How to stop chest pain

[softhearthealing]

I smoked in the last two days. My throat and chest still hurts and is sore. What can I do to stop this anxiety that I have lung cancer or lung disease

[LadyZen]

If you haven't been smoking over a prolong period of time, it's likely not cancer. You may have something else. You could always see a doctor for peace of mind.

[softhearthealing in reply to LadyZen]

I smoked in the last two days at least 5-10 hits total with a few friends. Short and medium drags . I smoke once a month or occasionally

[LadyZen in reply to softhearthealing]

I use to go through a pack a day in my twenties. I quit after 10 years. I'm in my forties and in great health. My father smoked from the time he was in college to 40, he's still around driving me nuts in his 70's. My grandmother smoked a pipe till she died in her 90's from natural causes. Having said that, I don't condone smoking and I have absolutely no credentials to diagnosis anyone. But it will probably take more than smoking to kill the people in my family of cancer.

[softhearthealing in reply to LadyZen]

I like that positive thinking. I get so wrapped in the idea that my last days are ending and im in my early 20s!

[softhearthealing in reply to LadyZen]

Time is precious. Cant be selfish anymore and not consider the consequences

[softhearthealing in reply to LadyZen]

I believe that I am self diagnosed with hypochondria. My anxious mind goes straight to worse scenario. I just need time and patience