Arm and Ankle

[RemyAnonymous]

Well... I’m back again. The newest / latest anxiety hole I’ve been getting sucked into has to do with aching in my shoulder and arm and an obsession with my ankle - constantly thinking it feels and looks swollen. Both of these are signs of heart trouble - and heart stuff has also been my trigger and how my anxiety physically manifests itself. Hate this. I feel like I’m not imagining the pain or the aches - which makes me even more anxious.

In addition - my ears are all red, flushed, and hot - which adds to my discomfort.

I haven’t missed my medicine - I just can’t shake the feeling that my heart is at risk.

Going to the cardiologist on Monday. Hoping he can help me understand what I’m feeling. ((Sigh))

Man... anxiety just sucks... can’t seem to shake it no matter how hard I try... always seems to sneak back in when I think I’m getting the best of it.

Thanks for letting me vent. Let me know if anyone also has felt the swollen stuff or aches and pains in arm and ankle.

 

[Future PA with HA]

I’m sorry about your anxiety I’m sure it’s just that and nothing else

PS- I love your avatar!

 

[Deevalle44]

100% agree with you. I have those feelings constantly. IE. Aches and pains in the left arm, among many many other symptoms. It's hard to take your mind off of it when you believe it's all real. I see a cardiologist as well, a very good one at that. But still in the back of my mind, even on my best days, I still have these same feelings. It sucks BADLY! and the worst part is, it makes you lose hope of getting better.

 

[Cuchculan]

That can be the main problem. You feel a twinge in your arm and you begin to focus in on it. Making the problem even bigger. Can be the same with any part of the body. Once you begin to focus in on it, you will begin to feel like something is badly wrong. All about distraction. Taken your mind off of the place were you might feel the twinge. I know it can be hard. The mind if a powerful thing. In this sort of case it is working against you. But it can work for you too. Just a case of learning how to use it for your gain.