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...
Im desperate for help! A few weeks ago I was put in the hospital for a pulmonary embolism. I went to the emergency room with a rapid heartbeat. They ran a blood test and a ct scan and they said there was a small clot in my lung! Went to the hospital and the regular doctor and lung specialist said the ct scan wasnt clear enough and they were not convinced that I had actually had a clot.They ran numerous test and compared everything. Well it was not a clot. I was still freaking out he said all test came back good . He did say he wanted me on lexapro because my anxiety was a big issue.Its been a month and everyday I am having severe panic attacks. I keep thinking I am going to die. I dont want to be alone. I have a appointment next week for a check up and hopefully that will ease my fears. I cant work; driving is a big issue because I feel like something will happen to me on the road.Last week I had a really bad panic attack to where I was pulling my hair I was so freaked out. I couldnt breath! I literally thought I would die behind the wheel. Every pain or rapid heartbeat I think its a clot and Im ready to go to the hospital. I am losing it! The lexapro is not working yet its been three weeks on that. I want to see a therapist but I am a temp and my insurance through the agency is limited so they dont cover mental health. I pray that this goes away soon. I am 28 and just want to enjoy life but I cant because I am so scared and fear everything.The only thing that helps me is xanex and I dont want to get addicted.
Very often our thoughts do get out of control when we are having a high anxiety time. It is important to keep bringing your thoughts back to the reality that the Dr. said there was nothing found and that you are not dying. I know that is easier said than done but repetition of these statements will help in time.
Anxiety does have a domino effect in that it will start to happen everywhere. Even while driving. Here is a website that may help you understand it all http://www.anxietycoach.com/ I found it very helpful when my panic was at it's worse.