Tight chest

[Jayde_96]

I keep getting this on and off, it's like my chest goes really tight and I struggle to breath with ease. I then become very aware of my breathing. What is this? Is it anxiety!?

[Stinkbug05]

Hi those are some symptoms of anxiety panic attacks. A lot of people feel sweaty like you are going to throw up, your heart is beating rapidly, you feel weak and I felt like I was going to pass out. Now with all this being said, I would just go to the hospital just so they can rule out any heart issues, because that's what panic attacks feel like. So put your mind at ease the next time it happens and go to the Emergency room. Things that trigger my anxiety are the not knowing if I'm having a heart attack and you do not need that extra worrying because that will bring on those symptoms that you have and make them worse. I hope this helps. Also, when this happens try talking deep breaths and ket them out slowly. Do this like 3 times. Go to the Emergency Room just to ease your mind. It is so hard dealing with anxiety because you dont know if your having a heart attack or what. First and foremost the next time it happens go to the Emergency Room. Good luck and I'd like to kknow how you are doing. 

[Jayde_96 in reply to Stinkbug05]

Hi Thankyou for responding, I have had ECG's to check my heart and had. Heart monitor fitted for a week last month and the doctor said it was all okay 

[Stinkbug05 in reply to Jayde_96]

Well that's great news!! It's good to have this site so we can all offer ways to help. Take care and remember slow deep breaths😊