Absflo15, wish I had an answer. I get these types of sensation too and they are quite scary for me because I did have a heart attack when I was 34(9years ago). I've been to the ER twice before and everything with heart is fine and all my stress test and bloodwork come back fine. But I still get these sensations in my chest. Im always checking my heart rate and I usually just try and do something to distract myself. If it's too bad then I have to give in and take a Xanax.

Just know that you are not alone and thanks for posting it actually helps me:)

LDF1 I'm sorry to hear that you have experienced a heart attack I can imagine how scary it has been. I'm scared it can happen to me, I actually went into the hospital 2 days ago bc of it but all my test were normal, I'm constantly checking my heart rate too I don't know if it's a good or bad idea :/ I'm going to see my cardiologist today and tmget and echo done just so that I can have a peace of mind. We have to stay strong and be positive. I believe in God I don't know about you but he gave you a second opportunity to live don't waste it and be smart, enjoy it as much as you can. My best wishes to you!

Yeah, after I went in for panic attacks I finally went to a therapist and tried some meds for a while and everything got better but didn't go away completely. And just recently it started to get bad again. The heart rate checking thing works both ways for me. Sometimes it comforts me other times it panics me more. Frustrating stuff.
And yes I'm a believer of God and understand that He's given me a second chance and He is in control. But the struggle is real

I know tell me about the struggle. Do you think this will pass? I read about people over coming anxiety and I wish that could be me. Are you following adventure guide week by week? Well, i went to get an echo yesterday with my cardiologist but don't get the results till the 28th of this month. It makes me more anxious to be waiting. Tomorrow i'm going again to get a hotter although i know there's nothing wrong with my heart i just want to make sure. Ive gone to the hospital and they've told me like about 5 times its not the heart. I used to workout a lot before my anxiety but now its impossible to start again i feel scared. How do you cope?

I've been dealing with it for almost 7 years with highs and lows. It started about 2 years after HA. From what I understand is that I didn't really deal with my recovery emotionally and when other pressures of life built up again my physical symptoms throw me In a tailspin. I've cope by doing everything the doctors/experts tell me to do and then some. Some things work and some don't. But when it gets bad I have to do everything to deal with it until it eases up.And that means eat right, no caffeine or alcohol, workout, meditate, get massages, listen to calming music, participate on DS, take a xanax(but only when needed), etc....only one time did it get so bad that I started to see a therapist and start taking lexapro(for about a year). I'm just afraid of long term usage of any meds.

I've read adventure guides post but don't follow the plan. I think it's good but it becomes another "thing" for me. One good way to start working out again is to do some group training. Crossfit has actually save me in that department. You should check it out. It can be very empowering

Ativan? which is a sedative....

I take a very low dose and for me that coupled with my antidepressant I feel better (after I take them) in about 20 minutes

I'm taking lorazepam half of my dose it helps a little

I took lorazepam briefly. When in a crisis. On the one hand it did great things for me, but on the other hand, IMO, some ppl respond to it lots more than othes do.

I believe the potential for becoming dependent on it..varies widely.

good luck everyone . . :)

What was your dose for lorazepam? and IMO?