Chest and back pain

[BrownEyesBlue]

Does anyone else suffering from anxiety and depression have chest tightness/heaviness that extends to your back and neck? My shoulders and arm feel funny too. There’s a tension when I look down or put my head back. The more I push my chin into my chest the more discomfort I feel in my chest area. I’m scared it’s heart related BUTTT my brother who is a first responder said if I was having a heart attack or heart problems I’d feel PAIN in my sides/under the breast bone, trouble breathing and what not. I know it may seem silly but I get anxious about it. Even when I’m told i shouldn’t worry so much about it. I don’t have a lot of people in my life that have the same issues as I do so not a lot of people understand.

When I had panic attacks and felt like I was losing my mind all of you helped me so much; especially the person who told me to run cold water on my wrists and hands.

Hope you all are well and staying safe ❤️❤️❤️

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Absolutely. I've learned that the symptoms you're described are our bodies trying to tell to slow down and pay attention, and chill.

[Jackdaniels12]

I get these symptoms when i get an panic or anxiety attack

[BrownEyesBlue]

I’m sorry you’re feeling that way! I’ve found breathing exercises and the cold water on the wrist and hands have helped me. Going for a walk too! FBS ❤️

[Pugglesworth]

I have chest and back pain all the time. If I look at the pain it's generally in my mid back and radiating to my chest. It comes from constantly arching my shoulders. I have to consciously loosen my shoulders so many times a day I no longer keep track. I bought a 'Thera-Cane' that helps quite a bit. It also affirms the pain is in my mid-back muscles and not my heart. I actually have two: one I keep at work and one at home. Massages and Acupuncture helped also, but with COVID those haven't been an option for over a year now. A warm bath with Epsom salts does wonders.

The way we hold ourselves when anticipating threats has a lot to do with the muscle groups that ache and generate pain. Get and read Dr. Claire Weekes book 'Hope and Help for your Nerves.' I also bought her audio recordings; however, they simply reiterate the points in her book. One thing I did gain from her audio recordings was the phrase ' Loosen and Allow.'

I would still check in with your doctor. If nothing else, he/she will affirm it's nerves.