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Does panic attack cause chest tightness
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From last few months , I am suffering from anxiety mainly related to fear of heart attack and also gastric issues. Last year in April , I did my TMT and later in June I did echo as well and all were fine.
Recently I have observed that whenever I come across a emotionally stressful situation, I feel chest tightness or heaviness for a while.
Example of such situations- came back from a funeral of a relative, fight with wife or too much stress put in office ( like I have to submit something in next 30 mins).
I fear that it's cardiac issue but I can easily do very fast walking for 30 minutes without getting tired.
Is it just panic attack or anxiety attack due to emotional situation or do I need to get cardiac check up again ?
Please suggest.
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It seems to be IAD. It can be well treated with counseling sessions and medication if required.
It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated.
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1.Use Deep Breathing
Deep breathing is another effective way to relieve stress and anxiety. It helps you with physical symptoms such as shallow breathing and rapid heart rate, and it also helps with controlling your thoughts. When you practice deep breathing, you're forced to take your thoughts off of whatever is causing you anxiety and to focus on the breathing technique that you are using.
2.Keep A Journal
Journaling can be an effective way to deal with your anxiety and to find relief. It helps you to take all of the things that are rolling around in your head and get them out of your head and down on paper. Sometimes seeing the things that we're worried about on paper can help us to see that they're not as big of a deal as we thought they were. It can also help us to find solutions that we have been overlooking.
3.Hang Out With Friends
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consult Psychiatrist/ Psychologist
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Do Yoga and meditation
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You can consult a psychologist and explain about anxiety in detail. It seems like you feel extremely anxious and worry about everyday life events. You feel anxious when you come across an emotionally stressful situation. With a psychologist you can explain about emotionally stressful situation that is causing anxiety in detail and you can also talk about fear of heart attack and gastric issues. Do not worry with the guidance of a psychologist you will feel better.
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You can contact me for counseling session
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Consult a psychologist
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I donot think that u need cardiac check up again as u have done it early, yes this is anxiety and this could be helped by making you understand what anxiety or specifically panic attack means. For that u better to consult licenced clinical psychologist.
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Hi. Limit perceiving sensitive stimuli.
Panic: vague unknown situations
Anxiety: familiar yet negative things
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Panic Management
Complete Mindfulness Training (with meditation and yoga)
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"Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.”
―Soren Kierkegaard
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Hi practo user,
How to know if chest tightness , heaviness is heart related??
# heart related chest pain causes pressure, fullness, burning in chest.
# there is pain which refers to back or spreads to neck, jaw, shoulder s, arm .
# pain gets worse with activity.
# there is shortness of breath.
# cold sweating
# dizziness
# weakness
# nausea, vomiting.
THIS SEEMS ANXIETY RELATED PROBLEM.------CARDIOPHOBIA
Cardiophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by chest discomforts, palpitations, tightness etc accompanied by fear of having heart attack .
Next Steps
# this condition can be helped by proper medication and counseling / talk therapy.
# consult a doctor for complete case evaluation.
# therapy helps overcome this anxiety issue
# therapy will help to trace root cause ---- real culprit could be some childhood traumas or any trauma involving physical harm.
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try some relaxation techniques under guidance
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Ms. Komal Singh Parihar
Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Hello there
I can understand how you might be feeling. It might be hard for you to not think about your heart health. You might be feeling irritated due to it and you daily life might have been effected due to it.
Don't worry, consult a good therapist or a counsellor.
You can also contact me and I will try to help you towards your recovery. Let's discuss your issues in detail so that you can get towards your solutions.
Take care. Stay safe and strong. Everything will be alright. You got this!
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
It looks like Anxiety attack according to me.
You might overcome this issue by Seeking a professional support..
Consult a psychological Counselor..
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... If your doctors (physician/cardiologist) did various tests and all came normal and they are of the opinion that everything is fine with your heart then we can attribute your symptoms to the psychological factors.
Yes, heaviness in chest, anxiety, gastric issues, fear of heart attack, etc. may all be related to your emotional struggle which is resulting in a panic response, especially when faced by a challenging situation (work pressure, conflict with spouse, funeral of a relative, etc.).
Next Steps
Consult a Psychologist.
CBT along with Motivational Counselling and Lifestyle Guidance is required.
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