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Posted 9/11/2014 11:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hello all,

Recently I have been getting this weird new symptom every time that I lay down on my side ( w/ my right/left arm holding me up, not completely on my side). Each time I lay down on a side for more than 10-15 minutes I get this weird feeling in my ribs/lower chest. It feels like a pushing pressure / tightness. Each time this happens I immediately sit up and check my pulse and the feeling goes right away. Does anyone else experience anything like this now or in the past?
Posted 9/12/2014 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
I can't say that I have had that feeling before but I've had a myriad of other random physical symptoms that can upset me or that I dwell on. I try hard to distract myself when I start to obsess. I also try to talk sense to myself and tell myself I am just fine, especially if said symptom is not in a major organ area lol. I have health anxiety so I do understand.

Sending you peace of mind!

Lisa
Posted 9/12/2014 4:53 AM (GMT 0)
S.,

It is hard when we become accustomed to 'checking' every new or 'off' feeling that we might have. Anxiety has, in a way, conditioned us to attach a red flag to these sensations.

One thing that could help is reading through this link. The process of symptom=anxiety=more symptoms is very clearly outlined here. It may give you some peace of mind to know that this is a common occurrence among anxiety sufferers.

Health Anxiety- The Super Scanner

http://www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf

 
 
I hope you feel relief soon.

S.C.

Posted 9/12/2014 7:04 AM (GMT 0)
Just a random thought being put out there, but if you're laying on your side with your arm up, out, bent, straight, regardless,....you're going to naturally stretch one side of your rib cage and your spine flexes to curve and support you.

If the muscles aren't strong, you can fatigue extremely quickly. These are postural muscles (which means they're designed for endurance not raw strength), so that, then, means that they're the first ones to fatigue, and cause you to then compensate in how you're supporting yourself.

Bigger question is: Does it go away when you get up and move around?











M.
Posted 9/12/2014 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your replies and advice!

It also happens when I lay down on my stomach.

Yes, it does go away when I move around / sit up.

Post Edited (Soccer1) : 9/12/2014 11:13:10 AM (GMT-6)

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