Hi all , new here. I’ve been diagnosed with anxiety as a result of what initially was just a whooshing in my ears ( Tinnitus ) and fast pounding heart rate. Was told it was stress and anxiety and it will pass with time with self help techniques etc. Over the years I’ve had multiple sensations and symptoms such as muscle weakness , Trembling , tremors , chest pain , skipped heart beats , low mood , stomach issues , headaches , high blood pressure and the list goes on and after seeing multiple specialists over time I’m told I’m for and well and it’s just anxiety. Looking at various posts people seem to think it’s actually something real and the Doctors and specialists have missed something. But when you read people’s posts we all seem to suffer with the same insecurity.
I think sharing your symptoms and sensations may be a huge help to others so they don’t feel alone or the exception. ( including me ). I hate having this as I’m always convinced there’s some real illness at work or I’m going to have a heart attack.
I understand exactly what you mean.
I have a long list of physical symptoms that I believe are mostly anxiety related.
But it's very hard to convince yourself if these things...
Your definitely not alone in feeling this way...
It’s hard as you say. As each new symptom or sensation feels real and you think this time it’s got to be real. But then you go quacks and it’s just another anxiety symptom. You get to the point you think you can’t physically have anything else wrong and boom. Something new appears. What’s your unusual symptoms ?
Dizziness, headache, eye issues, shakiness, stomach issues... and the list goes on
Have you been taking any medication to help ?
I've tried several ssri medications and had bad reactions, tried wellbutren and made my anxiety go up... I'm going to therapy, so far that s helped more than anything...
Still have bad days or weeks..
How about you?
I take propranolol ( 10 to 60mg ) per day and it does help lower the fast heart rate etc but it doesn’t make the anxiety go away. As it’s a tablet that’s used for many things such as heart problems , blood pressure and prevents strokes etc it’s more of a comfort I think. And I do therapy every week too which seems to point towards my anxiety / health anxiety being related to stress and compressed emotions.
I must add that when I say it doesn’t make the anxiety go away I mean it doesn’t stop the sensations I feel. I’m convinced the sensations cause the anxiety but I’m always told it’s the anxiety causing the sensations and symptoms. Typical circle that never ends.
I take a beta blocker too as part of my bp meds / atenolol
So do you actually have high Bp ? Or is this caused by your anxiety ?
I do have high bp... it's one on of my anxiety triggers for sure
Next time you have a BP test. Do some deep breathing beforehand for around 10 minutes. And you’ll probably see a reduction in your BP. If that’s the case then it’s your anxiety. Mine is typically between 140-150 over 80-95. But when I’m calm etc it’s down to 120/75
I've been to a good cardiologist several times, and he's seen just that reaction, I'm still on meds, bet he's very sure my anxiety causes the spikes.
Thanks
For sure. High blood pressure has no symptoms and it’s a natural worry. The human body is an amazing thing. It works on its own when you sleep and your anxiety and worry free to an extent. Anxiety kicks in when you wake and your brain sticks it’s nose in. Keep pushing on. Stop checking own BP if you do.
I was suggested dis med too..bt i dint take since i thought it would hv side effects...did u feel better?
I tried propranolol for 1 day. Gave me more anxiety and insomnia. Not the same for everyone.