Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 41 Location: British Columbia
Need Help Posted: 07-11-05 00:06am
Hi guys, I dont know if im being paranoid
here.. And I know you might be wondering
why im posting this in an anxiety/stress
forum but I think almot of the my negative
thinking on this issue is due to anxiety..
Anyways here it goes
recently ive been reading up on brain
tumors, about 2 months ago I started
feeling very odd out of nowhere.. Vague..
Confused.. Etc. I went to the doctor
and they were so confused cause I was
giving them all sorts of symptoms that
lead to nowhere.. Anyways.. I began
feeling slightly better but never the same
since before 2 months ago. Since then ive
seen multiple doctors who were rendered
clueless by my symptoms. Another side
effect is ive been so unmotivated to do
the things I enjoy, which isnt like me
because im a fairly active person.
Yesterday I went to the doctor yet again
and told them what I was feeling as of
recently (vague, fatigued, pressure around
and above sinuses, impaired vision ) now
when I say impared vision I dont mean
blurry cause I can still see things at
distances, but it just seems like it takes
longer to focus.. Now this
confusion/vagueness is a truely bizzare
and scary feeling. Its not so much
constant but there are times where I have
to calm myself down. Anyways I finally
got the doc to order me a ct scan I hope
all is well.. But im not sure what else
it could be. Anyone who has/had a brain
tumor or just more knowledgeable than
myself feel free to help me out, thanks
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Gazza_man
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Jun 2005 Posts: 183
Posted: 07-11-05 05:41am
Sounds like anxiety & stress...But
like everyone your mind aint at rest till
you have had a scan..
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Jamesab
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 101 Location: UK
Posted: 07-11-05 12:40pm
No brain tumour here, I can tell you. I
thought (and still do) that I had a brain
tumour because I had the above symptoms,
as well as bad headaches and some other
stuff. Trust me man, if you had a brain
tumour, you would know, having any
headaches? I am pretty sure that your
scan will show up normal, if you had a
tumour, I would have expected more
symptoms I had loads and my brain scan
still showed up perfectly normal, dont
worry.
James
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Crystal1111
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 102 Location: Florida
Brain Tumor Or Anxiety? Posted: 07-11-05 17:10pm
Welcome to the world of anxiety. I don't
mean that in a sarcastic way, I promise.
I just say that as a way of dealing with
things myself. I have self-diagnosed
myself sooo many times. I have had
health problems, which make anxiety worse.
My advice is to have the scan done to
ease your thoughts. Also, i've heard
that one of the symptoms of a brain tumor
is vice-like pain that leaves you
immobile. So like the previous message
says, if you have it, you will know it.
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asdfjkl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 41 Location: British Columbia
Posted: 07-11-05 17:59pm
Thanks for the responses,
its just weird how it appeared so
suddenly, I can almost pinpoint the day
that I started feeling foggy. I just
want to get back to my old active self
again but im finding myself too tired and
even in the last few days I havnt been
eating properly due to worrying.
Headaches arent constant and usually
pretty dull but and always located
around/above the forehead
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asdfjkl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 41 Location: British Columbia
Posted: 07-11-05 21:25pm
A few other things ive noticed is my
movements are really jerky sometimes. I
was lying in bed holding the phone and my
whole arm was trembling. I hate it when I
learn of symptoms (ie. Numbness) then I
sit there waiting for it and if one of my
fingers or toes starts to tingle I think I
have a brain tumor.
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jurplesman
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 139 Location: Sydney Australia
Posted: 07-11-05 23:32pm
Well you are lucky that doctors have not
been able to find anything because tumors
and other cancers are easily diagnosed.
But of course you cannot blame the doctors
that they could not diagnose anxiety,
because they themselves do not know why
people have anxiety attacks. You need to
study clinical nutrition for this.
I suggest you read some articles at our
web site at:
Trust us, it hit me like a brick. I would
also give anything and I mean anything to
get back to my old self again, but as I
have learned, most of the cure needs to
come from you. If this is anxiety, you
need to concentrate on getting yourself
better using your mind. When you say that
you sit there waiting for it, it means
that you are thinking about it, and so
this will tell your mind that you want to
have tingling, so you have it. Trust me,
get up and do something, it will take your
mind off it.
James
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Gazza_man
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Jun 2005 Posts: 183
Posted: 07-12-05 06:01am
Jamesab how long have you had anxiety
for???
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Jamesab
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 101 Location: UK
Posted: 07-12-05 08:15am
I have had anxiety for going on 7 months
now and its horrible.
