Was just wondering how you got over your fears did u go to therapy or anything else?You are scared still because you have set your body into a heightened mode of awareness. You have gotten your anxiety levels up so far that it doesn’t back off.
There is an analogy that I like to use. Think of anxiety as a liquid and your body a cup. Now, under normal circumstances you can put some liquid (anxiety) in the cup (your body) and it’s no problem. However, if you pour and pour the cup begins to fill and once it is full it will overflow (panic) then if you keep pouring it will keep overflowing. The only way to get past it is to empty the cup. That can be done by various means, medication, therapy, mindfulness, relaxation. I would suggest that instead of googling health symptoms you start searching for relaxation techniques, guided mindfulness, and progressive muscle relaxation.
I’ve been in your situation before, my anxiety was about my heart so, of course, I had chest pain all the time. Then it would move into my stomach and I figured that must be stomach cancer or my pancreas or something. If it was in my back my kidneys were failing, if a headache came I had a brain tumor. That is how anxiety works. You think the worst no matter how much evidence there is against it.
The body has a natural reaction to fear, whether the fear is real or imagined the reaction is the same. Your body will pump more adrenaline which will make you more alert, it will make you more aware of things (like sensations in your body) and will tighten your muscles in preparation to escape the danger. That tightening of the muscles is what causes most of the pain that we experience. Your entire body is filled with muscles and if you are tightening any of them even without knowing it they will become sore. Since you didn’t know that you were tightening them the only thing you feel is the soreness and you have no idea why.
Try 2 experiments. First, hold out your arm and clinch your fist as tight as you can, try to hold this for several minutes. The first thing you’ll notice is that it becomes weak, then it will become sore. The soreness will last for a while, and that is what’s happening to your other muscles and why you are hurting. The second one is this, sit somewhere still and imagine that you have a tingling sensation somewhere in your body, hand, foot, doesn’t matter. After a minute you’ll actually feel the tingle, then imagine that it moves to somewhere else and you’ll notice that it does. This shows how the mind can perceive something and then make it real. That is why the pain keeps happening, you are thinking it’s there and making a reality.
The biggest thing is to be sure to mention all of this to your doctor. They may think you’re crazy at first (mine did) but they will then do testing to make sure that everything is fine, once they see that it is they will treat you for the anxiety. It’s a process but one very much worth doing. You can be back to normal but you have to help yourself too. Stop looking up symptoms and start looking up treatments. I promise that it will do more good for you.
Basically I’m scared of the thought of might having bone cancer I just don’t know how to stop thinking about it like all I want is to be healthy and live a long life I’m only young I’m so scared that any pains I could have might be that I just want my life back to normalI see, so, I never had much luck with muscle relaxers either, they never did a thing for me. The pain meds, again depending on what they gave you could be an issue here. One of the most common ones prescribed is tramadol, in my experience it does nothing for the pain and for me, it causes anxiety. That could be a big player here. I’m also curious what they gave you for anxiety that made you sick. Doctors hesitate to give the benzo medication because of the addiction risk so they hand out things like buspar which work for some but not for others (myself being one of them) these days it’s hard to get proper treatment for these things because of all of the red tape.
How long until you can get back into your doctors office? When you get there explain the anxiety to them, make them understand. Don’t just say “I hurt” tell them that you are terrified about it, be honest with them. Until then absolutely try the items I suggested, mindfulness, meditation, muscle relaxation, etc. it will help. If things get too bad go to the hospital. Don’t ever be embarrassed to seek help. The hospital won’t do much for anxiety but they can do some testing to make sure that there aren’t any physical problems and then they may give you something like Ativan to calm you down for the moment.
I wish you luck, I have been there and trust me mine got so bad that I didn’t even leave the house because I didn’t want to die in public. I knew that it was a matter of time before my heart finally failed or I had a stroke, or a ruptured artery, or something. I wouldn’t even take my kids anywhere because I didn’t want them to be stuck there by themselves when I died. It was serious, I’m telling you, you’re not alone. My mind had created all of those scenarios and I believed them so much that I sat around with chest pains and all kinds of other symptoms because I had created it. I can’t even count the number of hospital visits I made.
Essentially the right medication got me past the worst of it which allowed me to come "back to normal" on my anxiety level. I did plenty of mindfulness and everything but the medication really helped the most. Once my anxiety levels were lower the pains and everything just went away. Then, since I wasn't worried about those the anxiety in general went away as well. It just takes time, effort, and a doctor who is willing to listen to you.Was just wondering how you got over your fears did u go to therapy or anything else?
Basically I’m scared of the thought of might having bone cancer I just don’t know how to stop thinking about it like all I want is to be healthy and live a long life I’m only young I’m so scared that any pains I could have might be that I just want my life back to normal
Were you on tablets for anxiety then because I tried two different kinds and they both made me feel sick my biggest issue is ill Feel a pain and then start overthinking I just want to get these test done and hopefully find out that I’m ok because all I want to do is get better and back to normalEssentially the right medication got me past the worst of it which allowed me to come "back to normal" on my anxiety level. I did plenty of mindfulness and everything but the medication really helped the most. Once my anxiety levels were lower the pains and everything just went away. Then, since I wasn't worried about those the anxiety in general went away as well. It just takes time, effort, and a doctor who is willing to listen to you.
