Hi, I can completely relate. I've struggled with anxiety for months, however the panic attacks started about a month ago. Went to Dr and they say it's a "mind thing" and it should pass. The chest pains that come with it are terrifying, like you're going insane and nobody understands. I've had my blood checked and one test to check heart and all ok. But the pain doesn't go away. I called my dr again this week to see if there is more testing I can do just to be sure. I'm starting to feel like one of those repeat pain in the rear patients. Almost like nobody takes me serious. I'm waiting to hear back from the dr to see what's the next step. I'm seeing a psychiatrist for the first time tomorrow. I also started a yoga and meditation and stretching class this week. I was terrified the whole class thinking I'm making my chest pain worse

You sound just like me. I do regular and hot yoga 2 times a week, and go to the gym the other days. I get anxiety before every class because I'm afraid I'm going to fall over and die, but every time I am fine. Ive had multiple EKG's, an Echocardiogram, Stress Test, all normal. Also had a full blood work panel done in November, normal. My heart tests were done a year ago, and since I have anxiety, now I am afraid something has happened in that year. My doctor, therapist, family, friends, all say I am completely fine. Everyone seems to know I am fine except myself. I can admit that it is most likely anxiety because I've been through it now so many times and am still alive, but in that very moment, I feel helpless. I just want them to stop. My therapist says the more we fight it, the more frequent the pains will come. We need to accept that it is anxiety, embrace it, and don't fear it and feed into it. Easier said then done.

I can relate whole-heartedly! I was told I am healthy but my chest feels so damn tight all the time! When I try to take those deep breaths it feels hard. I freak out thinking I will never get my chest loose enough to breathe deep. Anxiety really can affect you in many ways. I literally had to pop a xanax at work to keep from freaking out. It's as if my mind focus on the catastrophe and doesn't let it go. The worst is when your doing random daily things and it just pops up! It's so tough to ride through it and calm down. I journal, take hot baths, "meditate", and I see no relief at the moment. If I come across anything I will let you know. please take care and I am cheering you on <3

I went to dr today and had EKG, it was normal but now getting sent to cardiology as a "precaution" since the chest pains dont go away. I also saw psychiatrist today and he started me on 3 meds, Clonazepam, Zoloft and Seroquel. Thats so much to start at once but the psych said it will help out with everything. Im so nervous about taking new meds, but I have to give it a try. At this point im willing to try anything :( Have yall tried any of these meds, and did they help a little?

I'm so sorry you have to deal with this fear, but it is reassuring to read someone who feels the SAME way as me. And the worst, are the pains that come out of nowhere where you're not even feeling panicky! One of my doctors told me that the pain isn't actually preceding the anxiety, it's a physical sign of all the excess adrenaline and cortisol people with anxiety disorders have running through their body even when they think they're relaxed. She said I need to try to change my inner dialogue and start meditating. It's not really my thing but she swears it would help me with my thoughts