Irrational worrying again..

[KatieRichie94]

I felt this vicious cycle coming. I will have days upon end where i don't obsessively think about things being wrong with me. I have thoughts throughout the day, but sometimes these thoughts last for days upon end and its so stressful! It started earlier today when I had bad acid reflux to the point that the regurgitation went up into my nose and in my mouth. I got sweaty palms and back pain. I started worrying since then. Then my chest started hurting a lot. I feel like I can't take a deep breath and I took my oxygen saturation level and it was going from 96% to 98%. I am constantly checking my pulse today and its between 68 and 76. I am still not convinced that I'm healthy. I need this cycle to be broken.

[Agora1]

Hi Katie,  I'm glad to hear you do have several days w/o thinking about things being wrong with you.  That's a plus...  Ironically, I had acid reflux today as I bent over to pick up something after I ate.  It did come up to my mouth (back of throat).  I seem to be able to think better lately and not let things bother me like they use to..  and so it went away just as fast as it came.  That really seems to be the trick, to stop the thought ASAP or it will blossom into a full blown attack.   Remember when you can't seem to take that deep breath it's because the diaphragm is so tight from fear.  That's when you need to relax to open up the chest wall muscles.    So you have the oxymeter too. 96-98% is okay.  As for your pulse, that's an excellent number between 68 and 76.  You know there was a time that I would literally walk around with my fingers on my pulse and take my blood pressure many times a day as well.  It got to be boring after a while and only on occasion do I take it now.   The biggest problem is not being convinced that you are a healthy young woman.  Once you come to terms with that, it will break the cycle of anxiety.   Take care 

[norky]

Hi I have a similar thought but about things like worrying I'm going to become a murderer stalker or pedophile. They cause me so much anxiety. I know this is called intrusive thoughts and it's a common symptom of anxiety. The thoughts are feeding the thoughts. Your body is treating them as a threat. The best way to get through this is to accept them as what they are.. just thoughts. No one has ever died from a thought. As scary as they are you just need to remind yourself that it's just a thought. Don't try fight the thought by forcing other thoughts.. that will only make it worse.

[xogemxo]

I am exactly the same 😢 it only happens a few days after I have a drink ... feeling you can't get enough air ... it will pass am gunny try and get into my walking again c if that helps lol x

[mrflynn211]

what if you can be so busy with life and helping other people or animals or the world be a more wonderful place ... what if you dedicate your life to simple acts of kindness ... what if you don't have enough time for yourself, because you are simply too busy being there for someone else .... what if you no longer feel the anxiety because it doesn't exist anymore .... what if, seemingly by magic or prayer, you have discovered a whole new you .... because you have filled your life with love and compassion and doing and being  .... and there is no room in for any anxiety, depression or fear?