Hannahlob84
14-12-22, 09:41
Hello,
After a bout of super high anxiety, huge life changes and a lot of stress I developed a new concern. I have had anxiety and panic attacks for over 20 years so am acutely aware of my personal symptoms and how it manifests for me.
So when I suddenly felt like I couldn’t take a deep breath in, I wasn’t sure if it was just anxiety or something else. It panicked me and was a horrible sensation. I had it on and off for a few weeks and went to the doctors who did some checks and said my chest was clear, and that it was more than likely an anxiety symptom but if it continues then make another appointment.
It calmed down and is not there all the time, when I’m busy or distracted by other things it’s not there at all.
But I had another appointment with the doctor about something else and I just happened to mention that I was still experiencing it a little bit and I often have a weird, tightness, fullness, painful sensation (it’s hard to explain it!) in my chest accompanied by stabbing pains. She is wants to rule things out, I’ve had an ECG and it came back normal, I had full bloods and aside from low iron and a few other things that were a bit low or a bit high there was nothing to worry about there. I’m waiting for results from a chest XRay.
I’ve convinced myself I have lung cancer. Despite being quite a logical person, I also have a very illogical side when it comes to my health and my anxiety, and now I’m sure I have something serious and cannot convince myself otherwise.
The pain in my chest is worse and the sensation won’t go away. I can breathe, I can breathe deeply but I feel horse and just cannot stop worrying about it. Sharp stabbing pains all over my chest, tightness and aching can all be anxiety related, can’t they? I know this but yet I still believe the worse!
Sorry for the long post, I just needed to get my worries out and get some assurance I suppose.
Thank you.
After a bout of super high anxiety, huge life changes and a lot of stress I developed a new concern. I have had anxiety and panic attacks for over 20 years so am acutely aware of my personal symptoms and how it manifests for me.
So when I suddenly felt like I couldn’t take a deep breath in, I wasn’t sure if it was just anxiety or something else. It panicked me and was a horrible sensation. I had it on and off for a few weeks and went to the doctors who did some checks and said my chest was clear, and that it was more than likely an anxiety symptom but if it continues then make another appointment.
It calmed down and is not there all the time, when I’m busy or distracted by other things it’s not there at all.
But I had another appointment with the doctor about something else and I just happened to mention that I was still experiencing it a little bit and I often have a weird, tightness, fullness, painful sensation (it’s hard to explain it!) in my chest accompanied by stabbing pains. She is wants to rule things out, I’ve had an ECG and it came back normal, I had full bloods and aside from low iron and a few other things that were a bit low or a bit high there was nothing to worry about there. I’m waiting for results from a chest XRay.
I’ve convinced myself I have lung cancer. Despite being quite a logical person, I also have a very illogical side when it comes to my health and my anxiety, and now I’m sure I have something serious and cannot convince myself otherwise.
The pain in my chest is worse and the sensation won’t go away. I can breathe, I can breathe deeply but I feel horse and just cannot stop worrying about it. Sharp stabbing pains all over my chest, tightness and aching can all be anxiety related, can’t they? I know this but yet I still believe the worse!
Sorry for the long post, I just needed to get my worries out and get some assurance I suppose.
Thank you.