How do people cope with constant anxiety in chest? Ruins ability to relax at all

[maisie3]

I'm so wound up as the anxiety in my chest always seems to be ready to surge more and I cant do the things I usually enjoy like watching tele or reading as it seems to make it worse-ive only had these symptoms for a few weeks following some illness and low level anxieities before but this feels so intolerable! X

[Yummimummi]

Hi Maisie

First off, have you been to the doctor and got checked out?

If not it might be worth going just to put your mind at rest.

There are a few suggestions I could give you.

CBT ... Is a talking therapy and is a good way of tackling anxiety.

Speak to your doctor about this.

Check out " Headspace" it is a very good website that helps to keep things calm.

Have you tried herbal remedies such as Kalms or Quiet Life. Both are good.

A drop of lavender on your pillow at night helps to keep you relaxed.

There is also a good book called Overcoming Worry that I'm reading at the moment, it's proving to be a good read!

Hope I've given you some ideas to help take care xx

[maisie3 in reply to Yummimummi]

Thanks yummimummi, have been to dr lots in past few weeks-had a concussion 8 weeks ago-felt was dying then just starting to get over that and had stomach virus and all same symptoms thought was dying then panic surges started an have been on a rollercoaster past couple of weeks put on citalopram and made insomnia worse so gp stopped it ive got diazepam and zopiclone but just feel desperate fo dread symptoms to go- I have found itvhelpful to hear ofvothers experiences- am off sick at present and couldnt function at work at present-will def check out that website-gp suggested it as well and have just managed to set up tab today so easier than on a phone- thankyou x

[Yummimummi in reply to maisie3]

No problem Hun, happy to help xx