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Posted 12/19/2010 5:17 AM (GMT -5)
Hello,

I am new to the forum but wanted to share my experiances as I am sick of worrying my self to death about my feelings. I have also had strange things happen to me within the past few years. I am a 40 year old male with a partner and 3 children and was woken up one night with a racing heart that led me to get out of bed, then I started feeling very odd as if I didn't exist of things where not real but I still knew where I was, cannot describe the horrific feeling that something bad was going to heppen to me. My heart we beating very fast, I ended up in hostpital to find nothing wrong but didn't have any real tests, theyput it down to a possible panic attack in my sleep. Then this happened again months later while I was at work just talking to somone as normal that I felt ok with and all of a sudden it seemed my words sort of didnt come out with then this strange feeling as if a rush to my head then started feeling strange like I mentioned above, again I ended up in hostpital but nothing again, but as I say they didn't really do any tests. This is very scary and wondered if anyone has any advice of what this could be.

Thanks.

Much appreciated.
Posted 12/19/2010 8:09 AM (GMT -5)
Hi

Welcome to the forum you will find support here and advise were possible. It does sound like possible anxiety symptoms but I would goto your doctor and get some advise from him and see if any tests are required. I do get anxiety attacks in the night on a regular basis and can relate that it is not a good experience and can be very scary and would say you have taken the correct procedure by attending your local hospital. If it is found to be anxiety related by your doctor then there is plenty that he can do to help treat your symptoms but first you need to get a diagnoses of your symptoms. Keep posting here and we can help support you through this time, Good to meet you.

Take Care

Ben
Posted 12/19/2010 9:42 AM (GMT -5)
Hello Nightowl,

It does sound like you need a medical screening exam with your regular primary care physician to rule out any medical problems.

My daughter has anxiety however on one occasion when she became anxious she developed a raging headache and her words came out all gibberish. After many test she was dx as a "probable" atypical migraine.

I think Ben has advised you well so please know you are in good company here in the forum as we all struggle with anxiety or have learned to deal with the anxiety through talking with each other, therapy and for some medication.

I look forward to getting to know you better.

Kindly,
Kitt
Posted 12/19/2010 10:15 AM (GMT -5)
Hello,

Thanks for your support "Stkitt and Hibee" its nice to share feelings with someone who has experiance. I cannot understand when this just happens sometimes but has been going on for a number of years on and off. The time this happened at work I dont think I was anxious at all, do you think this could happen like this?. I am not sure what tests I could need but I remember 2 years ago I had tests for epilepsy because when the episode finished I had a very dry mouth and was trembling but came back clear.

Thanks.

Regards.
Posted 12/19/2010 10:35 AM (GMT -5)
Hey there again,

My first panic attack struck out of the blue and I did not see it coming at all. I thought I was perfectly fine.

Various types of mental health symptoms can be directly traceable and trackable to thyroid issues. You may want to have your thyroid function tested. Other physical health conditions also can cause anxiety. A few of this include Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), and heart disease. Thus a medical exam. If all is well then I would suggest you see a Psychiatrist for a mental health screening and further advice on how best to move forward.

Anxiety can sneak up on you when you least expect it - please do advocate well for yourself and keep talking with us.

Kindly,
Kitt
Posted 12/19/2010 10:55 AM (GMT -5)
Good advice from some wonderful people :) I also have felt like this and have learned to live with it over the years. . . Do be your own best advocate and see your doc though so you can give yourself peace of mind!

Take care,
Sam
Posted 12/19/2010 11:54 AM (GMT -5)
Hi

No problem Nightowl, This is a great place to come and meet people who are going through all sorts of anxiety related disorders and a lot also suffer with other illnesses and like Skitt said thyroid conditions can cause anxiety. When I first went to my doctor re anxiety/depression he did a thyroid function test and full medical check to rule out any other underlying problems, When this came back all clear he did a questioner to find out if I was suffering with excessive amounts of anxiety/depression and with the results of this referred me to my local mental health team who were very good and that is were I met my psychiatrist who diagnosed me with GAD and have been in contact with him since. Do keep posting here and let us know how you get on and please know we are here to support you.

Ben
Posted 12/19/2010 10:57 PM (GMT -5)
Hi- I am new on here. I am 52 and I have been told I have anxiety and panic disorder for over 15 yrs. Thru the years, I have had various things happen that were anxiety related. I have been to the hosp 4 times thinking I was having a heart attack. For the past few years, I have been convinced that something is def wrong. I am driving my wife crazy. If I play with my girls and my heart starts pounding I start sitting there waiting for a heart attack. If I shovel our walk from snow, I come in and wait for the attack to come. If I exert myself, i get worried that something drastic is going to happen. I have had various tests and they have all been negative. In the past few months, I have had this weird feeling above my left nipple area, it just sits there but it is there, annoying the crap out of me. I press on it and it is tender. I had a stress test after complaining to my dr and that was neg also. I also get "gas" attacks where my chest on both sides just "squeezes" and hurts and scares me also. The various aches and pains usually go away except the feeling in my left chest area. I am not sure what to do as I feel like I am turning into a hypochondriac. I try to deal with breathing exercises and praying but.. I dont know what else to do, if u have anything that might help my way of thinking please contact me, Thanks so much for listening..
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