Hey guys,
I am starting to lose it a little bit with these anxiety symptoms. Chest discomfort and shortness of breath. I'm 31 yrs old, female and in good health. Ive been dealing with anxiety since Feb. I've been able to control it pretty well in the last month so that been a plus but I am still dealing with the symptoms.
Since my first panic attack happened I started getting symptoms. In the last two months I started cheating weird chest pains that start at my sternum and sometimes go all the way across my breast. It's not really a pain but more of a discomfort/slight burning sensation. Also, in the last 3 weeks I have had shortness of breath. It feels like air hunger. These symptoms start right when I wake up and sometimes get better at night but usually it's an all day event. I am thinking it's a muscular issue because it's a little worse when I lay down or sit with bad posture.
I've had an array of blood work done, two ekgs, etc and everything has come back normal. No heart disease history in my family, no other symptoms. I am willing to put it down to anxiety and maybe a strained muscle.
Does anyone else have similar annoying symptoms?
Hi I have the exact same symptoms. I had my first panic attack in March and had about 4 since. I have the chest pain / discomfort and slight fluttering every hour of the day and sometimes get shortness of breath. I'm 32 years old fit and healthy and I'm currently having CBT and this is helping but the chest discomfort will not go away unless I'm busy doing something. It's a nightmare but compared to what others have I can cope with this. I'm also trying hypnotherapy this week in the hope this can help.
The symptoms suck! At first I thought it was the heart but honestly now I know better. THe less I think about it the better it is. Hopefully we will be rid of these symptoms soon enough.
Hi sounds like anxiety or panic attacks there are so many different symptoms and we're not doctors. I defo think you need to see doc or ecxpert.my symptoms are similar but the racing thoughts In my head heart racing as soon as I wake and constant nervousness are worst .this tenses me up I tense up so much all my head neck and back muscles hurt and my stomach has constant butterflies. Bedtime my head goes round and round then heart starts racing again. If u relate to this at all perhaps tell a doc.it could be something alongside anxiety. They should have seen this type of thing before. I could go on about coping mechanisms and how I've lived with this for years I'm always here. Hate thinking people suffering alone. Plus people comment on how well I come across ,I'm a good actress if only they knew how we struggle and worry❤️
I have anxiety when I wake up too. It's getting better everyday. I have seen the doctor many times in the last couple of months and had my ekg results looked at by a cardiologist and all tell me I am fine. Anxiety is just a wicked disease.
Anxiety can have hundreds of symptoms. Including the ones you mentioned.
air hunger is very common.
you can go on you tube and search for Panic attack emergency. They guide you through it and teach you how to breathe. Several to choose from.
Also to calm down, search you tube for Mindfulness Meditations. They are great,
I use earbuds and lay down. I think these could really help you,
Hope you feel better soon
Thanks for the tips.
Do you ever wake up with a rapid heart beat? Close to 100?
Thank you Jan x I've looked at them on YouTube and they really help.
Thank you for the reply. It's just mad how this all works. I've been doing a little better so thank you for the reply.