Do you feel this way, too?.

[Livelydively]

At least once I day, I feel physically unwell. My chest gets tight, I feel short of breath and my stomach hurts. I do have lung disease caused by chemotherapy. I have been medically checked out and am overall healthy. I am thinking this is anxiety but wondered if others also feel physically unwell during the day. Thank you.

[Livelydively]

Thank you!

[detour13]

Oh ya .. I feel your pain.. I fell like I am dying of a heart attack 10 times a day and that fuels my panic attack.. I was intimate with my girl last night and my heart was beating and I kind of stepped back a little thinking I was going to have a heart attack,,,,

[Livelydively in reply to detour13]

Hope you are feeling better today!

[detour13 in reply to Livelydively]

Thanks but I'm not... but I pushed myself to go out for a few hours instead of staying home and feeling sorry for myself.. But I been anxious all freaken day.. Really hate it.. Starting to mentally get to me.. It's exhausting!!!! I'm sure you know that!!!

[Livelydively in reply to detour13]

We need to keep pushing ourselves to do the uncomfortable. Eventually it will become comfortable the more we practice and teach our bodies that it is safe to do. I am proud of you. Yes, I do know how exhuasting it is.

[detour13 in reply to Livelydively]

I am 53.. I been pushing myself since I was 18.. It's just not getting easier.... You think by now I get used to it?? It's as hard today as it was 35 years ago... you just feel like giving up somedays!! The suffering gets to you,,,

[lolanell]

Hi, glad your chemo helped. Yes, chest pains are normal, I hate them so much. Also, running to the bathroom many times.

[Livelydively in reply to lolanell]

Thank you! Yes, it is terrible.

[Kamgal5]

Absolutely read Hope and Help for Your Nerves by Claire Weeks!!! It’s amazing! Whenever I get the slightest symptom- I pull out her book.

[Livelydively in reply to Kamgal5]

I will add it to my list of must reads! I am currently reading the Skeptics Guide to the Universe. My brother suggested it.

[Daveacr1959]

Hi, daily cardio exercise to produce endorphins that battle anxiety and depression helps . And proper sleep. I finished chemo a year ago, have many side effects. I am scared of the whole diagnosis, chemo and surgery.

[Livelydively in reply to Daveacr1959]

Thank you. I wish you the best in your journey. Do you have an upcoming surgery?

[Daveacr1959 in reply to Livelydively]

I had it 11 months ago. I had a rare cancer. 1 in 500,000 odds for my age. Osteosarcoma of the sternum. I had 2 months of rough chemo. Lost 40 pounds even though I was eating good. Then they removed 2/3 of my upper sternum. ( breast bone) and rebuilt it with mesh and bone cement. I used to do half hour of military boot camp cardio then swim a mile a day the past 20 years. It was during the push-ups it cracked and the stress began. I have had 2 scans and am in remission. I have a scan this month. Only 80-90 people over age 60 get it in the country each year. Only about 10-20 in the spot I got mine . I know I should be great full for remission and I am. But it’s so scary. Can I ask about your chemo?

[Livelydively in reply to Daveacr1959]

Yes, it is scary! The thoughts of it returning can be overwhelming at times. I try to stay as positive as possible. I am so glad to hear you are in remission.

Yes, of course. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma when I was 26. Went through 8 months of chemo, ABVD. Had a toxic reaction to the one and spent 22 days in the hospital. It left me with lung disease. I have been in remission for 13 years now.

[Daveacr1959 in reply to Livelydively]

Your my hero . I am here for your anxiety. Remember daily cardio exercise to produce endorphins that battle anxiety per drs ok

[Livelydively in reply to Daveacr1959]

Thank you! I am here for you, too!

[Daveacr1959]

Tell me how to keep from thinking about it

[Livelydively in reply to Daveacr1959]

It's a challenge not to, sadly. Find enjoyment on the little things. Focus on the things make you happy. Start planning little things into your day that bring you joy. Focus on the parts of your health you can control like eating health and working out. You got this!

[Daveacr1959 in reply to Livelydively]

I do my best but the 6 inch by 8 inch cement chest is always grabbing me like a bear trap.. I worked out with my resistance bands just now.. after doing a bit of business.. now I will ride the exercise bike.. so I try .. I visit my grandkids a lot and they help me.. I have a 50-50 chance at lifetime remission.. but I can’t seem to dare dream to get on the good 50 percent.. because of stuff on the internet

[Livelydively in reply to Daveacr1959]

Hope you are doing well and getting to spend time with your grandkids.

[Daveacr1959 in reply to Livelydively]

I am thanks,?and you?

[detour13]

I feel like that 20 times a day... lol...

It's no laughing matter.. I have the thought of panic attacks and having a heart attack many times a day.. Some days more than others...

Saturday night went to a piano bar. Having a great time.. Singing away at all the signs.. I got hot and my haert was racing a bit and BOOM ruined the rest of my night .. Thinking I'm singing to loud, putting strain on my heart.. Etc etc .. So I start thinking about that.. Paniced a little and thought about it all night... booooooooo

[Livelydively in reply to detour13]

That is unfortunate! Its really hard to overcome those body sensations especially when they seem so overwhelming.