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Posted 2/7/2014 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi my name is Kimberly,I'm 16 and I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder.. Sometimes my heart feels like it's being squeezed and just an uncomfortable feeling, I get sharp pains randomly in my stomach area and around there that are uncomfortable but manageable and they happen randomly. But soon go away and I've been given some medication for the stomach pains but I still have concerns about my heart. Is this normal? I've had a test on my heart where they put little stickers on my chest and they said I was fine and I've had tests done before too and the doctor thinks I'm fine but I just feel as though if I was really fine I wouldn't be feeling like this. Are my symptoms from the anxiety? and also, do symptoms of anxiety happen only during a panic attack or at random times? This is all so new to me and I'm just trying to figure this all out so if someone can just reply and I honestly feel so helpless and I feel like this will be the death of me. rolleyes sad
Posted 2/7/2014 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
I also have abdominal sharp pains sometimes and the doctor gave me something to reduce acid production, is this a symptom of anxiety?
Posted 2/7/2014 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
Kimberly,

In response to your question about anxiety contributing to acid production in the stomach,....yep, it sure can be a contributing factor. Many of us here with anxiety also have reflux.


M.
Posted 2/7/2014 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, and also does this happen when I'm having an attack or anytime?
Posted 2/7/2014 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
For me personally, it can happen at various times. Anxiety is definitely a trigger. And being anxious, generally, on top of, -- let's say, -- an empty stomach, caffeine, alcohol,....those things may cause quite a stir.

How are you feeling now?



M.
Posted 2/8/2014 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
Better, the pain went away after a bit and I feel more calm now but it was definately scary while it was happening which just made me feel more anxious
Posted 2/8/2014 2:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi kid, when I was your age I just knew I had lung cancer, no I
didn't smoke but I had these pains between my ribs that felt like
a knife sticking in me, I went to my grandparents doctor without telling anyone, he gave me a good check up and then asked me why I felt like I had this, I had anxiety and didn't even
know it just felt high-strung. bottom line is the doctor told me I was in perfect health, he also told me the cure for fear of death was to live a good clean life and let God take care of the end.
Larry ***
Posted 2/8/2014 5:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Kaykim and welcome.

You know, I seem to have most of my worst anxiety symptoms when I am not even feeling anxious?

I thing that there are a couple of reasons for this. One being that we with anxiety are good at ingoring our stress, becoming accustomed to it...and therefore only noticing it when our mind/bodies finally bring it to our attention...and it is impossible to not notice!

The other reason I believe is because often when we are quiet and still, it is just an opportunistic time for the anxiety to be felt in a physical way. The distractions are few...and it is easy to become focused on the little worries that add up to big anxiety.

So what you are going through is not unusual...and you can help yourself feel better with some pretty simple coping skills!

Here in our Resources, you will find stress relieving exercises that can help to bring down your overall anxiety levels and symptoms. Check them out and give them a try.:)

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206



Keep posting with us as well. We understand and care...and support is key!

Scaredy Cat

Posted 2/8/2014 6:55 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for this scaredy Cat!
I'm going to be thinking positively and I know that I will manage this one !
I have this random shape shooting pain it seems like it's located behind my left tonnage and it's been recent to today but I'm a bit worried about it, is this also normal for panic disorder or is this something I should be worried about?
Posted 2/9/2014 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
KK,

How are you feeling today? Better I hope.

Where did you say the pain is located? If you meant tonsil (?) then it could be from tight throat muscles...a common anxiety symptom. Or it could be just the start of a virus/cold/sore throat.

Hopefully it has passed, and you are enjoying your weekend.:)

S.C.
Posted 2/9/2014 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
Oh Haha forgive my autocorrect I meant to say behind my left ribcage! It was particular to the past two days it would happen like twice and then not at all for the rest of the day so I feel that it's because of the anxiety hopefully but yes it has passed (: I hope you enjoy your weekend as well!
Posted 2/9/2014 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
kaykim,

It is good to read that your pain is nearly gone so please do move forward living life to the fullest.  I see much happiness and accomplishment down the road for you so believe in yourself and know you can be anything you choose to be.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 2/10/2014 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
I too am glad that you are feeling better.:)...and yes auto 'correct' is pretty funny at times!

Ribcage pain can be from tired thoratic muscles. We tend to overbreathe (hyperventilation) without even realizing it when anxious.

Try the breathing exercises in our Resources. Practicing them everyday could prevent this from happening again.

Talk to you soon,

S.C.
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