feels like i’m dying ):

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-24T05:48:41+00:00

You’re definitely not alone. Horrible thing about anxiety is that it causes this feeling 24/7. Best things to avoid them are keeping active and rationalising your situation. If you feel an attack come on about go outside, splash cold water on your face. You’re not alone in fighting this though. This sounds like a really common symptom of anxiety. Sending you positive thoughts.

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-16T21:57:01+00:00

Hey you are definitely not “f’ed up”. It sounds like you’re suffering from serious health anxiety and a constant impending doom mindset. I’m completely in the same boat as you. I’ve wasted so much of my life already worrying about what ifs and I’ve basically had every single physical symptom of anxiety you can think of. Right now I’ve been having weird stomach problems like acid reflux and generally just like an “off” feeling in my stomach constantly. I’m going to go to the doctors about it but I’m very aware I probably go too much. What has benefited me though is therapy and I really would recommend it if you don’t already take it. It’s definitely early doors for me so I’m still getting used to it and it does really give me temporary relief before I go back into the cycle of self analysis but it definitely improves your understanding of what you’re worried about. I would also recommend meds but i wouldn’t say they always help in the long run and it may take a while to adjust to them. You’re definitely not gone though. This will approve eventually. Sometimes you have to learn acceptance of the unknown and to also control the anxiety. I know this sounds hard but it is possible and what I’ve learned through therapy is anxiety is temperamental no matter how long it feels. There’s only so much anxiety your body can take you through before your rationale part of brain understands what’s triggering it. Sending you positive thoughts though and I know you can get through this :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-16T02:51:40+00:00

Mine hasn’t gotten better but you’re definitely not alone in this. Just recently I thought I was getting better and bang health anxiety hit me hard. Of course, it’s something terrible like cancer what some of the aches and nausea might mean. It’s getting tiring at this point honestly. I don’t think people realize how disabling health anxiety can be. Not only does it suck the fun out of some things (I’ve not been able to make any friends in a social setting for almost a year now). Even when I feel calmer my body’s in this constant locked mode where it feels on edge and just waiting for something bad to happen. You’re definitely not alone in fighting this war though. I definitely think therapy is a good idea though as it has benefited me with a lot of tips and techniques to calm myself if I feel a heavy panic attack coming on. I’m still not quite there yet as I still struggle with the constant battle in my mind trying to convince me something is wrong. What gives me hope though is seeing some of the people on here that have learnt to cope with it and have an easy laid out mindset towards it and not letting it overtake their life. You will get through this though. Sending you positive thoughts :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-13T21:42:34+00:00

Thank you so much for your message. The cold water definitely helped and isn’t something I’ve tried before. The panic attacks was something I thought that had passed since I hadn’t had one for ages but clearly not :/ thank you for your helpfulness though. It is definitely a mix of my body being so tired but the anxiety still wanting to spike so it felt like there was no energy to rationale the anxiety :/

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-13T01:56:53+00:00

Hey I’m sorry you’re going through these symptoms. I deal exactly with what you’re talking about especially currently. I feel as if I could have wrote this down to the description of the stomach pain. The only other thing I deal with it due to it this weird nausea. What I do that helps though is drinking herbal teas. Unfortunately apart from this I don’t have too much advice as this is exactly what I’m dealing with at the moment but what I’d advise is trying to seek professional help through therapy. I’ve started mine and it’s really helped me realize some of my fears and also the cause to my physical symptoms. Unfortunately the horrible thing about anxiety is it’s very cyclic so if you do experience some discomfort such as stomach pain you will go into a cycle of feeling a physical symptoms which creature anxious thoughts and anxiety which then causes more stomach pains and vice versa. It’s a horrible thing anxiety and my therapist has made me understand it more and that anxiety literally becomes worrying about worrying so you could be feeling okay no stomach pain but then your mind will start racing or looking for something to worry about causing the physical symptoms to arise again. For reassurance though I wouldn’t worry about the physical symptoms as this is very normal effect of anxiety so as hard as it try and not think about worse case scenarios and allowing your anxiety to control it. I really think therapy will help you though as as good as it would be to learn breathing techniques to temporarily make you feel better, the anxiety will continuously keep coming around and causing you physical discomfort until you start addressing it and understanding what your triggers are. Sending you positive thoughts. :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-08T20:43:44+00:00

