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38 year old schizophrenic, with heart disease, depression and anxiety regarding both conditions
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HIGH ANXIETY
HIGH BP
1 HEART ATTACK
DIABETES
JOB STRESS
NO WEALTH
LOSS IN BUSINESS
PROCRASTINATOR
HATE
It's not easy. Just try and take each day as it comes
Panic attacks a la right now!!
Deep breaths. Breath deeply, hold 2 seconds then breath out deeply. Repeat. This will help relax you! You're not alone!
Anxiety and Depression. High Blood Pressure and other undiagnosed stomach conditions/digestion problems. Hypothyroidism. Glad I quit smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol and more recently, soda!
Hello Daryl,
Age 62, two years out of massive clot, diagnosed with APS / Hughes Syndrome (with low platelets) - lifer on blood thinners. Anxiety, panic attacks, night sweats, brain fog, digestive issues and phobia revisited.
Anna
Frequent fatigue and heart palpitation. Sometimes blurry vision
I had my first heart palpitation when I was 24 and I was so afraid of having more (I did) that's when the anxiety and panic attacks started. After ten years of this I was so desperate I decided I wanted my life back. I started doing things, and if the anxiety killed me so be it , because I wasn't living just existing. It was a battle, it takes a lot of courage to go shopping while having a panic attack, or church, or carry on a conversation. It's hard but it can be done.So I've been free mostly these past 40 odd years. But if I want to I can bring one on, which proves you can control it. Pam
Hi
Anxiety plus strange unexplained teeth issues , possibly nerve related stress related ..
One starts the other off !!!
Hating it
hi
health anxiety started after emergency surgery. always checking my body, doubting everyone, panic attack sufferer.. x
I'm 24
Generalised anxiety disorder , had it all my life,
Currently starting to get cbt therapy to give that a go. Currently on low dose propranolol
Anxiety
Hi ive had generalised anxiety/ depression since my early 20s hypothyroid since 25 and currently entering menopause at 43 years old.Happy days!
GAD , ptsd from attempted murder/ fire,
Lupus , sjogrens, raynauds, fire scars, fibromyalgia, hands need surgery, traumatic brain injury and various neck issues
Good golly that's a lot. Deep breathing and reflexology helps if I can't get a massage
Hi Daryl I have anxiety depression and problems with reflux, arthritis, tinnitus.
Anxiety depression bpd
Hi, I'm 67 had GAD for most of my adult life, never been seriously ill or anywhere near it, but still I worry every time I get a headache,sore throat,dizziness etc.
Dizziness and "wobbliness" is my main anxiety symptom. Best regards, Asenath.
I don't now exactly what's my problem
Charlene
36 Ptsd and Gad
Mostly physicak symptoms 24/7
Acid reflux
Sternum pain
Feels like my pains are always on my left side in my breast almost
Both arms just start feeling weak and sore.
Just so scary 6 years of this.
God i pray for peace for all
Poll says age 15-20
Thought you have to be 16 to be a member on Health Unlocked so don't understand why we have a category age 15-20 unless the age restriction has been changed ?
Hi I've suffered all anxiety depression I've also turned to drink drugs any thing to get me throw the day mind when I say drunks I don't mean hard core drugs I mean sleepers use to take them so I could get throw and sleep the day away. I couldn't bare even getting out off bed but now I'm a lot better I get up go out for walks and do some thing to keep me sane. Yes its hard and I couldn't get any help,the dics use to just shrug there shoulders as if I was insane but hey oh its hard but I am getting there slowly hope I can help any one as I would love to share some of my story's hopefully to help others
Hi. 52 year old female. Anxiety sufferer since 15. Digestive issues. Phobias and depression but still going strong and controlling my symptoms through supplements and cognitive therapy done by me. All the best Liz
What cbt techniques do you use?
Hi ! I practice behavior techniques to face everyday real life situations where we are bothered by anxiety. Acceptance , slow talk, slow walk , slow down,
Stop negative thinking. Self statements rationales that become automatic thoughts such as "today is going to be a good day " or any positive thought that can be a part of your every day. Continuing to move forward.. determination! Focusing. What are you paying attention to? This is my method of cognitive therapy. It works for me and I pray it helps you. ❤️
Aged 51 with generalised anxiety/panic/depression
Hypertension. Diabetes type 2. Hypothyroidism. Ocular Hypertension. Sudden onset sudden offset tachycardia. Arthritis of his knees hips back and shoulders and back. Generalised anxiety disorder. Epilepsy diagnosed after telemetry test then changed. Panic attack disorder. Depression. Apart from that I'm otherwise fit. Been like this for 45 years.
