is anxiety/panic responsible? - Panic Disorders Message Board

anxiousme · 07-29-2003, 04:43 PM

To all-
Can this really be caused by anxiety/stress/panic?
I have been having terrible chest pain or tight feeling lungs. the pain is directly behind the sternum. most days I can also feel it in my middle back. I have had terrible headaches and dizziness. There are other symptoms but they are not as prevalent as the ones I mention. I have had chest x-rays, they're ok. ECG for heart, ok. I need some opinions.
Is this a health issue or a pyschosomatic issue. It's hard to believe my mind is creating all this discomfort, especially the chest discomfort.
Thanks, looking forward to some responses!

MariaS · 07-29-2003, 05:07 PM

If you want to know if it's possible for your mind to create these feelings, then yes, it's very, very possible. I have had chest pain, chest discomfort, shooting pains in my left arm, leg, you name it, and there is nothing physically wrong with me.

Graciecat · 07-29-2003, 05:18 PM

It could also be possible that your neck and upper back are out of place.

Silvana · 07-30-2003, 02:39 PM

Absolutely~

Anxiety can cause all types of symptoms. From my experience, most of these are caused from slight to extreme hyperventilation. If you aren't breathing correctly, your body reacts. Muscle tension is caused from poor posture or in other words, tightening up your shoulders and neck without even realizing it. Wholeperson.com has some wonderful relaxation tapes that have helped me greatly. I think they are around $15.00 and I have "Calm Down", "Natural Tranquilizers" and "Worry Stoppers". I don't think you'd be dissappointed.

Silvana

anxiousme · 07-30-2003, 07:04 PM

Thank you everyone for your response. It helps to know your not the only one out there. Keep the responses coming. It's reassuring