What is this feeling called

[Daniel08]

I looked that up and it doesn't fit.

If it helps it only really happens when I'm alone or off in my own little world, not with friends.

Whats a Hx?

I've seen dx before, I hate 'dxed' it looks so funny and I dont know how the x got there anyway

Edit: The fact that you people don't know is helpful in itself. I am very grateful

Why don't you go to a doctor or psychologist instead of speculation that you get from a website?

i thought this was a game not a serious thing. :S

I thought it was a joke aswell ? :S

[excal]

I looked that up and it doesn't fit.

If it helps it only really happens when I'm alone or off in my own little world, not with friends.

Whats a Hx?

I've seen dx before, I hate 'dxed' it looks so funny and I dont know how the x got there anyway

Edit: The fact that you people don't know is helpful in itself. I am very grateful

Why don't you go to a doctor or psychologist instead of speculation that you get from a website?

i thought this was a game not a serious thing. :S

I thought it was a joke aswell ? :S

I suggest the same, but understand there is an underlying reason why she tends to ask on forums (which I won't specify, as it is her's to do so).

[BA22]

Hx means history.

Patients in modern society are consisently asking questions over their healthcare, with a major proportion doing their own research before seeing a doctor. If a patient tries their best to learn as much as they can about a problem, then the discussion with the practitioner is more productive and equal. So really it's not that unusual for people to turn to the internet for answers

[cara.mel]

Why don't you go to a doctor or psychologist instead of speculation that you get from a website?

You only get so many free visits.


1. it has been happening more now I am thinking about it - I suppose that's fairly common though, people focussing on things they read so at the tinyest thing they believe the world is falling apart
2. it was particularly strong just then when I could identify I felt angry

[phagist_]

Research is one thing, self diagnosis is another.

I think self fulfilling prophecy can be pretty common, so just be cautious to what conclusions you draw.

[BA22]

I don't see any self-diagnosis here

Patients are not harmed by finding out as much info as they can, as long as they then consult a medical practitioner

[cara.mel]

I think I lean the opposite way - everything I read gets plonked on a scale from 'instantly dismissable' with the other extreme being 'possibly maybe not sure'
This is because of three things:
- One 'sympton'/'problem' seems to be related to about 20 different conditions, and therefore you qualify for all of these, so therefore I doubt all of these.
- People have this habit of coming to the sad realisation they're not perfect and if they can see a description for something where they are simply incredibly uber mild to the point they are bloody normal they conclude they have it.
- I have trouble comparing myself to other people - I make the assumption that if I experience something, everyone else does and it is normal. After all, how am I supposed to know any better?

Anyway, I know what I have described in the first post is me trying to understand a physical response to something, I am missing a big puzzle piece and I am unsure about how one would type it into google, and from experience GPs have little understanding about this stuff so hopefully in a few months I shall have an answer. Waiting lists are annoying.
I have an understanding that I am the only person on this board who has any idea wtf I am going on about in the OP. I am very grateful for your efforts, I mean that. =D

[excal]

You do know that not everyone knows the underlying condition...

[bturville]

i'm surprised nobody has mentioned that it may be a panic attack.

have a quick read up on it caramel, if you don't already know what one is...it may fit.

[hard]

no one has answered the question. is this a game or real?

[excal]

...I think it's pretty clear that it's not a game.

[cara.mel]

i'm surprised nobody has mentioned that it may be a panic attack.

have a quick read up on it caramel, if you don't already know what one is...it may fit.

OMG THAT IS SO USEFUL I have had those before THANK YOU SO MUCH :D:D:D
"A panic attack is a response of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). The most common symptoms may include trembling, dyspnea (shortness of breath), heart palpitations, chest pain (or chest tightness), hot flashes, cold flashes, burning sensations (particularly in the facial or neck area), sweating, nausea, dizziness (or slight vertigo), light-headedness, hyperventilation, paresthesias (tingling sensations), sensations of choking or smothering or derealization, the feeling that nothing is real. These physical symptoms are interpreted with alarm in people prone to panic attacks. This results in increased anxiety, and forms a positive feedback loop.[4]"
Although this is not what I was aiming to describe at all, now I know when I have this combination of things I am not getting sick/dying etc, it will all go away. THANK YOU I AM FOREVER AND EVER IN YOUR DEBT.
Excalibur I must have had one of those on the AXP night.

also, on the topic of you..

You do know that not everyone knows the underlying condition...

Why would being autistic be relevant to this o_O

[bubble sunglasses]

i'm surprised nobody has mentioned that it may be a panic attack.

have a quick read up on it caramel, if you don't already know what one is...it may fit.

OMG THAT IS SO USEFUL I have had those before THANK YOU SO MUCH :D:D:D
"A panic attack is a response of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). The most common symptoms may include trembling, dyspnea (shortness of breath), heart palpitations, chest pain (or chest tightness), hot flashes, cold flashes, burning sensations (particularly in the facial or neck area), sweating, nausea, dizziness (or slight vertigo), light-headedness, hyperventilation, paresthesias (tingling sensations), sensations of choking or smothering or derealization, the feeling that nothing is real. These physical symptoms are interpreted with alarm in people prone to panic attacks. This results in increased anxiety, and forms a positive feedback loop.[4]"
Although this is not what I was aiming to describe at all, now I know when I have this combination of things I am not getting sick/dying etc, it will all go away. THANK YOU I AM FOREVER AND EVER IN YOUR DEBT.
Excalibur I must have had one of those on the AXP night.

also, on the topic of you..

You do know that not everyone knows the underlying condition...

Why would being autistic be relevant to this o_O

  Are you, at all?

[jess3254]

i'm surprised nobody has mentioned that it may be a panic attack.

have a quick read up on it caramel, if you don't already know what one is...it may fit.

According to my dad (who's a doctor) panic attacks doesn't really fit in the situation you described
Unless you forgot to mention other symptoms like shortness of breath, feelings of impending doom and anxiety, chest pain etc.

But you really need to see a doctor and ask them about it

[Daniel08]

i'm surprised nobody has mentioned that it may be a panic attack.

have a quick read up on it caramel, if you don't already know what one is...it may fit.

According to my dad (who's a doctor) panic attacks doesn't really fit in the situation you described
Unless you forgot to mention other symptoms like shortness of breath, feelings of impending doom and anxiety, chest pain etc.

But you really need to see a doctor and ask them about it

I advise that also.