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Copsgrl8
09-09-05, 04:56
Hello everyone!!

I am new here and just started reading some posts tonight. I can't believe how many people out there sound like me and I have to admit it is rather comforting.

I have been dealing with and now at my wits end with thinking everything under the sun is wrong with me. This all started about 4 yrs ago when my husband suffered his first heart attack at the age of 38. It really scared me and I can't seem to erase that from my mind. Than in 2003 he has is second one.
These experience has really taken a toll on me. I am happy to say my hubby is fine and his health has never been better.
But I know think *I* have heart problems. I have been feeling this way for about 3 yrs and it has totally taken over my life. I am very aware of my body and ever little ach I feel I somehow relate it to my heart. I have been to the ER countless number of times and they keep telling me the same thing ... PANIC ATTACKS.
I get the pains in my chest the pains in my arms sweating can't breathe feeling like I am *not real* and it's just terrible. I have 2 small children and I feel like I can't take care of them the way I should cuz I never know WHEN another attack might hit. When my legs ach I think I have blood clots when I get a headache those blood clots have now traveled to my brain and I will surely have a stroke.
I have had many test done on my heart and EVERYTHING IS FINE. My BP is a little on the high normal side but my GP says that's because of my panic/anixety I have over my hubby's health and me thinking I am dying.
I just know WHAT my hubby felt when he had his heart attacks and I feel the same things so why wouldn't I think that.

i am not looking for answers I am just looking for someone to talk with and maybe help me through the tough days and I would like to do the same for others. :)

Terri

Terri

in1peace
09-09-05, 05:03
Hi Terri!
Welcome! You are at the right place!! This site has been sooo helpful to me!! I experience panic attacks/anxiety/and depression. I am feeling much better in the last few weeks, but it's been a terrifying journey! A couple of things you can do, is type in your symptoms into the Forum Search and you'll be amazed how many people are feeling the same way as you. Also, check out First steps for overcoming Panic and Anxiety (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/NMPcms.php?nmppage=firststeps)
I hope you find your way around here okay. Give me a shout if you need any help! Take care of yourself!
Andrea

"Honey, if ya ain't feelin' the bumps in the road, ya ain't goin' nowhere!" (A wise Georgia Granny's take on living life to the fullest! LOL!)

Karen
09-09-05, 05:53
Hi Terri

Welcome to the forum. You are certainly not alone in experiencing these health anxieties. Have you had any help with this?

You might like to have a read of the Health Anxiety (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/default.asp?t=cms&c=healthanxiety) article.


Karen



It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.

dream
09-09-05, 07:16
HI TERRI ,i have only been on here for a few days and everyone here is so great im sure you will find lots help here i know i have .

pinkscrumpy
09-09-05, 08:06
Hiya Terri

A big warm welcome to you [^][^]

Myself and many others can relate to the way you are thinking and feeling - you have come to the right place and we are all here to support you

love

MANDIE XX

Will I ever escape this?
Will I ever be free?
Wake me up from this nightmare.
Please just give me the key!

Piglet
09-09-05, 08:44
Hi Terri,

A big welcome to the site.

Love Piglet :)

trac67
09-09-05, 08:55
Hi Terri,
Welcome to the site. I used to think exactly like you, every little thing was a major health disaster, i used to drive myself mad with the worry. My doctor referred me for a course on health anxiety, and it completely changed my way of thinking, and now i know a headache is just a headache, a pain in my chest is just anxiety, and i am so much more relaxed about it all.
It really is all just about the way we 'think'.
Take care
Trac xx


its "just a thought"

jill
09-09-05, 09:22
Hi Terri

WELCOME TO THE SITE,

There are lots of nice people here who will help and support you.

TAKE CARE

LOVE JILLXXXX


When you fear something,
learn as much about it as you can.
Knowledge conquers fear.

Meg
09-09-05, 14:17
Hello Terri,

Welcome

Here are a few old posts from others who have been feeling something similar

contiuously obsessed with dying (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2691)
'what if this is it this time thoughts' (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4694)
CONSTANT CHECKING (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4795)
can someone reasure me? (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3931)
Fear of tumour... (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4890)
25, new to the site & would LOVE SOME ADVICE ! (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5171)
Holiday broke the vicious cycle (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5181)


Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com

Your anxiety is the human representation of the pictures that you paint using your many vivid colours of revolving and reoccurring thoughts.
How big is your gallery ?

seh1980
09-09-05, 14:36
Welcome Terri!! Hope we can offer you some good support :D

"Life is too important to take seriously" Corky Siegal

clickaway
09-09-05, 17:56
Hi Terri,

Welcome to the site - keep reading and posting in this forum.

Remember, we have a chat room
http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/default.asp?t=chat

Take Care,

Ray

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.
~Mark Sanders and Tia Sillers