how to tell myself that anxiety is causing all my physical symptoms

[Tony3]

Hi Every One

Sorry For All The Caps Lock My Phone Is Wreck And Won't Let Me Start Off With Lower Case

My Name Is Tony For The Past 3 Month I Have Not Been Physically Well I Keep Having Heart Attack Like Symptoms But Done All Test Which Came Back Either Fine Or Just Sinus Tachycardia Which GP Says It Normal And It's Just Anxiety But I Just Can't Persuade My Self To think It's Anxiety I Keep Thinking I Have Heart Condition Because My Symptoms Don't Go Away I have Been To A Phychologist To Help Me And Also A Paediatrician Who Recommend Me To Take Meds But My Phychologist Told Me Not To Take Med An Best It With Will Power Which Is Extremely Difficult I Just Can't Tell My Self It's Anxiety Please Anyone Offer Me Tips And Advice I Will Appreciate It

Thank You

[Traveller73]

What strategies are you using to control your anxiety? Cognitive behavioural therapy? Mindfulness? Exercise? Do your symptoms ever go away when lost in a moment? There is an article somewhere on internet on how to deal wirh uncertainty. People like to be in 100% control. Especially anxious people. The gist of the article is, you havehad all the medical checks, you have been told its anxiety. Just go along with its just anxiety and ACCEPT you may be wrong, accept the possibility.Live like it is just anxiety.You have done all you can with the drs. Of course if your symptoms get WORSE or change- do go see a Doctor. But this is how u deal with uncertainty- make as much of it as you can certain, and the rest accept you may be wrong-but live as if you are right! I will try and find web link.

[Traveller73]

Having trouble getting url on here. Google 'Change #7 "I must be certain". Look for anxieties web page. On topic and extremely helpful. Good luck.

[Autumn77]

Hi Tony,

Whenever I get anxiety I do different things. I find distraction is the best. It seems hard at the start and it helps to create a new habit when the anxiety hits you.

I look up something complex on the Internet. And try to read and learn.

Another is calling a friend or family member and just chatting to them. It makes you listen to what they're saying.

It's hard to shake negativity. I know. I was persistent and shoved positivity down my throat until I change that habit. You can try this too. But I admit I'm hard on myself.

Goodles luck Tony

[pipsy]

Hi Tony. Your psychologist advising you against any sort of meds seems a bit drastic under the circumstances. Perhaps a re-visit to the Dr for some relaxation meds might be a better idea. Have you tried deep, slow breathing, that often eases tension which is anxiety/stress. Ask the Dr for a blood pressure check. Tension or stress often elevates blood pressure, checking it would give the Dr an indication of your anxiety levels too. Do you have any hobbies that might help you relax?

Lynda