David86
27-01-10, 10:01
My name is David and I'm 23.
I have been suffering health anxiety for several months as a result of an incident last summer. I was out for a meal with friends and suddenly I came over very light headed and dizzy, I felt as if I'd faint although I did not (and subsequently never have). I went to the doctor to get checked out and he said I was fine and had suffered a vaso vagal reaction as a consequence of not eating enough. As a precaution I was given an ECG and asked to have a blood test, the first I've ever had which was pretty stessful. The week after I was told I'd have to repeat the test which sent my stress through the roof. I got an all clear from the doc but the damage had been done and I found I was unable to relax and get my mind out of the habit of worrying. I was distraught at any slight twitch in my body and eventually my behaviour resulted in the break up of my relationship with a girl I really cared about.
This took place over a period of about a month and after that I had three months or so where I was much better, only worrying very very occasionally. It all came back at Christmas, I had a head rush one day that lasted a matter of moments and it's destroyed my confidence.
I have suffered anxiety episodes at work, and it's making it very hard for me to do my job. I work with children which is stressful at the best of times! I'm also avoiding going out with friends because I'm scared I'll have another attack. I'm waiting to see a CB therapist but I feel lost at the moment. I've seen the doctor again and he prescribed me some beta blockers which I'm too scared to take (I feel taking what's essentially a form of heart medication in my current state would do nothing but cause me more worry.) I'm glad that I'm not alone in my suffering but saddned that so many people go through things like this. If anyone has any advice or tips on how to cope with my condition I would really appreciate it.
Thanks.
I have been suffering health anxiety for several months as a result of an incident last summer. I was out for a meal with friends and suddenly I came over very light headed and dizzy, I felt as if I'd faint although I did not (and subsequently never have). I went to the doctor to get checked out and he said I was fine and had suffered a vaso vagal reaction as a consequence of not eating enough. As a precaution I was given an ECG and asked to have a blood test, the first I've ever had which was pretty stessful. The week after I was told I'd have to repeat the test which sent my stress through the roof. I got an all clear from the doc but the damage had been done and I found I was unable to relax and get my mind out of the habit of worrying. I was distraught at any slight twitch in my body and eventually my behaviour resulted in the break up of my relationship with a girl I really cared about.
This took place over a period of about a month and after that I had three months or so where I was much better, only worrying very very occasionally. It all came back at Christmas, I had a head rush one day that lasted a matter of moments and it's destroyed my confidence.
I have suffered anxiety episodes at work, and it's making it very hard for me to do my job. I work with children which is stressful at the best of times! I'm also avoiding going out with friends because I'm scared I'll have another attack. I'm waiting to see a CB therapist but I feel lost at the moment. I've seen the doctor again and he prescribed me some beta blockers which I'm too scared to take (I feel taking what's essentially a form of heart medication in my current state would do nothing but cause me more worry.) I'm glad that I'm not alone in my suffering but saddned that so many people go through things like this. If anyone has any advice or tips on how to cope with my condition I would really appreciate it.
Thanks.