WTF Anxiety!!!

[help142]

I am amazed just how many people suffer the same as me everyday. I have been suffering with anxiety now for just over a year, I cant take it anymore it feels like I've had it my whole life. I constantly think I'm going to die from some tragic illness in some tragic way its driving me crazy. I have two young children and I always feel like I'm going to die in my sleep and they will be with out me. I have headaches and chest pain everyday along with pains like pins and needles up my arms and legs, I have tingles in my face which makes me feel like I'm having a stroke I am constantly holding my arms above my head to make sure they stay there. I've had a brain scan which was clear but with the headaches I get everyday I still think theres some hidded brain tumour or something. I hate feeling like this its affecting everything I do, I dont want to go out with friends or do usall activities I would have normally done. I smoke quite alot which I have tried to give up on several occasions I am convinced this is going to give me a heartattack whick makes me smoke more which is just pathetic. Im also really scared this is going to affect my relationship which is really good just now but my partner doesnt understand and says hes never met someone like me before who always has something wrong with them, even tho he says he loves me no matter wat it still worrys me. All my anxiety people out I feel for u all I know how it feels its the worse thing I fink u can go through why cant it just stop and go away??????

[timmy40]

I have the same problems and all they want to do is put me on medications.

[lynn2011]

Hey!  I read your post and you're going through exactly the same stuff as me. I just posted a post asking questions. I think bad things are going to happen everyday. I've seen a doctor and he's sent me to a counselor. It help but everyday I have headaches. I've had a lot of tests to check my cholesterol, hypertension levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid and everything came back normal. I have connected my anxiety attacks with my headaches and swear that I need an MRI. I feel if I just had this then maybe it would ease my worries.

I'm 21 and in the medical field and seeing all the diseases we learn about everyday drives me insane!



any advice?

[bobmaster]

Go to this webpage, it lists the symptoms of deficiency for all of the neurotransmitters (anxiety and depression are caused by an imbalance of one or more neurotransmitters). Tell me which one matches up the most with your symptoms, though it sounds like GABA and/or serotonin deficiency.

http://www.nutritional-healing.com.au/content/articles-content.php?heading=Neurotransmitter%20Deficiency%20and%20Excess%20Symptoms

[fadingsun]

I was suffering just as you are almost 2 years ago now.  You could be describing my symptoms.  I smoked all the time too and worried every time I lit up that it was killing me.  One day I finally had enough and went to a therapist.  I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.  A chemical imbalance that I cannot control on my own no matter how much I want to.  After a couple of months of experimenting with medication, I found the right one for me and I have been taking it ever since.  I haven't had any symptoms since then.  It changed my life.  Go to a psychiatrist.  You do NOT have to live with it.  This really isn't that uncommon for Mom's like us.  We have a lot on our plates.

[mammo]

Have you sought help with this?  There is no reason for you to have to endure all this with all the help there is for you.  I would see a psychiatrist for an evaluation and go from there.  Therapy and/or medication can help you, and you'll be a happier person and get your life back.  There are many here who worry like you about their health, so know you're not alone with this.  Also, know this constant worrying is affecting your health and it needs to be addressed ASAP. This is like any other medical condition that requires medical help to control your symptoms.  Don't get caught up in the idea that just because it's a mental issue that you should be able to handle it on your own, because you can't and it just creates more anxiety and frustration for you.  Some things are just too big for us to handle alone, there is no shame in asking for help.  Often there is an under-lying cause for our anxiety, which is usually something from our past that we never truly dealt with.  Therapy will help you discover if there is something you need to get out and deal with which will ease your anxiety.  You may need to take medication to control your symptoms, and that's okay.  We all have to do what is needed to function and live a happy life.  You're worrying your life away instead of living and enjoying it.  Decide today to take the next step to getting "you" feeling better.  You can always talk to us, we understand and do care! I wish you all the best and take care.