Hips meant to say lol
Hi All aged 64 with PTSD anxiety due to 35 yrs of domestic violence. I riding the wave at the moment with flare up when anxiety and ptsd rares its ugly head
I don't mean to butt in, but my therapist and I did EMDR and it cut out OUT all the symptoms of ptsd I'd been suffering from past abuse.
Flabbergasted
Feel free to message me
How is this done?
Age 47 female...high blood pressure, thyroid issues fluctuating from hypo to hyper and now back to hypo, heart palpitations, strange sensation in heart, waking up every 2/3 hours with a nightmare/heart pounding feeling, Having health anxiety as I've gone to different doctors/cardiologists and they all diagnosed me with being in perimenopause with hormonal imbalance but no one can give me a cure for my symptoms. 
I had the exact same night problems in my 20's. My job and school we're so stress full. I went to many doctors but my health is fine. I'm 48 now and I have a normal life because I meditate, yoga, deep breath, walk, talk to everyone and just get out there. I tell everyone about my past depression and it helps others to feel they're not alone. One step at a time really helps and I take zoloft 200mg and welbutrin. Good luck, you can do it. Deb
Thanks Deb! The heart papitations and strange sensations in my heart really scares me. But the doctors keep telling me my heart is functioning good. I think my fluctuating thyroid hormones have a lot to do with it. Hope I can get rid of these sensations soon. Thanks for your encouragement! Take care!
Interesting, didn't expect to be in the minority (20, anxiety unrelated to health).
Hi 53 year old male.
Had GAD all my life, I also have bipolar2 and ADHD.
It all seems to have gotten worse after the age of 50.
Hi 71 Year old Female.Health Anziety
My anxiety is partly related to health concerns but not entirely. I can be fine and then gradually begin to feel uneasy before the adrenalin starts pumping through my stomach and my heart rate speeds up. I'm in trouble then.Not one thing alone does this.
58yr old woman with health anxiety mainly about heart. Not as bad as it was but still do not exercise because of it.
77 year old female. - newly suffering from anxiety and depression following a thyroidectomy last April. - lots of other triggers as well...am being closely monitored for thyroid issues and am working on finding right combination of medications, therapy..
40 year old male, don't really have the worrying type of anxiety but can appear when feeling extremely ill. My face jaw and shoulders are constantly tense, get heart palpitations after eating and wake every single night / morning feeling like I've been poisoned with my stomach bubbling like mad and my mouth keeps getting sore. On propranolol to stop heart palpitations but not helping with the sickness. Started a year ago and has gradually got worse. Not had a full night's sleep since it started.
I have also always suffered from generalized anxiety. It's so wonderful that one can talk about it now, b/c when I was a teen and in my early 20s, I suffered in silence for fear of being locked up in a mental institution!
Anxiety, Hypertension,..... On Hypertension Drugs, but i work out 4 times a week, trying to eat right, and still drink moderate alcohol!! 34 this year!
Hi 43 Male
Unsteadiness
Tingling
Unrefreshed sleep
shaking hands/trembling
Sore neck and shoulder muscles
Tired/Fatigue
Off balance sensation
Little or no appetite/weight loss
Irritablity
Brain fog
Diarrhoea and gassy
Poor posture
Nervousness/jittery/on edge
Dry mouth
and more.......................
Generalized anxiety all my life, from childhood experiences and life. Getting therapy now at 44, my panic attacks are less
Hi Rui,
Age 30
Diagnosed with GERD(Acid reflux) symptom. Breathing can be difficult at times thus anxiety
yr 11 asthmatic, anxiety caused by bullying and bad schooling is there any info you would like to know (i am not mentioning my school or where i live so don't ask pls just to be safe and i dont feel comfortable answering that) anything else maybe
thx
Could I ask if you live in the Uk. Just mention Kooth an excellent website.
