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Best way to beat cardiophobia
Dealing with cardiophobia from 2021- reason is typical angina symptoms- heaviness/pressure in chest, abdomen, jaw, left arm etc- both on rest and activity
Done all workup- invasive angio + ct angio + stress studies + endoscopy + mri abdo
Taking psychatric treatment since 4 months- SSRI ( sertaline, amitrype n clonoazam) but no relief
Multiple doctors have diagnosed me with complex somatic disorder- Can anyone suggest some method to get over this when meds not working?
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As per your condition, you have to continue your medications
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start doing mindfulness, yoga,meditation everyday for 30mins. it will significantly reduce your problems.
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Continue meds and try doing some pranayam and meditation regularly.
Keep yourself mentally occupied with something creative.
Keep a regular sleeping and waking time.
Take healthy, nutritious meals. Slowly you will feel the change and get over these meds.Because, otherwise the pills may be changed, their dose increased, over time you may develop side effects. Moreover due to effect of meds you may feel drowsy, stiff.
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Anxiety makes your heart race more and scare you more which creates more anxiety. It's a common loop.Your medicines have only been 4 months.They may need more time or a change of dose.
Do not stop or change medicines yourself.
You can get better. Keep going.
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When scared, name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear.
Write down your worries for 5 minutes, then close the book.
Stay outdoors ,short time in nature helps the mind relax.
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If symptoms get worse, contact your doctor right away.
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