So these last few days I have been feeling chest tightness but its more of kind of like a pressure which then causes me to feel like im not breathing well because im not breathing deep enough. It makes me use just my chest to take breaths. Its a very uncomfortable and causes also a lump in throat sensation. Because I am not breathing properly, I get very unbalanced and lightheaded which scares me... This has happened before but it still scares me and makes me even more anxious. I don't want it to go for any longer, I just want to feel well and not have to feel scared to go out because im lightheaded or feel this tightness in my chest or shortness of breath. I feel like these symptoms came after a very big panic attack I had. Usually when I have a bad panic attack, I tend to get all of these physical symptoms and they linger for days and sometimes weeks. Ive tried everything from tea to breathing exercises but for some reason it won't go away, or it does, but then it comes back.
Hey
I’m having the exact same thing right now! I’m not feeling anxious at all but I have this tight burning chest! And the more I focus on it the worst it gets! I find my self having to take a deep breath everytime
I'm new to this whole panic attack thing. Just had my first in 12 years about a month ago. I keep thinking it's my heart even though it passed the ekg and echocardiogram. I keep thinking they missed something. Maybe that kind of thinking is just part of the anxiety.
Anyway, I have been having the tightness in my chest since my last couple of panic attacks too. My left arm feels a little prickly too. It seems to be worse when I lift things.
I've been taking melatonin to sleep and recently bought some L-theanine and Saint John's Wart.
I hope you feel better. I'll be praying for you.
Hi
Yeah it’s a anxiety 100%
Your body is is mild state of fight or flight mode with a level of unwanted Adrenalin which causes you breathing
It’s like you can’t quite get the full breath yawning very uncomfortable it’s normal but drinking tea and breathing are not the solution
Your body is reacting to what’s a currently worry or problem in your life right now possible work related or a family issue, financial issue you will know what’s in your mind ie taking up all if your thoughts an issue you can’t stop thinking about
You have to solve the issue you are worrying about so your mind stress levels reduce and this will calm the breathing and it will go back to normal
There is nothing wrong with you it’s a symptom of worry it’s exzvtly what I get when I am worried or stressed
Everyone different this is your symptom
The key is lifestyle management
Diet, good sleep , no alchol, keep on top of work loads so you are not overwhelmed with work loads or projects
Have you tried nofap ?
But dint worry when your stress levels reduce and your mind is worry free your breathing will naturally go back to normal
Nothing to worry about just understand what it is and you won’t worry so much about the symptoms I know it’s scary but it’s fine nothing serious just anxiety
Good luck
thank you so much! I guess i am just a bit stressed and Im not sure exactly what but maybe its just a mix of things
Yes same here I get the same thing tightness right under my breast .. and it feels light my chest is going to explode . I have had all the test done and nothing .. it stays with me because at times I can get over excited when I am upset . I just try not to worry to much and sometime it calms down and then it comes right back .. just try to be clam and breath relax your mind .. tell me how things turn out ..