My chest is killing me.....

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Registered: 01-01-2007
My chest is killing me.....
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Sun, 01-14-2007 - 5:31pm

Girls, girls, girls. I am so on an emotional roller coaster right now. The kids were sick. Natalie is broken out in her rash again. I'm stressed to the point of no return. I swear I've been crying for two days off and on. I started getting my "endo" symptoms back again and I'm scared that's gonna come back. I feel anxious and my face, head and lips are tingling and my chest is killing me.

I went out for a 1 hour speed walk this morning. Went out this afternoon to the mall for an hour just to get a few things. Now I'm just so stressing and worried that I'm just never ever going to feel 100%. I think Natalie truly broke me........I'm broken :(

Thanks for just listening ...........*sigh*

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 01-14-2007 - 6:28pm

I know you feel like you are falling apart, but it sounds like you are doing really well. The exercise is a great way to deal with your stress, as well as getting out and for a while on your own.

One weird thing that worked for me when my anxiety was peaking was to wear a rubber band around my wrist and snap it when I found myself obsessing on my physical symptoms. I also carry a prayer stone that I would rub when I felt like things were getting out of control. They helped get my mind distracted a little.

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sun, 01-14-2007 - 8:39pm

Take some time to relax, it's all you can do to feel better right now.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sun, 01-14-2007 - 11:05pm
(((Stacey))) ITA that you have to put yourself first. Any chance you can get someone to help out with the kids, so you can do something distracting & enjoyable? Lots of folks post about chest concerns when they're anxious. It's easy to focus on it when we're tense & anxious. Have you tried taking a warm soak or even a hot shower? I use Dove calming body wash or Johnson & Johnson's lavendar body wash. It & a cup of chamomile tea are very relaxing. GL! I hope the kids get better. jan

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