AppleBlossom
22-02-10, 14:11
Hello Everyone
This is the first time I have posted on here, but I have read so much.....
I have suffered from depression since my children where born 17 years ago and have taken anti depressant drugs off and on for all those years. About 6 years ago I had my first panic attack and had to take 3 months off work as I was scared of leaving the house. I had CBT and it really worked for me. Up until last October I was doing OK, I had a new job and was doing really well. Then it all started again. I was sat at my desk and had pain in my chest, the people I work with where really good to me and reasurred my I was OK, but called for an ambulance just to be on the safe side. I was taken to A & E and had 3 EGC's and a blood test, all of which confirmed that I wasnt having a heart attack, but I was kept in over night. Since then I have been having chest pain which goes into my throat and my face tingles. I have been back to my GP several times and am back on the prozac again but he has referred me to the hospital. I went last week for a treadmill test. I had pain in my throat and face before the test and it stayed the same during the test. I asked the nurse if she could give me any idea as to what the pain was but she was not able to and now I am waiting to see the consultant in 2 weeks time. I have just been sent home from work again as I cry when the pain comes on. Im so scared that the pain is my heart (Im over weight and not fit) but I need to know if the pain is causing my anxiety or the anxiety is causing the pain. I have made steps to try and sort myself out, Ive lost 2 stone, cut down on my alcohol and started swimming, walking and ballroom dancing. I feel like Im going insane........ I have been referred again for CBT but Im on a waiting list..... I need help now, not in 6 months time.
Whats wrong with me, I have a wonderful husband, 2 lovely children and a good supportive family and friends... I just want to get on with my life....
Can anyone offer me any help ?
This is the first time I have posted on here, but I have read so much.....
I have suffered from depression since my children where born 17 years ago and have taken anti depressant drugs off and on for all those years. About 6 years ago I had my first panic attack and had to take 3 months off work as I was scared of leaving the house. I had CBT and it really worked for me. Up until last October I was doing OK, I had a new job and was doing really well. Then it all started again. I was sat at my desk and had pain in my chest, the people I work with where really good to me and reasurred my I was OK, but called for an ambulance just to be on the safe side. I was taken to A & E and had 3 EGC's and a blood test, all of which confirmed that I wasnt having a heart attack, but I was kept in over night. Since then I have been having chest pain which goes into my throat and my face tingles. I have been back to my GP several times and am back on the prozac again but he has referred me to the hospital. I went last week for a treadmill test. I had pain in my throat and face before the test and it stayed the same during the test. I asked the nurse if she could give me any idea as to what the pain was but she was not able to and now I am waiting to see the consultant in 2 weeks time. I have just been sent home from work again as I cry when the pain comes on. Im so scared that the pain is my heart (Im over weight and not fit) but I need to know if the pain is causing my anxiety or the anxiety is causing the pain. I have made steps to try and sort myself out, Ive lost 2 stone, cut down on my alcohol and started swimming, walking and ballroom dancing. I feel like Im going insane........ I have been referred again for CBT but Im on a waiting list..... I need help now, not in 6 months time.
Whats wrong with me, I have a wonderful husband, 2 lovely children and a good supportive family and friends... I just want to get on with my life....
Can anyone offer me any help ?