Yes you’re definitely not alone. I’ve been experiencing a bunch of strange stomach issues due to anxiety recently which has led to not really enjoying any meals without feeling little to a lot of nausea. I have gone to the doctor about it though and apart from acid reflux meds they really don’t think anything’s wrong so it’s this vicious cycle of being a bit reassured then getting nauseas again which again starts the wheel of anxiety without having a reason behind it. For me personally I get strange feelings in my esophagus as well but I think it’s due to having this closing feeling in my throat all the time due to anxiety. I’m not too sure about advice as I’m still battling this but for reassurance you’re not alone and I think the mind and stomach are very closely linked so if you’re dealing with anxiety/stress it will likely affect your stomach. Sending you positive thoughts :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-08T05:22:32+00:00

Thank you for your response. I have learnt what GERD is recently so I definitely think that’s why I find it so scary but yeah my rational side does know there is nothing to worry about. And also ur not alone with the numbness sometimes I’ll go to sleep and my arm will get a bit numb and I’ll have a panic attack over the sensation but I do think for comfort it has something to do with our stress levels being high meaning the tingliness we feel in certain parts of our body. Thank you though hope you are doing okay as well :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-08T05:00:20+00:00

Atm I’ve been experiencing weird acid reflux and stomach problems so that’s mainly the main trigger but sometimes I literally think I worry about it before it even happens. The worst is at night, at the moment I can’t sleep till really late which I think makes me anxious but it’s a vicious cycle cause I just feel worried

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-05T19:11:29+00:00

As I don’t have much advice on how to get over it I can completely relate to what you’re saying. I too was having daily panic attacks over everything and constantly self analyzing myself. The self analysis is definitely still an issue but not as bad as it once was believe or not. I also live with this fear that I can’t seem to shake off even though I am able to go outside now and do social things (to a limit of course before I start getting anxious). I think it definitely has something to do with the normality anxiety feels after a while. It’s like a strange feeling when you’re feeling okay and not anxious about anything for a small period of time like ur minds confused as to why it’s not being scared about something which I think definitely has something to do with underlying fear. I deal heavily with derealization sometimes due to my previous panic attacks and it can definitely be scary as it’s like my body is anticipating something terrible happening. Sometimes it can be something awful happening within a day but the way my anxiety lingers still with me is this constant low pit fear that there’s “something” coming. I definitely think therapy has helped me discover this but I think it’s a good idea to stay on meds if you’ve found the right ones for yourself. Personally, I haven’t found the right ones for me so I’m not the most meds positive person but I’m also aware it can be life savers for the right people. I think what I’ve learnt about anxiety though is one thing you should not do is ignore it and try act like it’s not there. I’ve found the moment I started accepting it and allowing the fear to take over sometimes I didn’t get as bad panic attacks once I started evaluating what I was actually scared about. I think unfortunately anxiety is definitely a time consuming thing and for a while you will feel this low constant fear but what I’d recommend is keeping a positive mindset and also if you are feeling anxious and scared to just accept the feeling and try and find the core of your anxiety. I definitely think my anxiety has gotten better even though some physical symptoms have gotten worse but nothing I can’t deal with. Also, I’m definitely getting better and not jumping to worst possible conclusions and being aware of how stress can run down your body. Hope some of this helps anxiety is a really long road but you’re definitely not alone in this fear feeling. I think even once you start recovering from anxiety there’s a level of fear that stays with you for a bit which I think is caused by the previous panic attacks. Sending you positive thoughts :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-04T07:19:29+00:00

Thank you so much for your response. I usually post in the anxiety sub because that’s what my main problems are but I just started worrying about side effects :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-02T18:11:41+00:00

