Anxiety? or Heart problems...

[infinity8]

Hello

I am a 18 year old male and I've just recently had anxiety and the feelings i get are a tingling feeling on my chest , hands , and my face. And these feeling last about 10 to 15 minutes. And then goes away for a couple of minutes , then it comes back then goes away again ! Its really scaring me. And another thing thats weird is that while this is happening when i sit down for a little bit say 5 minutes , i get a rush of light headedness then slowly fades away...i just need answers know. Its very terrifying. I need to know if this is anxiety? or is it heart problems? It it gets so bad that it feels like im gonna go crazy and sometimes it feels like im gonna faint. But i dont. Please help. I need answers on what this could be

Thank you

[Mamakatie84]

Have you gone to the Dr to get a physical lately? What you're describing sounds like anxiety related to me. When it's happening are you focusing all your attention on it? I can make a body part feel numb if I focus on it. When it's happening get up and move around. Step outside to get fresh air. When you have anxiety sometimes you feel like you're going to pass out. But it's actually a bit impossible. When you are feeling anxious your heart is pumping faster which makes your blood flow faster. The blood is getting places faster and you won't pass out.

I've been dealing with anxiety for 7 years off and on. It gets easier once you research anxiety and realize it won't hurt you.

Good luck