Please help cardio phobia is ruining my life

[caitlinxx]

So I've had anxiety for 6+ years but for the past few months it's gotten so bad I have chest pains tightness heaviness dull ache sharp pain tearing sensation burning you name it and I'm so so scared because it dosent go away and I just keep thinking I'm on the verge of a heart attack I also get jaw pain arm pain tiredness numbness tingiling loss of appetite vomiting this is just with an anxiety attack this is 24hrs of everyday I just don't no if I'll be alive tommorow or any day from here everyday is a traumatic experience for me ive had about 20 ecgs 1 24hr heart monitor 1 echocardiogram 3 bloodwork and they say I'm fine but i just don't see how i can be fine with constant chest pain I don't imagine it it dose come and I hate it I feel my heart attack will occur soon please someone can u give me some advice thanks you caitlin xx

[imokayyourokay]

Hope you are hanging in there. I struggle with the same situation. I hope you have had a chance to explore this forum a bit more. The people on here are great, and it helps to realize you are not alone. It can be so tough to end the cycle, but heart health anxiety is so tough, especially because your physical symptoms are so inline with the area that is of most concern. I have had chest pain, back pain, palpitations, and my Cardiologist has reassured me that I am fine. I know how hard it is to believe what they say is true, but worrying can prevent nothing, and only perpetuated your symptoms. Keep us posted and we are here if you need us.

[bosshogg42]

if u were having heart attack u would no it ur breath would b gone what ur experiencing is phobia anxiety of health I also have this where I get something on my mind and I cant get it off and I think im going to die daily the worse thing u can do with health anxiety is go to regular doctor u need a mind doc I wish somebody would have told me this I kept going to docs until I got treated for something I didn't have and the side affects of vaccine have ruined my life so b carful with docs and medicines and just c a shrink he will put u on meds to help with anxiety and health phobia the more u think on it the more symptoms u will have AND NEVER WEB UR SYMPTOMS IT WILL AND CAN RUIN UR LIFE AND MAKE THINGS 10 TIMES WORSE  good luck man

[caitlinxx]

Does this mean I'm having a heart attack ??im even more scared now

[caitlinxx]

I do get shortness of breathe and sweating to numb arms everything but doc still insists anxiety :( thanks for the comments I will try that spine thing I'll ask my doc tommorow thank all of u xx

[LRon]

You might want to talk with your doc about getting on a beta blocker to reduce your heart racing episodes. It will also help reduce your anxiety. Been there, doing that!

[LRon]

Anxiety is well known to cause chest pain. And of course the chest pain causes anxiety, and it can become a vicious circle. One thing to keep in mind is that cardiac pain is generally more intense than pain caused by anxiety. If you're not having any other symptoms like shortness of breath, sweating, etc. then it's probably just anxiety. Also, if it goes away when you take an Ativan or Xanax, you can rest assured it's almost certainly anxiety. But if you ever have pain or symptoms that are new, you shouldn't hesitate to seek medical care.

My suggestion from one who's been there many times is this: try not to dwell on the chest pains, and practice some relaxation techniques. Yoga, meditation, light exercise, guided imagery, whatever.

[Luvmyjob]

I have the same phobia but it's due to years of anxiety and my heart racing and pvc's because of my fear to exercise I've gained 50lbs in the last 6 years. I tell my Dr my heart races when I'm not exercising why would I want to purposely do it to get that uncomfortable feeling...its a struggle to get over this fear but I have been trying but just with walking. About your chest pain though have you thought about going to see a chiropractor? Because of our anxieties our body tenses up this could be a side effect....all tests came back fine for you so try the chiropractor route...a great adjustment of you spine will release a lot of tension. You'd be amazed on how everything is connected.

[LRon]

I have experienced this as well, ever since I was a kid. So I know where you're coming from. I have an e-book I can send you on chest pain and anxiety that you may find very helpful. Send me a private message with your email and I'll send it.

[Jahehej]

Send it to me my email is Japjeets ***@****

[cmac21]

I also experience some of the symptoms here and there. I know how scary they can be. I would say that this is one of those times where you need to trust that you are fine.

Do you have any bad habits that could cause heart disease? Does it run in your family? Have you tired doing deep breathing when you feel these symptoms coming on?