Phsyical symptoms advice!!, sorry for double posting this forum is better suited

[isle667]

Lately i have been having some bad physical symptoms of aniexty i believe. I have been to the doctor for a brain mri, colonscopy, numerous blood tests, ekgs and anything you could think of and they have not found a thing. I am really nervous about many things, i always think i have something now im onto testicular cancer, and im consistently checking myself. Has anyone felt the same out there, it feels so crappy when people do not understand how bad you are feeling, i have been getting headaces,stomach problems and my new thing that scares me is the shortness of breath. So of course i go check out symptoms of advanced tesitcular cancer and look what i find headaches and shortness of breath when it has spread. Of course my mind races and i become scared and convince myself i have it. I am a multi sport college athlete and this is killing me, im beginning to realize there might not actually be anything wrong with me, and it just might be aniexty. It has been affecting my sleeping as well, i havent slept well in months, and lately ive been up almost 24 hours, and i know thats going to contribute to my symptoms, its going to make them 100 times worse. I just want to know if anyone esle is out there feeling the same, headaches, nausea, stomach problems, now the shortness of breath. I want to go to the doctor but i really think its gonna come back the same again, no problems. I still worry i might have a brain tumor, even though i had a brain mri with dye in december, i say to myself can it really develope over such a short period of time. Its been pretty stressfull lately, and whenever i feel a little anxious i might feel a shortness of breath, or something esle. When i put my head down on my pillow at night sometimes i can hear my heartbeat in my ear, and i hear thats other symptom of being stressed out. My doctor says i have GAD, and i believe him, the physical symptoms are so scary though sometimes. I get the feeling of being really weak sometimes, like i have no energy to do anything, i check my weight 50 times a day, i know its bad but i cant help it, its complusive. I am going to try to cure this the natural way without medication. I believe i can do it, i just want to know any feedback if anyone feels the same, and should it be worried if its beyond aniexty or just accecpt the fact that it is. Ive read other posts everyone seems so helpfull and insiteful, anyfeed back would be greatly appreciated. Ill try to beat this, this fear of dying makes it hard, i fear the worst always. This has all come about, in the past 2 years after i had a panic attack and i thought i was dieing, since then my aniexty developed and gotten worse. Thanks for reading the post.
 
 

[emma09]

many people are like that on here, me included, you just have to ignore the pyhiscal symptoms as its all caused my stress from ur body, when you get anxious ur stomach is effected ive had ibs for four months now! (ever since ive had HA) i hear my heartbeat all the time i have had two ecgs and they came back fine =] headaches can be caused from tension! i get these from time to time and i tend to just sleep them off. from all the tests youve had it sounds like HA  i wouldnt worry and try to relax, i can feel tired all the timeeeeee anxiety can do this to you. and another symptom is the feeling of doom, like your waiting for something to happen, like dropping dead. if you look on GAD forum i think theres a list of symptoms there check it out will make u feel better =] i have just started with the shortness of breath thing, it will sort its self out eventually, this is nothing serious. and one more thing DO NOT GOOGLE!!!!!! 

[daisy232627]

These are typical anxiety symptoms and thoughts and yes it can be cured without meds....in fact meds will not cure anxiety, of course they can be used as a tool to help ground you so you can work on the real issue, stress. I aslo believe that is everyone has to make there only choice as to what methods they use. Therapy has made a huge difference in my anxiety, the one thing you should keep in mind is this will not go away over night, it will be a journey but, you can get past it.

[C_Allison]

Isle,

If you're seeking to conquer your anxiety without meds, I would highly recommend books by Claire Weekes. I own "Hope and Help For Your Nerves." I had read probably 10 books since I developed health anxiety 4 months ago and this is the only one that has really helped at all. Weekes focuses in on physical symptoms and describes how your body can cause all these crazy things to happen. Finally, after reading her book, I felt like I found an author that was speaking my language.

I know what you're going through is awful. Many of us on this site have very VERY similar symptoms and problems. In 4 months I have been to 6 doctors and had virtually every test done under the sun; everything came back fine. It's not the result I wanted, I will admit. I have often times felt and prayed for the doctors to find something, anything, any organic condition to explain all the crazy symptoms. But in the end, it really is all anxiety related. Always remember, the night is darkest just before the dawn. No matter how bad things seem, you simply must have faith in yourself. Focus on convincing yourself that your symptoms are only anxiety. You must accept it. I find that reading about the symptoms of anxiety helps me, personally. What you are experiencing is NOT PERMANENT. You will get through it! 

[greatsommelier]

I first and foremost want to tell you that you aren't alone!  I feel the same way.  In fact, I've experienced almost the exact same symptoms as you.  I currently am doing the weak thing.  Instead of testicular cancer, my obsessive worries are MS, ALS, Lymphoma and blood clots.  I hate it.  But know that you aren't alone. That is what has been really helping me since I found this site. It helps me realize that I'm not dying.  I am just suffering from anxiety.

[wowthisismetoaT]

That is classic anxiety and I am so happy to see that, on your own, you have come to realize that there is probably nothing actually wrong with you, physically.  That is step number 1 in conquering this disease.  I have had HA since I can remember - the first episode being when I was 5.  Mine has gotten progressively worse over the years and hit an all time high in my mid-twenties after I had my youngest son.  It got to the point where I knew I had to do something about it.  I had all the tests (though, unlike you, I was always scared to get the brain MRI.  I figured out I didn't have a brain tumor when I didn't die after worrying about it for 4 years.  NOT the best way to do things!)  I hate to even read a post like yours where it is so obvious that you are suffering from HA.  I 100% understand the fears (they are so REAL), the frustration, and the anxiety.  I encourage you to get help now - from a therapist and/or maybe even supplements/natural remedies.  Get hold of it before it gets away from you (like mine did).  You are too young to live like you are dying.  We all are!

Stick around here - I really think you have come to the right place.

[awebber]

Hello isle,

I just wanted to add my opinion regarding your struggles. First I am sorry to hear that you are
having these issues. I would imagine it is very stressful being a full time student and also a full time athlete.
Are there any options within the campus community to see a counselor. I think therapy is a must especially
if you want to go drug free. Some natural supplements that work for me are a good multi vitamin, fish oil,
and magnesium. All of these supplements are good for supporting the nervous system and the fish oil has been
shown to improve brain function and have a calming effect on the brain. Find some time to calm your mind and body
as well. Continue to post here it is a wealth on info and knowledge and is full of a lot of caring people!!

Good luck and God Bless,

Aaron

[isle667]

Thankyou guys so much for all your posts, they are really helping me out. I am so glad to hear your stories and opinions about how stressfull this is. I aggree with the natural medication fish oil etc, i will definitly go to the store and purchase those viatamins. You guys are all so caring and understanding, i think therapy is the right thing for me, like you guys said its going to get worse until you get a control over it. I will look into that as fast as i can, this wouldnt be so damn hard to shake if it wasnt for these symptoms.  Thanks you so much for the replys and dont worry i will be sticking around i am glad i have found people who are actually going threw the same things i am. God bless and have a wonderful holiday everyone.