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xAsianFidgetx
10-08-14, 12:17
Hello Everyone!

I am a newbie here. I just found out that reading some of the symptoms here are very much close to what I am experiencing now. Could it be just Anxiety? Or more? OMG! I'm scared! I am hoping it's not horrible. :(

For the past years like 2012 was the start of my stress. But I didn't pay attention to it because I am busy and If I did noticed something weird, I worried about it then it will just vanished. I consider myself a big worrier even before I was in highschool. Even my sister used to call me "Paranoid" and some of my friends, because I worry to something weird stuff...Like if I touched a bubble gum to the chair that Im sitting, touching on the wall that feels slimmy...etc.

I remember in college days that I have a big worry about HIV knowing that I don't have an intercourse yet...What bothers me at that time was the blood that I touched...I feel so exhausted for that week of worrying. The feeling is strange and the symptoms that I googled is just happening or just my imagination?! To put me at ease, I did went to a test adn I found that I am not an HIV+. Good thing to that. My sister even accompanied me for testing because I am scared and shy. So that was before.

My latest anxiety now is I am concern of my heart. It started last year December when I went to a Dr. and she told me that I have elevated BP like 130/90 to 140/90 but whenever I am in a clinic. I feel nervous. So maybe that makes my BP went high. At home my cousin has a BP kit. I was outside doing something then I went back in, she told me if I wanted to take my BP then I said yes. But prior to that I feel nervous. and the eff..My BP is 160/90 and I feel so exhausted and worry so much. I keep on thinking of my BP and whenever I saw a BP kit, I am nervous and I want to freak out. Later that week, I feel so strange. I get the BP again and taking that makes me nervous, and the BP again reads 160 and I told my mom to go to the hospital because I feel sick...In the hospital the my BP wont go down even I take lower meds. The nurse told me I was nervous because I have a racing heart like it was 130 to 150. I told the nurse that I needed to go out because I can't stay calm seeing other patients with many conditions and seeing the BP kit. They gave me prescription of med to lower blood. But my mom told me not to depend on meds. Prior to that event, I have sleepless nights because thinking of what is wrong with me.

Last year was a stressful year. My father was in and out in the hospital for many months and me and my mom is always there to look and care for him. I don't have a good sleep because the nurse will wake you up for the needs opf my father. Like giving him meds, to pee...etc... That year also our house was total destroyed by a typhoon Hueiwan. Later that week my father died. Such a depressing scenario...All I did was cry, cry and cry...I sometimes prefer myself alone....then suddenly I cry...

So I think that triggers my stress that turn into anxiety and I guess depression. The most scary symptoms is my heart is racing fast. Thinking that I have heart issues. And it makes it worst. I sometimes having trouble sleeping. Massive headache. Like my head is going to crack. I do also hear voices that its not there. I can't concentrate watching my favorite Gameshow which is mostly a trivia and quizzes. I sometimes answer while watching but at that moment I can't. I feel not myself anymore. Like I try to be, but its difficult. Feels like I'm going insane...Really!

I even tend to have a suicidal thoughs. Yeah. :( I woke up in the middle of the night straight to the kitchen and thinking of a knife. But everytime I did this mom always check me out. She calls me where I am, I just I need to pee and go to the bathroom, breakdown and cry. Those episodes happened in January to April this year.

It went away, thankful because my mom always keep talking to me and as well as my aunt. Encouraging my to fight. and I need...For the month of May and June. I feel like myself but though I have some symptoms too like heart racing, trouble sleeping but I can manage it at that time.

July, my Anxiety went back on! I feel the same symptoms again. :( Feel strange, like there's no hope. I don't want to work. I just want to be in bed for all time...Why is that happening? My symptoms slowly disappearing.

Now, my heart rate is usually 84-96 when doing something or moving around. In extreme exertion my heart rate is like 100 to 120, is this normal? My heart rate when relaxing or at rest mostly when I go to sleep is like 54-72.
I don't experience racing of heart now...sometimes slow rate but pounding like there's a hammer inside your chest. Is it normal that my heart rate slow down? :( or is there something wrong? Oh my!

my other symptoms are:

Last few months:

Feels that I am floating, not on my own.
Intense headache.
Hearing voices.
Difficulty sleeping.
Suicidal thoughs.
Feel down all the time.
Heart racing.
Body pain all over.
Stomach issues.
Muscle twitches and numbness in different areas.
Breathing problem when panic kicks in.
Shaking.
Dizziness.
Chest sensations. etc...


