IM HAVING A HUGE ANXIETY PANIC ATTACK ABOUT MY HEADACHE :(

tina20 · Post by **tina20** » Wed May 07, 2008 7:56 am

<span class="ev_code_RED">OK so for the past couple of days Ive had this weird feeling in the ride side of my temple, and I dont know what it is. IM scared, its not too painful, but ive never had this before. Its been going on for two days. I dont know what to do, IM really realy relay really scared

Ive been to the doctor a million times about other things because IM a hypochoindriac and I dont really feel like going to the doc again, because I Was just in there for somthing else

im scared and I dont know what to do. Im freaking out, because Im scared. Its not my whole head that hurts, its just one part of the ride side of my temple, and its been happening for a few days. I havent had my wisdom teeth pulled out yet, so I dont know if maybe this has somthing to do with it. BUt I ned some advice ASAP because Im worried to death.</span>

*D* · Post by ***D*** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:09 am

Hi Tina,
First take a few relaxing breaths and pay attention to the way in which you are holding your body right now. Try to relax your facial muscles, neck and shoulders. Panic is only going to make things worse and lead you into a deeper awareness of the problem. Your fear is not so much over the pain as it is you feel you are losing control. STOP...RELAX...BREATHE! It could be a myriad of things and nothing serious. If the pain is severe contact your doctor...Blessings

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:13 am

Hello Tina!
Okay....so, you just admitted to being a hypocondriac! YOU ARE FINE. When we start to focus on something hurting we intensify it BIG TIME. I know its hard but try to focus on something else. When go for long runs and my knee starts to hurt..I dont constantly think ow knee owww kneeee...I switch too...look at the flowers...they are starting to bloom..or I pretend like my big toe hurts instead.....so turn that focus to your...BIG TOE!! If you can come up with something that could be physically wrong with you when your big toe hurts let me know!! haha

CHEER UP!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:19 am

Hi Tina,
I've suffered from just about every kind of headache there is and taken all kinds of meds and been to all kinds of doctors......Chances are the pain on the side there is from tension. You may or may not be grinding or clenching your teeth. Try to see if you can catch yourself doing that. Opening and extending your jaw downward can release some tension in that area. Even moving your eyebrows up and down can help. You can also try a light massagge and some Excedrin or Naproxsyn. You can always go to the doctor if it isn't better in a few more days. Try not to worry or be scared. Just take deep breaths and relax as much as you can.

h.beth · Post by **h.beth** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:50 am

I'm going to propose something, Tina. You're not really afraid of the pain as much as you are afraid of the anxious feelings that the pain causes. You are fighting and everything suggested here will help you to get out of where you are at.

Another approach would be to go to the mirror and look into your eyes and invite the anxiety AND the pain in. Welcome it and let yourself know while looking into your eyes that you can handle it. Whatever happens YOU CAN HANDLE IT. Because that is the truth.

And, so what if you've called your doctor and seen him/her many times for other things. They understand you're a hypochondriac and they can handle it. They may even be able to comfort you over the phone after you describe your symptoms.

As a matter of fact, welcome and embrace being a hypochondriac as well. Love and nuture that part of yourself. Talk to her and let her know that you love her no matter what.

*D* · Post by ***D*** » Wed May 07, 2008 1:09 pm

<span class="ev_code_RED">Its hard to just sit here and pretend like everything is okay, when in reality my head hurts. Everytime I have a pain in my head I get even more depressed

I just want this pain to go away, I just want to feel normal again. Im so sick of worrying about every little pain in my body. Now my head feels like its going to explode. Im really scared, my throat glands feel funny too. I just feel like im going nuts right now

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Roze · Post by **Roze** » Wed May 07, 2008 1:30 pm

Tina,
I'm so sorry you feel this way. I promise you I can relate and you will make it through this. Can you do something to distract yourself, like a book or movie or phone calls? If the head is throbbing, an ice pack will help. If not, a heat wrap works good.
I run to the doctor all the time and feel like they must roll their eyes when they see the hypochondria step out of the car. But it might give you relief and peace of mind to see a doctor. It's not going to hurt a thing to go and get checked out if you need too.
I promise I know what you are going through. I have head and neck pain every single day. My hubby told me to learn to live with it and it'd get worse as I got older. I'm supposed to put on a happy face and pretend it's not hurting, but it hurts bad and won't go away. I just want to be normal too. It seems like if it's not one pain, it's another. And it's scary. It's a lonely feeling too so if you need to talk, I will be happy to listen and help you through this the best I can. Hang in there!