I have GAD and I am super anxious at the moment over my heart, I keep getting like a needle pain in my heart and my left arm has felt achey since last night, I've been generally feeling unwell the past week, I feel my face burning up at the moment. I'm so scared I'm going to have a heart attack! I'm really panicky at the moment, I am 36 and restarted smoking again 3 months ago....please note body scare me i feel like im going to throw up with fear, this has happened before and was put on a ecg and everything was OK, I am obsessed with my heart because I have skipped beats all the time.
Hi Pamela,
I also have anxiety based around my heart and do worry that I have something wrong with my heart. I have had a couple of ECGs and they were both normal. I also kept checking my heart rate.
In these times I tried to distract myself and focus my brain on something else like a sudoku puzzle or I would have a nice bath. I also always try to remind myself that it will pass soon and won’t last forever. It is really hard but it’s about trying to rationalise your thoughts if you can.
If you are really concerned then go to your doctor about the chest pain and they will investigate.
I hope you find something that works for you soon ☺️ X
Is it possible you could have GERD? Acid reflux? As your stomach is near your heart so can be painful!