A bit worried

[Nataliieexo]

I see a physiologist, i was explaining a occasion where i was very stressed and felt this horrible chest tightness all day and just couldn't shift it even though i wasn't thinking about what caused the stress in the first place, that day i just felt like what is the point (relationship wise) later the same night i got this over whelming pain in my chest, i couldn't breath properly, i thought i had trapped wind, i was sick just trying to relief it i forced myself to burp loads even though it was a struggle, i was in the bathroom at the time, my ears started ringing and i dragged myself out of the bathroom and managed to get onto my bed and just lay there it finally passed it felt like it went on forever. I always assumed it was trapped wind, anyways my physiologist said it sounded like i suffer from anxiety, i lost my mam in November so it is possible i have started to suffer from it and this has never happened to me before and i am wondering if it was a panic attack i've never had one before.

Anyways tonight i feel the same chest pain i have been stressed today, cried for ages, i have a appointment to see about my housing situation its a right mess at the min and basically i will be told yes my dad can take over my mams tenancy or no i am stuck with it and stuck with him and my sister because they have nowhere else when all i want to do is have a home with just my oh and baby it was my plan when we were ttc and dad hadn't been on the tenancy long enough to take over the tenancy when she passed away and i had no idea what was going on at the time and went with everything i was told to and took the tenancy on. She told me she would contact me when she had news and she did on friday when i was away and i only got the message monday saying she was coming out on friday because she wants to tell us all together, all i can see is her saying no, i'm dreading it really badly i want friday to just get here and know either way because the waiting is killing me i don't know why she couldn't just say on the phone, once we hear its a no what else can she possibly have to say that she needs to come out for, so I'm feeling a bit worried that the same attack i had last time i felt like this will happen again, or if it was just trapped wind.

 

[Willo]

If it anxiety, relaxation might help. Maybe guided relaxation. I am sure you could get something off the internet. Anxiety and panic attacks are very frightening. If you try out some relaxation it might help you through it.
Obviously working on the stress you are under will help in the longer term too but you also need something that will help you when you are feeling overwhelmed and the anxiety is taking over. If you have something to listen to, to focus on other than the feelings and thoughts it can really help.

 

[Nataliieexo]

Thank you i googled some after i saw your reply i tried one on youtube and feel much better for it, i never would have thought that would have worked on me but it has

 

[ItsAWonder]

It sounds exactly like anxiety. Glad the guided meditation helped. Yoga helps a lot as well. Really, anything that you find relaxing when this happens will help. Also, now that you know what is going on that can help you calm down in the moment as well. This is very, very common. You are not alone.

 

[Willo]

So glad it helped and you are feeling better now

I have suffered with anxiety and panic attacks too and know how scary they can be.

 

[proudparent88]

Glad that relaxation helped you. I have what is called generalized anxiety disorder and i know how that feels sometimes it feels very scary and that causes it worse. Hope you get the answer you want sorry for your loss i just lost my pap the day before valentines day and i know how hard it is. ((((Hugs))))

 

[OnjNairne]

I take a supplement when not pregnant that helps a lot (for future reference- no studies done, so shouldn't be taken in pregnancy)- called GABA. It's an amino acid, and it helps me a lot. On top of that, yoga! Even just find some simple youtube videos that you can do (there are lots of prenatal ones). At least it gives you some time to clear your head and let go of some stress. That feeling of not being able to breathe is terrible!! You aren't alone, though!! Good luck with the housing situation- it will all work out the way it is supposed to!!!