I've come to the conclusion that there is no help for my anxiety.This is because I don't believe in an afterlfe.I have really tried to take it on board but it doesn't make sense logically for me. As a result, I an wracked with fear of death--and, at my age,it can't be far away. My sourse of pain is the inevitable loss of my sons forever and not being here for the troubles they must face as they too get old.There is no cure for my torment.Antide's mask it but that is a false sense of security. At the moment I am under the influence of Diazepam otherwise I could not write this post. The result is the kind of despair that colours every minute of every day.Religion gets many people through this cruel life but I have researched all religions and come to the conclusion that they are all false and only man made. O, how I wish and need someone to prove their truth to me but that will not happen.
O.k. darkshadow, this is a bit heavy but you did ask, if you Google Near Death Experiences you will find a site that lists quite literally thousands of recorded experiences of people who died for a short period (on an operating table for example) and they are resusitated. Their experiences are all slightly different but certain things are remarkably the same and can't be explained away by coincidence. Did things really go from a handful of space dust to something with the complexity of the human body by coincidence and chance or is there a driving force behind the evolution? I will say no more.
I don't think belief of afterlife stops the fear of death Hun. I am religious and my biggest fear is death and what will happen to my loved ones when I am no longer here. Let's say there was an afterlife, how would you be able to help your sons if you were in heaven? Or if you were reincarnated? Honestly I think you're clutching at straws and that's ok honestly we've all done it but I think that you might need to look at another avenue other than religion to help you. Even religious people get anxiety depression panic attacks health anxiety. A belief in a higher being isn't a cure Hun. Big hugs xx
You see there is no proof--only the very poor substitutes called faith and wishful thinking.
I have delved eagerly into such topics as Spirtualism, Hinduism, Budhism, other dimensions, universal consciousness etc etc and none of them has the answers. Only acceptance of Reality and the subsequent despair remain.
How very sad for you.
I have both health related and general anxiety. So didn't really fit! But I think they're both related as to me health anxiety is worry about the future..
Hello
Not sure what to respond
I have depression that was first likely anxiety alongside
Also cfs chronic fatigue syndrome
Tc
Jeff1943, I have read much about NDE's. There is no case in which it can be proved that the brain was dead during the time of the NDE. The slightest brain activity can produce the experiences. Also, the experiences reported differ in some respects according to the beliefs of the patient. Christians see Jesus, but others see their own figures of light which correspond to their particular religion. This surely suggests that the source is the brain of the individual rather than a universal experience had by all. If this was a scientific fact, then everyone would experience the same thing in nature. More research has to be done and different outcomes achieved before I could be convinced. Also,only a very small percentage of people who have been near death and return to life have any experience at all.
Darkshadow, if you have read much about NDEs and believe they're caused by slight brain activity that's fine, so perhaps the way to address your exaggerated fear of death is to appreciate that high anxiety makes us magnify small worries many times until they can obsess our thinking, for some people this might take the form of an exaggerated fear of losing a loved one, in your case it's a fear of death in general. When you recover from anxiety this magnification of normal fears will cease and I'm sure you will then lose this fear that has been obsessing your thoughts and you will view the subject of death in proper perspective once again.
As for evolution, chemistry and physics explain all of that. We are all made of atoms arranged in different ways. We are here because we had the best qualities to survive--especially brain power.
35 y/o father of 3.
Diagnosed at 14 with panic anxiety/agoraphobia/depression.
Runs in both sides of my family.
Health concerns after panic anxiety started which made me a hypochondriac. Right now I could care less about fake health problems I make up in my head. Just dealing with generalized anxiety is enough for me right now. 
Age 30 mother of 2
Anxiety and depression
From lost of a bestfriend that im still grieving over.
Jeff1943, I was born with a nervous disposition. I see no reason to expect it to change now. I realise you are trying to "cheer me up" but my thoughts are too deep and long standing to be
changed easily with a few words. I am just thankful for the times that my mind is occupied differently and I have a short respite from doom and gloom. It was relatively easy to live in this happy state when I was young(er) but now reality has to be faced. Many relatives and close friends have already passed away and many activities are no longer possible for me---especially dancing--so the world closes in and the monotony persists. Thoughts take over from actions--thus the state of my mind.
