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Confusing anxiety?

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I have been feeling anxious for about a month now. I am not having any panic attacks, my chest just keeps aching. I went to the doctor, no heart issues of any kind. I just don't know what is causing my anxiety. It comes on out of nowhere, when watching TV, after I wake up, talking with my wife, even after meditating. No rhyme or reason. Everything seems normal. No routine changes. I just wish I could figure out the source so I can address it. Frustrated!

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I’m sorry you are experiencing this. I also have the experience of randomly feeling anxiety. I was recently diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Treatment will be different from person to person. One thing that has helped me is a therapist. Also continue to do things you enjoy. When you experience anxiety remind yourself you are okay and it will pass. My number one anxiety inducer is stress and I’m an introvert so setting aside time for alone time and self care.

They have meds for anxiety. You could also be depress. I experienced what you are going through, I couldn't understand why I was feeling like that, because everything in my life was great. I had imbalance chemicals in my brain. Been on meds for 20 years, tried getting off but the symptoms kept coming back. I can't live a normal life without meds. Feeling anxious all the time will drive you crazy!

Hang in there. Anxiety can come from very subtle places.

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Hey, I had exactly the same issue. I’ve never had a panic attack in my life then 4 months ago chilling on the sofa and I had a panic attack, weirdest thing then I just constantly had pain/tight chest, it was like someone was pressing down on my chest - I now take propranolol 40mg and it has completely taken it away, body takes a good few days to get used to it but after that I didn’t feel a thing.

In regards to the anxiety I’d definitely read a book on it, give you a better idea of what’s going on and how you can try go about handling it better.

Hope you get better soon!

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