RemyAnonymous
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I posted yesterday, but probably should have introduced myself first. I am a 36 year old husband and new father that has been struggling with anxiety and panic attacks since 2016. My anxiety is almost always focused on my heart, health, and fears of suddenly dying. My 2018 had started off great - no major episodes or attacks for the first 6 months - but since mid-July, my anxiety is back in full form.
Hoping to head it off at the pass, I finally agreed to seek medical help and a psychiatrist prescribed Paxil for me 2 weeks ago. I had hoped this would bring me the relief I’ve been seeking, but in the past two weeks, I feel that my anxiety has only intensified. I am almost constantly afraid - especially if i notice any new sensations or symptoms, or if anything raises my heartbeat enough for me to notice.
I’m here to lay my experiences on the table and to be fully open and honest. I have not been able to be that way with anyone around me - and my desperate hope is that sharing with all of you will help me with my struggle.
I have had many symptoms over the past two years and would be willing to discuss with anyone who would like. Here’s the list (from most common to most infrequent):
- Chest Tightness (most often on the left by my armpit)
- Heart Palpatations / fast-hard racing heartbeat
- Muscle Aches (especially upper back and neck)
- Sore / achey arm (almost alaways left)
- Fear / Dread / Thoughts of impending doom
- Excessive Burping
- Indigestion
- Hot / Red face and ears
- Fear of falling asleep
- Dizzy / Lightheaded
- Trouble Focusing
- Shortness of Breath (especially when I lay down at night in bed)
- Numbness Tingling (face, lips, fingers)
- Cold Sweats (palms and forehead)
- Ears popping
- Sudden head rush
Let’s help each other. We can beat this together.
Hoping to head it off at the pass, I finally agreed to seek medical help and a psychiatrist prescribed Paxil for me 2 weeks ago. I had hoped this would bring me the relief I’ve been seeking, but in the past two weeks, I feel that my anxiety has only intensified. I am almost constantly afraid - especially if i notice any new sensations or symptoms, or if anything raises my heartbeat enough for me to notice.
I’m here to lay my experiences on the table and to be fully open and honest. I have not been able to be that way with anyone around me - and my desperate hope is that sharing with all of you will help me with my struggle.
I have had many symptoms over the past two years and would be willing to discuss with anyone who would like. Here’s the list (from most common to most infrequent):
- Chest Tightness (most often on the left by my armpit)
- Heart Palpatations / fast-hard racing heartbeat
- Muscle Aches (especially upper back and neck)
- Sore / achey arm (almost alaways left)
- Fear / Dread / Thoughts of impending doom
- Excessive Burping
- Indigestion
- Hot / Red face and ears
- Fear of falling asleep
- Dizzy / Lightheaded
- Trouble Focusing
- Shortness of Breath (especially when I lay down at night in bed)
- Numbness Tingling (face, lips, fingers)
- Cold Sweats (palms and forehead)
- Ears popping
- Sudden head rush
Let’s help each other. We can beat this together.
