So very early this morning I woke with a horrible stomach ache, and diarrhea. As the day has gone on the diarrhea has continued, but accompanied with shortness in breath/trouble breathing, a panic feeling, my heart feels like its going to beat out of my chest, hot flashes, nausea, and I have had a dull headache off and on. I have had the shortness in breath and heart pounding feeling before, but never all day. I looked it up on line and found this:
Common physical symptoms of anxiety include:

* Pounding heart
* Sweating
* Stomach upset or dizziness
* Frequent urination or diarrhea
* Shortness of breath

* Tremors and twitches
* Muscle tension
* Headaches
* Fatigue
* Insomnia
Symptoms of an anxiety attack include:

* Surge of overwhelming panic
* Feeling of losing control or going crazy
* Heart palpitations or chest pain
* Feeling like you’re going to pass out
* Trouble breathing or choking sensation

* Hyperventilation
* Hot flashes or chills
* Trembling or shaking
* Nausea or stomach cramps
* Feeling detached or unreal
What can I do to make this stop?
I got the info from http://www.helpguide.org/mental/anxiety_types_symptoms_treatment.htm

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Hi:

I’m a 41yr. old WM. I used to have panic attacks about 6-8 yrs. ago, but have had them under control for a while. I’m also overweight, but not obese, and I have smoked (off and on, but unfortunately, more on than off) for about 20 yrs. (I know, I know . . . it’s not good, so please . . . no lectures). I also have an ulnar nerve in my left elbow that, when it acts up, gives a mild tingling sensation in that arm. I’ve had borderline cholesterol for most of my adult life, but at my last checkup in March, my HDL & LDL were fine. And, also on the good side, I try to exercise at least 2 times a week, although for the last couple of months, it hasn’t happened as much as I would like. Also, there is no history of heart disease in my family, although there is some history of high cholesterol.

I’ve been very stressed out for a while now, and when my partner & I got in a huge fight 2 weekends ago, I felt like I was having either a panic attack or a heart attack. I went to the ER, where they did an EKG. All the ER doc said at the time is that my cholesterol was high, and I should see a cardiologist. As it was the middle of the night when I got home, I did not read the discharge papers from the ER. However, I read them yesterday, and I was shocked to read that, "your exam shows you have angina pectoris." Needless to say, this has thrown me for a loop, and I’m thinking about words like "blockage" and "catheterization." I already have an appt. scheduled with a cardiologist for this Thursday, and my stress has decreased somewhat since my ER visit.

So, with all of this background, I have a few questions:

- Isn’t 41 a little young for angina, even taking into account my less-than-perfect lifestyle?

- As many people experiencing panic attacks exhibit the same symptoms as a heart attack, could the angina diagnosis been actually just the effects from a panic attack?

- Also, it’s my understanding that an EKG is just the first test they give you, and it can often give false or incorrect readings?

I am really hoping that it’s just the stress and panic and not angina, and am hoping some of you experts can provide a little reassurance. Believe me, even if this is not angina, it has been a loud wake-up call that I’m not 29 any more, and I need to lose the weight (I’ve done it before) and stop smoking (have also quit before, but I’m really going to try this time). Am also going on vacation a week from this Sat., and I know that it’ll help reduce my stress.

Tags: adult life, angina, appt, cardiologist, catheterization, discharge papers, ekg, elbow, fight 2, first test, hdl, heart attack, heart disease, high cholesterol, history of heart disease, ldl, panic attack, Panic Attacks, tingling sensation, ulnar nerve

I have had depression and anxiety but I’v been having weird symptoms like a heavy head, drowzy and dizzy feelings, could this all be because of depression and anxiety? can the mind create imaginary symptoms? thanks

Tags: anxiety, depression, drowzy, feelings, heavy head

When I fall asleep when I am bored and get woken up I become really drowsy. But then while Im still in that state, I have symptoms of and anxiety attack. I start sweating and hyperventilating until I vomit or heave for a while. Does this happen to anyone else or am I just weird?

And no, I am not on any meds.
well its more of a dosing off than falling into real sleep.

Tags: hyperventilating, meds, sleep, symptoms of and anxiety attack

You who has had them knows the condition scares you to death.
Emotional stress was the reason. I wonder have any of you tried the medication LEXA PRO. If, what was your experience?
How well does an anti anxiety medication work if your symptoms stem from environmental causes?
More than one question…thanks to you all for any input!
So true. The medication only "puts a bandaid" on an emotional wound.