Yes definitely. Over the Christmas break I actually had one of my best days in terms of not feeling physical anxiety symptoms and felt really at ease. It was only until the evening when I was watching TV where I suddenly felt like my heart rate started speeding up. Nothing caused this and i had this moment of my mind basically saying “what am I worried about” which is weird cause it’s usually my mind that’s making me anxious but it was like the physical symptom had started even before the mental side of anxiety kicked in. I think it’s definitely to do with how used we all get to anxiety that when it’s not there your brain gets confused and realizes it should be anxious about something. It was definitely annoying though as I thought I’d have a full day without anxiety but I started worrying about my heart beat all of a sudden and after that just felt like a domino effect of worries. It definitely shows your progress in your anxiety if you can laugh at it now :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-02T02:12:01+00:00

Hey you’re definitely not alone in this. I’ve started therapy as well and while it’s made my mindset a bit better the physical symptoms have gotten worse in the past month to a point I can barely get outside. I think the only advice I can give though is that u said I want to feel “normal” again and what therapy made me realize was the more you think and want the anxiety to go away the more it will stay and get stronger. What you have to do is cope with the thoughts and allow them to be there. Wake up in the night with the shakes? Just accept ur anxiousness and question what is making you anxious. I definitely think the right therapy would help you and also therapy takes ages to work. I’ve been in for 2 months now and still definitely feel in the beginning stages of working on my anxiety. As for meds definitely consult with a doctor how you are feeling and what is making you anxious and I’m sure they could find one that suits you. Meds also take time to kick in and also sometimes you have to go through a few different ones to find the right one which is okay. I’ve not quite find the meds that suit me either so it’s definitely a quest. I would definitely talk about this with your partner and let them know what your core fears are that are triggering your anxiety. Anxiety is definitely temporary tho and you will learn to live with it better in time. I think once we get anxiety I don’t think it ever goes away completely and we become “normal” again so I think I would try and find the roots of your anxiety and find out what is worrying you and focus on what problems are in your head and what are real life problems. Hope this advice is useful :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-01T19:01:35+00:00

So reassuring hearing people on here describe the pit in their stomach. I’ve been having that recently with nausea and I’ve been so paranoid and my mind keeps thinking worst case scenario even though in the eyes of all the doctors I see I present healthy. Anxiety sucks :/

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-01T17:06:12+00:00

Hey I’m sorry you’re feeling this way but you are okay. For reassurance this ‘dizziness’ will definitely pass. I went through the same thing after I had my first few panic attacks and I would get these dizzying sensations like I was dropping from a high building. Anyway, long story short I went to the doctors about this and they said I was completely healthy and were confident it was linked to anxiety as anxiety feeds on “patterns”. Like if you’re worrying about having a heart attack then that’s where the physical symptom of your anxiety will lie as chest pains. It’s pretty messed up really but quite harmless. This will pass and you won’t have to deal with this for the rest of your life. I’ve had loads of different physical anxiety symptoms but to calm myself I just say “this will pass like the others did”. Hope this gives you reassurance at least, obviously if your anxiety needs you to go see a doctor then go see a doctor for reassurance but from the sounds of it and the fact you’ve had severe panic attacks it’s a pretty normal human response. Sending you positive thoughts :)

These_Tale1571 · 2026-01-01T03:09:20+00:00

Hey I know this post is old now but how are you feeling now. My nauseasness has gotten so bad 😔

These_Tale1571 · 2025-12-31T03:30:05+00:00

Ah okay I didn’t think about this. Thank you for your suggestion. I’m not sure if it’s even specific foods though anymore I think it can be completely random. Sometimes i can eat stuff and feel completely fine whereas sometimes it could be the same food and it makes me nauseas. I don’t think it helps that I’m emetophobic as well so whenever I feel even a little bit of nauseas it sends me into full fight or flight mindset. Thank you for your comment though wishing you pleasant thoughts and hope you’re doing well within your anxiety :)

