For those with chest pain and anxiety !!!!

Hi

Chest pain is a common symptom of high anxiety and I know when I am feeling stressed or anxious I do get chest pain. If i am worried about it I go and see my doctor to get things checked.

Hibee

Hi IPAL :)

I am sorry that you are still dealing with the chest pain. Do you mind me asking if your cardio tests/monitor results came back normal?...and if you Metoprolol is helping your symptoms at all?

In other words...does your doctor seem sure that this is anxiety related and should be treated as such? If so, then I can recommend a few things...

Breathing and relaxation exercisese are key! Practice everyday, they are an extremely effective anxiety management tool. You can find some in our Resource Guide on our main page (1st post at the top)

I also have a favorite breathing exercise that is excellent for relieving sore/fatigued chest muscles (caused by anxious over-breathing) that I will post at your request, if you like.

Counselling and therapy are also good options for learning how to deal with stress in a healthy way. If you shcool has someone who you could talk to, or a group that meets...this may be a good option for you. If not, and you think this could help, then ask your doctor about a referral.

Keep posting here as well...we are here to listen and support.:)

Talk to you soon,

S.C.

I have occasional chest Pain with anxiety but mine is  localized  tenderness as well as "stitches", which are usually little painful muscle spasms in the chest wall lasting only a couple of seconds. 

As I know my "twinges of pain" are anxiety I do not worry about the pains at all.  Try to get past the fear of using metoprolol.  I have been on Inderol for many years and never had any problems taking it. 

Pushing past the fear is sometimes the only way to go.

Kindly,

Kitt