I Was Diagnosed  With  Post  Tramatic Stress Disorder And Can't Figure Out Why !?
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it seems to me, take note i am not a professional in this field, that you are trying to convince yourself that you have the perfect life and have no troubles. this question is like reading the bio of "Rebbecca of sunnybrook farms"! stay with the person that diagnosed you, you may have to dig deep within. there is a reason for that diagnosis, you must come across the opposite of what you wrote about yourself.  good luck, keep in touch.
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Lots of people with many responsibilites feel the way you do. It's normal to feel stressed out when you have so much going on, and untreated stress can escalate into panic attacks (sounds like that may be happened to you, since shortness of breath is one of the symptoms).\n\nNow is the time to take steps so your stress won't progress any further. If possible, talk to a therapist who can help you. At the very least, you need to list and sort the priorities in your life and make a sensible plan for carrying them out. You also need to schedule time for yourself; make an appointment for "you time," and KEEP IT!\n\nThere is no easy way out of your situation, but if you can prioritize your life and break down your tasks into managable chunks and work in some time for yourself, it should help tremendously.\n\nDr. Barb Nefer, http://www.bnlifeskills.com
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I don't believe that you're doing this for attention, this must be a very frightening situation for you.  You definitely need to see a Doctor.\n\nI studied a lot of Psychology in college, and I remember hearing about this kind of problem.  I found some links that I hope might be helpful:\n\nhttp://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/somatoformdis.htm\nhttp://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/paindisorder.htm\nhttp://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/somatizationdis.htm\nhttp://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/undsomatoformdis.htm\nhttp://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/ptsd.htm\n\nThe best thing you can do for yourself is go see a doctor, if you haven't already.  You're not alone, this is not an uncommon problem.  Most people just don't have the courage to come forward like you did.\n\nI hope this helps, and I hope you will seek treatment.  You deserve it.\n\n******MODIFIED:\nI talked to a friend of mine tonight who is a Psychologist.  She disagreed with what I had thought (somatoform or PTSD).  She says it does sound like possible hypochondria.  \nA lot of people don't know what hypochondria REALLY is- it's NOT an attempt to get attention or laziness, like many people think.  It is a real fear of death, and can involve delusions of illness & dying.  \nBut again, it is very important for you to go to a Doctor to get a professional opinion.  He/she can tell you much more.\nIf it makes you feel better, I went through something similar when I was 16, I was having these excrutiating lower abdominal pains. I was in the hospital a lot, I went through TONS of test/x-rays/ultrasounds, even surgery!  Turns out it was psychological, I had imagined it all.  I was humiliated for a long time, but then when I found out more, and learned that this kind of thing is fairly common, I felt better.\nI really hope this helps, and that you'll see a Doctor and feel better!  Take care:))
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Have you had any panic attacks? \n-Sweating\n-Shaking\n-Racing thoughts\n-Choking feeling\n-Trouble breathing\n-Racing heart beat\n\nYou might...talk to your doctor about it.  If you feel constantly in anxeity there could be a deeper root or you could be developing or have anxeity disorder.  Call your doctor and talk to him about it
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It actually sounds like you may be having generalized anxiety accompanied by panic attacks.  I'd see a doctor.
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When I was in Iraq, I didn't have any combat experiences, but we were mortared/rocketed a lot, dealt with VBIEDs and IEDs, etc.  I too was jumpy when I first got home, but only for a couple of months.  I was pretty irritable for awhile, but now I am back to my "normal" level of crankiness.  I had a lot of problems sleeping -- it took me a long time to fall asleep at night and I was tired most days.  That has also resolved.
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I have to agree with most of the posts here...does sound like panic attacks or really bad anxiety flare ups.  Have you ever checked your blood pressure while this happens?  Also, do you palms begin to perspire?  Do you have any feelings like you are doomed and maybe going to die when this happens?  These are typical questions asked regarding panic attacks.  Also, does this happen after doing anything in particular, like exerting yourself in some way?  Or does it perhaps happen when you've ate something particularly sweet, and if so have you ever had your blood sugar level checked?  There are several reasons this could be happening to you, so I would recommend getting a medical check-up and go from there...good luck.
