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*Constant* Chest Pain from Anxiety?

Does anyone have this for a symptom??  It's horrible, feels like I'm going to drop dead from a heart attack at any second during the day.  Have had multiple tests with Dr., said I have anxiety - put me on Celexa (3 mo's now) but it has done nothing.  Tried breathing exercises, meditation, etc - none of that stuff helps.  And can't really exercise because I'm scared I'll drop dead!  Please help, this is ruining my life, hurting my marriage and my job.  The chest pain is very real and painful to me, but the Doc is telling me it's a chemical imbalance and basically all in my head...   ???
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I feel sorry for you bro,i lived with anxiety for 3 years now,i work under a lot of pressure everyday,so the stress make it worse,but when you look at me physically im fit and healthy,giving up like you do will never be an option for me,my daughter is 3 years old and she needs me,im 30 years old,i stopped drinking and smoking completely and give my life to God,i never had a serious panic attack for the past 1.5 years,i know im healthy,maybe some acid problems but in time all will pass and will leave a full live,i eventualy killed my fear of flying,now im ready for my next flight cause i enjoy it,Anxiety is a devil and will have no power over my life,wake up Brother
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Hi there i completely on your shoe. i am 28 years old a father of a 4 year old sweet and full of happiness little girl. I had all the test 2 months ago xray,2decho,stress test, bloodwork,ecg all came but normal, still feel these pains (chest,left arm,back,headache and dizziness.) I experienced having anxiety attack (panic attack) just last 2 days ago, we were at the mall my wife got upset because instead of having fun i am taking it away from her and my daughter. I still feel that something is wrong. Now whenever I feel something on my back and chest can't help but google it and check. My wife said its all in my mind. I can't help but understand her instead of raging because she is not the one experiencing this. And I am praying she wont because this is really hard and we have a 4 year old daughter. I am so down right now. I always feel the fear of, a loving daughter losing his father in such a young age. I am a 28 year old male i honestly can't help but to cry by myself and ask help from God. Though i know that i am not alone in this kind of situation but i can tell most of us can't help but think that something is not just right. I honestly need help.
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Greetings, I have been experiencing anxiety symptoms (I'm told) for 2 months now. 2 months ago I was feeling dizzy with some headaches. At the same time I had 4 people I knew die along with myself turning 40 and being a new father, stay at home father. With those symptoms I mistakenly googled and the worst case scenario was there. I had a panic attack and went to the Instagram, they did an EKG, chest x Ray. Everything was fine. The doctor said if Ithe headaches are still there in the morning to go to the ER. I went back to the instacare where he sent me to the ER. ER did a cat scan of my head and neck, everything was fine. But they recommended me get an MRI because of the possibility of concussion. Did that and met with the neurologist, brain is clean. But I was still feeling symptomatic with chest pain, arm pain and some jaw discomfort. So, I went to a family doctor, did all the blood work, and everything was fine. That doctor said anxiety and prescribed me clonozapan ( I think that's how it's spelled). It helps with the brain however I still feel symptomatic. They did a stress test on the treadmill. Everything fine. Still did not feel right so I wanted to meet with a cardiologist specialist. Took the stress echo, everything fine.they say I am very healthy and fall into the least risk category for heart risk. Knowing that my heart is healthy helps but the symptoms just will not go away. The burping *****. I went to the family doctor, they prescribed prolosac and something else for night time, but this does nothing. I burp but nothing comes up and it's not acidic. It's been 2 months of feeling like this and I want it to be over. Stress and anxiety is a real thing and I can relate. When I think about something happening to me and my son being with out his father who is completely in love with him it makes it worse. I am trying to trust the doctors. I have had a stress free life for 40 years and I was shook by all of this so I am frightened. The constant chest heaviness is awful. If anyone wants to talk I am happy to do so.
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Hi I am 15 years old with chest pain. My heart has been pounding hard but at a normal speed. My upper back aches.what should I do. Any tips
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Hi I am now 15years old in the same situation you were in at the same age. I would like if you have me tips or something.does it get better. Oh it your back also ache and many chest pains. Heating pounding hard but at a normal speed all day and night also happen
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Hi I am 15 year old I want to know has it gotten better because I have the same thing as you. What should I do. Any tips to help me.
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