remember. I can't say that I have much advice or any suggestions, but would be willing to go through this adventure together. You can do it! We all can!
About the pills...if they distress you, then perhaps don't take them...or discuss them with your family doc to see if they are really what you need.
anxiety produces all the symptoms you describe and many more and the good news is that they are not fatal and can be coped with. Things you could try right now are deep breathing exercises and relaxation...making your body go limp...don't try to get it under control this very minute...it will take time....but you can do it !!