Pressure in head

[Grace360]

So I have pressure in my head. I have huge neurological fears. Aneurysms, hemorrhaging. I may be 16. But sometimes I can't rationalize this stuff and I can't this time. It worries me a lot. And stuff like that usually strikes and there isn't much to do to help me. I feel some fullness in my neck and my head. At times I feel an aching pain in my head, usually after sleeping a certain way. Even a fullness in my chest sometimes that goes along with this. It just worries me a lot and I'm wondering if anyone else has these feelings or have had these feelings. I would prefer an answer tonight because I can't sleep like this. I already have a panic attack scheduled tomorrow before my interview, I don't want another tonight.

 

[Grace360]

Bumping because I'm overthinking my breathing along with this and seriously trying to not have a panic attack. It feels like I have to think about breathing to breath and like I could stop any moment

 

[alwaysworried]

Feeling pressure in your head is a very common anxiety symptom - it comes from tight, tense muscles (that you probably don't even realise you're tensing!) in your neck, shoulders, and upper back. The fullness in your chest/becoming fixated on your breathing is also very common for anxiety, and for me it's one of the most annoying symptoms to deal with. The feeling like you need to actively think about breathing is so horrible to deal with - but trust that your body knows what it needs to do. Your body is more than capable of regulating your breathing, as it has always been, and you're not going to stop breathing if you stop thinking about it (no matter how much it feels like it!). Anything that can distract and engage your mind will be helpful here. You'll find that when your mind is truly engaged you breathe just fine without thinking about it at all. I remember (pre-covid) I used to go swim laps in the local pool when it was warm just because it was 30 minutes of escape from those symptoms, where I was forced to regulate my breathing. Exercise (other than swimming, which isn't really a realistic option right now) might help, or it might make it worse - you know your own body, you'll be able to tell whether this would be helpful or not. Sometimes talking to someone on the phone is nice, watching a good movie or even doing something to keep your hands occupied like drawing, learning to knit, etc. Wish I could offer more helpful advice, but just know that you're NOT in any danger. I know it feels scary and uncomfortable, but you are safe.
Good luck on your interview!!

 

[iwakami]

I also experience those symptoms, almost as you described. I have them for a long time and i am somehow accustomed to them. Those symptoms do make me unhappy but less certain about the hypothesis of being a terminal disease. Yes, i said less certain... I'm still recovering...