Wondering mind

[Sunshine030]

Hi my name is sunshine I just started having anxiety attacks since I had bypass surgery last year this seems so scary and I'm don't know how to deal with it

[Weaty]

Have you seen a GP about your anxiety?

[Sunshine030 in reply to Weaty]

I go to a counseling now but all we talk about is breathing walking you know how to relax

[Weaty in reply to Sunshine030]

I've been told that exercise helps and having a journal helps other than medication.

[Weaty in reply to Sunshine030]

Healthy positive distractions allow you to stop focusing on those thoughts and give yourself a break to simply calm down. May help as well

[Hidden]

Hi!!! Please let your Dr. know what you're going through, there is help out there! Love & Hugs!!! I'm here for you!!! XXX

[Sunshine030 in reply to Hidden]

Yes I told my doctor so now I go to a counselor and talk about it but sometime I feel like it's not working

[Weaty in reply to Sunshine030]

Are you completely open with your counselor?

Are you completely honest to yourself about what triggers anxiety?

[Sunshine030 in reply to Weaty]

Yes I feel like I'm being open and honest I tell her I think negative thoughts all the time and when the negative thoughts comes out I worry and then just feel like my chest get tight

[Weaty in reply to Sunshine030]

Does the breathing walking help you at all?

Have you told her that so she can suggest other methods?

So I googled it and breathing, excerise, healthy eating, sleep and obviously counselling always comes up.

[Sunshine030 in reply to Weaty]

I walk in the breathing is there I feel like it's helping but I don't know it just still tight in the chest and the only thing she come up with now it's like you know I need some magnesium magnesium is something people take for anxiety and strengthen the heart and you know

[Hidden in reply to Sunshine030]

Maybe you are not clicking with this person & Need to look for a new one! Sometimes we have to do that!!! I wish for you peace!!! XXX

[Sunshine030 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks

[Hidden in reply to Sunshine030]

My pleasure!!! Stay Strong!!! XXX

[ch0p5tixmast3r]

I know how painful anxiety attacks are.

Along with the relaxation, it helps me to just let the anxiety be and not try to push it away. Observing it and accepting it has the effect of dissolving it faster. Also, I don't have panic attacks since significantly reducing caffeine.

Maybe this will help you too. Good luck.

[Sunshine030 in reply to ch0p5tixmast3r]

I do drinks but I will try anything to relax maybe I don't relax long enough I lay down I walk I listen to music I try breathing slow I still feel the beating of my heart and I try to calm down I am new to this

[Sunshine030 in reply to Sunshine030]

I don't do drinks

[b1b1b1]

My husband had bypass surgery, so I know a bit about it. His cardiologist said heart surgery is ofter followed by depression and advised my husband to take an SSRI. He said people who do take an SSRI actually do better physically. That is now standard advice, at least in the US. Usually the depression lifts as people heal and feel back to normal. As to your heart palpitations, it is important that you bring these to the attention of your cardiologist. Since you have had heart issues, you should see him regularly and make a special appt. for any new issues. Your palpitations are probably anxiety related, but it is important to make absolutely certain. You want to make sure you don't have atrial fibrillation or other issues.

[Pearl67 in reply to b1b1b1]

My husband also had bypass and his Drs and nurses had told me repeatedly to watch for depression/anxiety in him, as it is extremely common following heart attacks,, and/or heart procedures.

Please keep asking for help!

[Sunshine030 in reply to Pearl67]

Thank u I will

[Sunshine030]

OK I will tell him may I ask what is ssri

[Sunshine030 in reply to Sunshine030]

What is a ssri

[b1b1b1 in reply to Sunshine030]

SSRI s are antidepressants. They could benefit you greatly. Talk to your cardiologist first, though, to make sure there is no problem with your heart.

[Sunshine030 in reply to b1b1b1]

I don't know if they going to give me those because I had bypass surgery last September and I have a ICD defibrillator and to

[Pearl67 in reply to Sunshine030]

Many, many heart patients are o SSRI’s for the reasons stated above by b1b1b1. The outcomes are improved for those heart patients. Stress and worry fo not promote healing or help the heart in general.

[Beauty987]

Sunshine sorry you’re having a hard time. I was just reading an issue of Mary Janes Farm magazine and came across an article on treating anxiety. #2 on the list is eat fermented foods or take probiotics. It says that the link between the body and mind starts in your gut. Maybe the surgery threw off your system. It also suggests taking Omega 3, avoiding gluten, decreasing sugar, GABA supplements, light therapy and walking. I hope this helps