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Posted 11/11/2015 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone had tightness in chest after panic attack
Posted 11/11/2015 4:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Kmama and welcome!

Absolutely! ! This is a common symptom/effect!

Have you tried breathing exercises?

...in fact, if you wouldn't mind giving us a bit more of your story...what you've tried for anxiety relief...ect...that would be helpful, and we can best help and advise you.:)

Looking forward to hearing more from you!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/11/2015 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
Absolutely! Panic attacks affect our bodies in many ways, particularly muscle tension. I get tight in my shoulders and chest. Sometimes my jaw from clenching it. It's not uncommon.

It's time to look into some relaxation techniques. This forum has many resources on the subject on the first page. You can also try taking some over the counter pain relievers like Tylenol (Acetomenophin) or Advil (ibuprofen).

Wishing you well
Posted 11/11/2015 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
Where to begin.... I've been diagnosed with depression and chemical imbalance since I was 16. I had postpartum depression when I had my daughter at 20. Started having panic attacks at the age of 25... Finally got put on paxil but it quit working 4years ago anddr put me on celexa and gabapintin... Until recently I had like one or 2 anxiety attacks a yr... But now they been coming on a lot... I have tried breathing techniques but it didn't help, the only thing that helps some is a bath or shower or laying down. I feel hopeless and feel I let my family down being this way especially my husband cause he doesn't understand and can't give me support through these.... I only want to be strong for him but this mental issues just leaves me broken... I went to the shrink today up my gabapentin 3 600mg pills a day, 15mg burspar 2 times a day wellburtin (kind a scared shrink said it can up anixety) 1 time a day and tridozone for sleep. I don't know what cause these I don't have phobias except caustaphobia and heights. How does anyone feel the next day?
Posted 11/12/2015 2:53 AM (GMT 0)
Yes I definitely have had tightness in my chest after a panic attack.

I'm usually mentally and physically shot for a couple days after a panic attack. Coincidentally, I just had a really bad one today after many months of being attack free. It's very discouraging. I know it's just a bump in the road and will pass. I also feel like I let my family down when I get like this and it's terrible. Know you are not alone.
Posted 11/12/2015 5:33 AM (GMT 0)

Hi again KM and thanks for telling us more about your story!

I am glad to hear that you are working with your P-doc to find a good game plan for management of your attacks.  I hope that your increases go well, and are beneficial for helping you feel your best!

Have you been, or are you currently in therapy for treatment as well?  If not...I, as well as many members here can strongly recommend this for your best long term recovery and success.  Evev if you have done this in the past...a refresher could not hurt, since you are having this recent increase with challenges.

For now, here is the link to our Resources.  There you will find great self help material that is very effective if practiced regularly.  Check it out and see what looks helpful to you.

 https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Keep posting with us if you find it helpful.  We understand, care and support is key.:)

Talk to you soon,

S.C. 

Posted 11/12/2015 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
They are waiting to see if a state program can help cover cost of therapy because I don't have insurance.... I went into a crisis center for 3 days where we has group therapy in October it help a lot but haven't seen a therapist since then except for a envaluration before I got to see a shrink... Right now I'm dealing with severe depression today but haven't had a panic attack today I just pray that I'll get back to my normal self soon!
Posted 11/12/2015 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
KM,

You will! Use our Resources for now...keep posting with support...

...and hang in there until your assistance for therapy comes through.

With encouragement!

S.C.
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