Day before my birthday, I believe I woke up to a panic attack today. Stabbing pains in my chest. I was highly anxious last night. Spent most of the day in the ER. They sent me home without any tangible info or meds. Said tests looked normal. Anyone have any experience with this? Have I just been exposed too much to this cruel world that this is how my body reacted? I still feel anxious. Any info would be appreciated.
How is your sleep lately? Lack of sleep or poor sleep is a huge trigger. Sounds like your body is trying to tell you something. Just got to figure out what it's telling you. Try not to use medication, pot, alcohol, or anything to mask, numb, or hide things. Maybe a drive tomorrow with some music blasting. Then next weekend a short hike. Nothing too extreme. But focus on good sleep to start. Then talk to your doctor.
Been there. Felt like I was having a heart attack. The doctors not finding anything is a good thing. Probably overexerted yourself or put too much stress on yourself. Just know you are ok, breathe, and consider what it was that caused it. Make changes where necessary. For me it was stress and diet. I made some changes and have felt better since. The day before your birthday? You worried about getting older? Midlife stuff?
Are you taking any meds? I mentioned in mental health thread, I had debilitating panic attacks some years ago that turned out to be side effects of prescription med. Too much caffeine? You are male? Because women in menopause get anxiety attacks but if you are a cis man not the explanation. If it continues go to your regular doc,not ER, to be checked out. Meanwhile, try to reduce stress, easier said than done.
Had a 6 hour panic attack that went in waves in 2014. Had to totally change my life. Kept trying to push through and live the life I was (full time school/work, always on the go) but kept getting them. Had to take lots of rest. Just this last year been working on regaining my life. Don't always go. Take time to rest. I'm learning to balance. Went too far on both sides (too much going and too much rest). Still get them every now and then but less than before. They are scary AF but always been told by doctors its nothing. Came back clean. I had cut out caffeine when I was in my early 20s. This year I've done my best to cut out sugar. Hard AF cause it's in everything. Haven't had a soda in about 9 months. But taking it easy and reprioritizing if need be is always good. If you can, of course.
Years ago I was experiencing chest pains and some anxiety doc said it was stress related, as it was a bit crazy in my life at the time. Told me to start exercising at least 180 minutes a week and try and get a routine down for rest and sleep. It's been about 20 years since and his recommendation seemed to work. Prescribed Zanex but I couldn't tolerate it and it gave me more anxiety. I hope you get to feeling better!
This sounds overly simplistic. But it sounds like one off, not regular occurrence, is that correct? Do you recall having been dreaming that night? Dreams actually can produce physical affects of stress like racing heart.
Thanks man. Been sleeping well because of the weed and melatonin. Otherwise I have trouble sleeping. I know what the issues are. Mostly economics due to rising costs. Especially in LA. Been looking for a job for more than a year.
Money stress more than anything. Throw in some Gaza and a few other things. Been applying for jobs forever.
No meds. One cold brew a day. I know the causes. Not sure how I'm supposed to remedy the issue until they get handled. Thanks!
I'm kind of a workaholic. I stress. Been looking for a remote job forever. It's a bad time to get hired it seems but I thought my MBA and accomplishments would be more well regarded but no.
I used to get anxiety while driving. Talked to my primary doctor and he gave me a very mild sedative that took the edge off. Didn't have to use them very long before the anxiety resolved.
That'll do it. Keep applying, you will get something. Matter of time. Money is one of the most stressful things...a gateway stress because it leads to so many other worries...ability to pay bills, housing, food etc. Even more stress if others are depending on you. All you can do is take it a day at a time. Know something will work out.
I deal with anxiety a lot. Xanax is prescription that works when it's a bad one. Short term. There are some great CBD tinctures at the various weed stores here in Oregon. Long term, meditation, especially TM, is really helpful.
Oddly, I had something similar just a couple weeks ago. Just a bout of anxiety where I felt on the verge of a panic attack for about a week, nearly non stop. I don’t get anxiety aside from the occasional mild social type in certain situations. No physical pain like you had, but I was experiencing shortness of breath and overall just very, very uneasy. There was sort of a depression/hopeless feeling along with it. I went to the gym to work out and hopefully feel better and only found myself very short of breath and once again on the verge of panic. Good news is it has since gone away and I’m feeling my normal self. I did take some ashwaghandi, magnesium and general vitamin supplements for stress and anxiety and they did seem to help. Maybe cured it? I don’t know. I told a friend I wonder if I didn’t have a sneaky flu/covid type illness with no fever/physical symptoms, that was tricking me into thinking I had anxiety or something. It was weird, but I’m fine now and I’m sure you will be too.
Been there as well, Also in LA and definitely have dealt with economic induced anxiety, Lost 40 pounds a few years ago because my anxiety comes out through my gut and i throw up, a lot of docs thought i had an ulcer or something even though I knew what it was. Money and a bi polar depressed girlfriend who was extremely emotionally abusive. Never really figured out the money part although finding a job fulltime gig has stablized it a bit and leaving the Ex has all but gotten rid of it. But I still get it from time to time from work and traveling. shit sucks. Rent is terribly high and im sure having to look for a job right now has been tough, What kind of work do you do? if thats TMI all g! hope it works out though cus anxiety is no fuckin fun.
How are the gut issues now? I've had an undiagnosed issue for 18 plus years. Had surgeries. Spent thousands. Went through numerous doctors. Nobody could figure it out. I lucked into L-glutamine. Look into it. I've been an filmmaker/actor on my own for the past 7 years but before that I have a ton of sales/management experience in corporate with an MBA. I have some good things cooking in the long-term, but things move slow in this town so I'm looking for something in the immediate.
