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Originally Posted by BNLsMOM
I can't tell if I am having major anxiety, or chest pain or both. I swear I am going to end up with a heart attack. I feel so nervous and I feel like there is a walnut sitting in my heart.
I am under an enormous amount of stress, but I have never had chest pains from stress before this week. I am kind of scared.
Should I do anything about it? This has been happening for days, and nothing seems to help. I am afraid to go to the hospital because there is probably nothing wrong, but I am afraid not to go in case there is something wrong. Also, if I go and there is something worng I would be ruining my family's trip to Florida. We leave Sunday.
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I'd nearly bet upon it that it's a low-level panic attack. I used to get those all the time; especially when I was in what I thought were "threatening" situations. Going on the subway or bus, crowds at Times Square or even a packed Church; awful, creepy sensation. And then of course part of it is that you get it into your head that your'e dying! I used to get shortness of breath too, break out in sweats, and the chest pains. Can you go to the Dr. and get a sedative? I keep some on hand for this. And you should go to the Dr. anyway if you're nervous about it (and you are). Good luck, and try to have a great vacation without stress and worry!