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Posted 2/28/2011 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
whenever I get really depressed and anxious I have a heart pain...like having a broken heart is the only way I can describe it but its intense and it lasts as long as my anxiety does...i dont know how to stop it :( does anyone else experience this during anxiety/panic attacks?
Posted 2/28/2011 3:48 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, this is a fairly common symptom for many A/P sufferers. Reasons can vary from overworked thoratic muscles, (breathing related) to GERD, to random chest wall tightness.
As long as you have been given a clean bill of health from your doctor, you can safely assume that this is an anxiety symptom. You may get some relief from relaxation and breathing techniques, meditation, yoga/stretching, and exercise. (if you would like some excellent relaxation/breathing url's to check out, post back and I'll be happy to give you some)
I hope that you will feel well in the coming days, and continue to post with questions and sharingsmile
Take care,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 2/28/2011 5:40 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the information! good to know it might not be serious and only a symptom of anxiety..I'm trying to work on meditation, and i need therapy and meds...

i'll keep posting <3
Posted 2/28/2011 8:37 AM (GMT 0)
hey
Posted 2/28/2011 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
hybridmoments
Good Morning. Caused by muscle tension, chest pains can make you feel very scared. The initial reaction of anyone with anxiety who gets pains in their chest is that they are dying of a heart attack. This is usually not true. Heart pain is very different to this pain and very often does not start in the chest. Deep breathing and relaxation exercises are a very effective way of diminishing these unpleasant symptoms. If you can get somebody to massage your upper back, shoulders and chest, it will help to relax tired and achy muscles.

If you potentially think you may need any type of medical diagnosis, immediately call your doctor or 911. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
I am glad you took the step in coming here to talk with us so stick with us and we will do our best to help you.

Kindly,
Kitt
Posted 3/1/2011 7:04 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the info <3
Posted 3/1/2011 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, I am new here and I just joined a little while ago. I suffer from anxiety as well and I occasionally get this chest pain that I instantly assume is a heart attack. As a result, my anxiety gets worse and I feel hopeless and scared and I tend to get shaky. What would be a good way to cope with this?

Please help, and thank you.


Jorge. :)
Posted 3/1/2011 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome Jorge! I would recommend a combination of breathing and relaxation exercises when anxiety causes these symptoms.
I would also recommend seeing your doctor to make sure that all is well health wise, which is always a good idea for anyonesmile
Here are a couple of good sites that teach the exercises that should help alleviate your symptoms:
www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html
www.healthyplace.com
www.stress-relief-exercises.com/
www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I
Try practicing these everyday, as well as when you are feeling stressed.
I am glad that you found us, feel free to post an introduction about yourself if you like (post new topic) so that other members can welcome you. I am sure that you will find this an informative, supportive place!
Take care,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 3/1/2011 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
Please try not to worry - my sister suffers with anxiety as well and her anxiety was her health. Go to the doctor and make sure everything is alright but also know that this is a VERY common symptom of anxiety and panic. I have had it myself so please rest assured it is probably nothing :)

*Hugs*
Posted 3/1/2011 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
thank you so much Scaredy Cat, i have saved the links and i am surely going to use them.
i am currently seeing a psychiatrist and he has given me meds and told me about CBT and i think i am going to do it because i honestly do not want to depend on the meds.
i am a very optimistic person and always see the good things out of every bad situation.

I have been to the doctor to make sure nothing is wrong healthwise. i have become some sort of a health freak. :P
to tell you the truth, i have been hospitalized three times because of my anxiety/chest pain
and they have done all these type of tests, including EKGs and blood work to check my heart and every time they checked my BP, it was pretty high. but nothing was wrong with my heart, thank God.
i am currently taking 20mg of Paxil, 20mg of Propranolol and .5mg of Clonazepam
even though i am scared because i am not the type of person that has taken medicine and i am afraid of overdose or something, even though my psychiatrist prescribed these meds.
i have grown this fear of heart attacks. sad
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