Bterflymom

Excellent answer and I totally agree!!!

You're not going to go crazy, trust me. You're obsessing though and that's a waste of time. You're making yourself a nervous wreck. Breathe deep or into a paper bag for a while, it will calm you down. You've let fear rule your life and like I suggested before get yourself into a psych ward for some relief from this negative thinking and your symptoms. I've had to go there over 40 years ago and it was a huge help to me. You write the same thing every day so I'm thinking that's all you have on your mind is yourself, not good. Get some real help, join a support group in your community, do something besides thinking about this all the time.

YES, anxiety can make you do this every day.

I know two people that take Antivan and they both are doing much better. Take the medication the doctor gave you and stop worrying for goodness sake. You are making yourself sick with this worry. Listen to the doctor and do what he says, he's trying to help you.

I'm 75 years old just so you know where I'm coming from.

If I felt as bad as you do I would admit myself to a hospital even if it's on the psych floor they can run all the tests you need to show you that your heart is just fine. Your mind is what's making your heart beat like it is, the doctors have cleared you for heart disease. The fast that you've been to the ER 20 times in two weeks tells me you have a psychiatric problem and not a heart problem. Try going in another direction and get into some mental health facility until this is cleared up for you either with medication or counseling. I feel bad for you because the doctors have cleared you of heart problems and you are creating them with your obsessive thinking and our own mind. I hope you get some proper help.

I would listen to the doctors and believe them when they say your heart is fine. You're having panic attacks from what I'm reading and heart palpitations are part of that, and of anxiety too. The doctors would have treated you if you indeed had a physical problem but if nothing was done in those 17 times I would listen to them and not dwell on the issue. Sure it's a scary feeling but obviously the doctors believe you to be a healthy person physically and I would believe them. You might consider a psychiatrist of a psychologist for some help, I see both and am on medication and I'm doing very well after years of anxiety and fear. Take care and deep breath, keep a journal, read books, anything to distract you from obsessing about the physical feeling you're having all the time. I wish you the best.

I don't know what to say but at least he realizes that some people have anxiety. I hope he gave you some medication to get you through the hard times. I see a psychiatrist every two months and we talk for 45 minutes and he refills my medication for me. I'm 75 and have a lot of anxiety at times, holiday time is especially bad for me. Maybe you should see a psychiatrist and get a second opinion.

I think she has low self esteem and needs a counselor to help her handle herself better. Nobody is wrong or right all of the time and her little hissy fits are not productive. You can't be her caretaker forever unless you choose to do so but I think she needs professional help. I would not get married until you have some PRE marital counseling and I wish you luck.

I miss the old me too but now I am 75 so I'm really old period. Try a hand specialist if you feel there is something wrong with your hands. All your symptoms scream anxiety so I would get that checked out by a psychiatrist. You are having panic attacks it sounds to me and I used to have those too, ran out of a grocery store once and left my basket full of food in the aisle. I got into therapy with a psychologist back then and did a lot of gestalt work with him in a group therapy session many times. You can't die from an anxiety attack, just doesn't happen. I would go get a good physical and then see a mental health specialist for a true diagnosis and get on some medication to get you through this.

Sounds like anxiety to me so believe your doctors, they are probably totally right. Your symptoms are those that many people with anxiety have so I would suggest seeing a psychiatrist and getting on some medication for a while at least to see if that will help. I also have anxiety but I take medication for it and that helps me live a normal life.

I've never had this happen to me but I'm sure others have experienced it. You know nothing is in your nose so get a check up and make sure all is OK. Anxiety can show up in many ways and this might be one of them. Get a check up though for your own peace of mind.

Glad to hear this and let us know how you are doing.

I strongly suggest that you see a psychiatrist asap, you have a lot of disturbing symptoms and might need some medication to help you. I have had anxiety and depression most of my adult life but I see a therapist and a psychiatrist and do take medication for it. Please see a specialist, could be something that is easily taken care of.

I have anxiety too but I take medication for it too, would be a wreck without it I think. I just got done with treatments for stage 1 lung cancer so you can imagine what I've been through and it's not easy I can tell you. Have you had your blood pressure checked lately? That feeling in your head could be high BP but you're only 20 and I doubt that that is the problem. Fear is a terrible thing to deal with and I have fears too. Write down your feelings and do it every day. Also make a gratitude journal, things you are thankful for. You work a job so that's a good sign, you get out and mingle with other people. I am more nervous when I'm home alone than when I'm out with people so try to be with people as often as you can. I would suggest some counseling too, I'm 75 and see a counselor every week to talk about my problems and get them off my mind. You aren't losing your memory, that's anxiety that is scrambling your thinking. Don't give up, you're not alone.

