Fear of not being able to breathe

[emily9]

Does anyone get a fear of their heart stopping? I couldn’t sleep last night,felt like I couldn’t breathe,chest felt tight,worried my heart would stop during the night,very scary.Feel better today.Dealt with a lot of anxiety symptoms over the years,last year being the worst,thought I’d got it under control.

[Georgiaelizallen]

Aye! All the time its not a nice feeling. If you havent any major issues with your heart, it will continue to beat! Don't worry. Its all anxiety. Feels so real though doesnt it?

[emily9 in reply to Georgiaelizallen]

It does! Had an ecg which was fine also checked oxygen levels and full blood count.Its such a horrible feeling.Anxiety seems to come out of nowhere!

[Georgiaelizallen in reply to emily9]

You have absolutely nothing to worry about sweet heart. Tell it to screw off! It can't hurt you. I experience this occasionally. I've had a full blood count too prior to thinking I was having a stroke or heart attack every time I would tense up. It feels soooo real but just remind yourself that you're happy and healthy!

[emily9 in reply to Georgiaelizallen]

Thank you,it helps to know other people have felt the same,although I wouldn’t wish it on anyone! ☺️