I am not sure if this in encouraging or not, but if you were going to die of this you would probably already br dead. I think you underestimate the strength of your body.

Make sure you have a will and pick out your funeral service, and then you really have nothing to worry about if you should pop off unexpectedly. Being dead is not upsetting and should not concern you. Leaving your kids in the lurch however might be.

Umm I'm not sure if @bridgie101 helped with that post, but I just wanna say, you're gonna be ok, you are not dying, just over stressed from the sound of it (which sometimes in all fairness can feel like dying)
Try to focus on the positive things in your life, and try to do at least one thing for yourself every day, even if it's as simple as making a cup of tea and drinking it quietly with no interruptions. I find my daily moments help me cope with a lot, and best advice I can give you, just take one day at a time.

I'm struggling with same anxiety. I have always had it but has been under control for many years with zoloft. Started having panic again few months ago. Ended up in er with anxiety which increased my BP. I'm trying not to take zanax but have been giving in. Thinking I neek new meds.

Always worrying that I'm having a heart attack or something

I am no doctor but was recently surprised to find that blood pressure medication can frequently cause depression. Chanel you anxiety into researching your meds and condition on the net and come up with some specific questions to ask when you see your doctor. I have done this for a couple of years and now feel like I am a participant in my treatment and that has helped with the anxiety/depression. Better than fear of the unknown.

Djchurn, how and where did you see that bp meds cause anxiety?

I have done the same in the past. You'll feel better if you hide the bp monitor!

I almost cried reading your post. Im just like you. But with any kind of disease. Any different sensation on my body and i always think im going to die or that i have a serious disease. I live like that every single day. The days that i feel nothing wrong i feel so happy. But then some problem appears and i go completely depressed. But its good to know that im not the only one like this. That im not alone. And you're not alone.

Anxiety is another name for fear. Fear opens the door for the things you are experiencing to happen. When these thoughts and feelings come you have to get out of your head and speak the truth. When the thought of dying comes; say out loud "I shall live and not die," and keep saying it until peace comes in. Rapid heart beat; Heart, I command you to be regulated. Tell fear to get out of your life that it is no longer welcome or needed. Declare over yourself that you will live a long, healthy life. You will see your children grow up. Your life is good and getting better. You have to purpose that you will choose life and not death. Don't be afraid to ask for a hug from your husband or your children. Put on some uplifting music. There are also positive affirmations you can speak over your health. Medications that are suppose to help can sometimes make thinks worst because of the side effects. So as it has been mentioned check the side effects of your medication to see if it is causing anxiety.
I declare over you: you are healed, you are healthy, your heart is regulated, you are a good wife, you are a good mother, you are a good friend, you are beautiful, you are successful, you are smart, you are courageous, you are unstoppable, you are blessed, you are loved, you are victorious, you are strong, you are confident.

I was 12 when I thought I was dying with something wrong with my heart so I know exactly how you feel. I think that going to the cardiologist is a great plan for you.

Several years ago I had an echo and EKG completed and it brought great peace of mind.

I actually started having some chest discomfort last night and I am thinking that I need to get peace of mind by getting some blood work done. And if there is something wrong it's best to catch it early!

You are loved. You are a worthy human being and it probably is just anxiety. You have the strength to get thru and others to help you

I'm not a doctor, but I am a person who suffers from an anxiety disorder. Being obsessed with your health and thinking you are going to die any minute are classic symptoms of anxiety disorders.
There are triggers that start the familiar pattern with me--all stress related. Once you start to feel stress, anxiety takes over and starts all sorts of stress related problems. A racing heart and heart palpitations are often caused by panic attacks--sometimes even feeling faint and disoriented are all parts of panic attacks. Once you have the appointment with the cardiologist and if he tells you all is well, then focus on changing your mindset from one that tells you are are dying to one that tells you you are well. Start focussing on the fact that you are alive and well. When anxiety sets in
force yourself to concentrate on something positive, breath deeply, tell yourself you okay and the feeling of panic will pass.

mccluskeyj17 03/02/2017
Anxiety is another name for fear. Fear opens the door for the things you are experiencing to happen. When these thoughts and feelings come you have to get out of your head and speak the truth. When the thought of dying comes; say out loud "I shall live and not die," and keep saying it until peace comes in. Rapid heart beat; Heart, I command you to be regulated. Tell fear to get out of your life that it is no longer welcome or needed. Declare over yourself that you will live a long, healthy life. You will see your children grow up. Your life is good and getting better. You have to purpose that you will choose life and not death. Don't be afraid to ask for a hug from your husband or your children. Put on some uplifting music. There are also positive affirmations you can speak over your health. Medications that are suppose to help can sometimes make thinks worst because of the side effects. So as it has been mentioned check the side effects of your medication to see if it is causing anxiety.
I declare over you: you are healed, you are healthy, your heart is regulated, you are a good wife, you are a good mother, you are a good friend, you are beautiful, you are successful, you are smart, you are courageous, you are unstoppable, you are blessed, you are loved, you are victorious, you are strong, you are confident. Amen! You took me to Church on that comment and had me all teary eyed. God bless you ❤️ The only things I have to add is keep your meds in a weekly pill container so you only have to fill up once a week (no more second guessing) the next is yes toss the blood pressure cuff but not out! Let your hubby, friend or even an older child randomly bring you the cuff once in awhile and track it that way.

FEAR= False Evidence Appearing Real. Bridgie101, seriously? Obviously you have no clue but need to get one. You don't come on here saying stuff like that!!! Anxiety is real and yes you are afraid that you are dying or something horrible is wrong with you. I have been there done that and went to ER several times to get my heart checked out because of the palpitations. It is frightening and the more you dwell on them the more they happen. What helped me is I went to a cardiologist and had the entire workup done and was told my heart was in great shape. It helped with the palpitations. The reassurance is all I needed. I also have a great psychiatrist that prescribes my meds, Effexor and Klonopin. I also see a psychologist that reminds me that I don't have to be perfect and that I can say no to people without guilt. There is so many factors as to why our anxiety erupts. It is said that you have been the strong one too long and it builds and boom your in a full blown panic attack. Do what you have to do to make yourself feel better, if it is going to a cardiologist because your own Dr did a ekg and you are not comfortable with that and want further testing then do it!!! Give yourself a break, try a massage, mediation, acupuncture. Anything that will help. I know it wont help right away but you can and will be ok. Anxiety will not kill you, you are not dying and it is your bodies way of dealing with stress. Please journal your thoughts on your daily routine, outline the things that you have control over and cross out the things you don't.....I wish you the best. I have been there done that and its no fun but I promise you will be ok!! <3

Istheheaton,
We have to encourage and speak well of others. Sometimes when we are not in a place to fight for ourselves. Others will cross our path to fight for us. This webpage is one path. The title is encouraging because we all need strength daily. I am glad that you were encouraged, please declare what applies to you over yourself and watch it manifest.