Severe strange symptoms...anyone else?

rockyranger90 · Post by **rockyranger90** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:49 am

Hi everyone,

On July 4th I suffered a huge anxiety attack during a party. It started out by me feeling extremely light headed and dizzy. Then my eyes wouldn't stay still and focus on anything, just kept wanting to wander around. I ran in the house and sat on the bed and my mouth became severely dry and I got very nauseous. These symptoms were all new to me for a panic attack, but that's the only thing I felt was happening.

Ever since that day I have had bad vision problems, increased floaters, light flashes daily and my eyes just don't want to seem to focus on anything without jumping around. I went and had my eyes checked at the optometrist and everything checked out fine. Could all this be stress?

I have also noticed a large increase in neck tension, allergy symptoms and some other really disturbing issues such as having a hard time putting together sentences, finding the words I want to use when I'm talking, short term memory issues, periods of extreme fatigue, times of lightheadedness, sometimes family members look foreign to me, words or sentences pop into my head at various times that make no sense, usually just before I fall asleep, and at times I get this feeling of horrible impending doom that can last up to a couple hours at a time. I just can't relax during those moments as it feels like something horrible is happening or is about to happen and I can't see past today. All this is really messing with me!

I did have a severe anxiety attack in May that sent me to the hospital and they ran blood tests, did an ekg and chest xray and all were normal. I still can't stop thinking that I either have a brain tumor, ms or that I'm going nuts. Some days I have a hard time just leaving the bed.

Since March I have had some extra stress. I got divorced, moved half way across the country, started a new relationship and now I'm getting ready to move back. I'm really scared I won't be able to hold down my job when I get back because of all of these symptoms.

I worked the program 5 years ago during a time of severe anxiety that lasted 6 months...all different symptoms at that time. I have been on celexa since and have seen a psychiatrist recently that suggested I stay on the celexa and try to focus on the positive. Ahhh!

I would love to hear about some of the stories or experiences with severe anxiety any of you would like to share. I'm just in real need of some comfort and validation that I'm not insane. Thanks so much.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:55 am

I have felt allll of these symptoms more then once! its normal, your not insane. I promise. The doom feeling, chest pains, spacey, dizzy, wanting to run like the wind and get away from wherever u are. Totaly normal, I just had those feelings a few days ago. My body will get hot feeling.

We all want reassurance, all the time. I promise youll be ok!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:48 am

I do believe also that it is anxiety. But, I would suggest you see your family doctor and tell him everything you told us here. I feel once you ruled out any medical causes then you will feel better knowing it's anxiety and can stop worrying about it being some horrible illness. Trust me I know anxiety is a horrible thing in itself but you know what I'm talking about. Take care and God bless!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:58 am

Hi everyone. I too have suffered terrible body symptoms. At times, you do wonder if you're losing your mind. Trust me you're not. I've learned from Lucinda that panic attacks and body symptoms will stop when you know longer are afraid of them. Easier said than done, I know. I've had panic attacks for 20yrs now..i'm starting to get to the point where they make me mad..perhaps this is a good sign. I'm sick of this ruling my life. I have 2 daughters 13 and 10 and most times I'm too afraid to enjoy going anywhere with them. This has to stop! Feelings of bewilderment, dizziness, and being hot and wanting to run away overcome me most days. Help! I'm going thru the program AGAIN and praying it does the job this time. I'm workin hard to get better.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:22 am

Originally posted by rockyranger90:
Hi everyone,

On July 4th I suffered a huge anxiety attack during a party. It started out by me feeling extremely light headed and dizzy. Then my eyes wouldn't stay still and focus on anything, just kept wanting to wander around. I ran in the house and sat on the bed and my mouth became severely dry and I got very nauseous. These symptoms were all new to me for a panic attack, but that's the only thing I felt was happening.

Ever since that day I have had bad vision problems, increased floaters, light flashes daily and my eyes just don't want to seem to focus on anything without jumping around. I went and had my eyes checked at the optometrist and everything checked out fine. Could all this be stress?

I have also noticed a large increase in neck tension, allergy symptoms and some other really disturbing issues such as having a hard time putting together sentences, finding the words I want to use when I'm talking, short term memory issues, periods of extreme fatigue, times of lightheadedness, sometimes family members look foreign to me, words or sentences pop into my head at various times that make no sense, usually just before I fall asleep, and at times I get this feeling of horrible impending doom that can last up to a couple hours at a time. I just can't relax during those moments as it feels like something horrible is happening or is about to happen and I can't see past today. All this is really messing with me!