Darkshadow, I follow the teachings of Dr Claire Weekes who wrote 'Self help with your nerves' in which she sets out her belief in acceptance being the basis of a cure for all anxiety disorders and the secondary depression that can come out of anxiety. Like you I have a genetic tendency towards anxiety, my mother, daughter and ancestors all experience(d) it. I first read Weekes' book in the 1970s and it made me well after a period of anxiety disorder. It came back in the late 1990s and I reread her books and practic3d acceptance and it made me well again. She says that acceptance can cure everybody regardless of how long they have been ill and her book has a piece on obsession such as you experience. You may already be aware of her books and teachings, if not maybe take a look. Sorry for trying to "cheer you up"😊
Jeff1943, don't apologise for trying to help me but it will take more than Claire Weekes to do the job. I am not obsessed. I am just searching for Truth. My search is not yet over so acceptance is not on the cards.
I had blood work done after a anxienty attack .. 2 months after i still have tingly/prickly all over body on n off?? Is this an axienty symptom
It can be, 09jaylin. What was the result of your blood test?
Yesterday and this morning I can't stop bursting into the most awful bouts of sobbing. This usually stops by lunch time but now it is continuous. It's draining all my strength away, I have no appetite and the most painful abdomen with diarroeha.I can't leave the house. I don't know what to do with myself.I'm ridiculously over emotional and can hardly look after my little dog which I love with all my heart.Just writing this has started me crying again.Why am I so different from normal people? Should I go back to the doctor? Do I need to give in and take medication again? I took a 5mg diazepam last night out of desperation.That used to calm me down but all it did was make me feel weak and headlight. The nervousness remained. In my attempts to get myself out of this nightmare, last week I invited two friends to come visit me this Friday. Now I don't know if I can go through with it. I can't sit crying in their company. I seem to be getting worse by the day. Life is not worth living.
Just ignore me. I feel a bit better now. Am taking my dog for a walk.That always helps me especially if I meet people I know and chat for a wee while.Myra.
33 year old male with health anxiety and psychosomatic symptoms regarding numerous diseases.
I fit into the age 15 - 20 category - I'm surprised there are more older folk than young folk on this site. I wish more young people were on this community - it helps to have someone of the same age to relate to!
Age 20
Depression, Anxiety (GAD, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety), Mood disorder, Anger, PTSD symptoms.
Hi, im 20 and the other day i had a panic attack while i was asleep. i didn't even know that was possible. i woke my mom up saying i can't breathe she told me and i was unaware. I haven't been feeling like myself for maybe 1 year and 1/2 . i feel trapped inside my own mind, like my thoughts are gonna drive me insane or kill me. when i finally woke up and was aware of what i was doing, i was standing in the bathroom with her and she was telling me to calm down. in her eyes i was awake the whole time, blinking and breathing like a normal human being, but in my own eyes, i was asleep and had no idea this was even happening until i snapped out of it and was panicking , i felt like i went crazy, and i felt like the only way to stop me from feeling like this was if i go to the emergency room. i felt like it was never going to end. my sister was on the phone with me telling me I'm okay and try not to panic because my mom is sickly. its like she didn't even understand where i was in my head. it made me even more angry because the way she was talking to me , it felt like she thought i was doing this to myself, and i could just say ok, I'm going to stop now, and everything would be fine. instead it pissed me off in the mist of my crazy moment. i have a phobia over going to the hospitals because i feel like if i tell them how i feel that they're gonna drug me and I'm never gonna feel like myself again. i feel like once they give me medication i won't be the same person, and ill basically be a vegetable and unaware of who i am, and whats even my name. i feel like ill be a zombie, and i won't be able to be normal and live a normal life. or like i won't know who my family is, more importantly my mom is, and like i won't love her anymore. i think I'm under so much stress but i can never tell if I'm actually stressed or if I'm just crazy . I'm so irritable and i wanna spazz out at any given moment if something irritates me. i ended up trying to sleep it off and I've been afraid to sleep most nights, especially when i think too much about it. i have crazy thoughts and i don't even want to think half of the time. i have this little brother and the little shit is the devil, he does whatever he wants and he stresses me out more just the sight of him, he brings my stress levels up and i just want to deck him half of the time, and i feel like i have to fight myself in order not to. I'm like this with anyone who stresses me out. i want help and i want to feel normal and feel like i belong, and like I'm not crazy. the thoughts that i have, i want to stop thinking them, i feel like pulling my hair out in order to change my way of thinking for the moment. and i want to think normal. i focus so much on my thoughts, i feel I'm a person inside my own head, like a small me is sitting in my brain controlling my way of thinking. and when i think too much about how i feel, i feel even more crazier. i didn't always feel this way, and i didn't always think I'm crazy or that I'm going to go crazy. something has to be wrong with me, i can't be normal feeling like this .
