[Chris:tbi 2-7]

I have anxiety since my TBI and it is getting worse. I feel like my heart is going to explode out my chest. Does anyone have a problem with this also? If it doesn't suside should I go to the hospital? Any help would be useful!

[July63]

Originally Posted by Chris:tbi 2-7

I have anxiety since my TBI and it is getting worse. I feel like my heart is going to explode out my chest. Does anyone have a problem with this also? If it doesn't suside should I go to the hospital? Any help would be useful!

Lately I have felt chest pains, and ended up going to the ER twice in the month, my blood pressure was 150/100+ but everything else came normal. I relate it to all the meds I take.

It is never good to mess with chest pains, maybe you should call your primary care doctor on the phone.

[ShellyK]

Chris,

I agree with July63. "It is never good to mess with chest pains." You should probably see your primary care physician and find out what is going on. It could be heart related. It could be related to the medicines you are taking, or it could be panic attacks. I am not a doctor, so I am sure there are other possibilities. But you first have to find out what is causing it. Then you can treat it.

Good luck. Let us know how you are.

ShellyK

[Mark in Idaho]

Chris,

There are two parts to an anxiety attack. First, you need to tell your doctor so you can get meds to help you through the attack. I have propanolol, a blood pressure medication. I only take it when an anxiety attack does not subside on its own.

Second, you need to try to keep track of your anxiety triggers. I get them from being in to much chaos or stimulation, both visual and auditory. By learning to avoid these triggers, I have kept the anxiety attacks at bay. I can usually tell before the attack that I need to get away from the overstimulating environment. My wife is also very sensitive to notice my behavior or the excessive stimulation.

The best way I resolve an anxiety attack is to get to a quiet dark place. I also have my recovery music.

You will need to experiment to find what works for you.

I am sure there are many here who have their own techniques. Maybe they will post their tricks.

I have only had two times that I could not identify a trigger.

My best to you.