I've had similar experiences (that is, it's happened more than once) with chest pains and hospital.Since once it wasn't a false alarm, but blood clots in my lungs, I always err on the side of caution. Admittedly, once or twice I've been tempted to not go in hopes that it might all end. Like you though, I've come past that.. Thank you for your good wishes, it's just what I need and I really appreciate it.

Years ago I had to deal with stress & anxiety. I had anxiety attacks often & the stress was just all I could think about. I learned to live a quieter life & since CFS, it has gotten even quieter. I know what you are feeling & want to let you know there is a way out. I ended up in a job I really loved & had very little stress, helped so much.

Thank you for the positive thoughts, it is a lot nicer isn't it & makes us feel more positive with you & for you. Many soft hugs, Denise

Sweetheart, I get chest pain a lot. It is very severe and almost indistinguishable from a heart attack. It may be more than stress. I can't remember if I have talked to you about POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). If you have POTS, as I do, the chest pain is caused by that condition and is not just stress. Unfortunately, they can't do anything about it at the ER. You just have to breathe through it, which can be quite hard, I assure you. The pain goes into my left shoulder and my jaw, just like a heart attack. The issue I have always had is that I wonder how I would know if it WERE a heart attack. How would I tell the difference? Anyway, dear girl, I feel your pain. You can check into the POTS issue by getting a tilt table test. Hold tight. Much love.

I'm sorry to hear you had to experience something so scary. I've had the same thing happen to me with chest pains and shortness of breath, also. I ended up having a lot of follow up cardiac testing, which all turned out fine. But, the doctors cautioned me to always get it checked, and not just assume it's "nothing." It's better to be safe than sorry. I suppose it could be stress that is causing it, but sometimes that is what doctors say when they don't know what else it is.

I'm totally in agreement with you that being focused on the positive things in life, and not letting all the negative things we encounter drag us down is a great idea. I want to have the best life I can, no matter what is going wrong. My medical professionals all comment on my positive attitude, and that makes me glad to know my decision to enjoy what i can in life, and learn to cope with the rest is working for me. I have bad days, of course, but I don't let them go on too long as far as my emotions are concerned.

ahhh I am sorry you have had such a terrible time lately. I occasionally feel so desperate that I get suicidal also. This is such a hard life and I get worn down. I separate suicidal thoughts from suicidal impulses. If it is thoughts, I wait them out. If I feel an impulse to actually do it, I call for help immediately.

gentle hugs, hope you're feeling better.

HUGS HUGS HUGS. hope you are feeling much better!