Helllp

[Julie_z]

So I have been to the ER twice in the last few days due to palpitations, weakness, fatigue, unbalance, not being able to do anything and loss of appetite. Well the first time they tell me my potassium is low and prescribed me pills. I took them and I went back next day because I felt my heart was too slow and I was soooo anxious well they said my potassium was back to normal don’t take it anymore so I stop. Well yesterday I felt so panicky, heart was slow but I felt like my chest was burning, just waiting on the big panic attack... felt like i was gonna loose it etc. I wanted to go to Er but did not. Today I follow up with my doctor and she ordered a thyroid screen which I’ve been told I have hyperthyroidism but I’m chunky so don’t understand that.. she tells me I am a hypochondriac and she’s going to prescribe me anxiety meds next time. I feel so helpless. I work for the government and have two babies. I don’t have time to waste on panic attacks!! I relapses suck!!!!

[Hawaiiguy]

I work for the government too. It is such a stressful job I know you can agree. I get panic attacks everyday and each one I feel there’s a new symptom that comes. I wanna go to the ER too but I just went a few weeks ago and they told me everything was okay but I keep thinking I’m not okay though. But I am a believer in Christ and I know that I just have to keep praying and believing that I’m Okay. You can confide in me if you want to talk. God bless.

[Julie_z in reply to Hawaiiguy]

Thanks for listening. I love my job but I don’t want to lose it due to my Panic disorder. I can definitely relate that each day a new symptom manifests. I wish there was more objective research on panic and anxiety like there is cancer etc.

[Hawaiiguy in reply to Julie_z]

Yeah I guess they only research that hey could conduct more throughly would be a neurologist. Have you got one scheduled. I have a couple of tests coming up and I just want it done like now. But I’m just trying to remain patient.

[Julie_z in reply to Hawaiiguy]

I see a neurologist for my vestibular disorder which docs claimed were just symptoms of anxiety... Have you taken meds or tried any self help books or apps?

[Hawaiiguy in reply to Julie_z]

I don’t do apps cause I’m scared to take them.

[Tikirob]

Hi. I have health anxiety and in the course of that have been to first med for palpataions many times. I went to a neurologist too at one point and got a nerve test twice. I found out my elbows had a little nerve damage from sitting them on a desk for years typing, so be mindful of that but don’t worry because outside of some numbness one in a while I do not notice it. Anyways anxiety was the culprit in like 90 percent of my visits. And it sounds like it’s really hijacking your life right now, that sucks! So if you don’t mind me asking you, what’s your main fear? When anxiety triggers you what’s your go to thought?

[Anxiousdude]

I know how you feel. I also sometimes Drs. Just try and throw pills down your throat for anxiety. There was a time a barely left my bed for six months. For the most part now I am out and about but I still feel like crap. From what I hear meds are helpful I just haven’t found one that doesn’t make me feel worse. I am so sorry I know how much this hurts. My heart really goes out to you because I know how scary it is. Try and listen to your Dr and maybe see a psychiatrist. Even now I have all kinds of weird sensations that scare me half to death. I wish you all the best.

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I’ve came to the point where I’m going to have to do the meds... there is so many people taking meds for different things it is what it is ... my dr said it doesn’t have to be a forever thing

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To be honest only people on this website really make taking meds such a big deal... I’m on a Mommy blog , and sooo many moms take zoloft and lexepro for there anxiety and don’t make it a big deal... it’s strange

[Ann10]

I'm sorry you are struggling with anxiety and some chemical imbalances. It is good that your bloodwork results are in range now. Have you considered talk therapy? A counselor can help you learn how to cope with your attacks. Keep looking for a solution.

[Julie_z in reply to Ann10]

I have and it is helpful but my main things is the physical symptoms. I watched a video by Claire weekes which made me feel so much better. I am less obsessed with my symptoms.

[Ann10 in reply to Julie_z]

The physical symptoms feed into the anxiety and it becomes a cycle. Did you have your thyroid checked yet? I used to get heart palpitations and I was told to stay away from caffeine. I also changed by diet so I didn't eat so much sugar. I hope you can get some answers.

[Julie_z in reply to Ann10]

I have subclynical hyperthyroidism and a nodule on my thyroid. I have altered my diet and so far so good but the anxiety is horrible.