Hi all, im 41 and suffer with anxiety, depression, spinal osteoarthritis, ddd, ibs and restless leg syndrome
Thanks for sharing
General anxiety disorder.
62 yr old female with panic, anxiety and GERD. Panic attacks started at 35. Generally always happen in the winter. I stopped taking my prozac and prilosec in October because I felt I was cured?!? lol Panic and anxiety started with a vengeance in January. Went to the doctor for chest pain. EKG normal and went back on the prozac and prilosec but still of course had to go to the ER in February cause was up all night sure that I was dying. Finally today April 5th am beginning to feel "normal" again.
I dont have any reasons to have anxiety. I just get it randomly and have panic attacks
I am in my early 50's...I discoverd I am a 'Highly sensitive person' and this was a wonderful revelation hsperson.com
I have had mild anxiety all my life and developed ways of coping with it. It becomes stronger when faced with certain situations and this can be difficult, but I have my way of dealing with it...I have flares of ocd ...I have diagnosed health conditions which have worsened in past 10 years and caused increasing pain and disability...I am continually learning new ways -mindfulness, meditation, gluten-free diet etc- and reading about how to live a positive, happy life...I find relaxation techniques and living a calm, stress free life works best for me.. and I now know what I am ok with and what I'm not...🙂
Hiya i'm Philip a 66 year old fart
I suffer from :
Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, arthritis, enlarged prostate, copd/emphysema, ibs-d/diverticulitis, high blood pressure and like most people in my age bracket high cholesterol.
I have suffered from depression most of my life but my main concerns at the moment are anxiety and panic attacks due to my health problems, these are fairly recent over the past 2 years although they have been rather bad the last couple of weeks
JP
40's
Panic attacks
Always feel like I am dying .
Worry all day about heart issues and pains .
Adam Wynne (Cherry_mvff is my online alias... It's a long and rather boring story ;L)
22 y.o.
Cornwall UK <3
Worried to an extent about my general health for as long as I can remember, although this never really affected my day-to-day life, which has otherwise been pretty fantastic 99% of the time! Developed full-blown hypochondria/ health anxiety Christmas day (waheeyy...) 2015 after slowly becoming more and more obsessed with my heart during December for no apparent reason (although I'm guessing stress due to nearing the end of college)... Been an absolute HELL of a rollercoaster since then but I'm determined to never let it get me down no matter what!
Had 2 ECGs, multiple blood tests and physical exams, all completely clear. Tried Propranolol during January last year which did nothing. No meds apart from that simply as I'm stubborn af and determined to beat this without them! Had two courses of CBT last year which helped temporarily. Currently awaiting Physio, Chiropractor, Respiratory therapy (to help my messed up breathing patterns), EMDR and more in-depth and longer CBT! 👊🏻👊🏻
Main symptoms are (pretty much 24/7):
Breathlessness,
Lightheadedness,
Random body/ head pains (shooting, sharp, aches etc.),
Constant on-edge feeling (felt in lower chest and stomach as well as mentally),
A plethora of weird heart sensations (palps, thuds, pauses etc.),
Weird sensations throughout body (tingling, tickling, numbness, heaviness etc.),
Muscle tension,
Panic attacks, although luckily they tend to only seem to last about a minute,
Completely uncontrollable fear of all of the above symptoms,
Serious issues with my back (due to bad posture/ lack of activity over the last 20 months),
Trouble walking/ standing (most likely due to the aforementioned back issues + chronic stress)... The list goes on ;L
I've had plenty of other more specific issues as well, a lot of which I have posted about in detail!
Huge huge thank you to everyone on this site, who along with my awesome family and ace group of friends (and beer ;L), have got me through the worst times and made this whole ordeal significantly more bearable! <3
My names Samantha.
I'm 25.
Health anxiety
GERD
IBS
Awaiting results from a biopsy for low grade pre cancerous cells in my cervix
Post natal depression (slowly overcoming this)
Panic disorder with ocd tendencies.
33 yrs old agoraphobia and panic disorder
Father of a beautiful little girl
Health anxiety has taken over my life
Trying to get over it one day at a time
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