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I am dealing with the same things you are.  This is _not_ something you can fix by yourself.  \n\nGo find a local VA outreach clinic and talk to a counselor.  \n\nI have PTSD myself - and have good days and bad days.  The trick is to learn how to recognize the signs and use techniques to 'turn off' alert status.\n\nOne thing to remember: you were injured.  You are _not_ crazy, you are _not_ a danger to anybody else.  \n\nContact me via email and we can discuss this further.  You are not alone, and there are ther people who understand exactly what you are going through because they have been there themselves.
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You really should talk to your doctor... it could be something as simple as your matress causing you back related issues... or it could be something as serious as a circulartory issue (blood flow) which could be signs of many many things..... diabetes, high blood pressure, low blood pressure .... etc etc etc.\n\nDon't panic... but talk to your doc!
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Your blood pressure is probably high from the anxiety.  You might have an ulcer or gall bladder issue.
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About a year ago I was under a lot of stress and had two siezures in the same night. My doctor said it might have been stress related mixed with alcohol consumption. She told me just not to drink when I was stressed and I haven't had anymore. Of course, if you have been having them often, I would contact your doctor.
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Your panic attack was a physical manifestation of a psychological response. The ER doctor was correct that you did not have a "medical" emergency, and even you admit to claming down later. Still, the ER doctor should have been more empathetic, but with the number of people that crowd ERs for something like a splinter, the ER doc is probably a little burned out. (No excuse, but...)\n\nWhat you need to do is consult with a psychiatrist and find out what is behind your panic attacks. That same psych also becomes a point of contact for later episodes.\n\nBut, don't sit around and wait for another panic attack to occur. Start taking steps to take care of it now.
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I have had this in the past, and still do sometimes. Does it get worse with stress? If so, it might be something like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (spastic colon). you can suggest this to your doctor and see what he/she thinks, they can run tests to find out if this is your problem, and give you medicine to help with the symptoms, but don't expect it to be cured or to go away until you get rid of the stress causing factor in your life, or find other ways to releive the stress, or learn how to handle it better...but eventually, you'll be able to get by without the medicine, especially if you eliminate the stress, or find ways to lessen it. Don't let your doctor do to you what mine did to me...mine ran up a $1000 plus bill on me (even though I had insurance that covered 80%, the $1000 was my 20%), and never diagnosed me with anything being wrong until one day I suggested to her that it might be IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), and she agreed and gave me medicine that helped me...had I not suggested it, who knows how much more I would have had to pay for getting no diagnosis from her!!! The pain in my abdomen got so severe one day that I passed out in my bathroom floor (that's what made me go to the doctor). I don't like going to doctors because I beleive they don't try to help you when they know they can, and they are overpaid for doing nothing, not to mention the bills they run up on you before diagnosing you.
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I'm not a Doctor but I have some knowledge in the medical and psych fields. You can just about cause yourself anykind of physiological problems with a psychological/neurotic problem. Look at hysterical pregnancies. It's good that you are investigating all possible avenues of diagnostics and you should surely discuss them with your Doctor as a possibility. If he/she doesn't want to consider it, then seek the opinion of a good Psychiatrist. It doesn't mean that you're crazy, it means that you're like many others in this world that have such problems and you're not alone. Try meditation or even acupuncture if you're so inclined but get some good medical advice first. God bless. Tina :)
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Sometimes. Look at your work load and stress level.Did you change your eating habits in anyway? Sometimes we push our bodies  beyond our limits without knowing it. Are you really unhappy about yourself or your life. if then it could be depression. Take a good look at what has changed in your life. That could be the reason. Good Luck in finding your answer.
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Sounds like unresolved anger, usually a response to situations we lived through and had no control over. Could be early childhood trauma, could be some gross injustice, could be that no one heard you when you needed to be heard, could be multiple combinations of the above - whatever it is, it won't go away until you begin searching for the reasons and understanding that you deserve to be happy with yourself and others. I have so been there, got better, but still have to examine from time to time. You are not alone, medication or no medication, find someone to talk to. God Bless you.
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i have a very similar problem. and i am being serious about this. i take Valium and klonopin, there is a big change. i do not take them everyday. you will have to talk to a doctor to get them. you might as well talk to a psychiatrist who knows new types of medications available. i found out my family doctor really did not know what he was talking about. and all of that happy feelings, deep breathing stuff did nothing for me except make me angry