ZenOne
02-06-2009, 07:57 PM
Hi, my name is Medi and I am 24 years old. I was/usually am a very relaxed person, however, last winter (winter of 2007-2008) my father passed away very suddenly of a massive heart attack. I had NEVER been a stressed individual up until then.
*SIDE NOTE: I had only ever had one panic attack (full-blown, run-to-the-ER-type) as a result of pot when I was 22 which I instantly quit and have sworn off forever (and have not looked back).
Anyways, after my father passed away I became incredibly stressed, borderline agoraphobic and had persistent symptoms (always had chest related symptoms) that made the rounds--from leg pain to 3 week head pain to numbness in the arms and legs etc,. Being rational and taking part in some online therapy (as well as personal CBT) I was able to relax and "beat" the anxiety.
*SIDE NOTE: I was/am incredibly active and do martial arts and weight training as well as yoga at least 5 days a week.
Needless to say that during my major episode I stopped training and went to the ER over 10 times in 6 months. Either way, I got beyond that--got back to school (I took that semester off) and got back to training--I even got a new job (my father's best friend was my manager at my previous job). Everything was working out well until...
About a month ago my grandfather had to have his leg amputated and shortly thereafter passed away. I was like a rock being that I went through the death of my father; also, during this period my mother's apartment burned down and she was left stranded. I felt like I had a good handle on everything--I am not overly focused on the negative and I continued my training and schooling, work etc,. However, over the last few days I have started getting palpitations, sweats, headaches, slight chest pain etc,. I am trying not to spiral back into what I have already been through. Any help or friendly advice would be greatly appreciated.
I feel I need to point out the fact that I have had the following tests done as a result of my fathers' death (all tests done roughly 8 months ago, April-May 2008):
Multiple EKG's
Stress Test
Stress Echo
Echocardiogram
Electrophysiological Study (arrythmia test)
(All done as a result of the family history of heart disease)
Bloods (FULL including cholesterol)
CT of the head
Ultrasound of the abdomen
All of these tests ruled out anything major. I will also point out that my blood pressure is usually very good (115/65) and that my heart rate tends to be under 70 BPM (most of the time).
I assume what I want to hear is that the likelihood of anything serious developing over the last 8 months is HIGHLY improbable.
Thanks in advance to all.
*SIDE NOTE: I had only ever had one panic attack (full-blown, run-to-the-ER-type) as a result of pot when I was 22 which I instantly quit and have sworn off forever (and have not looked back).
Anyways, after my father passed away I became incredibly stressed, borderline agoraphobic and had persistent symptoms (always had chest related symptoms) that made the rounds--from leg pain to 3 week head pain to numbness in the arms and legs etc,. Being rational and taking part in some online therapy (as well as personal CBT) I was able to relax and "beat" the anxiety.
*SIDE NOTE: I was/am incredibly active and do martial arts and weight training as well as yoga at least 5 days a week.
Needless to say that during my major episode I stopped training and went to the ER over 10 times in 6 months. Either way, I got beyond that--got back to school (I took that semester off) and got back to training--I even got a new job (my father's best friend was my manager at my previous job). Everything was working out well until...
About a month ago my grandfather had to have his leg amputated and shortly thereafter passed away. I was like a rock being that I went through the death of my father; also, during this period my mother's apartment burned down and she was left stranded. I felt like I had a good handle on everything--I am not overly focused on the negative and I continued my training and schooling, work etc,. However, over the last few days I have started getting palpitations, sweats, headaches, slight chest pain etc,. I am trying not to spiral back into what I have already been through. Any help or friendly advice would be greatly appreciated.
I feel I need to point out the fact that I have had the following tests done as a result of my fathers' death (all tests done roughly 8 months ago, April-May 2008):
Multiple EKG's
Stress Test
Stress Echo
Echocardiogram
Electrophysiological Study (arrythmia test)
(All done as a result of the family history of heart disease)
Bloods (FULL including cholesterol)
CT of the head
Ultrasound of the abdomen
All of these tests ruled out anything major. I will also point out that my blood pressure is usually very good (115/65) and that my heart rate tends to be under 70 BPM (most of the time).
I assume what I want to hear is that the likelihood of anything serious developing over the last 8 months is HIGHLY improbable.
Thanks in advance to all.