tightness in chest

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
tightness in chest
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Thu, 09-21-2006 - 11:08pm
Do you ever feel like a deer in headlights at work? Like you don't know where to begin and like you don't even know what your talents are anymore? My chest hurts every day. I can't eat. When I do make it to the grocery store, I can't seem to actually cook or prepare the food so I end up throwing it out. I'm struggling to eat one meal even though I'm hungry for more. I just don't have the physical energy or mental motivation to eat. I'm tired. I feel like I'm in a deep hole. Can't get my work done even though I know what needs to be done. I just don't do it. I don't know what my problem is and I don't know how to fix it! I can't seem to do anything at work, even though I like the work and I'm good at it. I feel really scared about my level of functioning right now and the ongoing tightness in my chest. And I can't sleep, can't turn my brain off. Sorry to complain.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-11-2004
Fri, 09-22-2006 - 7:21am
Hello! Welcome. We are not professionals so making a diagnosis isn't possible. I can read the distress in your post & if I had those sort of symptoms, I would go to a dr. It's in your best interest to find out what's @ work here. There's plenty of conditions that might be the cause of these feelings. Your dr. can suggest the appropriate treatment. For now it's safe to say that you are not able to live your life normally. That is serious. Please take care of yourself. Post an update when you can. We care. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2003
Fri, 09-22-2006 - 3:50pm

Hi Grace, I agree with Jan.

Sheri Ann

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-22-2004
Sat, 09-23-2006 - 1:03pm
I want to know whats going on in society that sooo many people have overloaded brains that won't turn off. I personally want to know what is creating these issues for so many of us. I cannot get over how overwhelmed my brain has been for the last two years and I cant say that my life is all that hectic as it was a few years back. instead of getting better I find myself in a hightened anxiety phase once again.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2003
Sat, 09-23-2006 - 4:52pm

For me, I think it's the overwhelming responsiblity at work, rushing home to take care of the house and kids, cook dinner, shop, do laundry - all while my brain is still thinking about work & what I need to do the next day.

Sheri Ann

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-22-2004
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 2:45pm
Basically we are mentally and physically punished for being goal oriented, working hard, sacrificing for others,and respectful and giving to others? I would have thought it would be fulfilling and that I wouldnt be under such mental anguish. Instead I find myself having anxiety attacks while driving, waiting for the subway, pretty much for any reason at all. And then to add to this craziness one day I'll not have any attacks at all like their gone. Within 24 hours though they'll be back. I've had it with this.
Community Leader
Registered: 10-22-2001
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 3:23pm
I would go to your doctor to help alleviate your anxiety.
Sometimes knowing will help reduce or eliminate stress.
Just wanted to send you a hug and let you know others are thinking about you.
You are not ALONE.
For myself coming here helps.
Talking with others makes it alot easier.
Take care.
Nightangel