scared and nervous

jp4life87 · Post by **jp4life87** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:09 am

im at work now and i keep taking my pulse and its like 106-108 and im just sitting here doing nothing im so scared

Annstone · Post by **Annstone** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:20 am

I understand how you feel. My suggestion is to get your mind off your pulse and your heart rate. Concentrate on something else. I also am very aware of my heartbeat and I am forever checking my pulse. It's all part of the anxiety disorder. Just tell yourself that you are fine. The more attention we pay to our pulse/heartbeat, the more it will become rapid due to our being afraid. God Bless!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:22 am

Hello JP: I just want to say. Stop what you are doing. Get up go for a little walk and do your breathing. Just a change of scenery will help get your mind off your pulse. That happened to me at work one day and I couldn't get my pulse to slow down until I did my breathing. Hope this helps. Thinking good thoughts for you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:45 am

Hey JP I know what you are going through. I am constantly aware of my heart rate. I take my my pulse many times a day. It fluctuates between 80 to 120 bpm. It scares me too. So much so that I've gone to the doctor he couldn't hear anything wrong with my heart and even did an EKG which was normal. I am going for an electrocardiogram soon which will hopefully rule out anything irregular in my heart. Most likey both of our problems is due to stress and anxiety. Just try to focus on something else(I know it's hard)but being aware of your heart rate won't do anything but make you more anxious. keep us updated.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:48 am

Hi JP, what if you tried talking to someone about an interesting topic? That will help you get your mind off the things going on in your body. And maybe if you focus on like a coversation someone else is having in the room. Do you work alone in a office or with other people?

hopehound · Post by **hopehound** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:16 am

Hi jp,

Since joining this forum I have read so many posts from so many people that are going through similar behaviors as you are...some it's worrying about chest pains, heart attacks, breathing difficulties, thinking about world problems, cancer, diseases of all sorts, dying from symptoms they have, the economy, meds, looking all kinds of things up on the web, etc.

There is one common result to all these issues and that is this...it all makes the symptoms worse...creates more anxiety, stress, depression and is negative in every way. No matter what it is that creates more anxiety the answer to stopping it is always the same...don't give in to the repetitive behaviors that make you feel worse. STOP taking your pulse, it isn't producing a positive outcome so it's making you feel worse by releasing hormones that increase your heart rate and again increase your anxiety and more hormone released...it's a viscious circle that we all fall into and need to stop those negative behaviours in order to begin feeling better. Only you can control your thoughts and once you get control over the process of positive thinking your brain will begin to automatically think that way.

Whatever it is that we obsess over..we need to stop feeding the obsession...this will make you feel so much better...each time you think about checking your pulse try to picture anything that makes you feel good...a beach, a sunset, a favorite movie, something funny...just anything that gives you a great comfy feeling. It works!

I really just want everyone to feel better and start enjoying the lives we all deserve...each and every day.

God Bless, BELIEVE IN YOU!!...NEVER GIVE UP!!
YOU ARE WORTHY OF ALL THAT IS GREAT!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:01 am

Monty's Mom !

You hit the nail on the head. I still have some bad hours (not days), but I'm moving on ! I'm on week 3 (for the second time) and I actually like my job ! LOL I know that when I have an attack, it's for a reason. I may not know the reason right away, but I know there is and I deal with it. I don't watch negative things on TV, I don't read negative things in the news or in magazines and I don't hang around with negative people anymore. I'm making a HUGE change in my life and it's only going to get better for here.

How's THAT for an improvement ?!?!?!?! LOL

Julene G. · Post by **Julene G.** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:38 am

Hey manofmusic,

So great to read how much you have changed over the past few weeks since we first began talking.

Your doing wonderfully and I am soooooooo happy for you and all the progress you have achieved!!

You are doing a great job on your journey towards a very happy, healthy, prosperous life..one you deserve to live!!

I wish you continued success along your journey and many more wonderfull moments, hours, days, weeks and of course years.

Keep on trucking and never give up this battle we are all in. I have so much faith in you and have from the beginning!!

God Bless,
mm

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:55 am

I am just reaching out to anyone for advice and support. I have had anxiety since I was a child althoough I didn't know what it was for quite a while. I went about a year without an attack or deppression and then last Tuesday Oct 21/08 it came back. Last tuesday I had my wisdom teeth out and I was terrified to be put to sleep. After I woke up from the operation I have been in constant panic for 7 days straight. I dont like leaving the house for anything and I am due back at work tomorrow. The doctor started me on Celexa anti depressant today I m praying it will help. I'm so afraid that I will lose my job and my husband if I dont get over this soon. As I sit here I am scared I cant eat, I listen to Lucindas tapes and videos but Its not going away.....I would give up any material thing I own just to make the anxiety stop and to be able to function happily in the world again......Has anyone else been this low and recovered? I feel like its swallowing me....I would just like to hear from some positive people so I dont feel so alone...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:22 am

I have went through 3 and 4 day episodes of anxiety. Just yesterday I had a day of it. While I have not experienced the agorophobic symtoms of many here I can relate to the overwhelming anxious feelings. I feel for you and my heart goes out to you as I know many here who will read your post do. While it may sound trite the truth is "This WILL PASS" It will not last forever even though it may feel that way. This really is nothing more than chemical reations to thoughts and feelings that have little or no real weight or meaning. You have had peace before and I promise you IT WILL RETURN. While it may not feel like it now, the fact that you are reaching out with the program and this chat line proves you are in the right mindset. You recognize and are dealing with it. You are so much STRONGER than you give yourself credit for. Those of us here who understand whta you are going through are here for you. The Lord Himself draws near to those in any kind of anguish. You are going to be fine. You will make it through this. It really is only a fear of the feelings and nothing more. God bless you and I know I will see you on the other side of victory.