I did have a severe anxiety attack in May that sent me to the hospital and they ran blood tests, did an ekg and chest xray and all were normal. I still can't stop thinking that I either have a brain tumor, ms or that I'm going nuts. Some days I have a hard time just leaving the bed.

Since March I have had some extra stress. I got divorced, moved half way across the country, started a new relationship and now I'm getting ready to move back. I'm really scared I won't be able to hold down my job when I get back because of all of these symptoms.

I worked the program 5 years ago during a time of severe anxiety that lasted 6 months...all different symptoms at that time. I have been on celexa since and have seen a psychiatrist recently that suggested I stay on the celexa and try to focus on the positive. Ahhh!

I would love to hear about some of the stories or experiences with severe anxiety any of you would like to share. I'm just in real need of some comfort and validation that I'm not insane. Thanks so much.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:48 am

I have had many somatic symptoms that originated in my mind. My mother always said"the mind can make you sick" she was hospitalized for severe depression back in the 60s. Needless to say this had a negative impact on my sister, brother and I as kids. We didnt understand what was happening to her and no one said anything back then to you. Kids were kept in the dark. I have had symptoms such as difficulty breathing chest pain stomachache ffffffffffffffffffffff, eye problems, lightheaded....everything....Just to let everyone know that in my Medical Surgical Book the first chapter(at that time) was Holistic Nursing, the second was Stress.....I copied all the stress related signs and symptoms that a person can have....its incredible. Must be a least 75-100. Its always good to get checked by a doctor especially if you DONT feel like it could be possibly stress/anxiety/depression related. But I think today most people are under some kind of stress but deal with it differently. Its up to us to seek out these fortunate ones to help us get through this. And for a minimal price. No one wants to be sick and feel this way, it affects your entire life to the point that your life almost stops. I worry so much about things that never happen, Its almost like I am waiting for it to happen so I can say..."See, I was right" Why do I do this... ? I have no clue. Its a form of External Validation I have within myself, to make myself feel better that I can predict bad things to happen, like a psychic. Why would I want this in myself? I have yet to find out.

lovewolves · Post by **lovewolves** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:19 pm

I get those same symptoms (usually at work). I work at a computer all day and get the floaters etc. then I used to think the same way you did which caused the rest of the symptoms. As long as everything is OK at the doctor's office, then take the steps needed to lessen the attacks.

bevhembree · Post by **bevhembree** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 4:47 pm

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY FLOATERS?

Admin_1 · Post by **Admin_1** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 5:34 pm

I went through a similar experience many years ago and was diagnosed with hypo-glacemia, low blood sugar. I basically got my diet squared away with a plan prescribed by my doctor and the symptoms disappeared. I also cut back on alcohol. I also remember becoming more aware of the eye floaters as well, thinking I might had a detacted retina, it wasn't the case, I was just more aware of them. One other thought comes to mind, I did experienced some of these symptoms you described when my blood pressure got too high. I'm now on a very mild med for that, which has no side affects. Symptoms have vanished, but the eye floaters are still there and always will be acording to my doctor.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:47 pm

Hey guys, I'm a first timer here. Rocky I feel your pain bud when your in the middle of it it just feels like hell trust me I know. Thats why I am writing this at 1:30am when I should be sleeping. I have done the program before about 5yrs ago, and it did wonders for me I was able to get on a plane which was huge for me and things were going pretty well(I still kept a confined world but things were better). But this summer has been a tough one it has snuck back in, in all honesty when I did the program I quit at about week 10 I think,(thought I had it all sorted out and the positive talk and some of the stuff seemed a little fluffly) but I now see that I need to attack this head on and with an honest effort right til the end of the program. I am in a similar situation as you Lisa, I have young children and cry just thinking how much I don`t want the same for them and don`t want to shorten their horizons. So I am getting mad aswell and I think it is good for motivation. I don`t blog so this is new but all you people sound like great amazing people and we don`t desevre this suffering but I do believe great changes come out of our trials and God wants better for us if we can just take one step at a time. By getting up and taking some time to do this and stepping out of the hole I was digging for myself lying in bed obsessing, I feel better and I have weathered the storm and will go get some sleep. I look forward to chatting again.