Tags: anxiety medication, emotional stress, emotional wound, environmental causes, medication, question thanks

I seem to have the symptoms of a panic disorder. The other night, I was taken to the hospital and treated for what they said was a panic disorder. I am about to get put onto Celexa and have gotten medicine for the ear/head pain I was having. However, I continue to get sudden chills and a cold mouth. It comes on suddenly and lasts for a little while. I seem to have the symptoms of a panic disorder, but what else could be wrong?

Tags: celexa, medicine, panic disorder, sudden chills

I have a severe anxiety disorder and it lead to depression. My panic attacks first started more than 6 years ago.
I was awesome for a few years then I had another which started the whole recovery process again.
The relapse attack happened on a cruise and now I’m terrified to travel. That was almost 2 years ago, and I still don’t want to travel. I always dreamed of going everywhere in the world.
Will I ever be normal again?

Tags: 6 years, Anxiety Disorder, cruise, depression, Panic Attacks, severe anxiety

my sister gets panic attacks.

lately, she has been getting them to where she will shake uncontrollably.it wont be like convulsions or anything…more like full body shivers if she was cold but she isnt, just having a panic attack.

anyways, she wants to know if any physical harm can come out of this? it usually lasts about 5 minutes and then the panic attack goes away.

its seems like her panic attack symptoms have changed as she has learned how to control them (when she didnt know how to control them she would panic and make it worse then she would basically get up and start pacing and panicking, now she will lay in bed and try to calm down still feeling nauseas but is getting shakes)

they will usually happen to her at night when her anxiety is usually higher but not in the day time.her anxiety is always worse at nigth and she has no clue why.
she doesent want to go on prescriptions or go to a doctor.i tried to convince her but she refuses.

Tags: anxiety, body shivers, clue, convulsions, day time, nauseas, panic attack symptoms, Panic Attacks, physical harm, prescriptions

I’ve had them since i was little and they came back recently. I don’t like to sleep at night, so i stay up and think to much… and i can’t make them stop unless i stay up and this really hurts me because I’m so tired all the time. The things i worry about are really stupid and i think its because i stay up so much is the reason i have them… PLEASE help me i don’t know what to do……
Im generally a really chill person I don’t know what the f^%& is wrong w/ me…

Tags: amp, sleep

Has anyone used "Panic Away" or "the Linden Method" or some other online method to get rid of anxiety attacks? I live in terror everyday that these really aren’t anxiety attacks and that it is my heart. My EKG came back fine so my doctor thinks it is just anxiety. I have also had an EEG, bloodwork, CT of my brain, and upper GI done. All clear. I’m ,000 in debt and still no one has looked at my actual heart. I want to try to use the anxiety diagnosis but am skeptical that it is really something wrong. For now I have to believe that something will help. I’m broke as far as spending another thousand on testing but can afford 0 or so if it will help. Has anyone tried these or any other methods and how did it work for you?

Tags: Anxiety Attacks, bloodwork, brain, diagnosis, eeg, ekg, heart, linden method, terror, upper gi

I get anxious now due to some panic attacks I’ve been having. My first attack was really scary, got dizzy and felt like things werent real if that makes sense.

Anxiety often brings me all the usual symptoms, izziness, heart speeding up, sweating etc but my attacks when they do happen always involve a feeling of dizziness and disorientation. I’ve found that if I mentally focus on what I’m going through the attack will subside and I’ve not had an attack as severe as the orginal since.

People say they come out of the blue or are a result of an underlying worry but I can’t identify this. I’ve had a few health worries leading directly to the first attack and i’ve been unhapy in my job for some time.

Three months ago I was fine and now I live in fear (anxiety) of another coming when I can’t control it, such as driving the car etc. My doctor gave me some Fluoxetine to calm my anxiety which has varying success.

Can anybody sympathise with this and help me dela with this?

Tags: dizziness, fear anxiety, fluoxetine, health, heart, job, orginal, out of the blue, Panic Attacks, three months, worry

OK SO I GET PANIC ATTACKS ALOT BUT LIKE USUAL NOT THIS BADD!!!!! I LIKE FEEL LIKE MY HEAD IS THROBING AND ITS REALY BRIGHT!!! AND IM DIZYY!!! WHAT DO I DO TO STOP ITT!!!