Now:

Headaches (but not so intense now)
Dizziness (I hate this)
Feeling tired all the time.
Muscle twitches in any part.
Easily get numb on my feet.
Pounding of heart but not racing.
Upset stomach.
Gassy stomach, I need to burp if I feel bad.
Chest sensations, like a sharp pain that lasts in a second.
Pressure feeling in chest like an air trapped inside.
Shakes/Tremors during sleep.

I don't have that racing heart anymore. But I am worried because I think my heart is slowing and deteriorating! OMG! huhuhu...I cry! God forbid.

Am I in the process of healing myself? because I don't feel panicky anymore and my heart rate is not always racing...sometimes it will if I think too much and I worry too much...

I didn't take any tests on my heart. I had x-ray last year and it says there that I have a normal heart, no blockage or enlargement ect. Stool test went fine and my Bloodtest last year is Normal. Just the LDL is kinda high just alittle number and DR told me not to worry about it. HDL is quite low, just a few number and she said nothing to worry. Exercise will do make things right she added.

But I am afraid to exercise because of fast heart rate may trigger it again. :(
Does anyone here got the same symptoms as mine?

Oh please...Help...So worried....This strange thing is ruining my life. I want myself before. A happy go lucky person. :( I always throw jokes in front of my friends.. :( Even in my family but now...I can't seem to do it... I frown all the time...Thats what I noticed about myself now. I see myself in the mirror..Its not me at all...My face looks tired. stress. exhausted all the time...I miss my old me. When will it came back again...

::crying::

RoseEve
10-08-14, 18:47
Welcome to the site. We are all here for you. Anxiety is a downward spiral. It is normal to feel better and worse, especially in the beginning. The symptom of hearing voices is concerning, what exactly do u mean by that? The racing heart is a normal anxiety symptom. Also if you are having suicidal thoughts you must speak to a doctor right away.

kimkitson77
10-08-14, 20:03
Your not alone trust me. Im in a really bad place at the minute at I have all your symptoms but many more :-(

Female healthanxiety
10-08-14, 21:34
Hello AsianFidget and welcome to the site - there are some lovely and informative members on here and the site has made me better in so many ways, thanks to Nicola and the team.

I am so sorry to hear of your experience. It sounds like you are new to anxiety with your most recent life situations.

Stress, however small, plays a big part in anxiety. Many people, including myself, was not even highly stressed when we got out first symptom experiences, it was a build up of ongoing stress.

Many of us work and do not pay attention to our stress levels due to most of us having day to day responsibilities, so it is not unusual for you not to realise as you don't have the time to think about yourself.

My main health anxiety is with the heart, and always fear I'm about to have a heart attack/stroke. I generally have a high heart rate, for instance in the day it is anything from 80-100 and when anxious 100-120. My resting heart rate is 62.

You may have what I have and what many members on here have which is called 'White Coat Syndrome' which means your BP is always higher at the DRS because of nerves!

Am very sorry to hear about your farther, god bless him. This would defiantly make you start experiencing anxiety and all the other related symptoms. When I am going through a really hard time or something drastic has happened by heart is all over the place, I feel anxious, have all the symptoms you listed and more!

Please have trust in your DR he has checked you out and you've had tests and you are fine - it is truly stress, worry and anxiety, as horrible as it feels.

Funny though, looking back, i was a big worrying from school ag

Have you tried to speak to your DR about grievance counselling? I am sure talking with someone specialist will help and also reassure you that the symptoms you are feeling are common in these situations.

You will find many of us on here are professional, easy going, funny, confident people but it's the anxiety that stops is in our tracks so you are really not alone.

I hope you find some peace within yourself with the first thing you have to believe is that this is just anxiety from the stuff that's gone on in your life, with time and the right people to talk to, you will feel yourself say by day, you will have good days and bad days, this is what we are here for.

K xx

Miaivanova
10-08-14, 21:52
I'm also new here and I have most of your symptoms too. I know it's pretty scary and it's so hard to convince ourselves that we are fine, that most of the symptoms we feel are created by our minds or stress because there's always that little voice in your head saying "but what if you really have a disease?" and sometimes it drives you CRAZY. But we need to remain positive and be stronger than that little voice.

Easier said than done, I know (I'm currently convinced I have temporal arteritis despite the fact that i'm too young [24] to have it and I'm already planning to see my doctor tomorrow morning lol) but it's that or succumb to depression. One thing that makes me feel better when I think I'm going to lose my mind is laugh. I start laughing at me and at my symptoms even if i'm crying like a baby, and it works for a while.

