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Posted 10/6/2015 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
I feel a dull ache in my heart. I feel like the right side of my neck and lower cheek is going numb

As I was driving I felt like my whole body fell even though I didn't move. I'm pretty scared right now if it doesn't get better I think I might go to the hospital.. I'm really scared
Posted 10/6/2015 12:04 AM (GMT 0)
It's like a tension in my neck it's freaking me out
Posted 10/6/2015 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry you're having these frustrating and frightening symptoms.

Try to thing this through logically. None of these things make sense together. Just like anxiety doesn't always make sense.

If going to the hospital helps you feel more comfortable, by all means go. I am not a doctor.

I will say this, though. All of this has happened to me over and over. For years!

Try to do some coping skill exercises.

Let us know how you're doing.
Posted 10/6/2015 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
Hang in there.. Assuming you have anxiety like all of us it's probably just another long lasting attack. They suck truly.. And leave the victim with the symptoms even afterwards. Try to cope with it.. And it gets more concerning feel free to head to the hospital. They will reassure you
Posted 10/6/2015 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
Jakesmom and Andre thanks for your inputs
I managed to calm myself down but I still have a little sharp annoying pain in my heart and I'm still scared :(
I'm only 22 why am I going through this

I just got done seeing a cardiologist who did countless test and said "everything looked good" so why does it "hurt around my heart or in it" :( I'm so frustrated
Posted 10/6/2015 12:51 AM (GMT 0)
Jd,

There could be a few benign reasons for your pain...from fatigued thoratic muscles (anxious breathing) to gastro issues (GERD/hearburn) even possible costochondritis...the list goes on.

We with anxiety also tend to focus in and red flag every 'off' feeling, ache or strain...getting the symptom=anxiety=more symptoms=more anxiety cycle going.

Go through our self help for health anxiety again if it's been awhile since you have done some coping skills in this area.

Hopefully with some time to decompress and use your relaxation exercises, you'll be feeling completely better again soon.

With encouragement...good job on getting to a calmer place...keep up the great work! :)

S.C.
Posted 10/6/2015 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
JD,

I am in a similar boat as you. As SC mentioned sometimes it is just heartburn, but anxiety does cause chest pain. It can be scary to be feeling this way, but try telling yourself that the doctor has already done tests to ensure that your heart is healthy. If this continues, I would definitely bring up your concerns at your next doctor's visit.

I'm sorry that you're not feeling well. Wishing you a symptom free night and that you feel better in the morning.

WorryWart
Posted 10/6/2015 2:25 AM (GMT 0)
I have had what seems to be a pinch in the heart (as I describe it) during anxiety. Mine always went away with rest. I try to limit caffeine intake. That contributed a lot to my palps and I think chest pain too.
Posted 10/6/2015 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
SC, worrywart, Toulouse, thank you guys for being so supportive. I've managed to calm myself down a lot and I'm in bed ready to go to sleep. The only thing now is this pressure I feel in my temples. Idk what it is but it's ALWAYS something right!?

I will talk to my doctor about. Guys, It's such a good feeling knowing there's people that are willing to help you out on here. Thank you so much guys I appreciate it a lot and I mean it with every nonanxious cell I got in my body!! Lol
Posted 10/6/2015 5:39 PM (GMT 0)
youre not alone! only this morning i woke up and boom! the dull ache under my chest bone was present. though dull and fleeting it still scares me. as well as the pressure in my temples! as well as the 100 different things that attack me on a daily basis. im happy that youre here to share your experience. believe that we will get better and we will together
Posted 10/7/2015 3:12 AM (GMT 0)
JD, how are you feeling today? I hope everything subsided! You are certainly not alone. I have a lot of aches and pains throughout my body that I have to make a conscious choice to ignore constantly! And the more I ignore it, the less they bug me! I hope you're doing ok!
Posted 10/7/2015 11:40 AM (GMT 0)
Andre it freaking sucks and its so hard to try and be calm about it when the symptoms feel so strong. its so frustrating when you literally forget about them and they really do disappear. your absolutely right we will get better!!!

Blumama I'm doing good and I was good yesterday too. I went to the gym! felt great! but of course as soon as I was done I started feeling stupid little things that ALMOST freaked me out but thank god I was able to calm myself down. hopefully I go again today and todays a good day too. like you said, I'm trying to get into the habit of ignoring the aches but sometimes that's easier said then done :(

I hope everyone has a good, productive, anxiety free day!!! :)
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