xanda_man
12-05-17, 14:44
Hi All,
Over the past few months have been suffering immensely with health anxiety, constantly thinking that all of this is my heart and any time now it's going to give up.... silly isn't it but that's my thing and that's why I'm here.
I had my first attack at work in the middle of a meeting and I simply didn't know what had hit me, nothing prepares you for that adrenaline, my heart was racing like nothing I'd felt before, I was dizzy, short of breath, tight chest and from that point on I've been convinced that I have a heart problem. My second panic attack got me to A&E where they promptly dismissed a heart problem with an ECG but nevertheless the worry continued, it wasn't enough. It's simply amazing how much the negative thoughts can make you think you have the symptoms but when you simply relax and take control of your body it goes away in a heartbeat (no joke intended).
My GP has been very understanding, I'm booked for a 24HR ECG and deep down I know I don't have a problem but it's hard convincing myself and my negative thoughts that that's the case. This should hopefully alleviate some of the anxiety I'm feeling.
I feel much better than when this first started a few months ago as I didn't know what it was but I suspect this is just me learning to cope with the symptoms better rather than dealing with the issue.
I've already read a few good books and they have really helped and now I look forward to reading through the forum and seeing how others have dealt with this. But I know it all starts we me and making changes for the better.
Alex.
Over the past few months have been suffering immensely with health anxiety, constantly thinking that all of this is my heart and any time now it's going to give up.... silly isn't it but that's my thing and that's why I'm here.
I had my first attack at work in the middle of a meeting and I simply didn't know what had hit me, nothing prepares you for that adrenaline, my heart was racing like nothing I'd felt before, I was dizzy, short of breath, tight chest and from that point on I've been convinced that I have a heart problem. My second panic attack got me to A&E where they promptly dismissed a heart problem with an ECG but nevertheless the worry continued, it wasn't enough. It's simply amazing how much the negative thoughts can make you think you have the symptoms but when you simply relax and take control of your body it goes away in a heartbeat (no joke intended).
My GP has been very understanding, I'm booked for a 24HR ECG and deep down I know I don't have a problem but it's hard convincing myself and my negative thoughts that that's the case. This should hopefully alleviate some of the anxiety I'm feeling.
I feel much better than when this first started a few months ago as I didn't know what it was but I suspect this is just me learning to cope with the symptoms better rather than dealing with the issue.
I've already read a few good books and they have really helped and now I look forward to reading through the forum and seeing how others have dealt with this. But I know it all starts we me and making changes for the better.
Alex.