I Constantly Feel Like I'm Sick! (health Phobia?) Posted: 12-29-07 10:45am
I have severe anxiety / panic disorder.
I ALWAYS feel like i'm sick (chest pain,
choking (lump in throat), headache,
stomach ache, muscle ache, backache..
EVERYDAY ITS SOMTHING NEW!)
I constantly convince myself that I have
some horrible disease.
I can't go one day without thinking
somthings wrong with my body. Just once
I'd like to have a day where I can say "I
feel GREAT today!"
is this normal for someone with anxiety /
panic disorder?
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mominashoe
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Posted: 12-29-07 11:12am
Yes this is normal. These pains can feel
very real to you, but the main problem is
really only your panic...
Have you seen a doctor about your
disorder?
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VINTAGEWASTE
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Posted: 12-29-07 11:48am
Yes I have, I was presribed lexapro (I
didnt take it yet) I don't know if its
for me, or if I need somthing stronger for
my Panic Attacks. I have to see my new
psychiatrist and see what he thinks I
should take.
I'm just sick of feeling scared of
everything... all the time.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 12-29-07 11:59am
Maybe try a psychologist- look for one
with experience in anxiety disorders- cbt
maybe? Especially if you're not fond of
the medication.
And try the lexapro, it really might help.
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mominashoe
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Posted: 12-29-07 12:00pm
Take a breath and relax. I took lexapro
for my depression too. You will just have
to figure out what works best for you. I
have tried many different medications, but
none worked for me. Buspar is very
effective with panic attacks. I know
because I did take it to help me relax and
fall asleep in the evenings, and it was
somewhat ok. I had an Aunt that was using
it for a long time and it made things much
much better for her.
You might want to ask your psychiatrist
about this drug.
Don't be afraid. Nothing terrible is
going to happen like you think it will.
You already know for a fact that all the
pains and anxieties you feel is from your
condition, so that's a good thing!
Take a moment to stop and breath and tell
yourself that what you are going through
is something that you can overcome. Tell
your body what to do, don't let it control
you. Then see your psychiatrist as soon
as you can.
Good luck.
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 01-01-08 15:57pm
Hate to be blunt but, almost sounds like
you may have a little bit of hyocondria
going on here. I would seek some kind of
proffessional help.
P.S. I also tend to lean to that side many
times. I have learned through the years to
meditate more and get rid of those
worries. Like cancer for instance. Runs in
my family (mothers side) I am always
worried I might have colon cancer. And
ever since my brain bleed back in 2003, I
am always worried and go right into a
panic attack if I get a more then normal
sinus like headache. You are not alone my
dear friend.
Roses and Good Thoughts,
Carrie
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tryin2hard
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kind of Posted: 08-07-08 22:41pm
i can relate to some of it. mine is like
everyday i wake up i feel its a repeat of
syntoms.
its either feelin hot and sweaty in my
hands or just can't be still for a secound
to relax.
and worry all the time,and panic i do
think i got a panic disorder or something
been like this for almost 3weeks now.
but i just try to make it day by day hope
we all get back to normal we don't deserve
this..nobody doe's.
