I have been checked by doctors ..and they say no problems..except depression.Im getting older age 52 .I am terrified or heart attack or stroke..We recently moved to a place where its very cold and high altitude.We have been here long enough to adjust but well the weather and things make me feel weird..I have gotten where I notice every body sensation that I have.I have aches and pains Im not use to .Yes I have anxiety and depression but being treated for it.My question is how do you stop worrying about things and elimate fear totally from my life?Every since we moved here it seems that worry of heart attack and stroke haunt me.I haven't really had any symptoms of these and been found to be in good shape..I don't want to deal with the fear anymore.It seems that is what my life is composed of now..When I go to sleep at night im fearful and when I wake and during the day.How do you get over this.. its so destructive and I hate it.. I want it to stop.Any ideas?
2007-01-02 15:34:46 · 7 answers · asked by LL B 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
When you have depression, it is hard to get over anything. Since my dad died 2 years ago, I always feel that I have a minor depression. That is holding me back from many things. I can't deal with stress well at work. I find it hard to deal with different personalities and handle people.
So I sort of understand what you are going through. I think you need to go on a vacation. When you go somewhere new and amazing, you realize how big the world is and how small we are as individuals. That is humbling and at the same time refreshing.
2007-01-02 15:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by GucciGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't believe you can totally rid yourself of fear. your mind is programmed to recognize threats and the body goes into the "fight or flight" response. fear is what keeps us alive.
but if you want to get rid of your specific fear of having a heart attack or stroke... you might have to see your doctor again. it sounds like a phobia because it's a bit intense and it seems to affect your life in that you can't function. and part of it can be from the anxiety.
i hope that all goes well and i'm sorry i couldn't provide more help. but hopefully this gets you in the right track.
2007-01-02 15:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 24 and suffering from the same thing
I think I am going to have a heartattack and other stupid things
Its all mental
xanax is good to momentarily calm you
I try self hypnosis it helps
I have gotten it to the point where I can function now
before, I was unable to move and gritting my teeth
Keep trying diffrent things including excercise
2007-01-02 16:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by kindaworried 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your afraid that your sick, so go get tested for what you think you have.
In fact get tested for everything so that you don't wake up one night with a panic attack over hodgkins lymphoma.
Some of your psychic pain could be caused by something physical.
Go See A Doctor!
2007-01-02 15:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by Soundjata 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should get conselling. The worry and stress you're heaping on yourself will make your situation worse. Try to enjoy today. A good counsellor will help you develop some strtegies for doing that. Good luck. :)
2007-01-02 15:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try meditating it relaxes you a lot.
2007-01-02 15:43:09 · answer #6 · answered by trelles88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LL.............READ PSALMS 23 .............VERSE... 4...that will do it !
2007-01-02 15:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by klunk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