I just want to cry...

[Jennifer28]

Idk why I'm feeling this... I just woke up in shock with so much fear and cried for my boyfriend to turn on the light. I've been feeling these uncomfortable chest pains that come and go. It's been a few months I haven't experienced anxiety symptoms. It's like a phase and every time it feels like it's new to me.. I just want to cry... Does anyone one else have chest pains if so please describe... I keep thinking something sever is wrong with me...

[JamieW84]

Chest pains are very common in anxiety and also waking up in a panic is. Could you elaborate on any more symptoms you may feel that accompanies it. Shortness of breath, legs like jelly?

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Chest pain is one of the physical symptoms of anxiety. It's like a sharp pain in the chest. It most likely is caused by hyperventilation, hyperventilation caused by random anxiety. If you breathe from your chest it'll feel really uncomfortable. If you wake up in night terrified, sit down, make yourself comfortable. Put your hand on your belt line and one hand on your chest. Make sure your stomach moves and not your chest, breathe in slowly, for five seconds, breathe out for four seconds. It sure helps me. Using a paper bag to calm down is really helpful too Hoping for the best ! Xo