Heart attack

[lo2016]

I'm 17 years old and a senior in high school and I can't enjoy my life bc I always think I'm having a heart attack. Any advice?

[Lizbett]

Hello.

Why do you think you're having having a heart attack?

What symptoms are you getting?

Is there a history of heart disease in your family?

I would suggest you see a Dr. That way, your mind should be at ease. If it turns out that you're fit and healthy but you're still worried or anxious, I'd suggest a therapist. You seriously DON'T want to develop full blown health anxiety. Nip this in the bud and nip it now.

[lo2016 in reply to Lizbett]

I have seen the doctor and I am going to a therapist but I have constant chest pain

[Lizbett in reply to lo2016]

If your Dr gave you the all clear then you're fine.

Chronic stress can manifest in chest pain. The pain can be dull and really achy or it can be sharp and piercing. It can also extend from the left side onto the right side of the chest.

It's great that you'll be seeing a therapist. They should be able to help you unpack any life difficulties you've been trying to deal with.

Best of luck!

[Twinkle333]

Why do you think you're having a heart attack hun?

[lo2016 in reply to Twinkle333]

My chest constantly hurts and I always feel short of breath

[Twinkle333 in reply to lo2016]

I feel short of breath too and anxiety does affect our chests, it can be painful, tight, or sore it's a horrible feeling

[lo2016 in reply to Twinkle333]

So you truly believe that since I am young that this is just anxiety and not a heart attack?

[Hidden in reply to lo2016]

yes

[Twinkle333 in reply to lo2016]

It's more lightly to be muscle strain or over breathing as ice had this so many time and I've noticed that when I don't think of it for a while it goes away

[lo2016 in reply to Twinkle333]

So you don't believe I am going to have a heart attack?

[Twinkle333 in reply to lo2016]

No hun I very very much doubt it, you're very young and it's very unlikely for someone you're age

[antianxiety]

Definitely anxiety but the anxiety mind is very powerful and no matter how many people or doctors tell you its anxiety your mind will tell you otherwise. Yes get help for this to nip it as full blown anxiety is horrible. Most of us on this forum have been suffering with this for many years and it still gets you on those off days...I'm having a heart attack! !! We think how can all this pain just be from anxiety? How is it possible that anxiety makes your chest hurt, your body hurt so bad, feeling of unreal Ness. The sudden feeling of nauseousness , feeling of going crazy or this is it I'm about to die!!! No its horrible and at such a young age it must be so terrible for you. Anxiety started suddenly for me when I was 30 so that age already I though my life was over. I knew nothing about anxiety than. I thought I was dying of something doctors couldn't find. I felt alone and scared every day and more like a drag to my family. I went for test all types regarding my heart all came back fine. Still didn't convince me that it was anxiety. As im typing here I feel chest pressure and sharp pains to my left side of my chest always scary. I pray you find comfort and have moral support. My faith that keeps me standing so many times. But if you want to talk we are here.