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I have been having lots of anziety!! Just this wk!! heart racing etc. I just did some deep breathing and put myself in Hawaii! Its just over all the stress of getting ready to leave.. I am the one that takes EVERYTHING abon myself. HOPEFULLY by Sunday all well be relaxed and back. IF not I am heading to my dr when I get home!! ITs causing horrible reflex to!!!

Can this cause chest heavieness to???? Never been this bad.

Guess I best not make big responsiblity plans anymore!!!!!!!

(inlaws surprise anniversary party this weekend)

Yes, Cheryl, chest heaviness is a big part of it.  Feeling like you can't get enough air when you breath in.  chest pains, tingles, dizziness, flushness, all that.  Definatly continue with the visualization.  It helped me alot before I finally went on the medication.  You have to learn to say no to other people.  You can only do so much and you need to take care of yourself first or everyone suffers!  Hugs to you, wish i could be there to help!!

The symptoms all sound familier- I get the chest heaviness and tightness....it is probably the last thing you want to do, but a brisk walk ouside for 20-30 min can be a way to work some of it off. Stay away from any caffine. 

I ended up going to the dr yesturday..heart burn was sooo bad and heart racing! I had a EKG, all was good. They gave me samples of a anti acid med and I have to see a specialist. AND make a appt with my reg dr about the anziety to.

I am still racing and have slight heartburn. NO COFFEE this morning..  :( :( !!

I am not even sure this med is gonna work with the burning tho..have to see. JUST SICK OF IT!!! Pain brings me down..as it does you all to. I just cant handle it after a while.

I am on a med for anxiety already...but evedently its not working!!!!!!! Or I need a second back up med?? I will take a valuim to calm my nerves today..

Thanks Ladies for your advice!

Cheryl-  So sorry you are having attacks.  I hope you can finally realax and enjoy your weeks vacation!  It's a great thing, what your doing.  You are creating a very specail moment in your in-laws lifes!  I hope everything smooths out for you.

Hi Cheryl.  Like everyone said, heartburn is a symptom of anxiety.  You're right to go to your primary doctor and get something to help.  Did he give you Xanaz?:  That's the one that helps the most for me.  Calms me right down.  I have Valium too if It gets too bad, but I very seldom have to use it.

I'm sure it's your trip that's causing all your stress.  That can certainly bring it on, but visulation is a really good way to help yourself.  You also might want/need to delegate some of the respsonsibility for the party to someone else rather than taking it all on yourself.  That will also relieve some stress.  Remember you don't have to do everything yourself!

Tell us how it goes!  We're here for you.

Meredith

ditto Jen and Meridith