I’m spiraling 😭

[Addds]

I’ve been feeling really weird these last two days. Today I feel so weird and felt like I was going to faint. My heart was racing. My watch said that it was at 176. So I rushed to the ER and they came back and said everything was normal. They did a CT of my organs because my right lower quadrant hurt when pushed on. Anyway. I need to cope. I felt so gross. I don’t know why I let it take over. Al my blood work and CT came back fine.

I’m spiraling, you guys. I need help.

My pcp is unavailable until end of month.

Should I let my cardiologist know?

What’s next!? I need some insight!

[Teerings3]

You just got back from ER?

[Addds in reply to Teerings3]

Yes

[Rilo7268]

do you see a therapist?

[Addds in reply to Rilo7268]

Yes I do. Once a week

[Rilo7268 in reply to Addds]

have you discussed coping skills? are you on meds? i have health anxiety and get the same way.

[Addds in reply to Rilo7268]

I have talked coping skills but nothing was working. And meds I’m trying not to use. I’m trying coping but last night was so bad

[peanutbuttercup]

Do you have a heart condition?

[Addds in reply to peanutbuttercup]

They say I do not

[Addds in reply to peanutbuttercup]

I’ve seen a cardiologist. Done an echo, ekgs, stress test, blood work and everything is clear thus far. I saw my cardiologist today and he did another ekg and said everything was still good and that I need to find more ways to cope. He also asked if I wanted to get a LINQ inserted to keep track of my heart rate. Maybe they’re not catching something and that would show

[Hidden in reply to Addds]

Addds,

I’ve been through all of that as well and am still going through it. Done every heart test possible, blood work, the whole nine. I had to get to a point where I had to realize it was my severe anxiety and panic disorder causing all of my symptoms. Trust me, I did not get to this point without going to the ER about 5 separate times and having all the before mentioned tests ran as well as CT’s, MRI’s, EKG’s, and 24 hour heart monitor. Now I am getting to where I can push away some of the feelings and somewhat control or keep my heart rate from shooting up. I stayed wound up for years, heart rate when I was at rest use to average around 108 bpm. I would recommend trying to get into some deep breathing techniques if you are not already. I never really believed it worked until I got to a super desperate point and tried it. After about a month of deep breathing exercises I do I was able to get my heart rate down to a resting rate of around an average of 89 bpm. It really did work for me so may be worth a try.

[Rilo7268]

sounds like anxiety. im in the same boat so i dont say it flippantly. its the fear that keeps anxiety going. jeff responded to a post the other day about how many people come on here thinking theyre dying and none ever do. none ever do is my new mantra. i feel like im dying most every day. it hasnt happened so maybe im not. maybe these are just symptoms of anxiety. if i was having a heart attack (my fear) i think it wouldve been over and done with with how many times ive had arm pain, jaw pain, cant breathe, racing heart, chest pain, feeling of doom. youve admitted you cant cope. theres no shame in meds even temporarily. you wouldn't avoid the dr if you had a broken leg. everyday is a process. some are worse than others. im still trying to cope myself. wishing you peace.

[Addds in reply to Rilo7268]

Thank you! I really needed to hear this. I tell myself this constantly but when it comes to the mind. It’s a vicious cycle that goes on in the head

[Hidden in reply to Addds]

The thing about it is when you are going thru it —it just feels so real and convincing!! I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve been riding in an ambulance because I’ve lost count!!!

[Rilo7268]

im the same way so believe me i understand. its the worst to feel like this and worry all the time. i believe you have kids. i do too. that adds to the stress and fear. feel free to message me any time.

[Addds in reply to Rilo7268]

Thank you so much!