First timer

[mellowMaryDi]

Hello there!! I stumbled across this site while trying to find reassurance during an episode of horrible symptoms (headache, chest pressure, palpitations, weird creepy feelings on skin and other goodies!). I figured I could join, since anyways I come online to show myself that what I'm going through is anxiety related and not imminent death related.

I find myself feeling hopeful that I can interact with people going through the same sort of desperate feelings and in the meantime, maybe helping someone feel less alone and/or crazy (which is how I feel most of the time).

[Hidden]

You are not alone and have come to the right place for support! I'm here for you if you need to chat! Best of luck!

[Janieliza]

Firstly welcome to the site. I truly hope you find reassurance and comfort here as so many of us have done. Let me tell you a little bit about anxiety and the nasties that come with it. I will however advise that doctors are spoken to as we can only offer support thro life experiences. Chest pain, palpitations I'm afraid go hand in hand with anxiety. It's almost like they are hiding behind a wall and suddenly go BOO when we least expect it. As long as anything medical has been ruled out then I believe you can put aside you're meeting with your maker. The fear of death is very real and I've been there. On a daily basis. I also had palpitations and chest pain...the palps were every second and put a fear in me like I've never had(apart from the lovely characters with red noses which frighen me more!!!) I ended up in a+e and had an ECG and bloods. It seems I'd had a panic attack, she could hear my palps and I had to basically change my lifestyle. My point here is this....its understandable how you feel and we have probably all on here been thro it....and I'm sat here now writing to you. See?. Relatively unscathed. You will do this. You will. And with support(there's always someone around on here 24/7) we can hopefully help you. Take care. Janie.

[Kg00]

Thank you for your post as it can feel so lonely! I get all those lovely symptoms and it seems as soon as my mind gets used to them a new one pops up now along with the heart palpitations I get the smallest muscle twich randomly all over just a few a day more when trying to sleep. Every thing says anxiety is the number one cause but I'm going crazy. Infact maybe I have always had them but when my mind gets stuck on a sensation I get OCD. Thank you for reminding me I'm not alone

[Hidden]

I know exactly how you feel. Have been dealing with anxiety my whole life. Hope you find help and support here. Welcome!