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Iam suffering from gastritis past two months but i feel iam having heart' attack so I did all ecg five times echo and tmt all are normal but my ldl cholesterol levels are increased within a month and also my hba1c ifeel very bad my vit b12 and vit d is very low 86 and 4.5 I took supplements but icant able to sleep so I sleep with tablets because of fear of heart attack and death past two months iam stressed out too much and iam getting anxiety and fear of death please tell me what can I do
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I can hear how frightening the last two months have been. Itâs important to note that your heart has been checked thoroughly: five ECGs, an echo, and a TMT, all normal. Those tests are designed to pick up exactly what youâre afraid of.
What youâre describing sounds very much like health anxiety. That means constant fear about a serious illness that keeps going even after tests are reassuring. Gastritis can cause chest discomfort, burning, and palpitations. When youâre already anxious, those sensations feel like heart warning signs. That increases the fear, the fear makes the body sensations stronger, and the cycle continues. Very low vitamin B12 and vitamin D can also add to tiredness, low mood, and a racing heart, so treating them properly matters too.
The good news is that health anxiety responds very well to therapy, especially CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy). Therapy helps you understand the fearâsymptom cycle and gradually take back control from it.
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Book a consultation with a clinical psychologist for an anxiety assessment and CBT. Review your cholesterol, HbA1c, B12, and vitamin D results with your physician, and ask how long your supplements will take to work. Tell your doctor about your sleep problems. They can plan a safe approach to the tablets with you.
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Your condition resembles health anxiety, panic disorder, or somatic symptom distress. Fear of death and misinterpreting gastritis as a heart attack are consistent with severe, prolonged health-related anxiety.
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Consult psychologist Dr. Rupali Mohbe at BIRDY ME. You can schedule a virtual online session or book an offline appointment at 208, CENTRAL, Sangath IPL, Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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1. Breathe Slowly
If you are feeling anxious, you are more likely to breathe faster and shallower. Sometimes, the easiest and most important thing we can do to soothe ourselves is to focus on our breathing.
Inhale slowly. Count to three as you do it. Focus on each breath. Exhale slowly. Count to three as you do it.
2. Stay In the Present
Try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique
Focus on five things around you that you can see. A pen, a bottle of water, a spot on the wall - anything.
Focus on four things around you that you can touch. Your watch, the coffee mug, the chair you are sitting on - anything.
Focus on three things you can hear. Someone speaking on their phone, the TV in the background - any external sound.
Focus on two things you can smell - Maybe itâs a charcoal pencil, a hand cream, or leftover coffee in your mug.
Focus on one thing you can taste - What does the inside of your mouth taste like? Gum, coffee?
3. Muscle Relaxation
When you are anxious, you may feel your body tense up.
Find a quiet place. Slowly tense a muscle group. Letâs say you start with your shoulders.
Breathe in while you tense your shoulders. Hold the tension for a few seconds.
Slowly release the tension and breathe out as you do it.
Do this a couple of times before moving on to the next muscle group. What this practice essentially does is it builds awareness of tension in the body and also recognises when the body is completely relaxed.
4. Get Moving
Move your body. There is simply no way around it. When you do activities that get your heart rate up, like running, cycling, getting some exercise, or even dancing, it can literally change your brain chemistry..
5. Small Acts of Bravery
If thereâs something that makes you anxious, try tackling it in baby steps. For example, if public speaking freaks you out, start by giving a short presentation to a few friends. This can help you build confidence and manage your anxiety when it comes to bigger challenges.
6. Be Kind to Yourself
Practicing self-compassion can really help ease your anxiety. Remember, we all deserve to be cared for, and that includes taking care of ourselves.
Much love!
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Consult Psychologist /Psychiatrist
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do yoga, go for a walk and engage in a gym activities.
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Kindly consult.
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Kindly reach out for online or offline session in Bangalore
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Hi, Consult a psychologist
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Thanks for reaching out. You are having gastritis since past two months. Based on what you have mentioned I would suggest you consult a cardiologist and explain about increase in cholesterol and low reading of vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels. Also consult a psychologist and explain about what you are going through. I would suggest to consult a cardiologist first and also do theraoy sessions.
It sounds like you are extremely worried about your health. Try to not worry too much. A psychologist will guide you on how you can manage anxiety and feel calm.
I would suggest to consult a cardiologist and explain about increase in cholesterol levels within a month and low reading of vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels. Also start therapy sessions at soon as possible.
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Consult a cardiologist and explain about increase in cholesterol and low reading of vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels. Also start theraoy sessions.