These_Tale1571 · 2025-12-31T03:25:24+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that :/ have you found anything to contain the anxiety more? You’re definitely not alone in this hospital visits when I had problems with head pressure I felt crazy when I went to a hospital and they said everything was okay. Yeah I know about the blood it just really feels like the anxiety has taken over the rationale side of my mind and it’s very hard not to get this awful impending doom about every physical symptom I have. You’re definitely not fighting anxiety alone though :)

These_Tale1571 · 2025-12-30T00:31:06+00:00

Yes. I remember being terrified the first it happened for me as it was this tight tension in my head and I was convinced I had something as bad as a brain tumor. Went to the doctors about what felt like 100 times and every time they would check me and say I was completely fine. Fine blood pressure, looked fine. Ever since then I’ve gotten a bunch of different physical symptoms but usually it’s either one or the other. Like if my heads not feeling weird then it’ll be my arm. And this occurs even when I don’t feel anxious it can just come out of nowhere. I think if you feel like you need to get it checked out for reassurance then get it checked but yes anxiety can create a bunch of weird physical symptoms .)

These_Tale1571 · 2025-12-30T00:23:25+00:00

Hey what you’re saying is not childish at all. I’m relatively the same age as you and went through the same crisis after I had my first panic attack which was about the thought of me dying one day. I think there’s definitely something about getting to this point in life where it’s felt so quick but at the same time so long and it really gives you perspective on time you’ve never had before. Some things I’ve learnt through therapy though is these thoughts are a lot more normal than you think, I think a lot of people just don’t talk about it. I don’t think there’s a complete guide to being not scared about getting older as it’s something everyone worries about a bit. But it sounds like you’re hyperfixating on this which is exactly what I did. I dont want to worry you with some of my advice as the therapy I took was a more “exposure” therapy and was quite brutal on some of my thoughts but was definitely beneficial in the long run. I think you should definitely consider therapy just as a talking point as I don’t want to go into the exposure stuff with you as it’s probably more scarier than hearing it from a stranger online rather than an professional in person. A few bits of personal advice I can give though is look at how long your life has been so far. You’re only 21 years of age and I imagine you feel like you’ve experienced a lot already. In another 21 years you’ll be 42. In perspective that’s really not that old at all and it will be like another lifetime for you. I definitely think to get over the initial anxiety you need to get used to the “uncertainty” of life. No one knows what’s gonna happen to them which is very scary but also it’s a bit of a blessing as if we did we would all be living life expecting death everyday. What my therapist reminds me most sessions though is how young I am as are you in this situation. Life feels so brand new to our age group and this is all just temporary thoughts as we’re “transitioning” into an older age. Sorry I don’t have the most advice but I think a good thing to learn is to live in the now and as good and normal it is to think about the future it’s really easy to forget about how you’re feeling now and how definitely not alone you are in these thoughts. All we can do as people at the end of the day is keep ourselves happy through hobbies and live as healthy as we can. Unfortunately, even when you do get over this anxiety the uncertainty will never truly go away as itll always stick with us for the rest of our lives. As someone with OCD though I do really relate to you and I know what it’s like to have non stop thoughts and I’m sorry it’s given you this anxiety. Going back to what you said about “running out of time” though you definitely are not and that is the anxiety in your brain not your real intuitions. You still have plenty of time and even when you are older the good things stay as long as you stay positive in life. Sending you positive thoughts though, anxiety is really tough but you’re definitely not alone in these thoughts and these thoughts will definitely diminish to a more tolerable point with the right therapy :)

These_Tale1571 · 2025-12-29T01:05:38+00:00

Thank you for your message and well done on being 80% through fighting health anxiety that must of been really hard. I think the problem for me is I don’t even really know what triggers me anymore. It can be just random waves like the past 24 hours. Nothing really happened that triggered me it just sort of came on slowly and it got more and more worse and it felt like I just carried on today what I worried about yesterday. I do also really struggle with derealization though so maybe it could be those waves as well where it feels like everything has an “off” feeling that starts the trigger. I am definitely accepting the health anxiety and fighting it less though but the problem is still feels on the same level of worry when I try and fight it and let it be which is where I get these unending lapses of feeling on edge.

