Need advice!

[lo2016]

Hey guys! My chest has been hurting me since Decemeber. I keep fearing I'm going to have a heart attack. My question tho is do u think I would've already had a heart attack if I was going to since this pain has lasted so long? My parents think it's stress and my doctor thinks it's anxiety. I'm only 17. I just wanted to know y'all's opinions?

[sarafina1]

Hi

I'm not medically qualified but if your GP has checked your heart and isn't concerned then your heart is healthy.i think It would be a VERY rare occurance for someone your age to have heart failure . Anxiety and stress can cause real physical symptoms but the more you worry the worse it will get,so you can get stuck in a downward spiral. I have severe anxiety too,that's why I'm up now lol, its all new to me and I'm not sure I can offer any useful advice. I can tell you though that your a wonderful young spirit and there WILL be good times aswell as the bad.

[Lovebug79]

It's definitely anxiety you would definitely know if you where having a heart attack you're chest pains are from stress have you been having trouble in school did you have a break up did you get in fight with a friend what I'm trying to say is this is all stressful if you're constantly thinking about your problems you're mind takes over then anxiety takes over i know I've been suffering with anxiety attacks since i was a little kid my advice to you is close your eyes think of a happy place when you get these chest pains like picture your self at the beach with the sound of the waves crashing against the shore or whatever you like it will calm you down do this every time it works for me and your to young to have a heart attack good luck have a good day and smile