I am experiencing really intense issues with my body and everyone is telling me it’s just anxiety but I feel like my body is shutting down and I’m about to die. It all started roughly 2-3 weeks ago. I noticed that I had a constant headache and was becoming aware of my breathing. I passed it off as I was eating different since I was no longer working. Eventually I ended up fainting for a second but it really scared my family and me. Because of my fainting, headaches and breathing issues, I got an appointment for my annual physical to make sure everything was fine. I told him my symptoms which at this point I was also starting to have this weird pressure/lump feeling in my throat. The doctor simply said that I have anxiety and prescribed me Wellbutrin but also stated that it could take weeks for it to start taking affect. That same day, in the middle of the night I woke up to chest pain, feeling like I couldn’t breath me and feeling very faint. I called 911 because I really thought I was dying. The EMTs took my vitals and said that everything was normal and that it looked like anxiety. They stated that I could still got to the ER but that preferred a family member took me so I wouldn’t possibly get exposed to the virus by riding in the ambulance. Since then, I have had 2 EKGs, blood works and talked with a therapist. Everyday, all day I constantly feel like I can’t breathe, I have pressure in my chest, i get light headed easily and I simply feel like something is wrong with my and I am dying. I’m not really eating due to no appetite and I’m also not sleep out of fear of having a panic attack at night. I’m trying to do breathing exercises but nothing is working. I’m also trying to do physical exercises but it seems like I get winded and lightheaded very very very quickly. So now I’m scared if it isn’t my heart maybe I’m having problem with my lungs instead.
Have anyone ever experience symptoms like this before ? Is it normal to feel like this all the time for multiple days ? Is this just regular anxiety/panic attacks and if so, what should I do?
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I am also experiencing similar the past 2 weeks minus the headache and fainting. But i have very weird chest pains and phlegm in my throat which also feels like a lump that I am choking on, muffled hearing and a feeling that I can’t take a deep breath. I wake up suddenly from my sleep not being able to breathe. It’s so scary. I think it is anxiety because It always seems to calm down a little after but we still worry so much. If you want to message me if it’s keeping you up at night feel free to message me as I am not able to sleep either
I been feeling wierd for days now thinking body shutting down can’t sleep at all feeling not here nothing here horrible thoughts in my head feeling not going live any more
I’m sad reading this- I feel for you both!! Did you say- Nikkiox that you are not eating a lot??- sorry I think it was Sun_Rae that said you’re not eating much? Well I hope that you are getting all the nutrients you need and not getting dehydrated either -make sure you have vitamins, minerals and good healthy fats in your diet if you need make a healthy protein shake every day if you can if your appetite is not strong you could try a good protein shake like from the vitamin shoppe or Whole Foods if you have that where you live or other grocery store like trader have some good 1’s there are reasonable priced to get the nutritional needs met!! Maybe atleast Until you get appetite back and dig out more what’s goin on with you?💕🌸🦋
I’m sorry to hear that’s frightening feeling!!!🥺😱😂 do you think it’s anxiety - depression and emotional pain or stress, or unresolved issues can cause bad anxiety. I know I’ve gotten bad anxiety I’m still trying to understand it myself
I’ve got the same breathing for 3/4 weeks doctors listened to my heart and lungs and my oxygen and everything was fine but still breathing is not right
Hope you are not watching to much news on tv prob will def. not help I’m praying for all you on here that can all have a beautiful peaceful nights sleep and get to a healing healthy place!!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🌻🌸🦋💞💞💞
Do you have any other ideas of what can be goin on if it’s not just anxiety?? What other things do you feel in your body any other pains?? Anything more you can describe at all??
Ive been the same for around 4 weeks keep thinking im going die and there is something wrong with me i also cant sleep either wake up every half hour or so its horrible
I have been the same way minus the fainting I had been to the ER 9-10 in the past week I have felt the same way thought my body was giving up & sat with so many doctors in the ER & this last visit helped get a clear head on things I had one ER doctor sit with me & listened to all my symptoms all the problems I was having & he told me what everyone else has been saying anxiety I started Lexapro 2 days ago and just haven’t been feeling like myself since just felt really weird
It’s really been high because of this virus & it’s just really scary to think about hear about so my sleep has been completely off that I have no energy when I go to work & don’t feel like being there, & eating had been off for a few days just starting to get my appetite back
I have had and my ears were blocked couldn’t hear right - I found that nasal saline wash helped and garlic oil in my ears helped and also changing my diet helped with it the most! But yea I think with anxiety it can make your heart beat sound louder and breathing changes!! Makes my head hurt and jaw and ears hurt at times as well!
Exactly the same way I have been glad I’m not the only one feeling like this, it’s unfortunate but felt like the doctors were missing something or just lying to get me out the ER
I was going through a lot of sadness today and was just telling someone about something I read that came to my mind suddenly a scripture in the Bible - it says something about when you are weak or can’t think or know what to pray for the spirit itself pleads for you with groanings unuttered I just thought it was soo beautiful,uplifting and comforting that even if we can’t think or don’t know what to say or pray for but we want to and we need to and need help that Gods spirit could even do it for us!!!
It’s relieving knowing that others are feeling the same way that I am. It’s very scary! Everyone telling me that I need to convince myself that I’m healthy and nothing’s wrong with me but that’s so hard to do when I’m constantly feeling like I can’t breathe, having chest pains, and feeling lightheaded
Yes we are all not alone here - looks like we are all fellow humans here trying to get through going through tough times that can relate I feel for all of you and hope you can get some rest & feel much better soon!!
It sounds like panic attacks. I use to have them so bad I would not leave my house. I can tell you that “tapping” helps as well as taking a deep breath exercises work well. Hope you feel better soon. You can message me if you ever need to talk.
Yes you can unfortunately! I suffered from the for a year until I finally overcome them. I couldn’t drive or leave my house...it was a constant feeling of “I’m dying” 😢 it’s terrible to live life that way. I did meditation and tapping. I took stress reliever vitamins which is vitamin Bs and worked with a counselor.
I literally just posted this same post on yday no replies . Of course I’m glad to see the answers everyone else gave but it’s definitely anxiety I had the same issue literally but I went to the Er and get tested . It relieved me but I honestly do think I was sick from the virus because I ad developed and body aches all over and chills and sweats throughout the night .
I had symptoms for 5 days trying to heal myself the best I could and finally got some relief.
Try to calm down but also listen to your body anxiety can really make you feel sick when your truly not it’s scary that it can do that I just knew my body was shutting down . But good luck try mediation yoga and just truly focusing on what’s in front you at the moment staying present
This is so relatable, I feel as if I wrote it myself! I’ve been suffering with the EXACT same issues, and on week 3 now. Everyone has been trying to convince me that it’s “just anxiety” but the pressure/lump in throat, dizziness, head pain is constant and unbearable. I’m not sure what it is that we are going through, but I try to remind myself that we are going through a pandemic right now, meaning anxiety is at an all time high. Maybe our issues are caused by a mild flu, acid reflux, etc and exacerbated by the anxiety? Know you are not alone and I am going through the exact same thing. One thing that has brought me comfort is the duration of this. The knowledge that I’ve been feeling this way for 3 weeks and haven’t died from it yet, so most likely won’t. Trying to ignore it as best as possible (even though its really hard)!
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