Q: I'm 18, is it just anxiety or actually a heart problem?
Thank you for your question and welcome to AnxietyConnection.com.
I am not a medical professional and would not be able to give you medical advice.
I can tell you that chest pain and heart palpitations can be a symptom of anxiety. If you have had tests done to make sure your heart is ok, then the symptoms you are feeling may be caused by the anxiety. Treating anxiety should help and I would suggest speaking with a doctor about what types of treatments might be best for you.
Since you want to go into the military, you might also want to speak with a recruiter and find out how a diagnosis of anxiety would impact your ability to enlist.
For more information:
Guest Share Post: Anxiety Induced Chest Pain
Heart Palpitations and Anxiety Attacks: Should You Be Worried?
Please check back and let me know how you are doing.
Eileen
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