Hi, I'm new to this support group. I'm looking to connect with others who are dealing with anxiety. I've been experiencing anxiety that causes physical pain and it has taken a huge toll on my life. I've been in and out of the ER, the hospital, and have taken several tests regarding my heart. And all have come back fine. My doctors (Primary Doc, Cardiologist, Gastroenterologist) say its anxiety that's causing the chest pains I keep experiencing.
I'm having an extremely difficult time believing that I have anxiety. For the past few months I've been having panic attacks and they have been horrible. I don't want to drive, go to work, or do anything but stay at home because I fear something will happen to me.
I started seeing a therapist last week. I meet with her twice a week for an hour session. I think the sessions are going well. However, I'm tired of having this pain every day. I also have a bad hip. I've been dealing with that chronic pain for about 4 years. I cannot have surgery because I'm overweight and the surgery will be too risky. I've been trying to lose weight but it's been difficult. I've been obese for most of my life and since I've started having hip pain, it has been almost impossible for me to exercise.
Although I have hip pain, the anxiety is worse. It's been extremely hard being in pain every single day. And having chest pain is so scary. Everytime I feel the pain I get so anxious. I don't know how to not get anxious or worry. I take medication for anxiety, in addition to having GERD. I know that causes pain as well.
I know that I'm not alone dealing with anxiety. But I seldom find people to talk to who understands what I'm going through. My family is very supportive & I'm so grateful for that. But finding someone to talk to who has experience this level of anxiety would be so helpful for me.
I'm looking forward to chatting with this community of people. I'm so glad that this kind of support exists because I really need it.
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Thank you for the welcome and responding to my post. I appreciate any help and support that I can get. Dealing with anxiety has been the most challenging and difficult thing to go through.
Hi welcome you should be careful of heart pain my mam was diagnosed with gerd which she has but also she had a block on her heart they said that was GERD turned out not you should get further tests if can I do get chest pain when stressed it's a deffinate reaction you may find the heart site here helpful on Health unlocked have you had anxiety before I noticed your 49 could be menopause I take HRT I was having palpitations but they calmed down I still get them under stress I was told HRT is good for anxiety hormones rule us take care 🤗🤗
Hi, thank you for the warm welcome and response. I've had an endoscopy done in May and a heart catheterization in April. Both test didn't show anything and the cardiologist said there wasn't any blockage or damage to my heart. It's just so scary whenever I feel the pain & its different types of pain. It comes and goes. I've had EKG, echocardiogram, stress test, chest xrays and a CT scan. All the results came back normal.
I've been anxious before but not to the degree in which I'm experiencing now. That's why I'm having such a hard time believing its anxiety and not something else. Yes, I'm 49 and I thought maybe it could be menopause or something with my thyroid or hormones. I experience heart palpitations also. What exactly is HRT?
Hi 👋 it’s Shnookie. Welcome 🙏 to this warm and supportive group. Yes anxiety can negatively affect your body. Because of anxiety, in my late ‘50s my blood pressure which was always around 120/80started to rise and now I’m on 5 mg of Amlodopine daily. I have a history of mental illness in my mother side of the family so it’s not surprising that I have anxiety. However with therapy, proper meds, coping mechanisms, I can function. Right now because I am under extreme financial stress and other issues going on so some days R tough 4 me, but it is better to confront your anxiety and acknowledge that U have it and do what U R doing. My muscles tense 😬 up causing extreme discomfort. I also have an uncle who is going thru extreme anxiety and has panic attacks. He has GERD, lost 25 pounds, pains all over his body. He reached out to me this week and told me what was going on. I tried to explain to him. That he was going thru extreme anxiety and this was causing a lot of his pain. Hi GP gave him samples of anxiety meds. He is resisting my advice of contacting a therapist and to obtain anti anxiety meds. I told him that there is no shame in this and it was not a stigma upon him. I don’t know 🤷♀️ what he is going to do. However U R doing the right things it might take a little time but U will get there. U can personally text me. I’m here 4 U.
Hi, thank you for the warm welcome and response. I've had an endoscopy done in May and a heart catheterization in April. Both test didn't show anything and the cardiologist said there wasn't any blockage or damage to my heart. It's just so scary whenever I feel the pain & its different types of pain. It comes and goes. I've had EKG, echocardiogram, stress test, chest xrays and a CT scan. All the results came back normal.
I've been anxious before but not to the degree in which I'm experiencing now. That's why I'm having such a hard time believing its anxiety and not something else. I hope your uncle gets the help he needs. It's so hard to accept these health issues. It has taken away so muc of my freedom and love for life. Because I'm living in fear everyday! I appreciate you for sharing your story with me.
Of course. I’m here 4 U. I hope my uncle gets help too. And I am the kind of person who wants to fix everything. But I need to protect myself as well. As I have posted here. I have many things going on in my life including hellacious headaches and trying to obtain employment. I sent him a text saying thinking of U and he responded Thank U. I have done my good deed and hopefully he will listen to my advice.
Excellent? Even doctors couldn’t agree, They run in my father’s family. Started having headaches when I was a little girl had sinus infections, allergies, now stress, tension, elevated. Took Imatrex an hour and a half ago and not working.
TMJ. Disgusted yuck 🤢. Waiting to receive shot dispensers from pharmacy. Hugs 🤗 S
Totally understand you. Pain around the heart area is always scary…. It is my trigger. You need to read Claire Weeke’s Hope and Help for Your Nerves- you will be so glad you did! Order on Amazon. Life changing.
Thank you so much Kamgal5. I appreciate your support and several people have recommended Claire Weeke's book. I'm definitely going to order it. I'm looking forward to connecting with you. It feels so good to have people who understand what I'm going through.
Thank you so much for the welcome and response. I appreciate having a community of people who understand what I'm going through, in addition to being able to get resources and tips about how to deal with this anxiety.
Hello and thank you so much. I'm so grateful to have found this support group. It's been very comforting reading other people's stories & being able to relate to what they are going through and knowing that I'm not alone in this fight. I'm am a believer in God and a person of faith! Although I get discouraged at times, I lean and depend on God to comfort me. This is a new season in my life. It's very unfamiliar and very scary. Having this support group helps.me in so many ways. I've gotten so many resources in such a short period of time. I'm so appreciate for you sharing something that helps you with me. I'm definitely going to check it out!
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