Hi everyone,
Its been reassuring to know that there are others out there going through the same experiences.
I wanted to share what i have been going through. This has been going on for the last 6 years or so (on and off). Though i have to say the last year it appeares to have reached what i see as another level.
I have been through these past years in A/E approx 3 to 4 times.
I have worked out there can be some triggers but at same time it can unexpected. I have been suffering from anxiety daily now for what seems a long time. I would like to describe the symptons and maybe get your views or experiences:
Its the tight / uncomfortable stomach that seems to be with me daily, also the shortness of breath/ not getting full breath that i feel frustrating. I often cannot seem to stop thinking about it..constantly.
- Tight stomach / uncomfortable feeling in stomach.
- Difficulty with breathing. Some days I feel I cannot get my breath /shallow breaths which tends to lead onto excessive heavy burping.
- Difficulty swallowing.
- Difficulty talking when very anxious.
- Tense/ anxious feeling often on a daily basis.
- Daily shakes and trembling, more severe when experiencing what I would say is a panic attack.
- Palpitations, these I have as you are aware been happening for many years. They are more pronounced when anxious and feel either like a missed beat or ‘spasm’ / butterfly type feeling. When experiencing a panic attack they have taken the form of very fast beats.
- Chest pain / tight chest: only really experienced when feeling very anxious/ panic attacks.
- Light headness
- Nausea.
- Hot sweats / night sweats.
- Dry mouth
- Loose stools
- The feeling of doom/ as if I will die.
- When experiencing a panic attack the above feel much more pronounced but I also feel very like I will pass out,(very light headed) shake uncontrollably, tingle in hands etc.
The above are all the more severe when it expereince a panic attack.
My Gp wanted to put me on some heavy medication but i have chosen to start Cognitive behavioural therapy privatley (as their is a long waiting list on NHS), if this does not work then maybe i'll consider the medication route but i'm hoping this will help me. I just want my old life back.
The anxiety / panic can come at any time and has been effecting my job now. I have suffered quite a bit while driving as well as at home and socially.
Anyway apoligies if i have rambled i wanted to share my experience and feel it can often be theraputic just getting it off my shoulders.
Thanks for reading this.
Cormac.
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to NMP .Im sure you will find plenty of support here .Luv Sue x
