Please someone

[Kaaayla]

Getting really bad pain in centre of my chest and round my back I’m getting so panicky feel like I can’t breath. Do u think this is a heart attack I’m so scared. Please need reassurance Iv had these pains before but I know it’s probably not a heart attack but just scared because my body going into fight or flight mode I don’t wanna die😢

[quixotic6]

I don't think it's a heart attack but if you're that worried go get it checked xx

[Kaaayla in reply to quixotic6]

Well I’m still here so don’t think it’s heart attack but am getting pains in my chest which makes me worry then I panic it’s like a vicious circle! Iv just taken a diazepam.x

[moxond in reply to Kaaayla]

if you are experiencing Pain or breathing problems with the chest or sweating high temperature feeling sick or dizzy with anxiety or unable to control self seek speak to a medical guidance immediately phone 111a health practitioner their is always help available and also help with Mental wellness guidance listen to free mental wellbeing audio guides relaxation mindful apps

[Kaaayla in reply to quixotic6]

Do you ever get chest pains?

[quixotic6 in reply to Kaaayla]

yes I do quite often, in the centre and on the sides sometimes even in my back. still here so definitely not my heart

[Kaaayla in reply to quixotic6]

It makes you worry don’t it! Then panic attack comes on and it’s just the worst thing ever!!! 😢😢😢😢. Everyday I think I’m going to have a heart attack

[quixotic6 in reply to Kaaayla]

yes definitely.. had it the night before at 4am weird feeling in my body and heart was up a bit, grabbed my phone and checked symptoms. couldn't get back into a good sleep after that

[Kaaayla in reply to quixotic6]

Yeh my heart constantly races and skips n flutters does your? I won’t google because I know it will make me 1000x worse

[quixotic6 in reply to Kaaayla]

yeah it skips often. got a 24hr monitor done a couple years ago thankfully everything was totally normal

[Kaaayla in reply to quixotic6]

Yh I had a 48hour one on recently but didn’t get flutters while I had it on! I ain’t got results yet! Everyday feel like I’m dying 😭

[Hidden in reply to Kaaayla]

Press down on your chest in the centre... it will hurt and that means it’s not your heart. X

[Kaaayla in reply to Hidden]

Yeah when I press down it hurts all in middle and my left breast and side of my ribs and round back! X

[Hidden in reply to Kaaayla]

Then noting to worry about. It’s horrible I know.. Feel bad for you but you must remember it’s not your heart x

[Want2BHappy3]

I agree you’re most likely Not having a heart attack or you wouldn’t be able to write this letter. Anxiety can create All kinds of feelings. I didn’t read anything about counseling? I’ve been suffering from anxiety and depression off and on for about 36 years, what I’ve learned is you can’t fight what you’re feeling because that will make it Worse? Try and distract yourself? 🙏😷

[Kaaayla in reply to Want2BHappy3]

I know I’m still here obviously so not a heart attack I’m still getting the bad chest pain but think more muscular maybe it’s killing me and I’m still waiting for CBT but because of covid it’s taking forever😢

[Cat-lover]

I get that too. Actually I’ve been having the sane thing for about a month. Had chest X-rays, heart monitoring in the ER. Nothing shows up. I’m just as confused as you are. I know about the vicious cycle of pain then worry. It’s awful. Just curious, have you been to a gastroenterologist? Had an endoscopy? I’m sure not a doctor but maybe it’s reflux? Just something I’ve been told. I hope you’re feeling a bit better.

[vicevice45]

If it was your heart you would of know by now .I get the same symptoms since 2 years now, sinus tachycardia, cheat pains,back pain,jaws pain,left arm you name it,I know it's horrible , life,hope you get well soon 🙂

[Kaaayla in reply to vicevice45]

I know got really bad chest pain like in the middle and can feel all in my ribs it’s the worst. Surely if it was my heart I would of dropped dead by now. When I press down it really hurts. But Iv taken paracetamol n Ibuprofen and it’s not helping 😢

[Agora1 in reply to Kaaayla]

If it's Costochondritis Kaaayla, what will help (at least for myself) is heat.

Not a deep heat gel on your chest, that may be too intense a feeling for you.

I like to use a hot bath towel right out of the dryer and wrap it around my

neck and shoulders. Find a quiet spot to relax for a few minutes while you

read or watch tv. The heated towel feels like a tight hug around your shoulders

as it relaxes the upper back and chest muscles, the pain should subside some.

Some pain (such as Fibro/Costo) aren't really helped by pain medication but

more from holistic methods. xx

[Kaaayla]

Wonder if anyone knows could you try like deep heat or ibuprofens gel on chest area??

[Hidden]

My chest pain gets worse when I am alone. I have too much to think about. I try to keep my mind occupied by gardening and other activities that I make up to keep my mind off my problems. Very hard to do when there isn't things that I can do. I believe you say you panic when you go outdoors. Not much you can do indoors but read, or maybe do a art project ( it doesn't have to be drawings), puzzles are another thing I do to occupy my mind. Wish you the best.