Tags: badd, itt, Panic Attacks

I have general anxiety disorder and social phobia and I just started attending college and I really need something to help me in class. I would like to see someone who is open to benzos for anxiety. I have tried many anti- depressants and they don’t seem to help. If anyone can recommend someone that would be great! Thank You.

Tags: anti depressants, attending college, general anxiety disorder, social phobia

i was recently diagnosed with anxiety attacks. they are very scary. anyway doc prescribed atenolol but i was higher than a kite all day the next day. i am a working mother and wife. i can’t take stuff that makes me feel like that. anyone else have the same prob with the med and also i need ideas on how to deal with these. will they last the rest of my life or can they eventually go away? i was also told to try to locate my triggers. it would seem they would happen when i’m stressed but actually they happen when i am driving down the road or relaxing at home–basically when i am least stressed. why is this? only serious answers plz. thank u

Tags: Anxiety Attacks, atenolol, higher than a kite, mother and wife, prob, rest of my life, working mother

Our family physician prescribed Xanax for my mom’s tension and panic attacks. Lately, I’ve noticed that she’s taking in more than what’s required. Is my mom a drug abuser? Does she need treatment?

Tags: drug abuser, family physician, mom, Panic Attacks, tension, xanax

A few yrs. back I had panic attacks quite often. Somehow, I found a way to overcome it. Now, they’re back. I couldn’t tell you why either. Out of nowhere I started having about one a week now I’m having them everyday. I realize panic causes symptoms and it’s a vicious cycle. However, recently I’ve had symptoms before I’ve even started to panic. This makes me believe, logically, that something is wrong.

Basically, I’ve been having a strange feeling as if there’s a big weight on top of my head and then the back of my neck, front of my neck and jaw seem to have lost sensation. I find it hard to swallow and it feels as if my entire body goes limp almost and I feel very, very sleepy. That alone scares me so much that I obviously panic.

Have you ever heard of these symptoms? I am going to the Dr. soon to ask him about it too. I went to the ER last month b/c I felt so strange and the Dr. made me feel very stupid for coming – as if it was nothing at all. I believe I know the difference in panic attacks and something very strange that causes a panic attack b/c of the strangeness of symptoms. Can anyone please help?

Thank you!

Tags: back of my neck, panic attack, Panic Attacks, sensation, strange feeling, strangeness, top of my head, vicious cycle

I have anxiety attacks and when i do i get real short of breath and feel like something is standing on my chest

Tags: Anxiety Attacks, short of breath

I have been on Lexapro 10mg. for over year and still experience anxiety and panic attacks. These attacks are starting to control my life and I really want them to stop but do not know how to control the attacks. I am constantly thinking about when the next attack will happen, which only makes things worse. I do not know what to do. Can someone with experience give me tips on how to stop these attacks from happening?

Tags: anxiety and panic attacks, experience anxiety, lexapro

Since ive noticed (the past 3 months or so), i have all the symptoms of G.A.D (general anxiety disorder). I was curious with others knowledge/exp. This Tues, im going to see this family dr, (new dr) whom ive never seen yet, due to my insurance changing. My question is, since i have yet to see him, even with me explaining my anxiety symptoms/problems, will he give me a prescription for anxiety on my first visit? Or will i have to come back or go to another doctor? I tried Xanax once before when i had a panic attack, and it really calmed me down. Will he give me Xanax or Valium if i ask? I know there are alot of drs who are reluctant to give out meds like these, cause unfortunately the people who abuse it decrease the chance of others who do need it. I dont want to be put on anti-depressants. Just something for my anxiety to take whenever i feel like im going to have a panic attack. So again, j/w if this tues he will give me anything being my 1st visit & can i ask for the meds i want?

Tags: alot, amp, anti depressants, Anxiety Symptoms, drs, family dr, general anxiety disorder, insurance, meds, panic attack, valium, xanax

i received a credit card 2 years ago with limit of £200. i paid off £104, and then was unable to keep up payments. it is now at £562, and my account has been passed onto 2 companies,of which were both pressuring me. iam on income support/incapacity for treatment for depression/panic attacks/drug rehabilitation and this is the last thing i need. im told that if i dont pay,£140will be added on also,and then il be in court. its stressing me out bigtime and making me feel even lower than i was.i only receive £51.75 a weel.please can anybody advise me? please please..i dont nkow what to do and where to turn

