Hello...

Hi everyone... I just wanted to say hi, and that I am so glad that I found this forum. I hope that all of you are having a wonderful day! :D

~PurpleCat

Hi Purplecat

Welcome to the forum. I hope you can find something to help you here. Tell us your story...

Chris

Hi Purplecat

Welcome to the forum. I hope you can find something to help you here. Tell us your story...

Chris

Thank you rabidbadger... I have suffered from anxiety for many years, I have had all the symptoms in the book. Over the years I have learned to deal with the anxiety a lot better.. when I was 20 I had bouts with my heartbeat taking off and beating and pounding very, very fast (sometimes 160-170 bpm) I was diagnosed with paroxysmal tachycardia and the doctor put me on Inderal LA 80, which has helped tremendously. But with that of course came the anxiety, sometimes it was definitely worse than others.. I now pretty much have it under control, and I take 1/4 - 1/2 Xanax as needed, which has helped tremendously as well. I have also dealt with the "sighing respirations" as well (feeling that you can't take a deep breath) anxiety and stress related. Anyway, just knowing that other ppl have the same problems as well, sure does help a lot.. I also hope that maybe I can help others. I hope you a super day! :D

~PurpleCat

Hi Purplecat

As you say, there are plenty of us here with similar 'symptoms' and it is always good therapy to read that you are not a weirdo for feeling the way you do - or at least if you are a weirdo, there are plenty more weirdos out there :)

Best wishes

Chris