As far as knowing the difference it's a matter of believing the test results. When the results come back and say that everything is ok you have to learn to trust them and shut down the process of thinking the worst. It's hard to do but with practice it is absolutely achievable.
Also you don’t think the pain is anything serious do you because I’m scared do you think it’s just the anxiety creatingEssentially the right medication got me past the worst of it which allowed me to come "back to normal" on my anxiety level. I did plenty of mindfulness and everything but the medication really helped the most. Once my anxiety levels were lower the pains and everything just went away. Then, since I wasn't worried about those the anxiety in general went away as well. It just takes time, effort, and a doctor who is willing to listen to you.
As far as knowing the difference it's a matter of believing the test results. When the results come back and say that everything is ok you have to learn to trust them and shut down the process of thinking the worst. It's hard to do but with practice it is absolutely achievable.
Yes, I took an anti depressant called Pristiq and a beta blocker called propranolol. Once I was on those I was free of the anxiety within days. Any of these medications can make you feel sick, possibly even more anxious in the beginning. It’s important to stay with them. They take time, up to a month or so to start working properly. You have to just get through the discomfort in the beginning to get the benefits.Were you on tablets for anxiety then because I tried two different kinds and they both made me feel sick my biggest issue is ill Feel a pain and then start overthinking I just want to get these test done and hopefully find out that I’m ok because all I want to do is get better and back to normal
Also you don’t think the pain is anything serious do you because I’m scared do you think it’s just the anxiety creating
Well I would advise you to seek medical reinsurance first. And if the doc says that it's nothing then don't worry about it. The reply over me is right It could be a pulled muscle but it's most likely anxiety.I’m really scared I might have lung cancer I’ve been having sharp pains in my upper back when breathing and I’m really scared I don’t want to die
The doctor told me not to take them anymore right now I’m scared because I’ve got pain in both my collar bones but again doesn’t hurt when I move just aches I’m scared it might be bone cancer I’m just scared i just want to get better I’m only young I’ve got a therapist on Wednesday to see but at this point I feel like the only thing that will calm me down is if I know for sure from a doctor that I don’t have it but honestly I’m so scared I feel sick to my stomach you don’t think it is that Do youYes, I took an anti depressant called Pristiq and a beta blocker called propranolol. Once I was on those I was free of the anxiety within days. Any of these medications can make you feel sick, possibly even more anxious in the beginning. It’s important to stay with them. They take time, up to a month or so to start working properly. You have to just get through the discomfort in the beginning to get the benefits.
As far as the pain, yes, I believe that it is anxiety. However, you need to make sure which you have done. Always have a doctor do a quick check for any physical problems. When they don’t find any then you know it’s just the anxiety. At that point you have to keep reminding yourself that nothing is wrong and know that you will be ok. This whole process takes time, once your anxiety levels are very high from constantly worrying about something it takes a while to come back down, medication helps as do the other things I mentioned. In the end you just have to stay committed to beating this.
Thanks I’ve got pains in my collar bones and I haven’t injured them they just ache and I saw something online about bone cancer and now I’m scared I’m only young I don’t want to have that I’ve told the doctor about the previous problem and they wanted to refer me to the respiratory clinic but that was about 3 weeks ago and I’ve heard nothing back about the appointment and I’m just stressing and getting so scared and anxious all I want to know is that I’m ok I just want to get betterWell I would advise you to seek medical reinsurance first. And if the doc says that it's nothing then don't worry about it. The reply over me is right It could be a pulled muscle but it's most likely anxiety.
No, I don’t think it’s bone cancer. You are scaring yourself. You are so worried about it that your mind is making it real. You have pain there because you are tense. Google some guided meditation and progressive muscle relaxation. Try them and do it daily, multiple times if needed.The doctor told me not to take them anymore right now I’m scared because I’ve got pain in both my collar bones but again doesn’t hurt when I move just aches I’m scared it might be bone cancer I’m just scared i just want to get better I’m only young I’ve got a therapist on Wednesday to see but at this point I feel like the only thing that will calm me down is if I know for sure from a doctor that I don’t have it but honestly I’m so scared I feel sick to my stomach you don’t think it is that Do you
Thanks I’ve got pains in my collar bones and I haven’t injured them they just ache and I saw something online about bone cancer and now I’m scared I’m only young I don’t want to have that I’ve told the doctor about the previous problem and they wanted to refer me to the respiratory clinic but that was about 3 weeks ago and I’ve heard nothing back about the appointment and I’m just stressing and getting so scared and anxious all I want to know is that I’m ok I just want to get better
Thanks I just honestly feel like I’m going crazy like the whole collar bone thing and then tonight have had stomach pain felt my stomach on my left side and something feels lumpy and the same as the other side it’s hurts when I press on it so now I’ve got that to stress about I just don’t even know what that could be I just don’t even know what to do anymore why is this Happening honestly could cry I’m so upset and scared all I want is to Get better and now I’ve got two issues like why can’t I just get a break and get better that’s all I want is to Be healthyNo, I don’t think it’s bone cancer. You are scaring yourself. You are so worried about it that your mind is making it real. You have pain there because you are tense. Google some guided meditation and progressive muscle relaxation. Try them and do it daily, multiple times if needed.
