I don't really have health anxiety, but I get the frustration in the not having a specific cause. I had dizzy spells for a year, then they disappeared without a trace. I've had chest pains that appear and disappear (the doctor's chalked it up to anxiety). My ears ring constantly, again, no cause, no leads, VERY frustrating!

In January my dad passed away. He was 94 and had a great life. In February I got Vertigo which I had 20 yrs ago, but it still scared me. It went away and then I got the flu which I have not had in years and years. I dealt with it. A week ago I woke up and said I have been thru my dad dying, vertigo, flu and today I am going to go to the gym and take care of myself. Went downstairs to my husbands office talked to him and when I was going in the kitchen just passed out. Went to doctor had exam and EKG and said I am fine just most likely dehydrated. The fear of fainting had me in by its horns. All I could think about for a week was fainting and going on line and reading even though the doctor told me I was okay. We make our lives miserable by the fear of something that happens to us and we give it go much power. I am on medication for anxiety, but these last few months have taken a toll on me. I need to get my power back and not be fearful. FEAR is E evidence A appearing R real.

Its so true what you said about giving it the power.

I hate that every time I feel my heart beat increase my mind jumps... I mean dammit I used to be an athlete on a very high level and now even a flight of stairs winds me and can send my head into a tailspin.

Just taking one day at a time and be thankful I'm still around for my little princess (daughter)

Thanks for the replys

The good news is that its extremely rare for someone your age to have a heart attack. Not impossible, but rare. You're much more likely to be
killed in a car accident [ not to scare you , but just so you'll know].

The typical heart attack comes from plaque in the arteries that breaks off and causes a blood clot in the coronary arteries. It takes years for
the plaque to build up. On average , women have heart attacks 10
years later than men so you having one would be like a 20 year old
man having one.

I know anxiety is emotional and not logical , but I hope giving you the
facts will help you relax.
Best wishes.

Guitarwes, Im officially confused. Your name sounds male [ Wes] and
your pic is a guy but your profile says female.
Can you enlighten me ?

Either way, 30 is really young for a heart attack.

My anxiety takes on many forms, health being one of them. I am okay until something happens and then I go nuts wondering what it is. Back in November I went in for abdominal strain, and the doctor didn't think that is what it was. Long story short, I was put through many tests to rule out other things, which gave me even more anxiety! And guess what? It all came right back down to muscle strain. I think we just get ourselves worked up over nothing most of the time. It's so hard to take things one day at a time when we have anxiety.

bon,

I'm a dude lol

Not sure why my profile says female :) Maybe I should change that!

lol

Rochelle43, I know what you mean. I know a person who had went to the doctor for one thing, the doctor said that it was something else, then next thing you know it has the person really fearful about everything especially if has something to do with health.

Like you Rochelle, whenever this person get upset they have all types of problems, when they go to the hospital, the doctor would have tests done and the test would come back negative (nothing would not be wrong). But still the individual still would be still be upset and say that something is wrong.

I have a degree of this and have some health issues happening atm. Mines been made worse by insurance issues and things taking longer than they should. All in all mine are amt life threatening. Could be but it’s been a processing getting to where I need to be with a needed procedure. Which has caused me tons of anxiety.

Did they have any idea why the chest pain and dizzy after you eat? I know someone having same issue. I used to fret about health anxiety all the time as I’ve had chronic pain issues, a DVT, tinnitus and so on. Fretting didn’t do anything for me. Not sure how I stopped it though.

The original post is from 2016, so 7 years ago.

Don't think the person is on here any longer.

Health anxiety sure of course I experience especially in the last two years. Especially dental hygiene after I had to abruptly leave my home for safety, I’ve not been able to visit my dentist regularly. Every six months. Truth is I haven’t seen my dentist in over a couple of years and I am devastated. I should’ve been under treatment. I am so neglected and I wish I could get disability to apply that money back into my overall dental care which is number one healthcare before mental health. Just my take and yes!! I worry.

I have anxiety and ptsd. I take meds but they only help so much. I hope you can get it under control. Have you seen a doctor?