Anxiety problems

soulbreaker10

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Joined : Feb 2015

Posts : 262

Posted 3/12/2015 7:05 PM (GMT 0)

I've been doing better since I started doing some coping skills and medication, but there's a weird body sensation that bothers me. I get sharp pains in my left chest and arm area. They are usually brief like for a couple of seconds, but they are on and off for like a week now. I think it's my muscle, but sometimes I give in and it fuels my anxiety. Does anybody feel the same and do you have any suggestions?

Scaredy Cat

Elite Member

Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 3/12/2015 9:12 PM (GMT 0)

SB.,

This is a common anxiety complaint...so know that you are not the first to experience this!

Glad to hear you are doing the coping skills! Keep them up.:)

I can just recommend revisting the breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation and the Super Scanner...all in the Resources.

Another thing that brings me relief when I have physical sympotms is to repeat:

"I am alright, this is just anxiety making me feel this way."

This reinforces in the mind that the true reason for the symptoms is anxiety, and not some imagined/threatening fear.

Best wishes...keep up the good work and posting!

S.C.

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