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am I having a heart attack?

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john78892
john78892

I've been weak for 2 days and when I woke up today my neck was killing, and I've been having palpations. I feel like I'm having a heart attack right now I can't stop worry I feel like I'm about to have a heart atrack or a panic attack sad help

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  • tiffanie14269
    tiffanie14269 john78892

    Posted

    Have you seen a dr recently? I say when in doubt go ahead and go get checked just to be on the safe side. However if you are experiencing some stress this can trigger anxiety and a anxiety attack does indeed feel like a heart attack. I know it's landed me in the er at least 3 times this past year, however I'm slowly dealing with my anxiety. Hope you get feeling better I'm here if you need to talk
  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014 john78892

    Posted

    Your not having a heart attack, just as you didn't have the stroke you were worried about yesterday. Your going to have to be proactive and see a Dr about anxiety, or you'll just go down a list of things your scared you might have. Panic attacks are common, but tend to sneak up quickly typically. Your worrying because your anxious. Stop googling too as I said yesterday, youll just tie yourself up in knots
    • john78892
      john78892 jmcg2014

      Posted

      Thankyou jmc yeah suppose I didn't have a stroke yesterday but anxiety makes these horrible illnesses feel so real and I'm having counselling soon I'm glad to let you know smile
    • john78892
      john78892

      Posted

      I think I have depersonalization and depression also I always feel so weird and question the things I do is this normal sad
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 john78892

      Posted

      Anxiety sure does,we've all been there,its one of the worst parts of it. If your in the UK then really do give breathing space a call,they are a free helpline staffed with therapists and councillors. They know what they are talking about and it does help.
    • john78892
      john78892 jmcg2014

      Posted

      Yeah I'm in England I'll do that tommorow thankyou for your reasurrence
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 john78892

      Posted

      They are open 6pm to 2am,I think they are Scottish based but it's fine to call them from anywhere
  • tiffanie14269
    tiffanie14269 john78892

    Posted

    I'm going to have to agree you may need to talk to s dr or counselor about what's going on especially if this is becoming an all the time thing
  • marion30801
    marion30801 john78892

    Posted

    I read your reply so you didn't have a heart attack but anyone who has chest

    pain should go to an ER or call his/her primary physician.  Palpatations could be

    anxiety but with neck pain sounds serious. Something like that needs to be

    checked out with a doctor but sounds as though you are okay now and

    getting counseling.  Glad to hear it.

     

    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 marion30801

      Posted

      It also has to be measured with ongoing conditions, otherwise everyone with anxiety would end up in accident and emergency. I think generally a serious set of symptoms occur regardless of anxiety and just have to be thought about sensibly. As you say always check on first instance with a Dr,but try to believe them when they say we're ok
  • punk
    punk john78892

    Posted

    Hi john, anxiety triggers fears and palpations. If you really fear a heart condition, I would suggest you seeing a Doctor, after all it is better to deal than keep thinking about a certain situation.  

    P.S. To relieve the worry part, just recall a situation which made you panic last time but proved out to be a false alarm as you came out unharmed. 

    Take Care

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