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My father had a arterial dissection heart attack in 2020. I thought I was ok until Christmas last year I had my first panic attack 2 weeks before Christmas. My problem is I have a shoulder that dislocated regularly and nerves in my neck that cause the whole left side of my body to go numb on occasion and sternum/rib movement every so often.

I'm afraid I'll have a heart attack and not even know it. Even though I know it doesn't work like that.. how do I cope with this? I just recently got a as needed medication but I would like to tackle this head on now

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Are you seeing someone about your anxiety? I can understand your fear. I am elderly and could have a heart attack at any time. But my therapist urges me to practice mindfulness. And to stay in the moment where I’m safe.

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Therapy is my next step. I need to save for it, my finances are tight. Just hoping for some coping methods/ advice from those have this condition longer. It's all new to me

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