Still scared

[apayett24]

I’m so scared of my anxiety I’m scared it will give me a heart attack because I’m 28 I’m afraid will it happen ?????

[hardworker190]

It won’t

[apayett24]

I feel like at any moment I’m going to have a bad panic attack like I have this pressure in my chest and nerves in my stomach are all going at once I’m so scared of getting bad again

[hardworker190 in reply to apayett24]

You gotta keep fighting your mind

[maya89]

It is terrifying, I know, you feel like you can't breathe but it won't give you a heart attack. It will pass.

[hypercat54]

No it won't. You only have a heart attack if you have a heart condition - do you? Even if you do it would be very unlikely at your young age as it's normally much older people who do.

Your anxiety won't kill you so relax. it is frightening but not life threatening. x

[apayett24 in reply to hypercat54]

Thank you

[Brightstar0109]

I used to fear the exact same thing but something I have learned is that your anxiety won't kill you. Even when it feels like any day it could, it never will. Keep fighting, you're not alone

[teemo1]

Please see this brief, very accurate article on the topic...

anxietynetwork.com/content/...

[apayett24 in reply to teemo1]

Thank you

[Philmup1973]

Hi my Name is nick I wanted to be at help to you anxiety is your body’s defense of Resistance as of me I was fighting my conscious decisions that things needed to change in my life I have struggled with porn and results of stopping it was spiritual warfare one night as I was sleeping I had a bad dream demonic I woke up being attacked this sent my body on a flight mode for months as of December 2018 I was down on my knee praying I felt helpless I couldn’t sleep I had panic attacks my hear murmured hit flashes I couldn’t sleep as I woke that night in The Jaws of the Shark well after many month if praying and through Jesus help Eating exercising was very important

[Hidden]

It won't. Your body is a machine primed for fight or flight. Like others mentioned, yes, a pre existing heart condition maybe, but just keep visiting your doctor for well visits. Otherwise, anxiety is key to survival. Without it, humans would have all been devoured long ago. Your heart races because it is your mind seeing threats. It beats not to kill you, but to save you. Obviously today, this is less helpful as we're anxious about the rough meeting ahead at work than something proper like a lion, bear, or whatever beast after us. It's old school wiring in a modern world. Some of us are just more sensitive. The heart is a powerful muscle. Think about any physical exertion you've done....the heart maintains. Alas, I have the same fear and all we can do is treat ourselves kindly, get well check ups, exercise, eat well, and lower the risks of heart problems that may never be an issue. But the heart and anxiety? They're linked to save you and I promise an anxiety or panic attack cannot kill you alone...no matter what your mind says. I still have to fight this battle in my mind as well. Try some meditation and or mindfulness. It helped me reduce the feelings of worry I had with my heart during anxiety when deep breathing dramatically relaxed my cardiovascular system. Tons of good advice here and I hope you can find comfort and confidence knowing anxiety is merely just a pain in the rear...old technology in a different world

[Philmup1973]

Nick again here leading off Of was important to me I had to Go to the doctor check into mental health go to a counselor the list of things was unbearable I wanted to know when I was Going to get better ughh.. I started looking up fight and fight the vertical nerve look up your edreanal Glands which are located in your kidneys most of all anxiety comes from stress of hormones and pineal Gland and High cortisol levels your body can’t help to have a break down and it will look back and Examine your self the Bible talks about thier is no condemnation in Jesus are you struggling to do this on your own guilt shame Wr Have a Spirtual warfare Against the Powers of the Are Loook Up Romans 6:10-18 we must put on the armour I speaking to myself we are sinners fighting a soul battle that Satan comes to seek kill and destroy start reading The Word on His Forgiveness He Loves us so much!!! John 3:16 Fir Gid SonLoves the worldThat God his Only begotten Son that whosoever believing in him Shall not Perish but have Everything Life!!!

