Does anxiety give you mild chest aches and make you feel off mentally?
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Yes..I have major anxiety and that always happens 2 me....
834858
I have anxiety attacks when I start to drink. What I do when I get them is put my head in the freezer or if cold outside I go out and breath slowly in & out. That's what helps me get rid of the attack. It's not a quick fix but it helps. You need to see if your doctor can help ya. He can put you on a medication so when it happens it won't be so bad. You might even need anti-depressants if they accure often. Hope this was helpful. Good luck!
949135
That's one symptom of a heart attack. You might want to consider going to the ER.\n\nOther signs:\nnausea\nsweating\nheadache\ndizzy feeling\nfainting\n"heart-burn" type feeling\npressure in chest area
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angina usually occurs in people who are older (50 years and above), meaning your heart is not getting enough oxygen to do its job. If you've had pains in the last month before experiencing  a pressing sensation near the center of your chest, then it probably is Angina.
429965
I have suffered from anxiety for about 13 years now.  It comes and goes in my life for no reason. I have tried drugs but the side effects were bad.  I have found that contrary to popular belief, you can control these attacks.  Just find something that makes you feel safe a friend a child a place that you take comfort in. Just close your eyes and think about that. Take deep slow breaths, and just understand that you are never alone.   I used to like to be close to my babies. Just being close made me feel so calm. If you are in a public place try tapping.  It sounds silly but just tap your fingers on something. It seems like it releases some for the energy from the anxiety.  Good luck and know that there are millions of people that suffer with you.
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I have panic attacks and I don't think it's just now that they are getting worse. They can be pinpointed now, there is more coverage on it now. Things like that. I am a very anxious person. Not anxious excited. Anxious nervous. The smallest things can make me panic. Going to the dentist does. Sometimes just traffic can do it to me. I am however a weakened person. I have other health problems that add to my fragilness. I think that is a big factor for me.
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What is an anxiety attack? An anxiety attack is a short period of strong fear that happens for no reason that you know of. An anxiety attack is also known as a panic attack. An anxiety attack can be a one-time event, or can become an ongoing problem. If you have two or more anxiety attacks in a month, you may have a condition called panic or anxiety disorder. If anxiety attacks become severe (very bad), they may keep you from living a normal life. \n\nWhat causes anxiety attacks? \n\nCaregivers do not know for sure what causes anxiety attacks. Sometimes they are caused by being in a situation that you find upsetting. You may have them due to a stressful life event, such as getting divorced. You are more likely to have anxiety attacks if you also have another mental health problem. Other mental health problems include depression (feeling very sad most or all of the time), or alcoholism (abusing alcoholic drinks). Anxiety attacks may happen for no reason. Anxiety attacks can happen to anyone, regardless of age or gender.\n\n\nSome health conditions or medicines may cause anxiety attack symptoms. Using or withdrawing from alcohol or illegal drugs may also cause symptoms. Some people have anxiety attacks that are triggered (started) by the fear of having a future anxiety attack. You are more likely to have anxiety attacks if someone in your family also has them. \n\nWhat are the signs and symptoms of an anxiety attack? \n\nThe symptoms felt during an anxiety attack can feel like symptoms of a serious health problem, such as a heart problem. On the other hand, some serious health problems can cause anxiety attacks, such as heart or breathing problems. Have your symptoms checked by a caregiver to make sure they are not caused by a serious health problem.\n\n\nThe main symptom of an anxiety attack is extreme fear. Other signs and symptoms are different from person to person. The same person may even have different signs and symptoms during repeat anxiety attacks. Signs and symptoms usually do not last longer than 30 minutes. Besides fear, other signs and symptoms of an anxiety attack may include:\n\n\nChest pain.\n\n\nDizziness, or feeling light-headed.\n\n\nFear of losing control or doing something embarrassing.\n\n\nFeeling of being out of touch with people or things around you.\n\n\nHaving a feeling of doom, which is feeling like something very bad is going to happen. You may feel like you are about to die.\n\n\nHeart palpitations (pal-pi-TAY-shuns), which is becoming suddenly aware of your heartbeat. You may feel like your heart is pounding, or beating too fast.\n\n\nSweating, trembling, or having hot or cold flashes.\n\n\nStomach discomfort or upset which may include nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) or diarrhea (loose, watery BMs).\n\n\nNumbness (loss of feeling) or tingling in your hands or feet. You may have numbness or tingling of your lips or around your mouth.\n\n\nYou may feel like you cannot breathe. Some people may hyperventilate (heye-per-VEN-ti-layte) during an anxiety attack and not even notice it. Hyperventilation means that your breaths are too fast and shallow. Breathing this way can cause numbness or tingling in your hands and lips. Your fingers or toes may have cramping, or even curl up. During an anxiety attack, focus on taking very slow, deep breaths. You may need a friend or loved one to help you do this by breathing with you. Your caregiver may show you how to breathe in and out of a paper bag when you hyperventilate. Never use a plastic bag. \n\n\nWith panic or anxiety disorder, you may have anxiety attacks that happen often. These attacks often come without reason or warning. You may be troubled with a fear of having another anxiety attack. You may have a lot of anxiety attacks, followed by weeks or months without having any.\n\n\nSome people become so fearful of having anxiety attacks that they are afraid to leave their house. This is called agoraphobia (ag-or-ah-FOH-bee-ah). People with agoraphobia m
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You can go to the doctor and explain it to him or her. They will prescribe medicine for it. A friend of mine takes some anxiety meds and it makes her feel more at ease.
