Seeking Help with High Anxiety

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InvisibleItches

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Hi All,I know I've been posting a lot over the past week -- as I am now at the height of my worry. I've received so much great support and knowledge, I'm truly grateful, because no one else would take me seriously -- not my fam, girl, doctor, or even the 2 Neuro's I visited in May and in October. Despite the fact that I'm having a horrible time with this by myself, and have an immense feeling that my world is coming to an end. Just a quick recap for those who don't know my story, for I think it unique -- though many have said it is simply BFS, I'm still on the fence:Got rear ended in April, right before my Eyes started twitching in May, or 2010. Eye twitching lasted at least 10 months, finally stopping for a few weeks in January, 2011.During this time I'd have a constant tingle in one spot on my back.Finally, I found ways to cope with my eye twitch and what triggered it, and how to handle it. FOLLOWED by an MRI of the Brain in May, 2011 that turned out clean, followed by a CLEAN EMG of the arms and legs in May, 2011.All seemed well, I was peaceful, back to my old self, no worries.Then, just last week, July, 2011, A STORM OF SYMPTOMS AND WORRY: 1.) Constant Calve twitch, 2.) Constant Big Left Toe Buzz, 3.) Foot Twitching, 4.) Eye Twitching, 5.) The Constant Back Buzz, 6.) A Feeling that both of my legs have a hose running through them, up and down, through the veins, and they get heavy.7.) Extra Saliva in mouth 8.) Lump in throat 9.) Perceived change in tongue functions.I'm very very very concerned about the recent changes in my mouth. I don't know, extra saliva whenever I talk -- I posted a similar question a few days ago, and a few great posters said that maybe it is all in my head, that my thinking about it has brought it on. They may have a point. But, this lump in my throat is scary. Very scary. Coupled with the fact that I'm still doubting my EMG -- It was just of my left arm and leg, and right arm.....How could that determine if my mouth and tongue were wasting away?! I'm so completely overtaken by this fear, by this worst case scenario fear, that it has halted all of my daily activities, and has truly ruined my quality of life. I'm prepared for the worst, and that is extremely scary -- especially at such a young age, with so many goals achieved but with so many more yet to see through, and with such a great girl that I want to start a family with one day and live long happy happy lives. My fear of this *** is all I think about. And my tongue and throat have added yet another chapter to the fear --- a new worry, a new uncertainty, and, by all means, the scariest aspect of this year long journey I have yet to face. My thinking is, this is a new feeling, so, this must be the start. My tongue!? Why my tongue and throat?
 
Seriously, at this point, I have to spit every few minutes to clear the saliva. It is gross, and I've never ever had this before. I'm fearing that things are breaking down in my mouth, causing extra saliva to accumulate. Very scared.
 
This is my leaps and bounds the worst day of my life. I'm now convinced that I have ***. I have read that it causes nerve damage in the mouth -- and the past 2 days I've had so much of this I have to literally spit every few minutes. This can't be normal or simply the cause of BFS or anxiety. I'm really freaking out, I'm at work and I can't focus and I now feel sick to my stomach. I'm going to look up Neruo's in the town I currently work, and get this all over with. I'm sorry I'm freaking out publicly on this forum. But I can't take it. I can't understand why this is happening to me.
 
Like I said on another post of yours, I don't think there is anything that anyone can tell you at this point. Anxiety can give you lump in throat, classic! Dr. Google should not be consulted. If you are really in this much panic you should go to the ER. You are too young to be wasting your life like this. Your frantic posts are evidence of your shear panic, which can cause every symptom that you have described thus far. Best of luck to you! I hope you get this under control soon
 
My anxiety can really cause this much saliva in my mouth!? I don't know what else to do. Maybe I should go to the ER. I'm really very scared. Because I remember that excess saliva can be a symptom of nerve damage in that area. :< I'm sorry to have posted my stream of thoughts there, I just really need help.
 
STOP whatever you are thinking and do this:Top right of the forum there is a search function. Type in "saliva" and read the many, many pages of posts. Once you have read all of the posts, realize that NONE of these people had ALS. You need to get your anxiety in check, so make an appointment with your doc or psych.
 
My goodness have I had this one! I was just as terrified as you are. Turned out, that the more you think about saliva and swallowing, the more you do it. Of course, where did it come from in the first place? I wasn't worried about it until it became excessive. Turns out, anxiety can cause you to produce more saliva. Who knew?Now if anyone is anxious today, I believe it is you. You seem to be in an all-out state of panic. Been there, blah blah. Got the t-shirt. Take it from a "saint"--you are guaranteed to have more days just like this one before you are better. BFS is a real mind *beep*. Believe me, though, this is largely in your head. I'm guessing that your neuro told you to see a different neuro because she doesn't want to deal with you. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but she has bigger fish to fry. I see you PM'd me, so I'm going to stop right here and write you back. Becky
 
Johnny and Twin2,Thanks again for all of your knowledge, insight, and understanding. I understand that my mind is enhancing every little feeling all day long, and that I need to control this. I was previously on Celexa for months until about May I figured I no longer needed it -- after my clean EMG and MRI of the Brain. It was a very low dose, but I think I need to get back on it, for the moment, until I can deal with this rationally. I want to accept my BFS and make the most of it. I'm going to try.I will take advantage of the "search" feature and hopefully it will help me again understand that, "NO, MY CASE IS NOT UNIQUE." And hopefully it will ease my worry about this SALIVA revelation.....What a struggle this has been. But, I really want to again thank this community for helping me through it. This is amazing.
 

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