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Am I having an anxiety attack?
Am I having an anxiety attack? Frequently when encountering traffic jams or before some work meetings, my heart rate would start racing to about 120 bpm or higher and head will start feeling pressurised and pounding. Sometimes even feeling flushed or light headed. Have seen quite a few doctors but all pointed to stress. Is there anything else I can do or any medication that can help? I have a pacemaker implanted about 11 years ago for vasol vagal syncope and also a bone marrow transplant abt 10 years ago too. Sometimes it's so bad that I will have stomach cramps. Thanks.
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Dr. Jade K
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Hello! I appreciate how confusing your physical symptoms must be, and even frightening to experience them whilst on the road or at work.
The doctors you’ve seen have diagnosed stress as a factor. Many people have been experiencing higher levels of stress due to the pandemic. Of course it doesn’t mean the diagnosis you’re also worried about, which is anxiety, cannot co-exist. But that is a specific condition that a psychiatrist for instance, would be better placed to answer. Such a specialist would also be able to answer your question about what medication would be helpful, after a thorough consultation.
Meanwhile, in order to reduce your levels of stress and anxiety through non-medicinal methods, it might be helpful to keep good personal physical health. Drink plenty of water, and sleep well.
Having a conversation with someone trained is helpful too. Life coaches are trained to help people to achieve their goals and become better versions of themselves. If you would like to take the conversation further with me, you may contact me via my life coaching website: www.jadelifeandwellness.com as many clients share the same struggles as you with me.
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Thanks Dr Jade, you may be right. And coping better lately but will certainly explore to take up your offer.
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