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[Khloe85]

Hello all, I have been reading everyone's stories and I feel better knowing that I'm not alone fighting this anxiety thing.

On March 1st I was sitting at my desk at work when all of a sudden I had intense chest pressure, tingling sensation in my arms, and I felt like I was going to pass out. My coworkers called 911 as they thought I was having a heart attack, I thought I was too. I went to the ER, they ran several tests and told me everything was ok. I followed up with my primary doctor and was told that i have anxiety. She prescribed me medicine which helps some but I have been a complete nervous wreck since this incident occurred. Nothing like this has ever happened to me before. (I'm 26)

Since then, i have virtually no appetite, I'm feeling depressed and i don't have much energy to do anything. Throughout the day I have bouts of chest pain, backaches, neck pain, nausea, which causes me to worry even more. I can't help but think something medically is wrong even though I've had 4 EKG's, chest x ray, and blood work done and it comes back clear.

I start my first session with a psychologist next week so I really hoping this works. I just want to get back to normal life and star enjoying the things i used to again.

[s4ritter]

Hello there,

I know how you feel about wanting to get back to normal and enjoy things again. Do you know what brought in your anxiety in the first place?

[Khloe85]

Hello there,

I know how you feel about wanting to get back to normal and enjoy things again. Do you know what brought in your anxiety in the first place?

I'm not really sure. I have been stressing a little lately trying to balance a demanding full time job with school, plus there are a few family issues I
have. I have been reflecting back on my life and I think I may have always had a little anxiety, even as a kid.

[1125]

All that you are experiencing if anxiety. When my anxiety was at it's worse 2 weeks ago I was experiencing all the same symptoms as you. I was terrified and I thought I was dying of a heart attack at the age of 26.(I was also born in 1985) I have also gone to the ER and several Doctors.(not looking forward to the medical bills....) What did the Dr. prescribe you? It will take some time with the psychologist, but life will get back to where it was again for you. That has been my mantra lately.(life will get back to what it used to be) I am currently going to intensive therapy and it has been working immensely. If you ever want to talk more about it, we can chat in the anxiety chat room. I wish you the best of luck.
-Em :)

[Khloe85]

All that you are experiencing if anxiety. When my anxiety was at it's worse 2 weeks ago I was experiencing all the same symptoms as you. I was terrified and I thought I was dying of a heart attack at the age of 26.(I was also born in 1985) I have also gone to the ER and several Doctors.(not looking forward to the medical bills....) What did the Dr. prescribe you? It will take some time with the psychologist, but life will get back to where it was again for you. That has been my mantra lately.(life will get back to what it used to be) I am currently going to intensive therapy and it has been working immensely. If you ever want to talk more about it, we can chat in the anxiety chat room. I wish you the best of luck.
-Em :)

I'm taking .5mg Lorezapam twice a day.

Thanks for your kind words, even though I'm going through a really hard time right now, I am trying to stay positive.

[1125]

I was also put on .5 mg of lorezapam twice a day, but my counselors are now wanting me to not rely on it as much and ride the panic attack out.(not fun at all...) Your psychologist might want you to do the same eventually. I had a severe panic attack on Friday and I managed not to take the Ativan and I made it through it!!!! It wasn't fun what-so-ever but I can't be popping them for the rest of my life. Benzos are highly addictive, but I'm sure your Dr. informed you about that.