[Philmup1973]

Ok one last thing look Up Aswaghanda ok this will help relax you and Theanine!!! Start eating healthy You Bidy is in Resistance Mode Stress attacked it you must do everything back to bring your balance back ok eat Greens and putt them in a blender this helps your high blood pressure look up A Good magnisium Rythum is Good with melate theonate Good product to help bring your heart in carcadium rythum!! Start listing to peaceful music at night!! You will get Better hang in thier ok let me know how things are Going your Friend Nick

[Hidden]

Oh I just heard very messy family stayin in my house for 2 days whole I'm away

I thought oh no then had pain but my thoughts as yours these cycles come and go at 21 I had 1st panic on motorway now at a mere well it was 1973 James Blunt song

See iv 3 grand kids keep me sane

Don't let the thoughts associate

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

See doctor

Some reading speak to someone

We all get agitated

Doesn't mean heart attack

[Want2BHappy3]

Not going to happen, unless you already have a heart condition? I'm going to be 65 and have been dealing with anxiety and depression off and on for about 36 years. No heart attack

[RyL83]

Hi apayett24, you have to satisfy the physical side then mental next. If you think you have heart problems, get it checked, go for ECG, 2d-ECHO, STRESS TEST, CT-SCAN, CT CALCIUM SCORE, Check your cholesterol levels - CBC or SPEC23. If the results are normal, then you are at low risk, especially if you don't drink alcohol, smoke, have diabetes, excess weight. Use these as basis that physically, you are okay. As for mental and emotional healing, it will take time. You have to determine your triggers and try to overcome them little by little. For me, even up until now, everytime I feel pain, whether in my back, left chest, arms, legs, stomach, I automatically think its something serious, fearing there's a problem in my heart or might be having a stroke. It's like my nervous system is faulty thus my brain interprets normal-pain to something urgent when it shouldn't be. I prefer not to take meds, trying to see if I can help my body to heal with proper clean diet and exercise/meditation. You can do it.

[Clarrisa]

Sometimes I think a lot of stress/anxiety comes from thinking you have to excel in everything. Remember it is OK to be good (not excellent) at what you do. People who develop heart conditions are said to often have “Type A” personalities. It is OK to not seek perfection or expect perfection from others.

If you go through life demanding absolute perfection from yourself & others you are more likely to wear your heart out sooner than later.

I see Type A personalities live long, but they seem to have engrossing hobbies. So cultivate your hobbies if you are a perfectionist. It is OK your hobbies yield good (not outstanding results) too.

[apayett24 in reply to Clarrisa]

I can’t get out to see a doctor my panic attacks are so bad I never leave my house

[Clarrisa in reply to apayett24]

I feel bad I can’t be more helpful. I don’t get out as much as I use to myself, but I did seek a second opinion a few months ago for a thyroid condition. While out I picked up a used book on depression that I have started looking over. It says Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most common treatment for phobias. And that CBT can help you learn to respond different in situations that cause anxiety.

I also on this same trip purchased a paperback book by James Cowart called The ABCs of Coping with Anxiety about using CBT to manage stress & anxiety (crownhouse.co.uk). It looks really good, I hope to read it soon. I also hope you figure out how best to reduce your anxiety.

[apayett24 in reply to Clarrisa]

Thank you

[Boby4]

If you are scared, I would definitely talk to your Doctor, to get the right treatment. Panic attacks are the symptoms of flight or fight, caused by our brain chemicals in survival mode.

I have had constant panic attacks for 5 weeks and did not die, and I am 61. If you have a cardiac issue you, know of, them, definitely see your Doc. You should be on a treatment that works, as no one can funtion in the real world with panic.

[apayett24 in reply to Boby4]

Thank you

[Rosiemarie82 in reply to Boby4]

How did you withstand a panic attack that long? I have them randomly and feel miserable for days after.

I had one 5 days ago, and am still fighting my heightened anxiety (along with the heart attack fears) even with meds.

[Tothemax]

Hope this helps :)Hi,

Your anxiety is likely caused by stress so I would recommend you try herbal adaptogens such as ashwagandha, reishi mushrooms, schisandra berries etc. Don't try ginseng as this is too stimulating. Good apaptogens aree realxing whilst at the same time they give you energy and focus. Amazon is a good place to see reviews on what ones are relaxing. I recommend you use licorice (tea or extract) and drink tulsi tea in combination with an adaptogen. When using adaptogens it is a good idea to rotate them and use a different one every four weeks.

Healing crystals are also great for anxiety and choose whatever ones you are drawn to. A good start is rose quartz and green aventurine.

If possible try not to take yourself too seriously. We all probably take ourselves too seriously.

[Tothemax]

Black tourmaline is also great and makes you feel secure and grounded. You can use several crystals at the same time.