I went to the doctor with concerns over a brain defect I have. I have been experiencing more symptoms related to the defect and I wanted some tests to ensure that it isn’t getting worse. The end result of it worsening could be paralysis, so naturally I’m concerned. The first thing he said was that it must be stress causing my symptoms. Frankly I don’t feel that I am under any stress at all, I’m feeling pretty good about my life in general. The only stress I have is a doctor who doesn’t listen. I also live in an area where it isn’t easy to get a new family doctor. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with a doctor who thinks that anything a woman complains about is in her head or due to stress?
I went to the doctor with concerns over a brain defect I have. I have been experiencing more symptoms related to the defect and I wanted some tests to ensure that it isn’t getting worse. The end result of it worsening could be paralysis, so naturally I’m concerned. The first thing he said was that it must be stress causing my symptoms. Frankly I don’t feel that I am under any stress at all, I’m feeling pretty good about my life in general. The only stress I have is a doctor who doesn’t listen. I also live in an area where it isn’t easy to get a new family doctor. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with a doctor who thinks that anything a woman complains about is in her head or due to stress?
I have a health anxiety disorder and cant stop thinking that there is something wrong with me. I feel i am going mad. I am on medication for depression but nothing is working. I cant sleep and just feel anxiety from the moment i wake up to the moment i go sleep, (when i do eventually get to sleep) its causing problems at home with my husband because he trys to understand but doesnt what do i do.
If its caused by the physical condition itself, like thyroid or harmonal then its best to use some form of medication. However being a panic sufferer for many years and not using any medication what so ever- I fought it on my own basically, mind over matter that sort of thing.
There are many forums and many sites about this terrible disorder. I am fine most days and my best advice to you is never avoid things because of fear of an attack. even if you think that you wont make it, you always will. Force yourself to do things as much as possible.
Good luck
I seem to get more stressed out if I stay indoors a lot. Other things add on to this like conflicts with my dad and sister. I am trying to just not care anymore.
So how much does simple outdoor activity contribute to stress and worrying?
I know the hypothalamus stimulates the production of adrenaline and norepinephrine; but i am trying to figure out if the hypothalamus also produces cortisol (under stress*).
Thanx for the help, really appreciate it.
I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and if I get a bad one, I notice at the ER that my blood pressure shoots through the roof. Nothing TOO high but it can go 130/140s and very close to 150s, and the lower number can go into the 100-110 range.
Is this something I should be highly concerned with?
It normally drops to like 100 over 60 afterwards when I’m sedated, and it never stays at that level, but it can shoot up there in a matter of MINUTES!
Should I be concerned, becuase none of my doctors seem to be at all, whatsoever,
but people on this message board go crazy if you mention anything over 120/80.
I n eed some true advice.
I just saw a cardiologist today and he didn’t seem the slightest bit concerned.
He didn’t do any extensive tests on me since I Had heart palpitations frequently, but im also sick, so maybe during illness its more normal?
He said the palps and the anxiety/panic high bp are nothing to worry about.
Is this true?
