Oh man I need help...?

Question

So my doctor told my I suffer from anxiety..It's possible but the physical and mental symptoms just drive me insane..Maybe it's brain tumor..Of course, everyone thinks I'm crazy..I feel a little better when reassured but then I go back again to the same old thoughts..

Here is what I have:
Nonsense/racing thoughts
weak hands/legs
blurred vision
headaches/aches in skull
throbbing head
muscle jerking/twitching esp when trying to rest
nausea
Sometimes I can't find the right word to say or I say a word that I don't mean
I'm realllyy scared!!! Can someone tell me if this happens with anxiety?!?!

Answer 1

It happens, you shouldn't worry so much..I go through the same things..Cuz I went through soo much stress...Just be happy

Answer 2

I have suffered with anxiety since I was 17. I am now 45 and still have anxious moments in my life. It took me along time to realize that the first Doctor I visited for all the same symptoms you have was right. It was anxiety. I did not believe that I could suffer from anxiety. I was in great shape, popular in school, and was successful in almost ever endeavor I participated in. After many years of trying to figure out what the PHYSICAL problem was, I now realize that I suffer from anxiety. I have been tested from brain tumors to a Heart cath a few years back all due to my belief that only something physical could cause such horrible symptoms. I would suggest that you seek help from a mental health care physician if your family doctor has given you the green light on other possibilities. Don't worry you will be fine. Just don't be afraid to seek help. On a positive note there is a lot more information on anxiety these days. Most sources are easy to find on the Internet. I have turned out to be a leader in my community, I have a great job, I have a beautiful home, I have raised a terrific child into adulthood, I am a happy person. Have faith in God and relax everything will be OK. God Bless

Answer 3

Dee,
Not to add to your stress but to give you another idea to be checked with your doctor- have you been tested for ADD? My youngest daughter had many of the same symptoms and it was ADD!
If your doctor told you it was anxiety, what did he suggest to help you? Anxiety disorder is also treatable! If he did not suggest a treatment then you need to find another doctor!

In the meantime, stay away from processed foods, high sugar content foods, caffeine. Keep to a schedule- go to bed and get up at the same times every day- even weekends. Mild exercise such as walking, biking or swimming every day! Breathing exercises when you feel the twitches and racing thoughts- breath in through your nose and out through your mouth slowly 10 times. If it keeps up, try the breathing again and then again. Make sure you are not dehydrated! 8 glasses of water a day is important!

An MRI of your brain and body should show a tumor or abnormality and you can request one if you feel it is necessary.

Just a few ideas to give you some focus. Try finding things that make you laugh to help release endorphins that are feel good chemicals in your body! And do not give up! Keep calling and visiting the doctor (or find a new one!) until you are at ease with the diagnosis and treatment.

Answer 4

This could very well be anxiety but could also very well be nothing. Your mind plays tricks on you. Something think there is something wrong with them when really it's just all in their heads. Just relax and have fun. Stress can play a big part in this.

Answer 5

About the sudden ideas and words, they're an indication of hidden emotions. (I don't understand this too but it happen to me)
Body changes may show effort in keeping them in. Head problems are its negative effects. Eyes and nausea are the signs of no focus.
(Self experience only)

Answer 6

I hope it is anxiety and not Multiple Sclerosis. You may want to look it up and compare your symptoms. Good Luck.

Answer 7

Hi Dee

Here are a few ideas to heal the issue.

Cause
Anxiety disorders occur in people of all ages, but appear to be more common among women. The occurrence of an anxiety or panic attack is often unpredictable, but it may be associated with certain situations such as driving a car. The exact cause is complex, involving constitutional factors, emotional stress, biochemical imbalances, and environmental triggers. In women, hormone imbalances can cause anxiety. Therefore, hormone assessment is essential. Amino and fatty acid imbalances can also play an important role in triggering anxiety attacks.


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Natural Cures

Diet: Assess your diet to reduce excessive consumption of stressor foods such as refined sugars, honey, maple syrup, or cow`s milk products. Consume vegetable soups, broths, and a wide variety of green and yellow vegetables. Add more complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, beans, seeds, and nuts.

Flower Essences: Flower essences can prove very helpful in managing and helping to eliminate anxiety. Use Aspen for apprehension, foreboding, and fear of unknown origin while Mimulus is for fear of known things, shyness, and timidity. Red chestnut is used for excessive anxiety and over caring for others. Rescue Remedy® (combination formula) is for general stress from anxiety, and Rock Rose is helpful for coping with terror and panic from known fear.

Herbs: Panax ginseng has a tonic effect on the adrenal glands, improving blood flow to the brain and reducing the stress associated with mental/emotional issues. Valerian root, an herbal tranquilizer and muscle relaxant, is another good agent for calming the nervous system. It helps balance mood swings and is not habit forming. Valerian-hops combination formulas are good daytime sedatives because they don`t interfere with reflex actions. Passionflower is another mild sedative that helps reduce anxiety, high blood pressure, nervous tension, and muscle tension, and encourages deep, restful sleep. St. John's wort, a highly popular remedy for depression, has proven effective for anxiety and mood swings as well.

Homeopathy: Aconite, Actaea rac., Drosera, Calc carb., and Sulfur are all useful homeopathic remedies for dealing with anxiety.

Hypnotherapy: Self-hypnosis helps to impart to the mind imagery designed to bring about deep levels of relaxation.

Meditation: Develops the mind`s ability to stop anxiety at its source.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following supplements have all been shown to help reduce feelings of anxiety by calming the nervous system: calcium, magnesium, vitamin B complex, 5-HTP, pantothenic acid, and adrenal and kidney glandulars. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), an amino acid, can also affect mood by increasing levels of the brain neurotransmitter serotonin (a mood regulator).

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating and relieving the symptoms of anxiety: Acupressure, Biofeedback Training, Bodywork (especially Massage Therapy), Environmental Medicine, Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Orthomolecular Medicine (for a self-care approach, we recommend the book The Mood Cure by Julia Ross), Qigong, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Yoga.

best of health to you

Answer 8

anxiety does a lot of weird things to our bodies=you could always go to your Dr=tell him/her what you wrote here and you could get a tablet that will relax you