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Contact me for counselling sessions. Along with counselling i can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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your symptoms are suggestive of visceral hypersenstivity, causing nerve pain in your stomach. it also gives rise to elevated stomach acid, causing further problems with gastritis. You need a neuromodulator to balance your gut brain axis, some lifestyle solutions, counselling and some medications. Consult a DM gastro and a Psychologist for treatment.
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VAGUS NERVE RELAXATION
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Drink aloe vera juice 20 ml in the morning, go for a walk 2 kms a day and never google your symptoms, consult an expert.
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It seems to be IAD, which is the type of anxiety disorder.
It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated and can affect your personal and social life.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively and without any side effects.
You need an expert psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist and Counseling psychologist for the last 17 years of experience.
You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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It is completely okay and natural to feel this way because the brain and the gut are closely connected. When you have gastritis, the burning and chest tightness can easily trick your mind into feeling like you are having a heart attack, which naturally triggers terrifying panic, anxiety, and sleep problems. Counseling, especially Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can help you break this stressful cycle. A therapist can teach you how to calm your nervous system, handle these scary physical feelings without panicking, and gradually overcome the fear of death so you can finally get restful sleep.
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consult
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Getting worried about any discomfort in heart is quite common these days. It could very well be gastro - or your generic anxiety itself might manifest and chest tightness and difficulty to breath etc.
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Let us talk and understand your situation better and give you a peace of mind that you are quite healthy
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What you’re experiencing can happen when health anxiety gets caught in a cycle. Gastritis or other physical sensations trigger the thought “I’m having a heart attack,” which increases anxiety and makes the sensations feel even stronger. The fact that you’ve already had multiple ECGs, an echo and TMT that were normal is reassuring, but repeatedly checking and seeking reassurance can actually keep the fear going. Your B12, vitamin D, cholesterol and HbA1c should be managed with your physician, but try not to interpret every abnormal report as evidence of an immediate cardiac emergency.
At this point, I would strongly suggest working with a psychologist through CBT for health anxiety, along with addressing your sleep difficulties. Therapy can help you reduce body checking, catastrophic thoughts, reassurance seeking and the fear of death, so that you can gradually feel safe in your body again. Please continue your prescribed medicines as directed and discuss your sleep medication with your doctor rather than changing it yourself.
You can reach me for therapy at nine eight one zero one four two seven three eight nine.
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Ms. Rootam Goswami
Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Dear Patient,
You should start taking therapy for anxiety and sleep problems.
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You need to learn coping mechanisms. Feel free to book me.
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Mr. Vaibhav Singh
Counselling Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult online
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Ms. Poornima Waghmare
Mental Health Counselor
23 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi..It is completely understandable that you are feeling exhausted, terrified, and highly stressed right now. Dealing with severe anxiety and a persistent fear of heart attack takes a massive toll on your mind and body.
First, the most reassuring news is that your heart is physically safe. You have had five ECGs, an echocardiogram, and a Treadmill Test (TMT), and every single one of them is normal. Cardiologists consider these tests the gold standard for ruling out structural heart issues or blockages.
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Consider speaking with a therapist for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is highly effective at breaking the specific cycle of health anxiety
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connect asap & take care ..
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... I believe these symptoms are caused by the severe stress and anxiety you are suffering from. I would not like to label them at this stage but you seriously need to seek mental health support and Therapy. Physiological conditions also sometimes create such symptoms, so I would suggest you to keep in touch with Cardiologist or other medical practitioners you are consulting. If not, I would ask you to visit a good Cardiologist and clarify all your doubts related to a heart condition, etc. You also need to understand that body and mind is one and they operate together. So a severe issue mentally will have physiological changes and any physical heath condition also have mental health impacts or consequences. To figure out the exact cause you need to consult both at this stage. Later whichever is at the root of your issues will take primacy in your treatment.
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Consult a Psychologist.
CBT along with Interpersonal Guidance and Lifestyle Changes is required.
Consult a Cardiologist for heart related issues.
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Senior Psychologist
Cell: nine six seven one three zero three one three four
Website: https://gunjanmaithil.wixsite.com/therapy
App: http://wix.to/fechb08?ref=cl
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Ms. Ezhilarasi Nedumaran
Counselling Psychologist
2 yrs exp
Chennai
It may be gut issues. brain and gut are interconnected sometimes it might be due to fear or anxiety
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consult and getting assessed with psychologist is recommended
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect with psychologist to resolve inner conflicts
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consult
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connect
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