I hope you feel better!! You are not alone.

Be strong!

prettycunning
10-08-14, 21:53
i have very litle to say on anxiety and other things contained within this but i have to say normaal means very little
my children are higher than the normal temp as general i even had to and still have to remiind nursery they run atleast 1 degree higher than normal hildren always have
but if this is a new sympton or even if not go o your gp get it checked out they an ten advise you of the next steps
heart rates vary so much take time slow downand breathe in for 7 out for 7 do this for a few mins see if this helps if nothing else it may help y9ou aproach things in abetter way annd be calm

xAsianFidgetx
12-08-14, 11:07
Thank you so much everyone for your reply!

@RoseEve
@kimkitson
@Female healthanxiety
@Miaivanova
@prettycunning

You are such an angel! Helps me enlighten for a quick moment.

The voices that I hear before, is like there's something or someone telling you that you can't figure out what really is it. And there's no one around so you will keep on thinking who the hell is talking. But now, I don't experience it! Thank God for that.

Today, I go out and take a little soaking in the sun and exercise for 30 mins. It feels good...Heart rate was in 130 when exercising. Had a work and later had lunch after my lunch. I have this pounding in my heart, not a fast race I think. Just a pounding one that makes me feel restless. Like I could feel the pounding, feels like some kind of a hammer inside. It went away and now every time I take a nap/rest from work I have this flushes again in my body and I cant concentrate on relaxing because when it flares up (the flushes like adrenaline rush) my stomach will rumble inside. :( so much discomfort in my stomach and then other symptoms will follow...Just everytime I feel worried. Oh my how this thing stops?!? I want it to stop...I am so afraid. I feel that my heart is going to stop everytime this flushes comes...

Oh God! I need to help my family, we have many problems from the past and we didn't cope up yet. Please don't make this thing inside me (bad things) suck my whole life. Its like a vacuum that will take everything from you...You happiness, life, dreams and anything that gives you joy.

I am thinking that I have a Candida because I feel itchy too...I really don't know what causes this problem. :(

paul78
12-08-14, 12:25
Hi xasian we all are with u donot afraid just keep in mind ur not alone here with these problems.we all are with u follow ur heart doctor and a neuro doctor. I wish u will be fine in next days.

xAsianFidgetx
13-08-14, 13:33
Hi @paul78...
Thank you so much for your reply!

My heart rate is kinda slow now...but when doing something its going up..and I think its normal...Doesn't have a massive symptoms...But though I'm afraid of falling asleep...I don't know..sometimes I feel that I don't breathe?! I dont know...This is weird...

Really scared of Candida now....the invasive candida...I have itchiness all over. LOL

By the way here's a little info about myself:

27 y.o
Male
BMI = 21.0
Doesn't Smoke
Drink on occasion so every year I think twice.
Eat mostly cooked vegetable and fish.
sometimes eats junk foods, processed foods, soda. but very seldom! Just few of them...

Tests Done:
Stool = negative
Blood Test = Normal (Lipids, Sugar, Sgot)
Xray = Normal (Lungs and heart show no abnormality)

But I'm still worried about my heart.. :'(

paul78
14-08-14, 17:37
I think heart problems dosenot show in xrays.you may ask ur doctar obout ecg of heart. It will help .

---------- Post added at 16:37 ---------- Previous post was at 16:32 ----------

And also anxiety couse heart problems. It is reality.

xAsianFidgetx
17-08-14, 07:40
Hello Paul78,

Yes, the xray wont show up..But it says there in the result that I have a normal heart shape..everything, no enlargement or abnormalities found.

I want to further investigate and to have more tests (specific tests) but I can't. I don't have insurance and my salary is just enough for our daily needs.. :(

Now, my concern is having infection in my heart!
Oh my!

I have this itchy feeling near my heart and sharp pains...I don't know if anxiety has that kind of symptoms or anyone suffer from what I am suffering... This sharp, itchy pain usually in the heart area....I am so worried...I read on google that it is very dangerous. Hope its not...We never get back up yet from our previous dilemma...and now..oh no! :(

T_T

xAsianFidgetx
17-08-14, 13:56
Is Myocarditis or Pericarditis rare? Does anyone know? I have a huge fear about em! And other fatal deceases too...What's happening! I feelllll sooo exhausted about this cycle!