Scared as hell!

Hello
for the past few months ive been suffering with anxiety/panic attacks, at first i clearly thought it was a heart attack because my chest was hurting, i couldnt breath, my heart was beating so fast and i was boiling! they have seemed to settle down a lot lately but now ive been getting numbness feelings in my chest and my head, and it is getting very annoying now cause its keeping me awake at nights.
And since my anxiety i have noticed that both my breasts have swollen and very sore.
is anyone going through a similar stage, im scared.

Hi MiH and welcome!

Whenever anyone is experiencing new or changes symptoms, we always recommend getting a medical clearance before assuming that it is all anxiety related. It can be hard to distinguish between anxiety symptoms and something more of a physical nature.

Assuming that you have had a recent check-up, and you are certain that it is anxiety that you are dealing with...then you are not alone in suffering weird physical symptoms! Anxiety can cause all sorts of feelings and sensations all over the body.

What have you tried as far as treatment to help yourself? There are several options that are great places to start, including talking to your GP, self-help books/videos and programs, and looking into therapy.

We also have a Anxiety-Panic Resource Guide here in the forum full of links and helpful sites to visit.:)

Post anytime with questions, or sharing...we are here to understand and support...glad you joined us!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

hmmm. I'm a guy so this is foreign territory to me. But it sounds similar to pregnancy symptoms?