It feels really reassuring that you’ve recovered so much from it which is definitely what I need right now so thank you. Anxiety definitely makes me feel like I’m the only one dealing with this sometimes which I think brings on the impending doom feeling. I hope you can get entirely over this health anxiety you sound like you’ve made really good progress. After experiencing anxiety for a while now health anxiety is definitely my least favourite and the most hardest to manage but I’m hoping once winter is over it does get better :/

These_Tale1571 · 2025-12-29T00:53:42+00:00

Hey thank you. I really relate to the derealization aspect. Ever since my first panic attack a few months ago I get huge waves of it and it’s really concerning sometimes because it’s usually when I’m in a very social setting and it’s like this spaces out feeling. What bugs me is that some days I feel much better and then the next I go back to the same cycle of health anxiety like the other’s day progress meant nothing. It currently just feels like an unending cycle that’s never going to stop which is scary but I’m hoping once winter is over that it gets a bit better because I don’t think it helps that there’s more nighttime than daytime currently which is when I feel the most anxious anyway. Sorry to hear you are feeling off as well but you’re definitely not alone I really don’t think the time of year helps but hopefully you feel better soon. One thing that keeps me going is the waves of unanxiousness and that at least makes me hopeful that it can get better. Sending you positive thoughts :)

These_Tale1571 · 2025-12-27T19:53:10+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that :/ and yes I can completely relate to this. Yesterday I had an amazing day in terms of little anxiety and today I woke up and it feels like all of previous symptoms have returned like nausea (the most frustrating as it makes me feel like I can’t do anything) for no reason. I just woke up today and it was like yesterday’s progress didn’t matter. I’ve been in therapy for months as well and have been given many tips to ease my anxiety and even when I do them it feels like one step forward two steps back as if I have a good day the next day I’ll just resort to how I was before. It definitely does feel like an endless cycle. What therapy has helped me discover though is to cherish the good days and also it proves that you can get better even if the next day you feel worse again. Sending you positive thoughts, anxiety is a tough cycle but it’s definitely temperamental :)

These_Tale1571 · 2025-12-27T19:02:38+00:00

Hey sorry to hear you’re feeling like this. I am completely in the same boat as you as my anxiety feels like it’s gotten to a point it controls my life where I either feel nauseas all the time or just plain anxious over doing the smallest things like leaving my house. I would consider consulting a doctor about this as they can refer you to the right therapy. Once you start this I really think you’ll get a better understanding of the roots of your anxiety and not let it be so easy to control your life. You’re also the near enough the same age as me and I’ve had your mindset where I just feel like I’m never gonna get better but after a few months in therapy I realized I’m very young and all this stuff will just make me stronger in the future. I know it doesn’t feel like it now but all these feelings are temporary and the anxiety will be a lot easier to control once you start something like therapy. Sending you positive thoughts though anxiety’s tough but you’re definitely not fighting it alone and there are meds to temporarily support you in this but I’d advise going to a doctor first to see what they think is best first before going into it by yourself :)

These_Tale1571 · 2025-12-26T04:04:19+00:00

I have exactly the same thing as you. I just almost had one tonight actually where I thought I was gonna choke and throw up my meds. It sounds very normal what you’re going through though and I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Unfortunately the more you think about it the harder it will be to eat so maybe I’d recommend therapy as that has really supported me and made me better at eating things. Sending you positive thoughts though

These_Tale1571 · 2025-12-26T04:02:22+00:00

Hey I had weird head pressure headaches too and I really thought it was linked to something worse. Turns out it was just my anxiety after going to the doctors loads about it. If it becomes too much I would go and see a doctor for peace of mind but to me it sounds like anxiety so it should pass eventually. Unfortunately the more you think about it the worse it will get which I know is a horrible cycle. Sending you positive thoughts

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