Not sure if these are Anxiety Symptoms or not

[pikpolo]

I constantly have chest pains, arm pains, stomache pains, headaches, lightheadedness, tightness in my throat, I am very stressed, and I am constantly thinking that I have a heart problem, I check my pulse constantly, sometimes without realizing. I usually get chest pains and other pains during rest, and very rarely during physical activity, even if it's really intense. I've had a panic attack once in the past because the chest pains were severe and I was terrified. I'm only 15 so I can't figure out what it was, I went to the doctor, told them all my symptoms, and they didn't even sound concerned, but I talked to my dad and he said some of the symptoms are similiar to what he had when he had a heart attack, other symptoms I told him he said he had no idea what they'd be from. Also I find myself reading up on heart conditions on the internet, and then as soon as I get the slightest bit of one of the symptoms, I obsess about it and it becomes worse. If anyone could help me figure out if what I have is just anxiety, or if I should be more concerned I'd be very appreciative, thanks.

[misskld]

I am only 19 and your post is idenctical to me, even now I check my pulse constantly, when my chest pains are around my heart I panic too and I get worse and I found myself looking up things on heart attacks too much and now I worry myself all the time because I know the symptoms are close, even when I feel just a little pain in my hand or arm or my neck I start jumping to conclusions. you shouldnt keep looking things up ive stopped now, I realize it makes things worse.  When this first happened I had my boyfriend take me to the hospital and they didnt seem to concerned either, I think its because were young and maybe they think we need attention or maybe its nothing we need to be concerned with.  I think you, well even me too sometimes need to think positive and trust me I know its hard I find myself thinking and heart problems without realizing it too, but I think we just need to work on it a little bit.  But when I read that im not the only one out there with these problems It does help alot. I hope you get through this soon I wouldnt wish this upon anyone I know its hard.  All my best.

[NaluKana]

all of the symptoms that you are describing can be from anxiety. Everyone presents different and deal with anxiety symptoms that are unique to them. However if you look around on this forum you will find other people going through what you are. Now if i understand your post correctly and i think that i do, your only 15 y/o, and you may just be experiancing growing pains. When i was your age i had a lot of pains in my body as i went from 5 feet to 6 feet tall, if you are having problems dealing with the fear they bring on, i would suggest seeing a psychiatrist as they will be able to help you deal with the fears and help you move past them.

One thing that i am sure most people here will agree with me is that you need to stop looking up symptoms on the internet. You will only make things worse, being that searching on the internet will only bring up the worst possible conclusions when more than likely it is nothing to worry about in the first place. At least you are taking some helpful steps by coming here, i know for me that this place has helped me immensly just by knowing that there are other people going through what i am.

Best wishes