Chest pains or anxiety??

[Natsteveo]

Hi everyone as you all know I’m a major health anxiety worrier I’ve had it many years since losing my mum 12 years ago..for the past week I’ve been getting a slight sharp pain in my chest/left breast area I’ve had a meltdown thinking I’m having a heart attack of some kind I went to the drs as my bpm was 104 yesterday and then went down to to 84bpm I don’t even know if this is a normal reading...I’ve been drs today she did my blood pressure said it was perfect and said it’s my anxiety that’s causing it....I could of had a ecg at the surgery but she said it will only trace if Ive had a heart attack not having one and if I get it anymore this week to go back to reassure me but I worry if they haven’t seen it and I do have one.. I know it’s silly but I can’t help it I’m wondering if it’s because I’ve lost 2 friends last week one had a heart attack and passed at 38 with no warning it was tragic and my one of best friends of 30 years ended her own life too so I was thinking maybe I’m dwelling over them does anybody else ever go through this

Thanks in advance

Nat

[masa2333]

Hello I’m so sorry for the loss you must deal with due to your friends’ death.

I understand it is so hard, my first depression symptoms started when I lost my father, and now I have a panic disorder. I think you are very upset right now and are still dealing with the whole situation and that must be why you are feeling this way. One of the main symptom of anxiety that all of us have is chest pain (at least most of us). I also had pain in my breasts, like really bad pain, but it also passed. I know it’s hard to accept but you will feel better. Wish you all the best ❤️

[Natsteveo in reply to masa2333]

Hi @masa2333

Thanks so much for your advice and reply means a lot to know I’m not alone...yes I do have a lot to deal with at the minute but I have to remember their loved ones are going through the worst bless them...these anxiety symptoms are terrible ain’t they

Thanks so much

Nat

[masa2333 in reply to Natsteveo]

Oh yes they are

You are welcome, I’m here and you can always message me if you want to talk to someone.

Have you ever considered going to the therapist? I found that helps me a lot...

[Natsteveo in reply to masa2333]

Yes I’m having cbt therapy now I’m in my second week thanks so much it really means a lot to me

Nat

[masa2333 in reply to Natsteveo]

I’m glad you do. It will help a lot.

Wish you luck.

[Natsteveo in reply to masa2333]

Thanks

[Natsteveo]

Hi there it is the worst feeling in the world... my cbt therapist said I’m only allowed 10 minutes a day of worry then I have to stop but it’s so hard

Thanks so much

Nat

[Natsteveo]

Lol exactly would be good

[Natsteveo]

That’s how it makes people like us feel isn’t it that we have to diagnose ourselves haha

[Lovetorun02]

Hi Nat!

Christina here. I get the exact same symptoms every day! It’s exhausting! I too am in CBT. I find that that does help a lot. I’ve been to several doctors in the last 6 months because mine was out of control at one point. I was completely convinced I was going to have a heart attack and die. When we go through very tramatic things the symptoms seem to be much worse and it’s hard to accept that maybe we are ok and nothing bad is going to happen to us. However, it does get better! Hang in there! And, if nothing else, I think you did the right thing going to your doctor just to get checked out. Nothing wrong with that. That’s what they’re there for. Hope you find some peace soon. All the best,

Christina.

[Natsteveo in reply to Lovetorun02]

Hi Christina

Thanks so much for your positive comments it means so much to know I'm not alone in feeling like this

Nat

[clayjars]

I'm sorry for your loss.. Please don't feel bad for "dwelling over" the loss. They were very recent and very unexpected. It is quite natural to feel sad and even depressed. You can let yourself grieve over the loss. If you have a hard time with it, you can reach out to grief counselors in your local area perhaps. Perhaps you can find some insight into your own struggles at bit.ly/1AvXfHT. You can find what others are struggling with and perhaps how you can handle yours.

[Natsteveo in reply to clayjars]

Hi clayjars thank you so much this its very true and I will rejoin the bereavement group as it helps me alot

Just helps I'm not alone

Nat

[Natsteveo]

Not as bad but it's still there niggling at me thanks for asking

How are you

Nat