How do we know this is just anxiety???

[angela52884]

Ok, I think one of the things that makes me anxious is believing that this IS just anxiety. Doing research and things claim that there are many physical causes of anxiety and symptoms so how do we all believe that anxiety is what this is???? That is one thing that really scars me!!! I mean do docs just go by the way we think, feel and act in situations or what? I had bloodwork and stuff done which just came back with low iron but I am pregnant so I think that is the cause, everything else they check for bloodwork wise was good. I had an ekg because my pulse was so high, I was VERY nervous and that was normal, so how many times do you go to the doctor and demand other testing before you believe the diagnosis??? what other tests should be done?

[EileenV]

Greetings. I have always worked with excellent doctors (I shared a practice with one for almost 17 years). And, I have always had excellent personal care doctors. For these reasons, I defer to the doctor's advice. He/She has the knowledge to prescribe what they believe you need, and they also have the expertise to interpret the resulting reports. Based on how our bodies create pure chemistry reactions within our own systems because of the thoughts we put into our own heads, it only makes rational sense that when we learn to think differently, our bodies will follow. As for tests and more tests, leave those to your doc. Again, if you trust that person, they do have the expertise for that side of your care. Do stay with this program and it will absolutely help you change your own biology by helping you learn how to change your thinking. It does work. It really, really does.

[Guest]

Hi angela. I use to think the same as you about this. Because we tend to so analytical, we don't just believe what is said to us. We have to disect it, just pull it apart in our minds until we understand it without question. It is not always black or white.

I knew that my doctor was right in his diagnosis when on the day I came to see him I was very nervous. All I could explain to him was that I didn't feel right and that I felt dizzy. He then took over and explained to me in detail how I was feeling even though I could not explain it. He covered everything from feeling like I was in a dream (spaciness) to that off balanced feeling, to the palpitations and the mind racing with strange thoughts etc...

You can get other opinions but at some point you are going to have to just relax and trust that the dr. Knows what he/she is doing.

[Mudgy]

I just wanted to share my experience with you. At the beginning of all of this, I was CONVINCED this was NOT anxiety. I saw every Dr. in the book. Was at the emergency room every week, and would literally yell at Drs who would tell me it was anxiety. I had EVERY test you can imagine done too, convinced that something in one of these test would pop up and prove I was right. Finally being fed up with Drs I did some research on my own and started to see a therapist. I didnt even realize how many phyisical symptoms anxiety and panic could cause. Now this doesn't speak for all dr's or everyones situation but these people do knowledge in this area. Sure there are time when they may not catch something or even be wrong, but MOST of the time if you really sit back and think, even do a little research of your own, you will see they may be right. Once you have accepted that it's anxiety its easier to begin fixing it. I have suffered from anxiety and panic for about 9 years. I do have alot of issues though that come along with it. Like always worrying that something is wrong with me. I'm always worried I'm sick and I'm not going to catch it and something bad is going to happen. Deep down I know that its just my anxiety talking but its so hard to convice myself otherwise. I have just started this program hoping this is my answer. All I can say is just keep an open mind that this MAY ACTUALLY BE ANXIETY AND MORE THAN LIKLEY IS. See a therapist, may they can help you sort things out better. I hope this helped a little.