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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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Naara 09/13/2013

What should I say to him!!? He asked me today if I was gonna die, I've been trying my best as much as possible to reassure him that I will not die. However I'm not even sure either. With all those chest palpitations that I've been having, I'm scared to think that the worst might happen. But I've tried my best to put on a brave face for him. I understand why he's so scared, he had to deal with losing his mom around 2 years ago and now he thinks I might be next. What should I tell him!!?? Would I be lying if I told him that everything will be all right? I wish I knew the words to say. Have no intention of scaring him any further

deleted_user 09/13/2013

I'm not sure i have the full picture, In what way are u talking about in dying? Suicide or through some offer illness?
Either way I think u should go see a doctor if ur worried u might die

Naara 09/13/2013

Well I've Seen a doctor. Did an EKG, expensive as hell. He basically told me that the pain that I've been feeling is all in my head. It's not real. Not real my ass, I'm in agony because of the pain I am in. Feels as if I'm gonna have a heart attack. Almost as if my heart is gonna just pop or explode. Pain killers do nothing and I have to be pushing out ideas out of my head about suicide. All he does is to tell me to just relax. I'm convince that I provide amusement for some doctors.

ThePepperMan 09/13/2013

How old is your brother? How you reassure him can depend a lot on how old he is.

If your medical doctor is telling you that your pain issues are not medically based, is there a way you can get an emotional evaluation to confirm or deny his opinion?

Heidiclark 09/13/2013

It sounds like you might be having anxiety and that it's causing you pain in your chest. Can you get a second opinion about your situation? It sounds like you need more information about what is going on.

deleted_user 09/13/2013

It is a chance it's panic attacks from
Stress. Maybe trying an anxiety med may help a little. Because even having worry over he chest pain will then make it worse it may help just to ease that

Friend19 09/13/2013

I don't think telling him everything will be alright, is wrong. Maybe add that you love him very much. I don't know how old he is either, but my point is my brother is 30 yrs old and I still tell him that from time to time.

I hope you start to feel better soon!

HUGS

beekaboo 09/13/2013

Have you ever had a thyroid function test? It's a simple blood test, I would request one. I have thyroid disease and my heart palpitates and it causes mood swings, anxiety, and depression (very bad). For years everyone told me it was all in my head. Finally after being sick for so long I ended up in the hospital for respiratory illness and someone noticed my thyroid was enlarged. They did some tests and sure enough that's what was causing everything.

I would reassure your brother that he doesn't need to worry bout you and that you love him.

Naara 09/14/2013

Thanks guys. Thyroid and Emotional Evaluation. Those definitely sound like something worth checking out. Yes I really do need a second opinion. Never liked the idea of seeking second opinion, almost sounds as if I'm trying to discredit someone.

Naara 09/14/2013

Oh yeah. My brother has just reached 12.

Lala37 09/15/2013

It sounds very much like symptoms of a panic attack. I know as I've had them and they're just horrible. Pain killers will do nothing for them. In all honesty, I can't believe that your dr. didn't see this as a possibility in this day and age. If it were me, I wouldn't keep him as my dr. I would for sure go to a different dr. for a second opinion and I will be dumbfounded if another dr. doesn't mention panic attacks. If I'm right about thinking they're panic attacks, the good news is there are meds to help with them and having a psychiatrist to help you figure out what's causing them for you will help you tremendously. And yes, I would assure your brother that you're fine and that you love him. I wish you the best of luck!

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