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Crystal1111
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 102 Location: Florida
All Symptoms of Anxiety Posted: 07-12-05 11:39am
The mind is so strong. As for the
message about hypoglycemia and nutritional
factors. That may play an important
role, but it's not everything. I notice
you advertise your website throughout this
forum, and I wonder if you are using this
forum for advertising, or if you genuinely
care. I think you have advertised your
website sufficiently, thank you. As for
the person that has the brain tumor fear,
all of the symptoms that you describe do
not sound like a brain tumor at all. It
sounds to me like a cluster or stress
headache, which can cause dizziness,
light-headedness, fogginess, visual
disturbances, and imbalance. This
headache is most likely the cause of
anxiety. Is there anything right now in
your life that will preoccupy your
thoughts. You sound like a passionate
person and you can use the strength of
that mind of yours, and try to put it to
positive use. It does take practice, but
patience is the key and never ever judge
yourself. You are not alone. Just know
that.
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Gazza_man
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Jun 2005 Posts: 183
Posted: 07-12-05 12:33pm
Jamesab do you take medication?
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Jamesab
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 101 Location: UK
Posted: 07-12-05 12:48pm
I am on amitryptaline (10mg) and
propranolol, not sure of that dosage. I
cant say its helped me too much though,
just have to put up with it.
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Gazza_man
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Jun 2005 Posts: 183
Posted: 07-12-05 13:04pm
What did you think was wrong with you when
you 1st got anxiety and what did you fill
like???
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Jamesab
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 101 Location: UK
Posted: 07-12-05 13:46pm
Well it first started as dizziness, very
bad dizziness at that. To be honest I
wasn't worried at all about it because I
am a normal, healthy 15 year old, just
like any other. I went to the hospital
anyway and they did all of the checks and
things and found nothing, so I was
discharged, which really is another way of
saying 'it will go by itself, just give it
time' about a week on, I started having
headaches, and these were very severe,
like my head or brain was blowing outwards
and it would pop at any moment. At this
point I started to get scared, because I
thought (like everyone does, that I had a
brain tumour. I had the scan, and blood
tests but everything was perfectly normal.
The symptoms still remained though and I
started worrying sooooo much that I went
to my gp about 5 times after the hosp.
Now here I am, waiting for an appointment
to see a paediatricion and also cams
(counselling) this month.
If you want to know the full story, my
post is below, entitled 'help - please'
james
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asdfjkl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 41 Location: British Columbia
Posted: 07-12-05 19:09pm
Thanks for the replies, esp crystal.
There is alot on my mind lately aside from
thinking I have a tumor, even since coming
to this site and realizing im not alone
makes me feel alot better and im beginning
to slowly feel better myself..
When my anxiety began thoughs of death/
what happens after etc.. Was going
through my head and I guess at that very
moment I thought way too deeply about it
and began to develope anxiety. I think
that is still the underlying reason why
its still around but ive finally accepted
it. That couple with my symptoms, coupled
with proposing to my girlfriend next week
are probably the reason why I still
suffer. But I think im on the right
track, thanks
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Hypochondriac1028
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 312 Location: Ohio
Posted: 07-12-05 19:30pm
Your proposin enxt week! :} I remember
when I propesed to mine. I was nervous as
hell, I put rose pedals all voer the bed
and lined candles up all around the wall
and asked her on christmas night..She said
yes..Then we had sex ;x and happily ever
after since
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asdfjkl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 41 Location: British Columbia
Posted: 07-12-05 21:21pm
Ya im pretty excited about it, im pretty
sure she will say yes. Not positive on
how im going to do it yet though
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Crystal1111
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Posts: 102 Location: Florida
Well, No Wonder... Posted: 07-13-05 08:25am
Asdfjkl,
no wonder you're anxious. That is a big
step! Congratulations. I wish you all
the best. As for your thoughts of death
and what comes after, that is a clear sign
that you are a very deep and philosophical
person. You know, that is the ultimate
fear or should I say anxiety possible for
a human on this earth. My fears of death
are accompanied with great fear of
suffering as well. This thoughts can be
all-consuming. There is a great book
(deep and difficult to read at times)
called the courage to be by paul tillich.
He mentions the difference between fear
and anxiety and how humans underestimate
the strength they have, including you and
i. Think of the strength it takes simply
to be here living a mortal life. I don't
mean to sound too over-the-top, but I
genuinely believe living day to day is a
strength most people don't consider.
When I start thinking of impending doom,
such as dying of some horrible illness, I
force myself to accept those thoughts, but
tell myself silently or sometimes out
loud, I have thought these things before.
This is my conditioned mind forming these
unwanted thoughts. You are right, you
are absolutely not alone. There are so
many people we pass everyday, that mask
their fears with everyday duties. We
have no idea the struggles they have
inside. This forum allows us to see
clearly those very struggles. I hope
your fiance says yes :d
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asdfjkl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 41 Location: British Columbia
Posted: 07-13-05 18:18pm
Agreed crystal, I fear the suffering more
actually.. Like ill think I have a tumor
or somthing and then ill be afraid of
being a vegetable its just silly really.
I really dont want to go on any meds so im
going to try my best to not fight, but
accept. Bigman, ive noticed that as well
that alot of people mix up the symptoms of
anxiety and brain tumors, and I took alot
of comfort in that as well. I hope you're
all doing good and thanks for putting my
mind at ease.
