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Cardiophobia
Dear Doctor,
I am having constant upper back pain chest tightness and pain in chest for last 8 months.
Visited different doctors like ortho and cardio.
Ortho said pain is because of muscle tension and spasm and poor posture.
Cardio doctor done with test like ecg, echo, tmt, chest x ray and lipid profile, except BP and borderline cholestrol everything is fine and normal.
But I am having constant chest tightness, upper body muscle twitching and some time pain in chest. Because of which I am getting stressed and anxious.
3 days back also visited my cardio doctor for reassurance he is saying like no issues in heart structurally, but still I am worrying and thinking of heart attack and negative thoughts.
Till date visited 4 cardio doctors all r saying no issues.
Kindly support me to come out from this mind set.
Last cardio doctor asking me to do psychological Counselling sessiona.
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hello there, thanks for writing your query and i totally understand the situation you are in but to help you in better way We need to discuss about you first..It would really help to solve you query
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Hi. I am sorry you are feeling this way. I am sure it is tough for you. I understand that there is confusion around what’s causing you these physical symptoms as the tests don’t reveal any ailment as such in your heart. I feel that there is some subconscious old emotional may be childhood trigger that seems to be activated on its own due to which you are feeling g this way. Because of the emotional trigger the body seems to be feeling tensed in certain places. We can work on this in a safe space by opening up your subconscious past stories and heal the emotional trauma that is higher or unprocessed. Once that is released your body will feel much more relaxed in your heart and you will not feel the pains and the spasms you are feeling right now. You’re fine the way you are. Stay ⚽️
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I can help you release the tension in your muscles to move you into a space of wellness conscious. Love and healing ❤️
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It seems to be IAD. It needs to be addressed asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively and without any side effects.
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Hi,
As you said, its the mindset which is causing the problem. sometimes changing thinking consciously becomes very difficult. It requires deeper work, where Hypnotherapy helps. It directly works on subconscious programming. Helps to break the associations and negative thinking patterns.
Health anxiety & related psychosomatic symptoms can be overcome easily through proper treatment & fllowup
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Hi
What you are going through is health anxiety. You have done tests and everything is normal. To feel better consult a psychologist for counselling sessions. You often worry about heart attack and have negative thoughts. A psychologist will help you overcome thoughts and worries about heart attack. A psychologist will help you with relaxation and anxiety management techniques to feel calm. Certain lifestyle changes might be required.
Do not worry with counselling sessions you will feel better. You can overcome your fear. Feel confident and positive about overcoming your fear. Do take care of yourself. To feel better you will require counselling sessions
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Consult a psychologist
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Contact me for counselling session. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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Hi. Its because of health anxiety.you need to connect with psychologist for counseling sessions to come out of it.there is no point of health cheack up again f your brain will get this message that there is nothing to worry.
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Hi,You are showing the symptoms of illness anxiety.You get over this problem with the help of a psychologist.
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Consult a psychologist
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Ms. Nandini Shukla
Clinical Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Faridabad
Hello
As you have reported that all the tests have come out normal, the problem sounds more on lines of a psychosomatic Illness. Seeking reassurance might relieve the anxiety for a while but the anxiety returns and i am sure you would be aware of this that after one reassurance, the need to check again arises soon. However this reassurance seeking behaviour is maintaining your illness.
Kindly consult a psychiatrist and a clinical psychologist for treatment
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Ms. Dipti Tomar
Counselling Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Greater Noida
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You have anxiety problem related to physical health issues. U need a psychologist
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Meet psychologist
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Helpful Tips and counselling
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Could be due to some stress or some unwanted unresolved thoughts too like the cardio doctor suggested..
Consult a psychological Counselor to overcome this issue and to get a clarity..
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... It's a clear case of severe health anxiety. This chest tightness, muscle twitching, pain, etc. may be a combination of poor physical routine and severe health anxiety. You need to work upon both. A healthy body is a necessary prerequisite for a healthy mind. These two are not separate but parts of the same whole. There might be some fears (real or imaginary) in your subconscious/unconscious mind which may be causing these physical symptoms.
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Consult a Psychologist.
CBT along with Lifestyle Changes and Interpersonal Guidance & Counselling is required.
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Ms. Sharmila
Counselling Psychologist
1 yrs exp
Chennai
Hai. I understand what you ve been through. We need to focus on mental health too. It's may b because of anxiety. We need to discuss this in detail way. You are not alone, we will face this together . If you need any help kindly reach nine three four four six eight eight four two one.
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do what you like. practice mindfulness
breathing exercise could help.
happy healing. :)
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