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Posted 1/20/2015 12:04 PM (GMT 0)
So I'm usually a short of breath kind of anxiety girl. But Sunday, I started to get some chest uncomfortableness. I knew I had to have a difficult conversations with my friend/business partner. So I only got about 4 hours of sleep that night. After the convo was had, I felt better. But when I went to lay down last night, thinking I would instantly fall asleep from my lack of sleep the night before, I couldn't sleep at all. My chest was burning. My heart feels like it's too big for my chest. My back is also feeling like it's burning too, only on the same side as my heart.

I only got two hours of sleep (from 3:00-5:00) and I'm woreied that is going to magnify my symptoms today. Though I am going to work really hard to try to prevent that. Oh! And my husband is out of town, to top it all off.

Has anyone had similar symptoms? Of course, I want to run to the ER.
Posted 1/20/2015 12:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes I have had similar symptoms and put it down to my anxiety but I would say if it is really worrying you to go and see your doctor.

Sorry to hear you did not get much sleep I know how hard that is as I have not been sleeping properly lately due to back pain and lack of sleep does affect my anxiety levels and mood. I hope you get some good rest tonight use any coping skills you have to get you through the day and keep us posted we are here to support you.

Hibee
Posted 1/20/2015 3:11 PM (GMT 0)
M2G&Q,

It sounds like it could be heartburn, which can happen when we are stressed. Stomach acid increases, and when we lay down, it can more easily flow up the esophagus, causing pain to radiate into the chest, back and even the arms.

How are you feeling so far today? Better I hope.;) I am sure that between the confrontational conversation, work situations and the added responsibilities on you with the hubs out of town...that your stress is just high currently.

Decompress as best you can, and hopefully, this symptom will not be back!

S.C.
Posted 1/20/2015 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
Well, I went to bed like 5 hours after I ate dinner. Can heartburn strike that long after you eat? I'm hoping it's something as simple as that. I still feel chest heaviness, but not as bad.

But for some reason, I am super worried that I won't be able to sleep tonight again. I had such a hard time with sleep this summer and it took forever to get back to a somewhat normal sleep schedule. Trying not to look that far into this....trying....trying.

Hopefully I can get a nap when I put the baby down for hers this afternoon.
Posted 1/20/2015 5:41 PM (GMT 0)
Yes it can definitely be heartburn.

As a GERD sufferer, lack of sleep + anxiety = heartburn, especially while laying down.
Posted 1/20/2015 8:04 PM (GMT 0)
...not to mention you have a "not sleeping" anxiety...

2 nights of lack of sleep is enough to worry you. Add physical symptoms and you've got a recipe for worry scool

How about take a xanax tonight a couple hours before bed to chill you out a bit? I've done that a few times in recent weeks. I've dropped my anxiety about taking xanax or feeling defeated. I've accepted it as a tool!

If you get that feeling again, try some advil or Tylenol &/or Tums/Mylanta.

My guess is you were tense bc of the impending talk, likely tensed your muscles (I'm a shoulder tension person and it has often presented as chest, arm & middle back pain!), and you felt it later that night (about the right time frame to feel aches and pains if you were tensed earlier in the day/the night before).

You're fine and I encourage you to use whatever tools necessary smilewinkgrin

Hugs
Lisa
Posted 1/20/2015 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for the feedback guys. Sweet, you know me all too well...

Hibee, you've had this back problem for quite a time now:( I really hope things clear up for you soon!!
Posted 1/20/2015 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
Here's what I'm thinking Mom...! :) we must have switched symptoms!! I have been having that shortness of breath anxiety this week when I am usually a heart concerned lady!

But I will be more than happy to trade back! Shortness of breath is tricky to deal with too!!!

Ok, ok, on a better note, I think everyone else is spot on in suggesting heartburn. Good job on having a tough conversation, too! I am an absolute wimp with that kind of stuff!!!
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