Absolutely horrendous day...

This has got to be one of the worst days I've had. I thought it would get better after lunch but it has got worse, I actually feel like I'm about to keel over, chest has been tight all day, pains in my back and chest. Heart racing, can feel my heart pulsating through my whole body.

I'm sick of moaning about how bad I feel but I just don't know what else to do. I'm exercising more, I'm eating way more healthy. Cut out all Caffeine and I don't feel one iota better...I seem to be getting worse.

I actually feel like my life is over before it's even began.

I have CBT tonight after work, usually I feel really good after I've been to see her, if I don't tonight I might just give up all together

Xxx

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Ashley

Trying to make you laugh , so dont take it the wrong way

Have you seen the tags its put on your blog

heart , exercising , body , heart racing , Pains , chest , caffeine , & wait for it Moaning lol

Every word we write it must pick up on & it doesnt make us sound we are in a good way does it ha (cant do laughing faces on here )

The heat wont be helping today , & no talk of giving up ok

Talk later

love

whywhy

xxx

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Sorry you feel so rotten. Please don't give up. We have all felt like this at some point. Sending a big ((hug)) x

[kimbers75]

Don't ever give up. Do you have any relaxation cd music. It's good to just put that on even just for 20 mins. Go amazon and search well being relaxation- only has two tracks but I found it really helped me to refocus rather than concentrating on what my heart is doing.

[kimbers75]

Search relaxing music on YouTube in meantime

[kimbers75]

Right now my heart is racing a little and I feel it but I'm trying to refocus on something else, doesn't help I am off meds til weds because of heart tape tomorrow

[kimbers75]

I would say tho if u think u need it get someone to take you to emergency department

[harrassedmom]

Dont give up CBT takes time

[BriarRose]

Ashley, this site has some really good relaxation exercises on it - if you can cope with the American accent! Do try it, hun!

allaboutdepression.com/relax/

Good luck, and keep blogging - or do I have to say posting now?

Think we're all suffering in this heat!!!!

{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}

[Pink1181]

I know this post is old but I just wanted to see how your doing now that it's a year later. Right now I'm at the point you were back then and I'm terrified that something terrible is gonna happen to me. As I sit here writing this my chest feels tight and just weird. Please any advice???

[newoba in reply to Pink1181]

Hi Pink,

Have you ever tried belly breathing? It helps to calm the physical effects of anxiety for me, especially tightness in my chest. Sometimes I think I forget to breathe when I am feeling anxious or panicked. It might also be helpful to discuss what you are feeling with someone who can relate. Feel free to contact me!

bcbsnc.com/assets/common/pd...

[Pink1181 in reply to newoba]

Hello thank you for the reply.

Yes I do the belly breathing and it only helps when the attack isn't too bad it seems.

What symptoms do you have? Do you feel crappy most days like me?

[newoba in reply to Pink1181]

Pink,

I have a hard time using the belly breathing technique when my anxiety is very high as well. I feel anxious most days. I feel a heaviness in my chest and restless. It makes me feel hopeless too...I can remember life before my anxiety, but it seems so far away now. What are your symptoms?

[newoba in reply to newoba]

Anything other than the tightness in your chest?

[Pink1181 in reply to newoba]

Yes I also remember life before the anxiety and I would give anything to get it back. I'm having a real rough time excepting this.

I'm feeling anxious as I write this because I have a bit of a headache above my left eye.

My symptoms well pretty much almost everyday I feel weak nauseous belly pains sometimes dizzy and heart races and palpitations chest pain and that doesn't even include the symptoms of an attack.

Oh and I have a real hard time sleeping

I'm afraid to go to bed. I feel my life is ruined and I have a 3 yr old lil girl who needs all her mommies attention

[Pink1181]

Hello Ashley was reading your post and you have the same symptoms as I. Did they ever find anything or it's all anxiety related.

I feel for you. Hang in there