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Chest pressure /Heatlh Anxiety

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bri11632
bri11632

Hi everyone, im a 25 y.o female. been having horrible anxiety for the past two months. It started out as a bad case of nausea. then progressed to shoulder pains, started googling and of course "heart attack" came up. Then i started getting numbness in my legs and arms and face also in my back, thought i was having a stroke. Called my MD he says its just anxietry and prescribed me lexapro 10mgs. Never took them because of course im over thinking taking the meds and all the side effects. I asked him for xanex .25 because my mom has them and i took one of hers and they worked for me to atleast be able to get some sort of relief. I only take them as need.  For the last two months i have been in constant worry that i am going to have a heart attack. Ive been to the ER and have had many drs appts. Have had EKGS and CXRS. Now im having new symptoms, it started where right where my chest meets my neck i have a heavy/sore/tender feeling that is very annoying. That lasted for about a week, now it have moved to right on top of my sternum. FREAKS ME OUT! i swear im having a heart attack. Could this be costochondritis ? MY breathing has been all out of whack, because im so anxious always thinking im about to have a heart attack.. All i do is think about it all day long. MY back muscles are constantly sore, still having bad nausea, i just feel like my quality of life is slipping away and im becoming ver depressed. Anyone else have any of these symptoms ???

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  • jojo1974
    jojo1974 bri11632

    Posted

    Yep all of them and more it’s difficult to think it’s just your anxiety but it is it’s the most difficult thing you will face in life you think your never going to get better but with time you will I did but now it’s back so I just need to think I did it once I can do it again good luck I hope you feel better soon 
  • kim27383
    kim27383 bri11632

    Posted

    My anxiety started with the chest pains, then moved to neck,arms and shoulders...well collarbone. I can press on mine and it hurts tho so not quite the same. I do have horrible anxiety and have had that now since the start of this a couple of months ago. I am on the Lexapro and same dosage it does help some days but I don't think I've been taking it for that long. I still worry about my heart too but have been to the ER and had multiple tests done. I also have been diagnosed with costochrontitis as well even though there is debate whether I have that or some other type of musculoskeletal issue.

  • jade1797
    jade1797 bri11632

    Posted

    Hi Bri, 

    I am currently feeling similar to you, my health anxiety is based around my chest and heart and it has now moved from full on chest pains to left side shoulder blade and rib pain round the back. I panic because I fear so much that I will have a heart attack. I also get a slight pain when I take a really deep breath. 

    I try to do some meditations using Youtube and even try to rationalise my thoughts by telling myself I have had blood tests and two ECGs so I am fine but it is difficult. Some days we just have to power through. 

    I hope you feel better soon x

    • bri11632
      bri11632 jade1797

      Posted

      i know i have tried it alll as well. its a daily struggle. I hope you feel better as well sad 

       

  • kim27383
    kim27383 bri11632

    Posted

    I wake up every day before I have to get out of bed just to Google stuff and worry. Every day more worry. When I think I'm getting better I have set backs. A lot of set backs. Being busy and focusing on other things helps a lot. I think I'm going to try a psychologist and meditation as well.

  • jojo1974
    jojo1974 bri11632

    Posted

    It’s awful I’m in bed and have been all week thinking what’s the point I have nothing to get up for nothing to do when I have got a fantastic family I’ve had a rash all week to worried to see dr in case it’s something bad thing is I know the longer I stay in bed the worse I get and the longer it takes to get better I hate anxiety I hate panic you ruined my life !!!!!!
  • kim27383
    kim27383 bri11632

    Posted

    I'm so sorry Bri I think that going to the doctor if you could have someone to help you go would be good for you. I get up and go to work and I try to make it through the day. Some days are harder than others. Are you on any medication for anxiety?

    • bri11632
      bri11632 kim27383

      Posted

      just xanex as needed. i am terrified to take the lexapro he prescribed
  • kim27383
    kim27383 bri11632

    Posted

    I'm i was too at first but it has helped a little bit.

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