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is this something to be worried about?

By Girlineedofhelp Saturday, October 08, 2011

I am having a... really hard time breathing i guess... maybe it's not THAT bad but i still have to put effort into every breathe. and i am light-headed. it's getting worse by the hour and i am a bit worried. i have been light-headed alot for the past 2-3 weeks. the light-headed episodes can last from... a few minutes to the whole entire day. when i stand up regular or even maybe slowly, my eyes go colorful and i can't see anything for about 5 seconds so i just stand there and wait for it to fade away. sometimes, i stumble in place when this happens. i know it's a lack of oxygen to the brain and stuff but should i be worried? i am getting my blood tested in 5 weeks. should i move the date closer to now? tightening of the chest is also what i am feeling right now. should i tell my mom and go to the doctors for everything i am feeling? could all of this be a symptom of diabetes? i might have it. thats why i am getting my blood tested. please reply! thanks alot! :) i don't know what catagory this goes under so i chose General Anxiety...

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10/ 9/11 6:55pm

Hi, there.  All of these symptoms sound like they could be anxiety.  It's good that you're going to the doctor.  You might be having panic attacks and it's funny how that works, but the more we worry about our anxiety, the more anxious we feel.  It might help you feel better to tell your mother about it, maybe she can reassure you, as well.  We aren't doctors here, so we can only guess.  Let us know how things turn out.

10/ 9/11 7:00pm

Hi there

 

Nobody here can tell you what these symptoms mean but...they are symptoms of anxiety.  Shortness of breath and feeling your chest tighten can be signals that you are experiencing extreme anxiety. 

 

Some people feel dizzy when they get up from a prone position...it is a difference in blood pressure.  I know you have talked about having some issues with eating.  Are you eating enough?  Do you think that this may be a cause of your lightheadedness?

 

Asthma...too can cause the shortness of breath and a feeling of your chest tightening so it is good that you are seeing a doctor to rule out medical causes.

 

I welcome you to stop by our Anxiety site.  You can search for your symptoms there and we have information on how to tame these symptoms if...they are anxiety related.

 

You take care of yourself.  Make sure to discuss these symptoms with your parents, counselor, and doctor.  Let us know how you are doing. 

10/ 9/11 7:10pm

yeah i eat more than 3 meals a day. i eat great.

10/ 9/11 7:10pm

yeah i eat more than 3 meals a day. i eat great.

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By Girlineedofhelp— Last Modified: 10/09/11, First Published: 10/08/11