Stephj526
05-21-2013, 06:47 PM
So I just figured out that maybe I'm having anxiety attacks. About 7 months ago I was diagnosed with sinus tachycardia. I was a normal, healthy 27 year old female used to walking 5Ks on a regular basis and running all day until I dropped. I could definitely lose a few (ok several) pounds, but otherwise generally healthy. I have a dog, live in an apartment with my sister and fiance, and am planning our wedding and possibly buying a house. I have a pretty stressful job, but never really felt stressed out by it before.
In the last 7 months, I quit smoking, never drink, gave up caffeine... but I never seem to get better. I constantly find myself having fast heart rates and have even had to call 911 three times now. WOW. I've noticed that the left side of my body goes numb pretty regularly and just spent an entire weekend in the hospital because of it. I've had MRIs, CT scans, x-rays, blood work, echo tests, stress test, and whatever else you can imagine. All clear, no bad results.
This last week I noticed that this pressure in my head appeared and just WILL NOT leave. I finally started googling what could be happening and all these anxiety forums sounded JUST like me. I asked my doctor for help and she prescribed Lexapro (well, the generic). The first day, awesome. The second day...eh. Yesterday, headaches galore. I hadn't worked a full day in over a week, and I hate that. I'm really hoping that the Lexapro helps me be me again. I miss that part of my life, and I'm sure my family, friends, and coworkers do too.
I really enjoy reading everyone's success stories on here, and while I hate that others are suffering, it's truly reassuring to know that other people are experiencing the same thing and are, in fact, not dying. I think that's the scariest part. Constantly feeling like I'm dying, and then all the results say no.
And how sick is that? I should be rejoicing that all the results are saying no, but instead I've convinced myself that they're wrong. I truly look forward to understanding that they are right, this is just a sickness called anxiety, and I WILL beat this ugly beast!
On a positive note, i made it through my first full day of work in a week today. I was so scared and shaky at first. And it wasn't without challenge, but i survived. Now tomorrow is work and engagement pictures, praying for strength!
Thanks for listening to my rant, I feel anxious just talking about my anxiety, ugh. Please feel free to comment and share your stories!!!
In the last 7 months, I quit smoking, never drink, gave up caffeine... but I never seem to get better. I constantly find myself having fast heart rates and have even had to call 911 three times now. WOW. I've noticed that the left side of my body goes numb pretty regularly and just spent an entire weekend in the hospital because of it. I've had MRIs, CT scans, x-rays, blood work, echo tests, stress test, and whatever else you can imagine. All clear, no bad results.
This last week I noticed that this pressure in my head appeared and just WILL NOT leave. I finally started googling what could be happening and all these anxiety forums sounded JUST like me. I asked my doctor for help and she prescribed Lexapro (well, the generic). The first day, awesome. The second day...eh. Yesterday, headaches galore. I hadn't worked a full day in over a week, and I hate that. I'm really hoping that the Lexapro helps me be me again. I miss that part of my life, and I'm sure my family, friends, and coworkers do too.
I really enjoy reading everyone's success stories on here, and while I hate that others are suffering, it's truly reassuring to know that other people are experiencing the same thing and are, in fact, not dying. I think that's the scariest part. Constantly feeling like I'm dying, and then all the results say no.
And how sick is that? I should be rejoicing that all the results are saying no, but instead I've convinced myself that they're wrong. I truly look forward to understanding that they are right, this is just a sickness called anxiety, and I WILL beat this ugly beast!
On a positive note, i made it through my first full day of work in a week today. I was so scared and shaky at first. And it wasn't without challenge, but i survived. Now tomorrow is work and engagement pictures, praying for strength!
Thanks for listening to my rant, I feel anxious just talking about my anxiety, ugh. Please feel free to comment and share your stories!!!