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The Worried Well · Jan 14, 2021

Hi Gale,

Looks to me like there's two parts to this. First, your symptoms have been going on for so long it's clear that there's nothing going on that's going to seriously hurt you. That's the most important thing I believe.

Second, your understandable question of whether it's anxiety or something else, with the thought that the something else can be remedied. I don't know how far you've gone in conversations with your GP, but I would let them know that you want relief of your symptoms, and that can't occur until you're totally certain it's anxiety, or a given condition which can then be treated. I'd have a calm but serious no nonsense talk with your GP so you can get that answer.

Bob

bigjetplane6 · Jan 14, 2021

Gale said:
Hello everyone!!! Was doing ok for a few weeks but on Monday it's all back. No way in hell is this anxiety. So tired and frustrated of feeling this way. I want another MRI for neurological problems. I have been told for years it's anxiety but feel doctor's can make mistakes. Can anyone here relate to me and please help me. I have been on here many times and you all are so compassionate and have calmed me down. Guess I am in a funk!!!

Hey! What’s going on?
What are you feeling?

H.J.J.C. · Jan 14, 2021

Gale said:
Been having symptoms for years. Fatigue, neck pain, dizziness like I am swaying on a boat, shaking inside and burning on my skin. All I get is its anxiety. Well if it is why won't it go away. It comes and goes. I feel that doctors label everyone with anxiety.

Gale,
I have been battling depression and health anxiety for years. Indeed, HA DOES come and go. I've tried talk therapy and every depression and anxiety medication known to pharmacopeia. Nonetheless, it comes and goes. When I think about my health rationally, it diminishes. When my emotions take over, it goes through the roof. I know that many women feel their doc is dismissive of their "symptoms," so it is important for you to have or find a doc who LISTENS and whom you trust. Once you find him or her, by all means express your concerns and fears, but then accept his or her diagnosis. Docs have spent years studying medicine and practicing same. They know what to look for; they know what various symptoms mean, either alone or together. They understand, unlike you and me or Dr. Google, the nuances of symptoms and what importance to assign them. Trust your doc or find one you can trust.

AbeLinkedIn · Jan 15, 2021

Trust me, HA likes to use my body as an AirBNB. One moment I'm totally fine, other times like today I assume the worst. Sometimes you have a moment of sound, logical thinking, able to figure out what's causing your symptoms, then the irrational thoughts set in. It seems to get worse as you get older and you've aged clearly. Some things are a sign of aging, others anxiety manifesting itself in frightening ways.

Danny1001 · Jan 15, 2021

Hi Gale

I honestly have the exact same symptoms as you I mean exactly the same symptoms as you down to a Tee. I like you have ventured to every doctor imaginable I have had so many tests it’s incredible one thing I guess that I was remind myself is the fact that the symptoms come and go Makes me think that it is anxiety but I hear you when you’re feeling the symptoms it drives you crazy is it so hard to believe I struggle with time I try to tell myself as soon as I do but I just don’t believe it

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daisy1982 · Jan 15, 2021

I'm new to this forum, but I read your post and I feel I relate. I get so much anxiety mostly at night since I worry about my physical health so much anymore. I wake up feeling decent but by night I'm thinking what ifs

Danny1001 · Jan 15, 2021

They all tell me the same thing anxiety anxiety anxiety I just don’t understand how anxiety can make one feel so sick all the time. Like how is it possible that I am in a safe place supposed to be relaxed and I feel lightheaded off-balance a sense of I knees in total nervousness

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Danny1001 · Jan 15, 2021

Have you felt like this for a long time Gale

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bigjetplane6 · Jan 15, 2021

Danny1001 said:
They all tell me the same thing anxiety anxiety anxiety I just don’t understand how anxiety can make one feel so sick all the time. Like how is it possible that I am in a safe place supposed to be relaxed and I feel lightheaded off-balance a sense of I knees in total nervousness

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Anxiety is the worst and can DEFINITELY make you feel like that.

Danny1001 · Jan 15, 2021

Is the lightheaded feeling all day or it comes and goes mine is all day all the time I feel like I’m in a trance completely lightheaded detached unfocused with a sense of doom

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Misfits_Yoga · Jan 15, 2021

It can be frustrating to be told that such intense symptoms are “just anxiety” when in reality, anxiety is so downplayed by so many people and cultures. Anxiety is a BIG DEAL. Growing up, I went to the nurses room at least every week thinking I was sick with something and they always told me I was fine. I grew up thinking something was severely wrong with me. When I got through most of college I finally learned what GAD is and accepted that that was the root of all these random symptoms, I started a whole new life chapter and began the long process of “working with it” rather than against it. I still feel nauseous and even feverish at times and check my temperature to find that I’m not running a fever. It’s disturbing. People check themselves into the ER thinking they’re having a heart attack when it’s “just” a panic attack.
In short: anxiety is no joke. It’s is a clinical illness to be overly anxious all the time. It does cause symptoms that can seem totally wild. It doesn’t mean you’re weak or broken. Your Autonomic Nervous System is on high alert and triggering responses to possible threats.
I find that breath work is my biggest helper when the anxiety flairs, but it doesn’t always work. Sometimes we just have to ride the wave of discomfort and get through it however we can. I think what others in this thread have said is helpful, accept that it really could be anxiety and go from there finding coping mechanisms for the times when it becomes too much.
I’m cheering for you!

Misfits_Yoga · Jan 16, 2021

Gale said:
Why thank you..... It does make sense what you said. I just dont understand how anxiety brings on so many physical symptoms that feel so real. Like you have a disease that's causing everything.

yeah, most doctors don’t understand it either as it’s different for everyone. But consider this: anxiety is part of a system in our bodies that has kept us alive since the dawn of humankind. It’s doing it’s best to keep us alive by scanning for threats- when it finds something that might be a threat- it cues a slew of responses- our vision, hearing, digestion, metabolism, hormonal balance, and literal blood, CHANGE. It’s actually amazing, except when it’s not. Too much of these chemicals being dumped into our system and not processed through a physical act like fighting or running (which is why it happens) means our bodies have to process in another way. This can turn into chronic symptoms like fatigue, rash, dehydration, metabolic or digestive issues, etc.
I’m a nerd so thinking about the science of it helps me understand and be more awestruck by our amazing systems rather than frustrated. I hope that helps some. Btw I still get frustrated, but not as much anymore

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