How can I cure anxiety/fear/worry/emotion related chest pain
I have Generalized anxiety disorder (and also chronic gastritis). Even during very normal stress or sometimes without stress, I feel chest pain for sometime. For example, whenever I watch emotional scenes (even sentimental or sexually emotional) in TV, film or before presentation or seeing patients in hospital or sometimes even during call on phone, I have chest pain (sometimes with palpitation). Most of the time I think about my heart though it is normal from echo, ecg (partial RBBB) etc. It has been a problem for few years and it was not the case few years ago. I think I am emotional and I have weak heart. Though I know that these things are very very common, I still cannot control it. What could be the way to get rid of these unnecessary anxiety etc.
you can come out of theis obession by counsulting a phys'trist.. you will have to take medicine for two months ... u will be fine and you will never think of the heart ...
i am sorry to say that u might have undergone a lot of stress due to this ... but dont worry medicne are there which can hit on target and get you out...sit for a counselling session pray to god and have a great time this is only a slight obession ..
all the best
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Sandy,
It is important to make sure the chest pain is not caused by any physical problems. If that is the case, some training in relaxation and breathing techniques can be very helpful. Most cognitive behavioral therapists could teach you these techniques. To find a therapist in your area go to www.abct.org and click on the find a therapist link or try www.adaa.org.
Gerald Tarlow, Ph.D.
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Hi Sandy,
I agree with Dr. Tarlow's answer. Also, here are some links that you might find useful:
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
Finding Clues about Anxiety Triggers (First post in a five part series)
Regards,
Jennifer L. Fee, Psy.D.
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Sandy - I'd like to add just a few comments/ideas to the responses from Jerry and Jennifer. Some people are clearly "hardwired" neurologically and biologically to be very responsive to stressors. It is important to recognize that an event or issue that one person finds stressful may not be stressful to another because of the meaning that they give to that event. If the current problem emerged a couple of years ago, what was the context or situation at the time? Was the emergence of your concern about your heart and chest discomfort tied to a certain event or set of circumstances? If so, it might be helpful to discuss this with a therapist. It is also very important to understand the meaning you attribute to the chest discomfort. What does it signal for you? Do you know others who have had heart problems and fear the same for yourself? Having an awareness of the meaning of these experiences is sometimes very helpful in attacking what may be some very faulty thinking and allow for the expression of some emotion that may be tied up in your physical symptoms. Seeking a therapist is a very good idea!
Rick Wirtz
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I have the same problem and I have found that learning how to relax and breath during these anxiety triggers has helped alot. I used to panic when I was on the phone or watching a movie but I just tell myself to relax and I focus on something else and I breath calmly and slowly.
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