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17-05-05, 21:54
Hi Everyone!
I dropped into this site a couple weeks ago and have been reading through all the other forums. I finally jumped in and posted a question on the symptoms forum, so only now am I finding the introductions. Kind of felt like I already belonged!
I am new to this - it took me awhile to believe my GP when she diagnosed hyperventilation (surely it was something more deadly!) a couple months ago when I complained of chest pain, dizziness, vision disturbances, etc. etc. I've been having symptoms on and off for about a year, but only recognise them for what they are now - this site helps a lot, particularly in convincing me that I'm not about to die.
One thing I would like to figure out, is what triggers these symptoms. I never thought of my life as stressful - just busy. But my doctor says being human is enough to make you susceptible to anxiety. I did have a scary incident with a viral infection that put me in hospital a year ago and I think that's what got me started with hyperventilating. Now, I'm working out how to get over that. It's good to read the success stories to know it's possible.
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I dropped into this site a couple weeks ago and have been reading through all the other forums. I finally jumped in and posted a question on the symptoms forum, so only now am I finding the introductions. Kind of felt like I already belonged!
I am new to this - it took me awhile to believe my GP when she diagnosed hyperventilation (surely it was something more deadly!) a couple months ago when I complained of chest pain, dizziness, vision disturbances, etc. etc. I've been having symptoms on and off for about a year, but only recognise them for what they are now - this site helps a lot, particularly in convincing me that I'm not about to die.
One thing I would like to figure out, is what triggers these symptoms. I never thought of my life as stressful - just busy. But my doctor says being human is enough to make you susceptible to anxiety. I did have a scary incident with a viral infection that put me in hospital a year ago and I think that's what got me started with hyperventilating. Now, I'm working out how to get over that. It's good to read the success stories to know it's possible.
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