Silas I think what you had was a major panic attack and you can't die from a panic attack, it's impossible. I used to get them too and ran out of stores and such many times. I finally got some help and was placed on medication to keep me stable. Panic attacks are very scary but they don't last forever as you know. I would suggest for a quick fix to breath into a paper bag as slow and long as you can and do it over until your breathing is normal again, it will help you. Confusion is also a symptom of panic and anxiety, don't let it scare you, we've all had it at one time or another. I'm 75 and talk about confusion, wow. Listen to some soothing music or ocean sounds, relax your body from the feet all the way up to your head, one part at a time. Tell that part to relax and help that happen. I hope this has helped you some, you're not alone, millions of people suffer the same thing you are going through and you'll get better.

Well I haven't done that before but so what, it's over and time to let it go. She might have had too much to drink too but since she hasn't said anything about it I would just go on like all is OK and not give it any energy. I've done some crazy things in my life too as we all have so enjoy your life and forget the one night you had too much fun.

I suspect the tanning stuff made the mole darker than it was so not to worry. Sounds like you're feeling better and that's very good, keep up the positive work you're doing. What will be will be and you can deal with all of that when and if things change for you. You're not alone, so many millions suffer from depression and anxiety. For me it's mostly anxiety that gets to me and like I said I take medication for it. Journal your feelings and then also do a "grateful" list, things you are grateful for. I do that often too right down to the smallest things in my life that I am grateful for. Take care. XX

Sorry you're having so much worry over various things and I think you're overwhelming yourself. Since you don't know about the job issue yet try not to dwell on it, don't think so negative about it. You've been there long enough and you do good work so be positive if you can. You must have a talent of some sort to be able to get another job if need be so try to not think you are the one leaving your present position, you probably won't be losing your job. I also have health anxiety or should I say doctor and test anxiety. I get all worked up if I have to get a test and the anxiety hits the roof. Truth be told things always come out find. I would have the mole checked so you can get that off your mind, it could be nothing or it could be just a surface issue which I've had myself. Do your best and if need be get on some medication to carry you through the hard parts of late. I take anxiety medication and it helps me over the hard times and worry. You'll be fine, deep breathe, journal your feelings, talk to friends about your concerns. Hope you get some relief.

Yes some days are really hard but we all come back to our true selves in time, at least I did. I had some horrible anxiety and depression for many years as does many of my family members. For some of us it's hereditary and that's the case in my family. Then life happens and things go wrong and it's worse for us who have anxiety on top of life to deal with. We survive and we're the strong ones if you really think about it, we're survivors. You can do it, I can do it too. We face fears and anxiety but push on and we will make it, life is a gift. I hope you feel better and I know you will. Don't be scared of that uncomfortable feeling that anxiety gives us, it won't last forever but it is scary that I know all too well. Hang in there and write down all the things you're thankful for in your life, might help you like it did me.

Sorry for the set back but you know it's a set up for a come back. We all have setbacks, me too and I just try my best to tell myself I'll be OK and this too shall pass. Ask yourself what you are scared of and write a letter to the fear, writing always helps me. As for the sick part it's probably an emotion and not a true illness, at least I hope not. We always come out of these backslides and you will too. Sending you a hug ()()()

You will get better but it takes some work and a change of attitude as well. There were times I felt the same way but I went into therapy and got on some medication and am doing well now. Death is a permanent solution to a temporary problem, don't put your father through such a thing. I wish you would reach out some more and get some professional help, it's well worth it.

Good to hear from you again. I agree with what you said about hospitals and highways, my two fears. Sharing information is always good to hear. Take care.

I used to be afraid when the plane hit rough spots but the steward told me to just think of it as pot holes in the sky so that's what I do now. We're flying to London in May and that's a long flight too and I'm not looking forward to being all cramped up but must get there so that's just how it is. I always take a xanax before I fly so I'm calm and my favorite part is landing because we're back on solid ground. If you're not sitting with a friend ask someone to trade seats with you, most people will do that for you. Enjoy your trip, it sounds wonderful.

Personally I don't analyze my conversations. I think I'm a pretty smart person and I have a funny side too and that often comes out in conversations. My friends and family know me well and accept me as I am. I hope you can relax a bit and not worry about what others think about what you said because I would guess most of them don't think anything about it. Good luck and just be yourself.