Symptoms of Anxiety ,Stress Or Depression Or All Possibly?

Question

I am taking meds for anxiety and depression.I have been checked over by several doctors with no real physical problems according to them.Lately I had the flu which took me awhile to recover.I recovered doing better than I had been with the flu.I realize that most of what I feel is anxiety.Most days im ok around the house but get a little winded now and then but find myself laying around alot.For the last few days I have been preparing for two dogs that we aquired and they came today..I have been really nervous more than usual the last two days especially today.We went out to visit with the man that brought them here and I got winded and felt weird and very tired.Its very cold outside and I felt weak and heart raced..I got nauseated and felt a little breathless..and got anxious because of the way i was feeling..tonight i worry that there was some illness they didnt find..other than anxiety.Is it normal to experience anxiety from being active after not being and fear due to anxiety?

Was the extra stress due to the arrival of the dogs.. and was the fear of anxiety the contributor to the way I felt today.? I get worried about the weirdness of how I feel sometimes and wonder if they were incorrect in their diagnosis and worry if there is something really wrong with me and they don't know.I have a nurse friend that says I dont have symptoms of serious illness ,we see her every couple of days..She says its depression to get out more but the harder I try the worse it seems to become .Im really getting worried here.I see a therapist but doesn't really seem to help.Should I worry about being anxious or worried about being ill .. its depressing situation and dont know why its happening.. What should i do ?

Answer 1

You wrote, "I have been checked over by several doctors with no real physical problems according to them."

*****A person with hypochondria has a preoccupying fear of having a serious illness. This conviction persists despite appropriate medical evaluation and reassurance of good health.

*****People with hypochondria are obsessed with bodily functions and interpret normal sensations (such as heart beats, sweating, and bowel movements) or minor abnormalities (such as a runny nose, a small sore, or slightly swollen lymph nodes) as symptoms of serious medical conditions.

*****They may also focus on vague and ambiguous physical sensations, like "a sore liver" or "tired veins." One form of this disorder involves a preoccupation with a single organ (such as the heart) or disease (for example, cancer).

*****Negative results of diagnostic examinations do little to decrease a patient's anxiety about his or her health, and he or she continues to seek medical attention.

*****People with hypochondria often have other psychiatric disorders; two thirds of patients also have major depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or generalized anxiety disorder. 3

*****Someone who thinks he or she has a specific inherited weakness, such as a weak heart, might also be quick to think the worst of any sensation involving that area. Beliefs about health care habits can also lead to mistaken interpretations, such as thinking that if one doesn't see a doctor as soon as any symptoms occur, it will be too late to treat an illness.

*****Not only do these feelings not go away when a doctor tells the patient nothing is wrong, sometimes they get worse. Anxiety causes many physical symptoms, including increased heart rate, hyperventilation (which can produce breathlessness, choking sensations, chest pain or tightness, dizziness, blurred vision, confusion, and hot flashes), increased perspiration, dry mouth, and a decrease in digestive function (which may make one feel nauseous or constipated).

*****Muscle tension may result in aches, trembling, shaking, and tiredness. The more concerned a patient becomes about his or her health, the more of these symptoms develop, reinforcing the patient's beliefs.

*****If a doctor dismisses a patient's concerns as "nothing to worry about," the patient may feel he or she is not receiving proper care and may become more anxious about getting treatment for the perceived illness.

*****Antidepressants and other medications are sometimes used to treat hypochondriacal beliefs and attitudes, but there is not a lot of evidence to support this practice. Case reports and small studies of medication for hypochondria or related conditions, such as body dysmorphic disorder, suggest that drugs such as fluoxetine (Prozac and others) may be helpful, 5-8 but more rigorous studies are needed.

Answer 2

I would say you have malnutrition. You might be eating well but I doesn't mean your body is absorbing it. Malnutrition can cause every single symptom you just mentioned and more. And if it is malnutions then the question is what is causing it. This can be caused from everything from a virus to a parasite. I had bad problems with drepression and anxiety and I started reading about how different foods like Milk and Wheat can trigger bouts of anxiety and depression in some people. Some foods are just not good for all poeple. I also noticed that I had mineral problems. my gums were receding and this was becuae I needed calcium. Being deficient in any mineral like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium can make you feel anxious, have depression, and give you muscle aches and pains. If the doctor has ruled out anything serious then you know it has to do with your diet. so look heavily into nutrition if you have insurance then have your doctor check your magneriusm calciuma nd sodiuma nd potassium levels because I found out that these were what affected me.

Answer 3

Check out ( http://www.reducingstress.net )
they have great articles and content on stress issues.
there is a section on anxiety and depression.

Answer 4

Maybe your medication levels are not right, or you are not on the ones that might best work for you.

If you feel that badly and see a link, then it is worth the time to investigate. Make an appointment with the doctor who prescribes the medication to you and discuss it with them.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

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