Bad anxiety day!

[me81]

This morning i woke up and my upper back and shoulder was hurting. I thought I was experiencing a heart attack. This isn't the first time. I got dizzy, sick to my stomach, tingling down my arm, tired and felt out of place. I'm just concerned. Can anyone help please? What's going on with me?

[gracesgrandma]

Hi well that is definitely not the best way to start the day. The main thing you have to keep focused on is that because you are so tense, all the time, and don't sleep properly your body is just letting you know. As soon as you put the idea in your head, oh god it's this that or the other, the flight or fight kicks in and your body immediately tries to expel any excess weight be it through being sick or going to the toilet. I know this is easier said than done but really try hard to focus on something positive and I hope you have a good day :o) x

[Evey37]

Hi me what you experienced is very quite common amongst anxiety sufferes. In fact some of those symptoms are a regular occurance which is why it seems to scare so many of us. It's the not knowing what's wrong. It's the fear of the pain and worry it's dangerous. So you are not alone feeling like this. If you are really worried go see your dr and ask them to check you over which should hopefully put your mind at rest a little.

[leveller]

Hello, good advice already. Get docs appointment for health check/reassurance. Then go and read up on anxiety symptoms on nhs website then you will understand that these symptoms are very common with anxiety and why they are caused, I found this helpful. Good luck.leveller

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That's me every morning.

After being reassured many times that my heart and blood work are great. I tell/ask myself:

physically I'm good

Did I sleep in a awkward position for my shoulder to b numb n painful?

Did I have a restless night that would cause me to feel anxious?

Get up slowly so you don't get a headrush dizziness

Stuff like that so my anxiety doesn't get me in a bunch so early in the day but there will be days where it won't calm and that's when having support helps be it on here or someone who's willing to help u

[JoeT]

Like previous replies, I recognise all symptoms and feeling. I get same occasionally and just write off that day. I tell myself that it has happened before, and probably shall happen again.

I am retired therefore can just lie about. But if you work sometimes it can help by taking your mind off condition. Don't get me wrong, I am not promoting alcahol, but I take 1 can of beer after 9pm and tell myself too look forward to then. It is amazing the relaxation process. But not before. And no more than one.

I then tell myself I have come through a tough day, and survived it. So onwards, and upwards..... Good luck....

[bepete in reply to JoeT]

well done joe my thoughts exactly !

I do a similar thing, but im just getting over the ..stress of a car accident.

which is a little different.

gives me something. to look forward to after a hard day at the hospital or physio etc etc.

[WantToChange]

Sounds like a panic attack to me. People fear the worst when they have anxiety, for you this is having a heart attack by the sounds of it. Try not to get into a panic, I know that's easier said than done but worrying about having a heart attack is only going to make you more likely to panic.

I would maybe go and see your doctor if this has happened before. It sounds like you're having a hard time... Are you on medication for anxiety?

Be strong, xx