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Posted Today 11:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hey All,
Been awhile since I've posted figured I do a check in. Been doing good still have the derealization but not as intense as before. I was proud of myself forgot my Xanax at home while the wife and I went grocery shopping. I had some heart palpitations and the sinking feeling in my stomach and thought, " Crap here we go. " But nothing came about it. I did my breathing and worked myself out of it with out the Xanax.

I did have a question though. How many people get chest pains with their anxiety? I am still getting the sharp pains in my chest that last anywhere from 2-3 secs up to 5-10mins. I know it's not cardiac related, but now I'm getting a new thing where my left arm feels like it is cramping up. If it ain't one thing it's another.

If you have any advice let me know. I hope the best for all of you dealing with this. It is tough but together we can help each other conquer it.
Posted Today 11:40 PM (GMT 0)
hi chris,

i have had chest pains from anxiety only once, when i was having a severe anxiety attack. i felt like there was a big fist in the middle of my chest. i got scared and went to the ER and they checked everything and all my signs were normal. they concluded it was just a huge anxiety attack. by the time they were done i calmed down and then had a normal day.

you have probably already checked with your doctor about your heart health. i would just suggest continuing the deep breathing and relaxation because it seems to serve you well.

good luck!
Posted 12/3/2013 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Chris,

I'm glad the breathing helped you when you to the grocery.

I saw you mentioned that you know it's not cardiac related? Did you confirm with your doctor?

Chest pains can occur during bad anxiety and panic attacks. You can try the breathing when this occurs as it's suppose to help. You can also learn to distract your thoughts which can ease chest pain caused by anxiety.

UA
Posted 12/3/2013 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
Im only 26 and have had chest pains since I w as 15 from Anxiety. I even called 911 and told them I was having a heart attack at the age of 16. Ive had every test in the book done even been to two cardiologists and at one point every other day was in the ER making them check for heart problems. Turns out its all anxiety related. I did hurt my neck in a car accident 3 years back which makes my chest pains worse because it goes down my chest and into my left arm .. muscular related, just to add that in as well. But overall my chest pains have been confirmed anxiety related and it actually a common symptom of anxiety. I wish you the best of luck!!


Lacey
Posted 12/3/2013 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
Yes I have had a Stress Echo and Holter Monitor both came back normal. Slightly tachycardia but normal. And I'm getting them even when I'm not feeling anxious. I think the pain causes my anxiety.
Posted 12/3/2013 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
My Dr, Cardiologist and Pharmacist all told me that I am holding myself tense, and in doing that I am causing my chest muscles to hurt. My chest hurts all the time, but I've learned to trust my Cardiologist that I'm not having a heart attack. I have pulled a muscle in my shoulder and it does radiate over into my upper chest area, but I have also concluded that since I feel it when I move my arm, it's the muscles again. When you feel like your chest hurts try to see if you are holding your upper body tense, if that's the case then maybe that will help you with the chest pains, knowing it's from that.
Posted 12/3/2013 3:01 AM (GMT 0)
I have a nice surprise for you guys, gas causes more chest pain and trips to the ER than anything, gas pains
are sharp and hurt like heck, if your on top of this you can stop the Adrenalin from releasing because of the
pain. I use to keep a large bottle of simethicone tablets near my chair, if I got a sharp pain i would take about four or more, one of the most pleasant feelings, release of gas, lolololo Peace.

Larry ***
Posted 12/3/2013 5:30 AM (GMT 0)
Lol Larry. Yes the release of gas is a pleasant feeling.
Posted 12/3/2013 7:21 AM (GMT 0)
I agree....there's a magical forest filled with sprinkles and glitters and faeries with magic wands,....all appear when the relief comes when the gas finally passes.

Gas pain can be very sharp and intense, causing pain into the chest, even the neck and jaw, into the belly. For me it also makes my back pain immensely worse.

If it doesn't interfere with your meds and your doc's OK'd it, I'm with Larry, and keep the gas tabs handy.



M.
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