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Samya, I am really sorry you are feeling this way, but you are not having panic attacks. You are feeling overreactive to stimulation and you are probably dealing with a lot of stress. There is something called anxiety attacks which are smaller than panic attacks but they are very distressing none-the-less. Try counting to 10 before reacting to negative comments by someone and see if the immediate anger subsides a little. Good luck :)
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I had anxiety problems once in awhile and I just told a doctor. He gave me medication for any time the feeling accured. I also learned that when I had anxiety attacks, which wasnt often, to breathe in a paper bag for awhile. The carbon dioxide you breathe in, with less oxyagen in you system calms you down. Hope I helped you out. advise, see a doctor for sure.
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This is not especially a big deal.  It happens.  What you expect is pretty much what you will get.  So if you expect anxiety and concern, that is what is going to happen.  Better to take action.  If you feel anxious in any way, simply slow down, stop what you are doing.  As soon as you can, lay down for a while.  Have some music playing on the radio.  Then think calm, and count your breathes, in and out, to 100.\n\nOn the other hand, it is good to work some exericise into your daily routine, as simple as taking a walk.  Make it short at first, and then a little more.  Keep this enjoyable.  There is nothing like doing something physical like this to give you confidence that you really are in control.
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It depends on your level of anxiety. If it is minor, exercise, mediate, see a therapist. If you have horrible panic attacks (like I did) you need to take some medication to get your mind straight so you can work on the issues that are causing your anxiety with a therapist.\nGood luck sweetie!
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Don't try to diagnosis yourself.  Lay people don't do a good job of it at all.  Sarcoidosis is a very rare disease, and is not something generally considered when someone complains of chest pains.  The lungs are usually not the cause of chest pains.  Lung disease is manifested by shortness of breath, cough, sputum production, fever, primarily.  You may well just be a "worry wart", someone with an anxiety disorder, who is constantly scared of having a heart attack or other life threatening disease, so you magnify the normal feelings in your chest to the point that you interpret it as chest pains.\n\nGet your mind off your health.  Get out and walk for miles.  Get a hobby.  Strike up new friendships.  Read the Bible and pray to God.  GET a LIFE!!!
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I suffer from panic attacks and I can tell you first hand that it feels kind of like a heart attack.  You lose your breath and start to hyperventalite then your heart starts to pound like it's going to jump right out of your chest and sometimes if it's worse enough you will loose all control of your hands. (They just curl up and you can't move them it's from the loss of oxegen in your body from hyperventaling). Panic attacks are very painfull for the people that suffer from them.  And there can be many reasons behind a panic attack such as stress,a death in the family that you was close to,etc; But there is treatment for it I am taking alprazolam which is the other form of zanex and I have not had any since.  I hope that this answered your question.  good luck!!
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No but I used to have anxiety attacks. I had no idea what the heck was going on til I was at work one day and a fellow nurse was observing me and she told me her observation. From then one when I had one I'd stop what I was doing closed my eyes and began to relax and breath in deep through my nose and slowing out my mouth til the attack stopped. I could feel it coming on I'd start getting dizzy, light headed, weak and start breathing hard fast, my pulse rate would elevate to about 120-130. I alway stopped what I was doing to do my calming session. They finally just came less and less and just stopped with in about 1 month or so after starting my breathing sessions.
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Stress, inproper diet, lack of water and lack of physical activity can all increase anxity and depression.  When the body is weak the mind will weaken as well.  Also you can also triggering a fear recation in your body.  Too much fear with out dealing with the fear will cause the body to strain since you are in the flight or fight mode.  That and additional stress will cause muscals to tense up causing the chest pains.  The best way to dealing with fear is to identify it, learn about it, and then confrot it.  It also could be overwhelming stress caused by working a job that doesnt fit your personality. for example a introvert working with many people at the same time or non stop for a long period of time.  Introverts need time alone to recharge and extroverts need fast pace situations with lots of stimuli to get energized.  The best thing to do is learn more about your self and your needs.   I hope I help you a bit.  I know how you feel.  I have the same problem (except for the low blood pressure).  I have been dealing with it for about 6 or more years now.  I have made some progress but some of the things I am still working to improve.  Good luck.
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Please NEVER take any chest pain lightly; it could be life-threatening.  That being said, the major signs of heart attack are for men, a crushing pressure on the chest, which may or may not be accompanied by pain radiating down the left arm, jaw, or shoulder.  Also, cardiac arrest can include the victim becoming unresponsive, fainting, stopping normal breathing, and loss of pulse.  \n\nI am not a doctor, but it seems to me as if this may not be heart-related, but once again, I reiterate that I am not a doctor.  I have heard of a condition where your sternum (the bone in the middle of the chest) becomes infected and inflammed, and causes great pain.\n\nRegardless of whether you have insurance or not; you have to get this checked out immediately.  Go to your nearest County Hospital (they usually care for people without insurance and can help you obtain state financial help), or go to the nearest ER, and tell them you are having chest pains.  They will see you right away, and have to treat you, whether you have insurance or not, because chest pains are considered a life-threatening emergency.  And then, when you get that huge bill, just pay whatever you can afford each month, even if it's only $5.00.  They can't report you for non-payment if you're making payments, you are in fact showing good faith.  Just make sure you send a certified letter to billing notifying them of your financial condition and ability to pay only *x* amount of dollars per month.\n\nHope you get help soon.........let us know.