If things are too bad go to the hospital, they can do tests on the spot and may even be able to give you something to calm down.
YOU ARE GOING TO BE OK!!
Also my sister mentioned that I could have fibromyalgia maybe do to trauma in past events I don’t if that could be a possibility or if you know anything about it because I didn’t know the mind could be that powerful to cause something like thatNo, I don’t think it’s bone cancer. You are scaring yourself. You are so worried about it that your mind is making it real. You have pain there because you are tense. Google some guided meditation and progressive muscle relaxation. Try them and do it daily, multiple times if needed.
If things are too bad go to the hospital, they can do tests on the spot and may even be able to give you something to calm down.
YOU ARE GOING TO BE OK!!
Yes., the mind can cause it but, it could be fibromyalgia. However, many anxiety sufferers feel that they have fibromyalgia because of the constant pain. Fibromyalgia has to do with nerves whereas anxiety affects the muscles. Keep in mind that muscles can put pressure on nerves and cause all kinds of pain, tingling, discomfort, etc.Also my sister mentioned that I could have fibromyalgia maybe do to trauma in past events I don’t if that could be a possibility or if you know anything about it because I didn’t know the mind could be that powerful to cause something like that
Yeah today I woke up and all of my muscle have been hurting whenever I move literally all of them my collar bones r still the same and obviously I mentioned that thing with my stomach hurts to press but mainly more on left side I just don’t understand can anxiety really make all of you muscles hurt suddenly like even your legs I just don’t understand what is going on I’m so frustrated by this whole situation just want to get myself back to normal and also question had a blood test done for loads of things a full blood count if they found something wrong would contact you immediatelyYes., the mind can cause it but, it could be fibromyalgia. However, many anxiety sufferers feel that they have fibromyalgia because of the constant pain. Fibromyalgia has to do with nerves whereas anxiety affects the muscles. Keep in mind that muscles can put pressure on nerves and cause all kinds of pain, tingling, discomfort, etc.
I believed that I had something called costochondritis when I was having mine because my chest hurt all of the time. I don’t know for sure if I had it but the symptoms were there. When the anxiety lessened the pain did too. It is absolutely amazing what the mind is capable of.
I honestly don’t know what to do anymore all my muscles hurt I can feel a lump under the skin of my neck and my collar bones ache I don’t understand what is wrong I just really really don’t want to it to be cancer I’m so scared and frustrated all I want is to Get betterwhat i mean is you continue to research your symptoms on the internet and, miraculously, new symptoms are popping up left and right. it's not a coincidence.
even the most aggressive cancers out there don't spread as fast as your symptoms are popping up.
please stop googling your symptoms. stop doing "research." it's only making your anxiety worse. it's only making your symptoms worse. it's probably even CREATING your symptoms (yes... I'm saying a lot of it is probably in your head.) it does ZERO good. none. nada. zip. zilch.
if you had cancer that was THAT aggressive, there's no way it would be missed on a chest x-ray, which you had and which was clear.
you are fine. you likely have pulled muscle and a TON of anxiety.
I have costochondritis however I’m concerned my neck hurts on one side and I think i can feel a lump under the skin I’m so scared I just really want to get betterYes., the mind can cause it but, it could be fibromyalgia. However, many anxiety sufferers feel that they have fibromyalgia because of the constant pain. Fibromyalgia has to do with nerves whereas anxiety affects the muscles. Keep in mind that muscles can put pressure on nerves and cause all kinds of pain, tingling, discomfort, etc.
I believed that I had something called costochondritis when I was having mine because my chest hurt all of the time. I don’t know for sure if I had it but the symptoms were there. When the anxiety lessened the pain did too. It is absolutely amazing what the mind is capable of.
I’m honestly scared why can I feel a lump it’s small right side of neck and my neck has been hurting when moving please I’m so scared that it could be cancer I really don’t want it to be that I’m so scared please tell me what you thinkYes., the mind can cause it but, it could be fibromyalgia. However, many anxiety sufferers feel that they have fibromyalgia because of the constant pain. Fibromyalgia has to do with nerves whereas anxiety affects the muscles. Keep in mind that muscles can put pressure on nerves and cause all kinds of pain, tingling, discomfort, etc.
I believed that I had something called costochondritis when I was having mine because my chest hurt all of the time. I don’t know for sure if I had it but the symptoms were there. When the anxiety lessened the pain did too. It is absolutely amazing what the mind is capable of.