Tags: credit card, drug rehabilitation, incapacity, Panic Attacks, treatment for depression, weel

no…you’re not "ill". chances are you are experiencing the natural symptoms that are part of the decline in reproductive hormones as we all age (both sexes)-for females, you can get this & still have your period. these things can be mild or even disabling in some people. hormone treatment will rid it.

what this hormone decline is called is andropause in men & perimenopause in women, this falls under the category of menopause in general. this can start as early as age 5 in people. the symptoms are the same for both sexes.

there are more symptoms than those listed above, 35 to be exact that you can get (if you’re not having some now). for reference on this, you can see these websites:

andropause (male menopause)

http://www.jonesbahamas.com/?c=53&a=5977

35 symptoms of menopause

http://www.project-aware.org/Experience/symptoms.shtml#doom

–posted by someone who cares. no one will try to offer you anything to buy, this is free. look it up, it may help.

Tags: amp, both sexes, decline, experience symptoms, females, hormone treatment, jonesbahamas, male menopause, menopause, perimenopause, reproductive hormones

I have been having intermittent anxiety symptoms for the last 18 months. Some days, I feel fine and I am able to go out and do things and then another day, my heart races all day and I feel terrible and trapped, unable to go out of the house. I am taking benzos and antidepressants but they aren’t doing much to make me feel better. If I am suffering with generalized anxiety, how can I feel good one day and so terrible the next? I keep thinking that something is physically wrong with me and that the doctors are missing what ever it is. I have had all kinds of blood tests, heart tests etc. Does anyone have any input?

Tags: antidepressants, Anxiety Symptoms, benzos, blood tests, doctors, generalized anxiety, heart races, heart tests

Is it possible to have D.I.D. (Dissociative Identity Disorder) without having the alters (multiple personalities)?

I have almost every other symptom. (see below) But could it simply be a combination of Bipolar, Depression, and Anxiety manifesting into a full-time state of dissociation?

(*Please do no suggest "seek a therapist," etc. I am asking on YA because I cannot see one currently.)

Symptoms:

- distortion or loss of subjective time

- depersonalization (feeling unreal, removed from one’s self, and detached from one’s physical and mental processes) (A LOT of outer body experiences with this one, a lot!)

- derealization (experiencing familiar persons and surroundings as if they were unfamiliar and strange or unreal) (Daily)

- amnesia

- lack of intimacy and personal connections

- frequent panic/anxiety attacks

- auditory hallunications (not of Alters, but of random noices (If I try to sleep without white noice my mind will flood with fuzzy, radio commercial broadcasts, a jumble of people talking, getting louder, and louder, and louder, until I open my eyes at night, and it ends, beginnning again whenI shut them)

- Visual Hallucinations (everything changes daily, in color, texture, size, length, height. I can see the air, things get too fuzzy, or WAY to clear or sharp, object get HUGE and I’ll shrink into a chair, colors brighter or dull like with Photoshop, ect.

- disorganized and unusual thinking and speech (SEVERE; loss of train of thought and subject flow, pre-spoken thoughts do not "flow" or "come out" right. I can’t think deeply anymore, my thinking won’t assemble, it’s just empty, and won’t process. Reading is a horrible struggle!)

- Depression

Any suggestions or idea of what this is if it isn’t D.I.D.?

Tags: bipolar, color texture, commercial broadcasts, depersonalization, dissociation, dissociative identity disorder, jumble, lack of intimacy, mental processes, multiple personalities, outer body experiences, panic anxiety attacks, personal connections, spoken thoughts, subjective time, surroundings, texture size, time state, train of thought, visual hallucinations

i listen to alot of self help stuff and i find that programs with people speaking in an english accent are very soothing to listen to. does anyone know any "english accent self help people" or anything like that, in whom you can point me to? thanks, strange as the question sounds i would love to know. ps: on a side note, one i do know of, the linden method, is an amazing tool for anxiety/panic attacks, i highly recommend it. cheers.

Tags: anxiety panic, cheers, english accent, linden method

I think I have Anxiety, I have chest discomfort and other symptoms of Anxiety. I just want to know because I’m scared if I smoke marijuana I could die or have a heart attack.. I’m 17 years old(Male) 6′3 in height and 127 lbs in weight (I’m underweight) so please be honest… any advices?? thanks.

Tags: 17 years, chest discomfort, heart attack, marijuana, symptoms of anxiety